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Crisis: PDP’ll come out stronger, Zamfara gov says
.As AfDB president, Minister, NFF president, Ajimobi’s son visit Oyo gov Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, has declared that the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to back Rt. Hon. SKE Ude-Okoye remained valid, noting that the party will come out stronger from its crisis.Governor Lawal maintained that the PDP needed to learn […]
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How Bodija Got Its Name
Bodija, one of Ibadan’s most popular neighborhoods, derives its name from historical events linked to agriculture and land use. The area was originally a vast farmland where cattle rearing and food production thrived. In the 1950s, the government established the Bodija Market to decongest the older markets in Ibadan. The name “Bodija” is believed to […]
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“Watching you grow has been one of my greatest joys” – Ayo Makun celebrates daughter’s 17th birthday
Comedian Ayodeji Richard Makun, professionally known as AY Comedian or Ayo Makun, has celebrated his daughter Michelle Makun’s birthday.. Taking to Instagram, Ayo Makun shared a video of one of his live shows where he presented a very young Michelle to the audience. Michelle Makun captured the attention of the audience with her beautiful performance […]
Read MoreOyo JAC of tertiary institutions visits Makinde, commiserate with him over elder brother’s death
The Joint Action Committee (JAC), of Tertiary Institutions in Oyo State, led by its Chairman, Dr Kola Lawal, paid a condolence visit to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, at his private residence in Ibadan. The visit was to express their heartfelt sympathy over the demise of his elder brother, Mr. Sunday Makinde. The JAC delegation […]
Read MoreMakinde: House of Reps Caucus, MUSWEN, Hausa community pay condolence visit
The Oyo State Caucus in the House of Representatives has commiserated with the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, over the death of his older brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. The Caucus paid a condolence visit to the governor at his Ikolaba, Ibadan home at the weekend, praying to God to grant him and his family […]
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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates Oyo South APC Women Leader, Fatimah Hassan
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to the Oyo South Senatorial Women Leader, Mrs.Fatimah Hassan , on the occasion of her birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described her as a […]
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Ibadan Airport upgrade: Makinde lays foundation for new int’l terminal building
. ‘Facility to accommodate one million passengers annually’ As part of Oyo State Government’s ongoing effort to upgrade the Samuel Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, to international standard, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, turned the sod for a new Terminal Building that will accommodate at least one million passengers annually. Chairman of the Samuel […]
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Ibadan Tennis Club Celebrates 100 Years of Sporting Excellence with Year-Long Centennial Events
The historic Ibadan Tennis Club, founded in 1925, has officially commenced its centennial celebrations, marking a century of excellence in sports, social engagement, and community development. The year-long festivities began with the unveiling of the club’s centennial logo and insignia, symbolizing a new chapter in its rich legacy. Dr. Oladipupo Sule, President of the Ibadan […]
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Nigerian Flag: FG Donates N30M To Family Of Late Taiwo Akinkunmiml.
The Federal government has donated N30 million to the family of the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian flag. Akinkunmi died on August 30, 2023, at 87, after a brief illness. He was buried on September 6, 2024, a year after his demise, after his family waited endlessly for the state burial promised […]
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Breaking: Akinyele Council boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye bags Isokan-Oodua Award of Excellence.*
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has bagged the Isokan-Oodua Award of Excellence. The remarkable award was presented to him by the President of the Isokan-Oodua Trailer Motor Spare Parts, Abatakan, Ojoo, Ibadan Aare Semiu Mustapha Kolade(ESPERO) at the inauguration ceremony of New Executives and award presentation held at Ojoo Civic […]
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Condolences: Obasanjo, PDP NWC, Service Chiefs, Odu’a Board, others visit Makinde
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee, Service Chiefs in Oyo State, Board of O’dua Investment Company and the Seriki Hausawa of Oyo State, on Thursday, visited the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde over the demise of his brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. The individuals […]
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Police Neutralize Five Suspected Kidnappers in Ogun
“The three kidnapped victims regained their freedom unhurt, while Efforts are ongoing to arrest injured members of the syndicate. The Ogun State Police Command says its officers have neutralised five suspected kidnappers along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway This was confirmed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state […]
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Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Tanzania energy summit
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after participating in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The aircraft conveying Tinubu and his entourage touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 7:40 pm Tuesday. This was confirmed by the State House media office. Tinubu was […]
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She behavior short of celebrity status though – Netizens react to resurfaced video of Annie Idibia’s appearance at Mabel Makun’s mother’s burial
Social media users are reacting to a resurfaced video of Nollywood actress Annie Idibia following reports of her being in rehab amid her marital crisis. It was reported last month that Mabel Makun, the estranged wife of comedian AY, had lost her mother and, to celebrate her life well threw a grand party for her. […]
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Ibadan Stampede: Court Adjourns Trial Of Three Accused Till March 24
The case, which was scheduled for mention on Monday, was adjourned until March 24, 2025, by the Chief Magistrate. The quest by the Oyo state government to get justice for the 35 minors who lost their lives in last December’s unfortunate stampede in Ibadan continues as the three accused persons – estranged wife of the […]
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Nigeria police arrest 1,088 financial crime suspects, recover $11m, ₦142bn
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested no fewer than 1,088 suspects linked to financial crimes in separate operations across the country in 2024, recovering $11.45 million and ₦142.26 billion in the process. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement released Tuesday, highlighting the arrests and recoveries as part of efforts […]
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Americans:Trump Signs Order To Get ‘Transgender Ideology’ Out Of Military
Transgender Americans have faced a roller coaster of changing policies on military service in recent years U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on January 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed a range of executive orders pertaining to issues […]
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EDUCATION:Hon Akinwole Akinleye Reaffirms his commitment to Education, Appoints Education Ambassador, Doles out 500 scholarships slots to Akinyele LG people.*
In his bid to provide qualitative education and improve the Education sector in Akinyele LG, The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has appointed Chief (Dr) Moshood Ismail Abioye as the Akinyele LG Education Ambassador. In the same vein, The Executive chairman of Akinyele local government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has announced a […]
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Birthday: Senator Alli lauds Alhaji Ademola Alli’s philanthropy, service to humanity
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Alhaji Ademola Wasiu Alli, the Asiwaju Adinni of Afijio land, on the occasion of his birthday celebration today. 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 Alhaji Ademola Wasiu […]
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Mercy Aigbe celebrates husband, Kazim Adeoti on his birthday with love declaration
Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is celebrating her husband, Kazim Adeoti as he turns a new age today, Taking to her Instagram page, Mercy shared a video of the celebrant popping champagne as she took a swipe at him, revealing that the champagne didn’t pop. Mercy described Kazim as the love of her life as […]
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