Ibadan
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I’m Out To Become President Of Nigeria
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he is ready to fight dirty in his determination to become the next President of Nigeria. Tinubu, who recently came under attack from his erstwhile trusted political disciple and Minister of Interior , Rauf Aregbesola, said this on Sunday evening when he […]
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QSOGA Ede/Ibadan Holds 70th Anniversary As Stakeholders Make Case For Girl Child, women Involvement In Politics
Stakeholders have appealed to the government at all levels and members of the society to encourage girl child education and involvement of women in political activities of the country. The admonition was made at the 70th Anniversary of the Queen’s School Old Girls Association, QSOGA, held on Saturday at Solam Event Centre, Oluyole, Ibadan. Speaking […]
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Makinde, Ogunwuyi, Adeleke, Fagbemi, Boladuro, MON, Others Pay Last Respect To Akala
Oyo state will continue to honour and remember late former Governor of the state Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala for his great Contributions to the development of the state. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at lying in state programme organised in Honour of the former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala held at house of Chiefs Secretariat Ibadan. The […]
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I Have Received Alot Of Congratulatory Messages From Well-Wishers- Olubadan
The newly elected Olubadan Dr Lekan Balogun has expressed support for a process that will allow younger persons to be enthroned as the Olubadan. The new Olubadan Dr Balogun, who stated this in an interaction with journalist at his Ibadan residence on Tuesday, as saying that it took him 36 years to climb the ladder […]
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Political Leaders eulogise Alao-Akala As Burial Programmes Kick Start In Ibadan
Politocians from various political parties gathered in Ibadan on Monday in honour of former Governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala. The former governor, who first served as the deputy to Senator Rashidi Ladoja when he was the governor later won election and became the governor of Oyo State The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Fatai Buhari, […]
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Makinde Approves Appointment Of 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadanland
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval follows a recommendation to that effect made by the Olubadan-in-Council and which was communicated to the governor. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde […]
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In Ibadan: One Killed, Many Injured As Thugs Attack Igboho’s Residence.
One person was feared killed and many confirmed injured on Saturday when armed thugs attacked the Soka residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Igboho’s lead lawyer, Yomi Aliyyu (SAN), confirmed the attack in a telephone chat with newsmen on Saturday. According to Aliyyu, the armed thugs stormed […]
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Makinde To Announce New Olubadan Of Ibadanland on Monday As The State Pays Final Respect To Oba Adetunji.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, promised to name the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Makinde stated this while speaking at the final burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, who died on January 2, 2022.The event was held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, […]
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