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Queen Rashidat Ladoja Receives Women of Impact Award.
Wife of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Queen (Barr) Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja, has been honoured with the Women of Impact Award at the 8th edition of the Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series, JAALS Foundation Awards in recognition of her contributions to humanitarian service, legal profession, and empowerment of women in the Society. The event with the […]
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Hon. Wole Akinleye Receives Southwest Railway Police Command Chief, Reaffirms Commitment to Akinyele Security
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the security architecture of the council as he received the Area Commander, Railway Police Area Command, Western District, Ibadan, ACP Adekunle Olaoluwa Obabusayo, on a courtesy visit. The visit followed resolutions reached at a recent Peace and Security […]
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SHARAFADEEN ALLI HAILS APPOINTMENT OF MRS MARIAM ZAKARIYAH AS UI’S FIRST FEMALE BURSAR
The Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation rejoices with the University of Ibadan and the entire people of Oyo and Ogun State, Nigeria, on the historic appointment of Mrs Mariam Adetoun Zakariyah, FCA (née Adegbite), as the 10th Bursar of Nigeria’s premier university. With this appointment on July 9, 2026, Mrs Zakariyah becomes the first woman to […]
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AINPN Southwest Set to Honour Tunji-Ojo, Afe Babalola, Chief Bakare in Ibadan.
The Association of Independent Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria, AINPN, Southwest Chapter, has announced plans to hold its 2026 Southwest Leadership Icon Award on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 at the Ogunlana Hall, International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The event, themed “Fostering Regional Prosperity: Economic and Security Integration in Southwest Nigeria”, is designed to […]
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Oyo APC guber candidate Alli, redeems ₦25m pledge to Bode market traders.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, on Monday redeemed his ₦25 million pledge to traders at Bode Market, reaffirming his commitment to grassroots economic development and traders’ welfare. Alli, represented by Oloye Shina Alabi, presented the cheque to the traders led by the Iyaloja of […]
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Court-Recognised Aresaadu Appeals to Makinde Over Withheld Entitlements, Alleged Plot to Install Parallel Monarch
The Aresaadu of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, HRM Oba Abraham Olafimihan Adeyeye Oyerinde, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene in what he described as an alleged attempt by officials of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters to unlawfully install a parallel traditional ruler despite his continued […]
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Gov Okpebholo Orders Police Investigation into Alleged Kidnapping in Benin
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed the police to launch an immediate investigation into the reported kidnapping of several individuals at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City. The governor instructed the Commissioner of Police to swiftly probe the incident, secure the release of the victims, and ensure that those behind the […]
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Ibadan hosts over 30,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses as 2026 Regional Convention kicks off .
No fewer that 35,000 delegates of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oyo ,Ogun, Osun and Kwara states will converge on the ancient city of Ibadan for the 2026 Regional Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses ,holding simultaneously across the globe . The annual event which will commence on the weekend of May 15 -17, 2026 in various cities of […]
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Family Announces Death of Alexx Ikenna Ekubo After Battle With Kidney Cancer
The family of Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke has announced his passing following complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement released on social media, the family said Alexx died at Evercare Hospital after what was described as a “brief but courageous battle” with the illness. According to the statement, the deceased endured his health […]
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CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87
Media entrepreneur Ted Turner, the founder of Cable News Network (CNN), has died at the age of 87. Born in Ohio, Turner earned the nickname “The Mouth of the South” for his bold and outspoken style. He built a vast media empire that reshaped global broadcasting, most notably through the launch of CNN—the world’s first 24-hour television news […]
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Soldier Allegedly Assaults Journalist During Traffic Dispute in Lagos.
A Nigerian soldier has been accused of assaulting a journalist, Olalekan Fakoyejo, during a traffic-related altercation in Ikeja, Lagos, with a video of the incident circulating widely on social media. According to a report by TheCable, the incident occurred on Saturday, May 2, as Fakoyejo was travelling from Ikeja to Ogba in a commercial tricycle, […]
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Press Freedom Day: Oyo NUJ Advocates Fair Treatment of Journalists*
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has called for urgent and deliberate measures to improve the welfare of journalists across the state, as the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day. The Union noted that while the media landscape in Oyo State has witnessed significant expansion with the proliferation of private radio and […]
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Tinubu Approves N2bn Relief for Victims of Jos Attack
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. No fewer than 28 residents were killed when gunmen opened fire at a popular bar during the incident. The President’s Special Adviser on Information […]
Read MoreKeyamo Meets Oil Marketers, Airline Operators Over Soaring Jet Fuel Prices
The meeting comes on the heels of a threat by airline operators to shut down operations due to the astronomical increase in the price of Jet A1 fuel. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo meeting with oil marketers, and airline operators, among others. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, is currently meeting with a […]
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Akinyele Chairman Sends Easter Message, Urges Love, Unity Among Residents.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians and all residents of Akinyele, urging them to reflect on the significance of the season and embrace the enduring values of unity, love, and togetherness. In a message made available through his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Hon […]
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Oyo Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 15, Urges Residents to Comply.
The Oyo State Internal Revenue Service (OYIRS) has announced an extension of the tax filing deadline to April 15, 2026, giving taxpayers additional time to fulfill their statutory obligations. In a public notice issued by the agency, the extension applies to all taxpayers, including employees, business owners, and self-employed individuals across the state. The agency […]
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EASTER: Oyo NUJ Urges Selfless Service, National Unity*
As Christians across Nigeria mark the Easter celebration, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has called for deep reflection on the virtues of sacrifice, love, and redemption, urging citizens to draw strength from the message of Christ’s resurrection to confront the nation’s challenges. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman Mr […]
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