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Senator Alli congratulates Florence Ajimobi on Ambassadorial appointment
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi on her well-deserved appointment and deployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli described the appointment as a recognition of Dr Ajimobi’s […]
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Oyo Govt Seeks Stronger Collaboration with Federal Schools to Boost Education Standards and Student Security*
The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has expressed its readiness to collaborate with all Federal Government schools located within the state in order to strengthen the standard of education and enhance the security of students across public schools. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known while […]
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Oyo NUJ Hails Appointment of Babatunde Salaudeen as GM, Radio Nigeria Ogo Ilu FM*
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has applauded the appointment of Mr. Babatunde Salaudeen as the substantive General Manager of Ogo Ilu FM, an indigenous station on the network of Radio Nigeria in Oko. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the union […]
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2027: Declare your intentions, Makinde tells appointees eyeing elective offices
.Says PDP remains strong platform Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked appointees in his administration with political aspiration to go public with their ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election. The governor gave this directive on Thursday, at the Oyo State Government-organised 2026 Iftar programme held at the frontage of the Banquet Hall, […]
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Senator Alli congratulates ex-Oyo deputy gov., Adeyemo on emergence as Oyo APC Chairman
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Adeyemo, on his emergence as the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. Senator Alli in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, described Adeyemo’s emergence as well-deserved. […]
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OYRTMA Cracks Down on Illegal Trading in Akobo Ojurin, Begins March 2 Enforcement of QR Code Jacket Policy
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched a major enforcement operation in the Akobo Ojurin area of Ibadan to tackle illegal street trading, unauthorized parking, and traffic violations, while also announcing the commencement of enforcement of its QR Code Jacket policy for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators beginning March 2, 2026. The […]
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Shock as Gospel Singer Taiwo Adegbodu Passes Away.
Nigerian gospel singer Taiwo Adegbodu as he passes away. According to reports making the rounds online on Facebook, the gospel singer, who is a twin, died in the middle of the night. A Facebook fan page dedicated to the twins also shared the news, expressing heartbreak over the twins’ demise.“TAIWO, why will you leave me and your kids without notification? […]
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Shina Peller’s Sponsored NUJ Ramadan Lecture, Iftar Set to Hold in Ibadan Tomorrow*
IBADAN, NIGERIA – The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, in partnership with renowned entrepreneur and statesman, Hon. Shina Peller, is set to host its 2026 Annual Ramadan Lecture and Iftar tomorrow, Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event, which has become a significant tradition for media practitioners in the state, will take place […]
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2026 Omituntun Ramadan Lecture, Makinde says competence, loyalty to state’ll determine successor
.Donates buses to 7 mosques, SUV to guest lecturer Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that competence and loyalty to the people of Oyo State are the only key factors in consideration concerning who succeeds him in 2027.The governor made this statement on Thursday, at the 12th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture, held at […]
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Akinyele LG Chairman Praises Dayo Opatokun’s Leadership on Birthday.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Akinwole Akinleye, has extended warm felicitations to the Oyo Central PDP Senatorial Chairman, Hon Oludayo Opasola Opatokun, on the joyous occasion of his birthday, describing him as a charismatic, influential, and exemplary leader whose impact continues to resonate across the party and beyond. In a statement released to […]
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Eniola Badmus Dismisses Viral Pimping Claims, Promises Legal Response
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has addressed accusations of being a pimp to top politicians. An X user had alleged that the actress is reportedly a private pimp in Nigeria and in the movie industry, linking young girls up with top directors, movie executives, and Nigerian politicians. The X user claimed that she gained entry into the […]
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65,000 out-of-school children back to classrooms in Oyo State, says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday that about 65,000 out-of-school children have returned to classrooms in the state. The governor stated this while receiving, on a courtesy visit, the delegation on the BESDA-AF implementation support mission of the World Bank/ Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. […]
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Senator Alli inaugurates Solar Dryers for Ibarapa farmers
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has facilitated and inaugurated solar panel-powered dryers for food processing at Okolo area of Eruwa, headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government. The project, aimed at supporting local farmers and agro-processors, is designed to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food preservation through sustainable, renewable energy-driven drying technology. Speaking at the […]
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Court Awards ₦30m Damages Against Police Over Sowore’s ‘Wanted’ Declaration
The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the 2025 “wanted” notice issued against activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, as unlawful, ordering the police to pay ₦30 million in damages. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Musa Kakaaki held that the action of the Nigeria Police Force violated constitutional provisions and amounted to an abuse of power. The […]
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Raheem Okoya Speaks on Family Size, Says Father Razaq Okoya Has 26 Children
Raheem Okoya, one of the sons of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has stirred reactions online after disclosing details about his father’s large family. In a video currently circulating on social media, Raheem described his father as a “striker,” revealing that the business mogul has 26 children from nine different women. According to him, he is […]
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Oyo CAN Hosts NACJ Members, Stresses Importance of Upholding Ethical Journalism
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, Rev. Elisha Kayode Ogundiya, has admonished Christian journalists in the state to uphold truth, fairness and professional integrity in the discharge of their duties. He made the remarks when the leadership of the Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter, led […]
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Oyo CAN Hosts NACJ Members, Stresses Importance of Upholding Ethical Journalism
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, Rev. Elisha Kayode Ogundiya, has admonished Christian journalists in the state to uphold truth, fairness and professional integrity in the discharge of their duties. He made the remarks when the leadership of the Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter, led […]
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Akinyele LG Chairman Hails Oyo SSG Musibau Babatunde on Birthday.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has congratulated the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a distinguished administrator and respected scholar. In a statement issued through his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Akinleye praised the SSG for his intellectual […]
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Ramadan and Lent: Akinyele LG Chairman Urges Residents to Embrace Unity and Peace
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has called on residents to promote unity, peaceful coexistence and spiritual reflection as Muslims and Christians commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a goodwill message released on Wednesday through his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, the council boss congratulated Muslim faithful on the beginning […]
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Divine Coincidence: Oyo NUJ Urges Prayer, Reflection as Ramadan, Lent begin
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has extended warm greetings to all Muslim and Christian faithful as they commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent, which remarkably fall on the same day this year. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the […]
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