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Olubadan frowns at inordinate ambition among Mogaji aspirants.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Monday expressed worries over throat-cutting competition over Mogaji titles within some Ibadan families’ compounds, a development said to causing confusion in his Advisory Council. Oba Balogun made this remark at the installation of some Mogajis and Baales at the Alarere residence of the […]
Read More2024: Residents Groan on Olorunsogo-Akanran, as Many Ibadan Roads Still Deplorable Months After Gov Makinde Gave Approval for Repairs
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital are worried about many deplorable roads in the city, months after the State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde promised to restore normalcy on a number of major and access roads in Ibadan, the State capital. Some observers had recently pointed out that inner roads were in a parlous state across […]
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FACE OF DEVELOPMENT:A BOOK ON THE GOVERNANCE STYLE OF PRESIDENT TINUBU AND THE EMERGENCE OF A NEW NIGERIA UNDER HIM.
Two Nigerian authors, Dr Olusegun Bamidele and Chief Victor Olatunji Bandele have recently documented the governance style and the emergence of a new Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in line with the renewed hope agenda of his political party, All Progressive Congress of Nigeria. The comprehensive volume of forty one chapters and six hundred […]
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Veteran Yoruba Actor, Baba Olofa Ina Di@s At 73
Veteran yoruba actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, a.k.a. Baba Olofa Ina is dead. The 73-year old actor was said to have died on Thursday in his hometown of Ede. Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly also known as Baba Olowe was until his death, the Sobaloju of Edeland. He is a renowned name in the contemporary Yoruba theatre. […]
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Olubadan praises Jalaruru family over suspension of masquerade.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Thursday commended the Jalaruru family of Opo-Yeosa in Ibadan North-West Local Government area of the state over the suspension of the family masquerade known as Jalaruru. Oba Balogun gave this commendation during the visit of the family’s Mogaji, Muftau Gbadegesin, Mogaji Jalaruru to […]
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Zack Orji Had Brain Surgery, Minister Discloses After Visiting Ailing Actor
The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the ailing Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, saying he had brain surgery on January 1, 2024. Musawa made the appeal during her visit to the actor at a private hospital in Wuse, Abuja. This information was contained in […]
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Obi Pays Condolence Visit To Akeredolu’s Family
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Peter Obi visited the family of the late governor, who died on Decembe 27 in company of political […]
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“You had time to do brǝast enlargement surgery and tummy tuck without my consent” – Yul Edochie knocks May for saying 2023 was her worst year
Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochiehas lambasted his estranged wife, May, for sharing an emotional post about how 2023 dealt ruthlessly with her. In an earlier report, May bemoaned how she suffered many adversities and misfortunes in 2023 and how the year stole her flesh and blood, referring to her son Kambilichukwu who passed away in March. Read […]
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OYO NACJ CALLS ON GOVT TO TACKLE NIGERIA’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS WITH RENEWED VIGOUR
…FELICITATES CHRISTIAN JOURNALISTS ON NEW YEAR The Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists, (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter, Com. ‘Lekan Shobowale, has called on the Nigerian government to tackle the country’s socio-economic problems with renewed vigour. In a new year message issued on his behalf by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the association, […]
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REFUTAL OF REPORT ON MASS SACK AT BCOS.
The management of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State has debunked a story on an on-line platform which says that over a hundred staff of the BCOS have been sacked by Governor Seyi Makinde. In a statement issued today in Ibadan, the management said that the story was not only misleading, but false in its […]
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RMD, Wife Celebrate 23rd Wedding Anniversary
Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, and his wife, Jumobi, are celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary. The actor posted a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram account on Friday. He wrote, “Abiks, how are we even 23 years in this journey of life together?” RMD gained prominence for his part […]
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Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, dies after long battle with Leukemia
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead, according to reports. A family source to have confirmed that Akeredolu died in Lagos. Learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad. “Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” the source said. “They were looking […]
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OYO COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS FELICITATES GOVERNOR MAKINDE AT 56.*
The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter (OyNACHPN), has felicitated and congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, HE, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde on the occasion of his 56th birthday celebration. The congratulatory was contained in a statement issued by the state Chairperson of the Association, CHP. Com. Olushola-Jimoh, Tolulope Adebanke, […]
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Makinde commissions Premium Trust Bank regional office in Ibadan
.Says we’ll continue to support investors Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that his administration will continue to support investments that add value and contribute towards expanding the economy of the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while commissioning the Premium Trust Bank located in Adamasingba, Ibadan, noting that the state is ready […]
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Report Any Fraudulent Signal In My Name- Senator Sharafadeen Alli.
The lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has asked the general public to report anyone demanding money in exchange for benefits from his empowerment programmes to security agencies. Alli, in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, said he […]
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Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju: Olubadan commiserates with family.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II has commiserated with the family of the late Ewi exponent, Chief Moshood Olanrewaju Adepoju who was said to have exited the sinful world for the hereafter late Sunday evening in his Idi-Orogbo residence, Off Basorun MKO, Abiola Way (former Ring Road), Ibadan. Oba Balogun […]
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The Golden side of Rev Dr Philips Bukola Oyewale , PBO
As the Chairman, CEO and Group Managing Director of Immaculate Group, Reverend Dr. Philip Bukola Oyewale (PBO) is a force to reckon with and an inspiration to all aspiring men of God and business entrepreneurs. Popularly referred to as PBO (his initials) by his diverse congregation and mentees, Reverend Philip Bukola Oyewale is an ordained […]
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Oyo Govt. Encourages Women To Embrace Technology, Innovation
The Oyo State Government on Monday said it would continue to encourage women to develop keen interest in the study of Science, Technology and Innovation programmes for relevance. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Mrs Toyin Balogun stated this during the graduation of 60 girls who had undergone courses in computer technology […]
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Oyo Central: Senator Akintunde gives lifeline to 215 unemployed youth in Ibadan, Oyo, Ogbomoso
At least, 215 unemployment youth across the 11 local government areas that make up Oyo Central Senatorial District in Ibadan, Oyo, and Ogbomoso, are undergoing a three-day intensive training for them to become successful entrepreneurs. The training, which was facilitated by Dr. Yunus Akintunde, the Senator, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, is […]
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Oyo Assembly Stops Fresh Election in Iyaloja-General’s Tussle as Market Leaders Affirm Saratu Aduke Konibaje
.Stakeholders hail Gov, Speaker, others The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday stopped a fresh move by the State Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to organize a fresh election to pick the Iyaloja-General of the State. Sources in the State legislative arm of government said the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin alongside his […]
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