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Akinyele Council Boss Sends New Month Message to Akinyele Residents reaffirms his commitment to achieving Better Akinyele Local Government.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended his new month felicitation to the good people of Akinyele Local Government. In a message made available to the public through his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Hon Akinwole reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that a better and sustainable Akinyele Local Government is […]
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Senator Natasha resubmits sex
al harassment petition against Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has once again resubmitted a sexal harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabioto the Senate. She submitted the petition on behalf of her constituents, led by Zubairu Yakubu. Following the presentation, Senate President Akpabio inquired whether there were any legal impediments to accepting the petition. She responded that there were none. The […]
CENSUS: Oyo State NPC Visits Akinyele Council Boss, seeks collaboration for forthcoming National Census.
The Oyo state National Population Commission led by its Director, Mr Adebayo Olayide Ajani, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye in his office at Akinyele Local Government secretariat, Moniya Ibadan. While Introducing the Oyo state NPC Delegates, The Comptroller, Akinyele LG NPC, Mr Adebayo Ismail […]
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The South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) on Thursday elected new executives to pilot its affairs.
At a meeting held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, members appointed former Southwest Bureau Chief of the Nations newspapers, Bisi Oladele as Chairman, with Dapo Falade emerging as Vice Chairman. Taiwo Oluwadamilare was named Secretary, while Joseph Okuwofu will serve as Assistant Secretary. Other officials include Temi Aboderin as […]
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LP Fielding Peter Obi Against Tinubu In 2027, Says Arabambi
Arabambi said Tinubu would not have a smooth sail in the next general polls. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) says it would field former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its candidate. Obi was the LP’s presidential candidate in 2023 but lost to President Bola Tinubu, the then-candidate of the […]
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Anambra State Government seals shrine linked to Oke Ite practice, Yahoo plus in Okija
The Anambra State government has sealed a shrine in Umuofor village,Ojika in Ihiala Local Government Area allegedly used by Ekene Igboegbueze to make people rich through supernatural means. The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakai who disclosed this when he led men of Operation Udo Ga-Achi to the shrine, explained […]
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Oyo State Revenue Board Set to Shut Down Hospitality Businesses Over Unpaid Taxes- Chairman Olufemi Awakan
The Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue has announced plans to shut down hotels, restaurants, apartments, and other businesses in the hospitality sector that fail to meet their tax obligations by February 13, 2025. In a statement, the board emphasized that affected businesses must settle various taxes and levies, including Personal Income Tax, Land Use […]
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Akinyele Council boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye bags Exemplary Leader 2025 Award of Excellence*.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has bagged The Nurudeen Islam Mosque( As-Sadat Tijaniyat Li Ibrahimiyat Movement of Nigeria) Exemplary Leader 2025 Award of Excellence. The Award was presented to Hon Akinwole Akinleye in recognition of his contribution to the development of Islam at the Annual Maolud Nabiyy and special prayer […]
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Ibadan roads rehabilitation, others: Who will tell GSM?
Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has been actively involved in rehabilitating roads in Ibadan in recent times. The Oyo State Government commenced the major road rehabilitation projects in key areas of Ibadan with the aim to improve transportation and the socio-economics of the state capital. From Yemetu to Bodija to UI Junction to Beere-Molete-Popoyemoja Roads, from […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreMakinde commends Oyo Muslim community over support for his govt.Donates bus for propagation of Islam
Oyo State governor ‘Seyi Makinde, has commended the Muslim Community in the state for its immense support for his administration and the contributions of the Muslim Ummah to the growth and development of the state since he assumed office. The governor stated this on Tuesday, while receiving the Muslim Community of Oyo State, led by […]
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The Tragic Stampede in Ibadan: A Call for Change
The Eniosa-Onibepe Community in Ibadan witnessed a devastating tragedy on December 18, 2024, when a charity event turned into a deadly stampede. Thirty-five young lives were lost in the chaos, with more casualties reported later. This heartbreaking incident is a stark reminder of the desperate situation in Nigeria, where poverty and desperation have become the […]
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Oyo State:Many children feared de#d as stampede mars Ibadan carnival
Many children have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The incident occurred in Bashorun area of Ibadan The exact number of casualties is still unknown, however, a statement by Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information and orientation, said victims have been taken to different hospitals […]
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Senator Alli mourns victims of Ibadan Christmas funfair stampede
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede during a Christmas Funfair held on Wednesday at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen […]
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Farotimi Gets Bail In Sum Of ₦50mHe was also asked to deposit his passport with the registrar of the court.
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted bail to rights activist and legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was granted bail on Monday morning. The court granted him bail for ₦50m with a surety in the same amount. The surety must also provide a landed property as collateral. The presidential candidate of […]
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Makinde swears-in 10 new Judges.Says we’ll ensure you have right environment to carry out your duties
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, swore-in eight judges of the Oyo State High Court and two Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal, urging them to carry out their duties with all sense of responsibility and to live up to the expectations of the office they now occupy. He equally assured that his […]
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Rotary Club Ibadan-Akobo Launches Mental Health Initiative to Enhance Workplace Wellness
The Rotary Club Ibadan-Akobo has taken a significant step toward prioritising mental health in the workplace with an initiative aimed at promoting wellness among students and teachers. The event, held at Estate High School in Bashorun Estate, Akobo, gathered students, teachers and Rotarians to discuss the importance of mental health. The event featured esteemed guest […]
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Makinde seeks expansion of NAF footprint in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called for the expansion of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) presence in the state, emphasising the importance of strengthening partnerships to enhance security and foster development. He made the appeal, while hosting the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of the Logistics Command of the NAF, Air Vice Marshal Kolade Ademuwagun, […]
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Reduce Petrol Price To What It Was In June 2023, TUC Tells FG
The trade body asked the Federal Government to intervene quickly and not to leave the oil sector to the vagaries and gyration of the naira. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has demanded the return of petrol prices to what they were as of June 2023. “We want the price of the product to go below […]
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