Oyo State

Education

Makinde Reaffirms Support for Students, Urges Focus During FOSSU Solidarity Visit

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting students’ education, describing such investments as a rightful use of the state’s commonwealth. The governor gave this assurance earlier today while receiving members of the Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU), who staged a solidarity walk to the state Secretariat in […]

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Entertainment

Ibadan Week Grand Finale: Akinyele LG Emerges Most Visible, Produces Miss Ibadan Week 2025

The grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Week celebration concluded with colour, culture, and commendable community participation—most notably from Akinyele Local Government, which stood out as the most visible delegation at the event. Akinyele LG’s remarkable presence was led by its Executive Chairman, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, who reaffirmed the council’s dedication to promoting cultural heritage […]

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Akinyele 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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Entertainment

BIRTHDAY: Hon Akinwole Akinleye Celebrates Leader, Engr Festus Alade MACADOF on his birthday, Eulogizes his Leadership and Fatherly Roles*.

The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye felicitates with Engr Festus Alade MACADOF on the Auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle extolled Engr MACADOF’s Leadership and Fatherly roles. He described Him as an Epitome of Quintessential Leadership and a […]

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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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Entertainment

Birthday: Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Celebrates Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo on his Birthday.

Akinyele Local Government Executive Chairman, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended his heartfelt felicitation to the Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo on his birthday. In a congratulatory message made available to the public through his chief media aide , Ogundipe Miracle, Hon. Akinwole extolled Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo for his […]

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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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Worker’s Day: Senator Alli salutes workers, advocates fair wages

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to all workers on the occasion of the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration. In a statement issued by his Media Office on Thursday in Ibadan, Senator Alli commended their resilience, dedication and unwavering contributions to the development of the state as well as Nigeria. […]

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NEWS

Youth Summit 2025: We’re giving youths opportunities to unlock potentials- Makinde

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will continue to give youths in the state the platforms and opportunities to unlock their potentials. The governor said having realised that for any nation to prosper economically it must create entrepreneurs, be committed to education of its young people and must take production seriously, […]

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Politics

Oluremi Tinubu Rallies Traditional Rulers in Fight Against FGM, HIV/AIDS and Digital Exclusion

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional rulers and key stakeholders to join hands in eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis from Nigerian communities. Speaking in Ibadan during a meeting with the Oyo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Senator Tinubu emphasized the crucial […]

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Entertainment

Alhassan Yahya, A Leader with Milk of Human Kindness, Says Oyo NUJ

The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) joins the entire journalistic fraternity in congratulating Alhassan Yahya, the union’s President, on his 50th birthday. The congratulatory message for the Union’s leader was contained in a statement signed by the State’s Chairman, Ademola Babalola and made available to the media by the Secretary, […]

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Entertainment

Beyond the Screen: Great Things You Didn’t Know About Iyabo Ojo

Iyabo Ojo is a household name in Nollywood, widely celebrated for her fiery roles in Yoruba movies and her strong presence on social media. But beyond the glamour, controversies, and headlines, there are many inspiring aspects of Iyabo Ojo’s life and career that are lesser-known—and they tell the story of a woman driven by passion, […]

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Education

Governor Seyi Makinde Welcomes 2025 Batch ‘A’ Corps Members, Declares NYSC Orientation Open in Oyo State

The Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, today officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) Orientation Course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ogbakuta, Iseyin. Addressing the newly deployed corps members, Governor Makinde extended a warm welcome on behalf of the government and […]

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Birthday: Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye felicitates Alh Abdulmojeed Olalekan and Hon Akintomide Akinleye on their birthday celebrations.*

Today, we celebrate extraordinary individuals whose impacts spans across multiple spheres of influence— A Strong Ally of our Principal, The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde and my senior Brother and Executive Assistant to the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Sports Development. Your ability to wear these many hats with excellence and […]

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Benefits Of Drinking Warm Water Early in the Morning for Improved Wellbeing

Health professionals are encouraging more Nigerians to adopt the habit of drinking warm water first thing in the morning, citing its numerous health benefits and positive impact on overall wellbeing. According to nutritionists and medical practitioners, taking a glass of warm water on an empty stomach helps to flush out toxins, stimulate digestion, and support […]

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Light Up Project: Hon. Akinwole Akinleye Launches Solar Streetlight Installation in Orogun, Boosting Security and Nighttime Economy

As part of his ongoing commitment to grassroots development and infrastructure enhancement, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye has launched the Light Up Project with the installation of solar-powered streetlights in Orogun, Ward 08 of Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. The project, which began this week, aims to improve public safety, enhance nighttime visibility, and stimulate […]

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NEWS Politics

Easter: Makinde felicitates Christians, calls for more prayers

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across the country on the Easter Festival. The governor charged them to use the auspicious occasion, which marks the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, to pray for the country and its leaders. Governor Makinde, who gave this charge on Saturday, […]

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Politics

Akinyele LG Chairman, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye Ayobami, Hails PDP Southwest Congress* as a Triumph of Unity and Visionary Leadership

The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye Ayobami, has extended his profound congratulations to Mr. Kamorudeen Ajisafe on his resounding re-election as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Southwest Zonal Chairman, as well as to all newly elected executive members, following the party’s seamlessly conducted and remarkably successful zonal congress. Held at the […]

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Senators Alli, Akintunde pay condolence visit to Ajimobi family over daughter’s death

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) and Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC-Oyo Central), on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, over the death of their daughter, Mrs Abisola Kola-Daisi. The senators visited the Ajimobi family residence in Lagos to express their heartfelt sympathy and stand in solidarity with the grieving family during this […]

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