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Ex-Oyo governor’s eldest child, Bisola Ajimobi, di@s in UK
Her passing marks another painful loss for the Ajimobi family, coming just a few years after the death of her father in 2020. Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi is the eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi. Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi is the eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, […]
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Tinubu Receives Ghana’s President Mahama In Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at the State House in Abuja on March 27, 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to the Presidential Villa is his first official coming since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. […]
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NAWOJ Mourns the Passing of Mrs. Florence Ajimobi’s Daughter
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter received the news of the demise of Mrs. Abisola Ajimobi kola-Daisi, daughter of our esteemed matron, Her Excellency, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi with great shock and sadness . Our heart goes out to Her Excellency, Mrs. Ajimobi, and the entire Ajimobi family during this difficult time. […]
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Senator Alli mourns Abisola Kola-Daisi, condoles with Ajimobi, Kola-Daisi families
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who died at the age of 44 in the UK. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen […]
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BIRTHDAY: Akinyele Council Boss Felicitates Oyo Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Hon Olayiwola, on his Birthday
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended warm wishes to the Oyo State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Hon Olusegun Emmanuel Olayiwola on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement made available to the public through his chief media aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Hon Akinleye described the former local government […]
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Tinubu Signs South-West, South-South Commission Bills Into Law
The presidency said the commissions would serve as catalysts for industrial growth, job creation, and social advancement. President Bola Tinubu has assented to the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, made this known in a statement, […]
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First Lady Pledges Additional ₦1bn to Fight Tuberculosis in Nigeria
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to ending Tuberculosis (TB) in the country by 2030 with an additional ₦1 billion donation through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The latest donation, announced today at 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach in Sauka Village, Abuja, follows a similar ₦1 billion pledge made in […]
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FG Assures Corps Members of Backlog Payment for Delayed ₦77,000 Allowance
After months of delay, the Federal Government has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that they will receive the backlog of their new ₦77,000 monthly allowance. The allowance, which was increased from ₦33,000 in September 2024, has yet to be implemented despite multiple promises. However, the government has now confirmed that corps […]
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Funke Akindele Praises Iyabo Ojo on New Movie, Labake Olododo
Nollywood actress and box office queen Funke Akindele has commended her colleague and friend, Iyabo Ojo, on the success of her latest project, Labake Olododo. The much-anticipated film premiered on Sunday at IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos, drawing industry heavyweights and fans alike. In a video circulating online, Akindele was seen praising Ojo for the movie’s […]
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Senator Alli celebrates Tolani Adigun on 40th birthday
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated Hon. Tolani Adigun, a dedicated APC member in Oyo State, on the occasion of her 40th birthday anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Adigun as a […]
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Lead City University Celebrates 20 Years, Seeks Equal Government Support for Private Institutions
Lead City University (LCU) has marked its 20th anniversary with a renewed call for the federal government to extend the same benefits given to public universities to private institutions. At a world press conference held today to kick off a weeklong celebration, LCU’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, who also chairs the Committee of Vice-Chancellors […]
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Senator Alli felicitates Obisesan on birthday
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with Chief Lowo Obisesan, an APC Chieftain and the Aare Alasa Balogun of Ibadanland, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Chief […]
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Like GSM, Like Wole: Doing the Unthinkable and Developing Akinyele LG*
Written by Oladimeji Ibrahim In the realm of progressive governance in Oyo State, one name stands out—Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM). His leadership style, which prioritizes infrastructural development, economic empowerment, and people-centered policies, has set a new standard for governance. Following in these footsteps is Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, who […]
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Global Surveyors Day; Practice Ethically Oyo Surveyor-General Charges Practitioners
The Surveyor General of Oyo State, Surveyor Olusoji Adeyemi Adeoye has advised members of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Oyo State Branch to Practice Ethically while performing their duties. He stated this during the sensitization programme to mark the 2025 “Global Surveyors Day’ with the theme “Shaping the new World on the Wisdom of Surveying” […]
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Clean and Safe Water: A Luxury for the Rich in Nigeria – Water Expert, Engr Michael Ale
As the world marks World Water Day, on March 22, 2025, Africans and specifically Nigerians are reminded of the stark reality that clean and safe water is a luxury only accessible to the rich. The poor and vulnerable are left to suffer from the lack of access to this basic human right. The theme for […]
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Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Fubara, deputy, house of assembly
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers state. The president made the announcement on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast over the political crisis and instability in the state. Tinubu said Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly are “hereby suspended for […]
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Oyo govt begins payment of bursary awards to students
The Oyo State Government has begun the payment of bursary awards to students of Oyo State extraction in Law Schools, Medical Schools, Aviation Schools and final year students of universities and HND across the country. The beneficiaries, numbering about 2,950, were drawn from a pool of about 3,000 registrants, having met the criteria set for […]
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We Have Uplifted Oyo Civil Service to Higher Level – Oyo Govt.
Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has disclosed that the present administration in the State has uplifted the Civil/Public Service in the State to higher level. In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital said the State Government has sponsored civil servants to Courses at National and International […]
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Subair’s De@th: I’ve lost a friend, confidant- Senator Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of All Progressives Congress(APC) stalwart and former Majority Leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kehinde Subair. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. The […]
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Police arrest siblings for stealing five bags of cement in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has detained two brothers, Philips and Charles Igbodo, for allegedly stealing five bags of cement in the Idiroko area of the state. According to a statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the brothers were initially apprehended by a member of the Amotekun Corps. Philips, who works […]
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