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Why we’re supporting expansion of Ibadan Airport- Makinde

……says facility important to state’s economyOyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, reiterated that his administration would continue to support efforts to expand the Ibadan Airport, as according to him, the facility is critical to the state’s economy. The governor, while speaking at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Airport, highlighted some of the efforts […]

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Broadcaster Entertainment Radio station

Ajibola Akinyefa Resume New Radio Station, Lagelu FM, Ibadan

Popular Yoruba broadcaster, Ajibola Akinyefa has officially returned to Lagelu 96.7 FM, his former house after bowing out of Agidigbo FM Ibadan. “We welcome the son of the soil back home, Ajibola Akinyefa @ajibolaakinyefa is back on Lagelu FM 96.7

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Health

Ibadan Rotary Clubs Organise Free Health for Residents

As part of the core mandates of focus, Ibadan Rotary Clubs just concluded a free health program for residents of the state suffering from one ailment or the other. The participated clubs include RC Ibadan Akobo, RC Ibadan Prestige, RC Ibadan Ring Road, RC Ibadan City Central, RC Agodi Ibadan and RC Oyo Metro. The […]

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Christianity Religion

Youth Should Have A Vision To Lift The Country-Pastor Kumiyi

The Executive General Overseers of Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor W. F Kumuyi, has urged Nigerians who desire the best for the country to rise up and do their part in moving the nation forward. He made this known at a press briefing held at the Ibadan Airport, Alakia, where he announced the global convention […]

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Politics

PDP:Lets settle our misunderstanding ahead 2023, group begs members in Ibadan.

The Atiku Abubakar Southwest Assembly has urged aggrieved members of the party particularly in Southwest region of country to come together and settled their political differences ahead of 2023 general elections. The group said the call become necessary to close ranks and forged united front with common effort and common purpose, additthat their passion and […]

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Death

Makinde commiserates with Akeredolu over mother’s death

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to his Ondo State counterpart and chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, over the death of his mother, Mrs. Grace Akeredolu. Governor Makinde, who condoled with the governor of Ondo State and his family, prayed to God to grant repose to the soul […]

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Politics

PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar S’west Assembly Mobilizes 1million Supporters For Ibadan Summit

The Atiku Abubakar Southwest Assembly on Wednesday said it has mobilised one million Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) members from the southwest region for a day summit with the presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The summit tagged; “Atiku/Okowa 2023, the Southwest Perspective” is expected to be held at the Banquet Hall, Premier hotel, Mokola […]

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Death Politics

Oyo Lawmaker Olusegun Popoola Dies On Early Hour Of Wednesday Morning

 Oyo state lawmaker representing Ibadan South East 2, in the Oyo state House of Assembly, Ademola Olusegun Popoola is dead. He died at 46, at the University College Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Oyo Lawmaker Olusegun Popoola Is DeadThe lawmaker recently won a return ticket to fly the PDP’s […]

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Academic Academy Death

Sad:Ibadan Poly Speaks On Student Who Died

The management of Ibadan polytechnic has confirmed the death of a Higher National Diploma (HND) student of the institution, identified as Daniel Igunnu who reportedly lost his life during marathon sex with his lover in Ibadan. The Public Affairs Director of the Polytechnic, Alhaji Soladoye Adewole confirmed the incident in a statement. Adewole stated that […]

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Environment General Politics

Oyo State Terminal Buses Commission: There Is Hope For Nigeria, Obaseki Assures

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed optimism that the Nigeria would be grate again if people of great vision are in the corridor of power. He expressed the optimism yesterday at the official commissioning of Omi Titun Bus Mass Transit Pilot Scheme and Bus Terminals held at Ojoo and Challenge in Ibadan. While […]

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Uncategorized Politics

Ibadan-North Legislative House ratifies newly elected principal officers

The Ibadan North Local Government Legislative House has ratified the newly elected principal officers of the local government assembly. This followed the dissolution of the former principal officers of the legislative house for the emergence of new ones. Speaking with Newzcruise on the development, the leader of the house, Hon. Akindele Olaolu, noted that peace […]

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Union General

NUJ Calls for Arrest of Fleeing Gang That Robbed Ayefele’s Fresh FM

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Council on Sunday bemoaned the attack of a radio station in Ibadan, Fresh FM owned by ace gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele. A three-member of a gang; armed with guns had stormed the station in the early hours of the day and dispossesed staffers of phones, laptops, ATM […]

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Entertainment Security

Breaking: Armed Robbers Attack Fresh FM, Cart Away Valuables

Armed robbers on Sunday morning attacked the Fresh FM in Ibadan station owned by popular gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele and stole valuable things from members of staff at work. According to Abolade Salami during his program, ‘Agbo Oselu’, the men of under world came around 6am with fire arms and stole from members of the […]

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Environment Politics

Makinde donates N500m for construction of 671NAF Base, Ibadan

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, pledged to donate the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira(N500m), for the construction of the 671 Air Force Base located in Ajia area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The governor, who announced the donation while performing the official ground-breaking of Air Force Base, Ajia, Ibadan, commended the Force for […]

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Politics

Ibadan-North Legislative House dissolved as new principal officers emerge

Following the dissolution of the principal officers of the legislative house of the Ibadan North Local Government, a new set of principal officers have, however, emerged. While speaking with Newzcruise, the newly emerged leader of the house, Hon. Akindele Olaolu, noted that his emergence was not meant to impeach the local government chairman, Hon. Shaib […]

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Politics Broadcaster

Ibadan-based radio presenter sets to contest Oyo House of Assembly election

In his bid to contest in the forthcoming State House of Assembly election to represent Oluyole State constituency, the popular on air personality with the Fresh FM radio station, Alhaji Waheed Akintayo (a.k.a. Ilumoka Presenter) has joined other numerous aspirants that have picked the expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the People’s Democratic […]

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Death

Makinde mourns Ibadan elders’ forum chairman, Amb. Sanu

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former diplomat and chairman of Ibadan Elders’ Forum, Ambassador Olusola Sanu, as a great loss to Ibadanland, Oyo State, the diplomatic community and Nigeria. The governor, who condoled with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Lekan Balogun, Ibadan Elders, the Central […]

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Traditional

Coronation: Ibadan Major Markets To Be Shut

All markets in Ibadan will be shut tomorrow 11th of February 2022 in honour of Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, who will be ascending the throne of his forefathers as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, tomorrow. Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji Asiwaju Yekini Abass Oladapo (YK ABASS), gave the directive in a […]

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Politics Food

Rep Akande-Sadipe Trains, Empowers 200 Constituents

The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has concluded another 3 days training and empowerment programme in Ibadan, where over two-hundred constituents benefitted. According to a statement by the Rep Member in Ibadan, the constituents were trained to prepare them for entrepreneurship or to improve their entrepreneurship skills. This constituency project is one […]

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Environment

Oyo Govt. Seals Premier Hotel, Event Centre, Over 80 Shops for Violation of Sanitation Laws

The Oyo State Government has sealed the indigenous premier Hotel situated at Mokola hill and an event centre located at Eleyele, for violating the environmental sanitation laws of the state. The Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni who led the enforcement team alongside the Coordinating Director of the […]

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