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Oyo Govt’ll end illegal mining, activities degrading environment- OSMDA DG.Calms Igbeti resident on rock weathering incident
Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government will continue to be stern against illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through different activities that can degrade the environment.Oni stated this recently when the agency inspected the Ibadan Circular Road, where […]
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An Employer as a father- My 11-year sojourn in Vanguard By Kehinde Olaosebikan
My father, the late Alhaji Yisau Bello Olaosebikan was shocked when I informed him of my travelling to Lagos from my home town Ibadan, the second day after I returned from Minna, Niger State where I just completed service in the National Youth Service Corps NYSC. After being away for almost a year for the […]
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World Bank Lifts Ban On Nuclear Energy Financing
The decision comes as electricity demand in developing countries is set to more than double by 2035, the World Bank said. The World Bank is re-entering the nuclear energy space “for the first time in decades,” its President Ajay Banga said Wednesday, as it works towards meeting growing electricity demand in developing countries. Banga said […]
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Tinubu mandates MDAs to pay for Abuja conference centre
President Bola Tinubu reopened the newly renovated Abuja International Conference Centre on Tuesday, directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to pay for its use to ensure sustainable upkeep. During the event, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced that the Centre, originally opened in 1991, has been renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. […]
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Family, lawyer urge EFCC to release CBEX promoter
The family and lawyer of one of the alleged promoters of the CBEX investment scheme, Adefowora Abiodun, have urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to release him unconditionally, stating that he voluntarily surrendered to the EFCC in April, following a ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. A family […]
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God told me if I leave RCCG, my firstborn will die — Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that God warned him that his firstborn would die if he leaves the RCCG. Adeboye disclosed this during the June edition of the Holy Ghost Service, themed “Destined for Greatness (Part 2),” on the midnight of Saturday, June 7, at […]
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I am proud of you, Oyo HOS Hails Civil Servants – Celebrates Eid el Kabir
The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni on Friday hailed the State workforce for working very hard to ensure that the present administration in the State succeeded in all ramifications. In a statement issued and signed by her Media Officer, Mr Abiodun Atilola. The Head of Service said the Government of the […]
Read MoreNiger flood: Shettima announces N2bn for rebuilding destroyed homes
The Federal Government has approved N2 billion for the rebuilding of houses destroyed by the recent flooding, which ravaged communities in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The Vice President, Kassim Shettima, made this known on Wednesday when he paid a condolence visit to the communities to commiserate with the state government and […]
Read MoreOyo seals off collapsed building under construction
The Oyo State Government has sealed off a collapsed building under construction belonging to a popular restaurant located in Dugbe area of Ibadan. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, who spoke with newsmen after an on-the-spot assessment of the collapsed building, said the action was to ensure safety of lives and […]
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Peter Obi Donates N20 Million to Niger Flood Victims, Pledges Personal Visits to Bereaved Families
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has extended a gesture of compassion to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, donating the sum of N20 million to support affected families. Obi made the donation on Monday during a visit to the state, where he […]
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Shun political science, history, others in universities, Pastor Odumeje advises poor Nigerians
Well Known Anambra-based cleric Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has advised prospective university students to avoid studying political science, history, microbiology, library information science and sociology. Odumeje disclosed this in a viral video on X on Monday. The cleric, known for his dramatic preaching style, described the courses as useless, especially if the […]
Read MoreFIRS Boss Commends Makinde for 145.5% Surge in Oyo’s Internally Generated Revenue
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has hailed Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for significantly boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) since the beginning of his administration in 2019, describing his efforts as transformational. Speaking on Monday at the opening session of the 157th Meeting of […]
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Jehovah’s Witnesses begin 2025 Regional Conventions June 6 in Ibadan
A large gathering of delegates from Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Kwara states ,numbering over 40,000 members of Jehovah’s Witnesses are converging on the ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital for the 2025 annual convention of the global organisation. The 2025 convention, which will be held simultaneously across major cities in the world will […]
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Christ didn’t die for us to become rich” – Woli Arole tells Christians
Woli Arole cautions ladies over ritual killingsNollywood actor turned preacher Woli Arole has sent a message to Christians. In an Instagram post, he revealed that mammon is already creaking into churches. According to him, talk of money and worship of money have taken over today’s churches. The preacher noted how Christ didn’t come to die […]
Read MoreAkinyele Celebrates Cultural Triumph as Council Chairman Hon. Akinwole Akinleye Honours CCII 2025 Orekelewa Winner, Ayorinde Oluwaseyi
The Akinyele Local Government Area was filled with jubilation as residents celebrated a remarkable cultural milestone: the emergence of one of their own, Ayorinde Oluwaseyi Phoebe, as the winner of the 2025 CCII Orekelewa Brain and Beauty Pageant. The event, a key highlight of the Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, was organised by the Central Council […]
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12 Types of People You Should Never Get Close To in Life-Temidayo Aboderin
In the journey of life, the people you surround yourself with can either elevate or derail your progress. While relationships are essential for growth and fulfillment, experts and psychologists warn that certain types of individuals are best kept at arm’s length for your own mental, emotional, and even financial well-being. Here are 12 types of […]
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Senator Alli hails Folarin’s elevation as Aare Alaasa of Ibadanland
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) and Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland has extended heartfelt congratulations to former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, on his elevation to the prestigious title of Aare Alaasa of Ibadanland. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described […]
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I lost everything but my wife stayed – Actor Tito Harrison
Nollywood actor Tito Harrison has revealed the harrowing details of his battle with liver disease and a chronic ulcer, a period he described as the most devastating chapter of his life. In a heartfelt interview on Talk To B, the podcast hosted by actress Biola Adebayo, Harrison shared how the prolonged illness not only drained […]
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Makinde celebrates Chief Imam of Ibadanland on 90th birthday
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has celebrated the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, His Eminence Sheik Abdulganiyy Abubakry Agbotomokekere, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Makinde felicitated the renowned Islamic Cleric on witnessing the landmark age, lauding him for making a great impact on Islam, Ibadanland, Oyo State and humanity.The governor, in a statement on […]
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Sheikh Agbotomokekere @ 90: Senator Alli praises spiritual, moral leadership
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiyy Abubakry Agbotomokekere, on the joyous occasion of his 90th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Media office and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli lauded the Chief Imam as a spiritual beacon, describing […]
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