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Unraveling the Sanction Threats Against Dr. Philip Oyewale: The Persecution of a Philanthropic Nigerian-Born Pastor in the UK
In recent days, a disturbing series of events have unfolded, centering around Dr. Philips Bukunola Oyewale, Pentecost Baptist Church, a Nigerian-born Pastor based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Renowned for his philanthropic work, community involvement, and generosity, Dr. Oyewale has, sadly, found himself at the center of a potential blacklisting and sanction controversy. However, this situation raises questions […]
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Abducted Baby Sold For N800,000 Rescued In Lagos Market
A baby, allegedly sold by a maid for N800,000, has been found in a market in the Shomolu area of Lagos State. An X user, #Dannysleek, in a now deleted tweets, had on Saturday raised an alarm that a maid hired through an agency absconded with the baby. The maid identified as Ruth Okezie from Anambra […]
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Olubadan kicks against hurried execution of land judgment.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Monday kicked against hurried execution of court judgment on land matters, most of which put residents in untold hardship and unimaginable dislocation. This was part of the discussions held at the Olubadan Advisory Council’s meeting presided over by the monarch at his Alarere […]
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Ibadan Fire Outbreak: Alli sympathises with affected traders, harps on preventive measures
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed heartfelt sympathy to the traders affected by the devastating fire that engulfed several shops in Ire-Akari Estate Area of Soka and Amuloko market in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday […]
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EKITI NANTA RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FROM BUREAU OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
In a major boost to the fast-rising Ekiti tourism sector, a major player in the Travels and Tours industry, the National Association of NigerianTravel Agencies, NANTA, Ekiti State Chapter today, received a certificate of registration from Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development Making the presentation in his office, the DG Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Amb. […]
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Triple G Eco Revival Solutions to collaborate with Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development on green tourism
In a significant step towards fostering eco-friendly practices and sustainable development, a non-governmental organization, Triple G Eco Revival Solutions, has announced a partnership with the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development. The collaboration aims to promote advocacy for eco-tourism development, sustainable waste management, and cleaner, healthier living practices within the state. According to a release […]
Read MoreIbadan Explosion: Senator Alli sponsors motion, seeks FG intervention
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has sponsored a motion aimed at seeking support for victims of recent Ibadan explosion and forestalling future occurrences. It would be recalled that an horrific bomb explosion occurred on Tuesday, January 16 around 7.44 pm at the serene neighbourhood of Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija Estate, Ibadan. The explosion was […]
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Gunmen K@ll Ekiti Monach
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have k!lled two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The incident was said to have happened between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area of the state on Monday, January 29, 2024. The monarchs, Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, […]
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32,462 Nigerians apply for passports in two weeks
The Japa syndrome reached new heights this new year as 32,462 Nigerians have so far applied for international passports and uploaded their documents from the Nigeria Immigration Service site between January 8 and 21, 2024.According to the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Caroline Adepoju, out of 32,462 applications, 15,113 have reportedly been approved for biometric capture […]
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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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