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Okanlomo Oodua: Even the universe rewards a man of honourable ways
J.F. Odunjo, the renowned Yoruba literary icon and writer of the popular Yoruba textbooks, Alawiye, died about 45 years ago, but his works continue to retain the importance and allure they had when he first wrote them. No Yoruba child worth his/her onions in the last 50 years would say he or she studied in […]
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US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Accused of Violating Religious Freedom
The United States government has introduced a new set of visa restrictions aimed at Nigerians alleged to have played a role in suppressing or violating religious freedom. In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, December 3, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the policy will apply to individuals who “knowingly direct, authorize, […]
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Senator Alli hails Olubadan on Lead City University honourary doctorate
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the conferment of an honourary doctorate degree by Lead City University, Ibadan. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The Olubadan received the Doctor of Science, […]
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FUNATO mgt meets Oyo Deputy Gov, requests support for new varsity
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), Prof. Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi, has led other members of the university management to engage with the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, to solicit the support of Oyo State Government. The management met with the Deputy Governor in the company […]
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I’ll serve Oyo State people till my last day in office – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his determination to serve the people of the state till his last day in office.The governor stated this on Thursday at the unveiling of two books entitled “Giant Strides” and “Ibadan Hegemony,” and a Yoruba film “Agbeni” authored by the Balogun of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Tajudeen […]
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Why one-party system won’t work in Nigeria – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that Nigeria will never become a one-party state, despite the frenetic moves by some people to push the country towards that direction. He explained that the plurality of ethnic nationalities won’t make the idea work.Governor Makinde stated this in Yola, on Saturday, during a civic reception held in […]
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No teacher beaten to death in Oyo – Govt, NUT clears air on fake news
The Oyo State Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State chapter, have cleared the air on the alleged beating of a teacher to death in Ogbomoso by students, describing the viral news story as fake and a complete misrepresentation of facts. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola; […]
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Oyo Govt gives ultimatum to roadside traders, container owners on Airport Road, Onipepeye
The Oyo State Government has directed roadside traders and those selling in containers along Airport Road, Old Ife Road and Onipepeye areas of Ibadan to relocate their trades.The government gave the traders two weeks to put an end to roadside trading on the axis. The ultimatum expires on Monday, October 27, 2025.The government said having […]
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Corruption and Weak Institutions Scare Away Capable Leaders — Ibadan Chief Laments at NUJ Press Week.
An Ibadan High Chief, Oloye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has identified corruption, bribery, mediocrity, and weak institutions as major factors preventing quality and effective leaders from emerging in Nigeria’s political system. Adegoke, who is the Aare Egbe-Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, stated this while delivering a lecture titled “Democracy and the Search for Quality Leadership in Nigeria” […]
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Oyo State @ 50: Makinde inaugurates anniversary planning committee
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State at 50 Anniversary Planning Committee, noting that the state has come a long way and its achievements over the last 50 years should be celebrated. Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the 11-member committee at the Executive Council Chamber, Office of the Executive Governor, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, […]
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Nigeria @ 65: Senator Alli urges Nigerians to remain hopeful, patriotic.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, urging citizens to remain hopeful, patriotic and committed to sustaining the nation’s hard-earned unity. Alli, in his goodwill message on Wednesday in Ibadan, said Independence Day remained a powerful reminder of the resilience, sacrifices, and collective determination of Nigerians to live together […]
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Lead with transparency, Oyo Youth Devt Agency chair, Falana, tells new NYCN Exco.
Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Falana, has called on the newly-elected executive members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, to enhance the image of the youth organisation and ensure transparency in their leadership of the council. Prince Falana made this call on Tuesday, during the […]
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Nigeria at 65: Tinubu to Deliver Independence Day Broadcast Wednesday Morning.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation at 7 a.m. on Wednesday as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. The broadcast will be aired live on Channels Television and other electronic […]
Read MoreWe’ve developed Oyo’s sports economy, Makinde says
.As NFF holds 81st Annual General Assembly in IbadanOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Saturday that his government has been able to develop the state’s sports economy through several policies and programmes in the last six years. Governor Makinde, who declared open the 81st Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation held at […]
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Egbeda LG distributes 70,000 exercise books to schools
.As SUBEB chair, others laud council chairman, SandaExecutive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and chairman of Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State, Hon. Sikiru Oyedele Sanda, has kicked off the distribution of 70,000 exercise books to pupils in all the 77 primary schools in the council. Sanda, who noted that the effort was part of […]
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Olubadan: CCII Rallies Ibadan Influentials to Organize Weeklong Celebration for Oba Ladoja’s Coronation
In a move widely described as unprecedented, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) is rallying influential indigenes of the City to support the planned weeklong celebration of new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja who takes crown next Friday as the 44th Olubadan. The President-General of CCII, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole recently inaugurated a […]
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Olubadan-Elect
As Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja gets set to ascend the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, here are things lesser-known facts about his life and journey to the exalted stool. A “bumpy” 30-year climb through the chieftaincy hierarchyAlthough many know Ladoja as a former governor and politician, few are aware of how long and rigorous […]
Read MoreGunmen Kill Three Policemen at Kogi Checkpoint.
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Wednesday as gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three officers on duty. The incident occurred at the border town linking Kogi and Kwara states, leaving the community in shock and tension. Spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, […]
Read MoreArmy Rescues Abducted Major in Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 63 Brigade have successfully rescued Major M. D. Josiah, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The Brigade’s spokesperson, Captain Iliyasu Rijau, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. He said the rescue operation was made possible through careful planning, intelligence gathering, […]
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Tinubu’s Aviation Reform: Six New Campuses Set to Redefine Training in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to decentralize the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, into six campuses across the country is being described as one of the boldest reforms in Nigeria’s aviation sector. For more than 50 years, NCAT operated solely from Zaria in Kaduna State, serving as the nation’s premier aviation training institution […]
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