8th Day Fidau has been held for the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun who joined his Ancestors last week at 81. The event which took place at the popular Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State was witnessed by Muslims, Christians and traditionalists who prayed for the reposed soul of the Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi In a bid to stop street trading in the state, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced the decision of the state government to allocate free stalls to about 700 street traders at the Agodi-Gate junction in Ibadan. He made the announcement during the inauguration of the Agodi-Gate , Civic Center […]Continue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has told the leadership of the National Assembly not to lose sleep over the allegation that they padded the 2024 budget, saying that their integrity is intact. The President also said that the perpetrators of the killing of soldiers in Delta State will face certain justice, warning that his administration will not […]Continue Reading
One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday opened its border in Konni for operations. A source, Nuhu Samaila, who briefed newsmen from Konni, in Niger Republic, said the border was declared open at exactly 12pm on […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele In furtherance of its oversight functions, the Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Education has called on state-owned tertiary institutions to redouble their efforts in sustaining standards. The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun, who was represented by the Chairman House Committee on Education, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade made the call, Continue Reading
Former Brazil international football player Robinho has been arrested to serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape. He was convicted two years ago in Italy for his part in the gang rape of an Albanian woman at a nightclub in Milan in 2013. Robinho, 40, was arrested at his flat in his home city of […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the due promotions of civil servants after a statutory process supervised by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, in conjunction with the Civil Service Commission and Local Government Service Commission. According to a circular by the Head of Service, the promotion letters for […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to uplift Yoruba culture, thereby setting aside every Wednesday for wearing of locally made fabric, “Adire Osun” to revive the dying Yoruba culture and traditions. The Governor stated this at the Government House, Osogbo while receiving an award of Excellent Performance in Continue Reading
Some markets closes for 8th-day fidau By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has hailed the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun for bringing peace and stability to the Olubadan Chieftaincy System within the short period of his reign. Governor Makinde stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described business as the bedrock of national development. Governor Adeleke stated this when he received the leadership of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, comprising of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Government House, Oke-fia, Osogbo. The Governor who maintained that developed countries Continue Reading
-says Citizens should Abide by the Law By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP, Adebola Hamzat, On Thursday, said necessary measures will be put in place by the command to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents of the state during and after the Local Government Council election, scheduled for 27th […]Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has stressed the need for the Executive arm to immortalize the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun The House during a special Yoruba plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said Oba Balogun was a respected politician, scholar and custodian of culture who had […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke As the ongoing warning strike embarked upon by the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, SSANU continues to hinder activities at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, the Association’s leadership has called on the Federal Government to urgently accede to their demands. Academic activities around the Alabata campus Continue Reading
By Omolara Adasofunjo The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government to reposition the State Security Network Agency, code named Amotekun Corps for effectiveness in securing the lives and properties of residents of the state. The House called for the appointment of a new State Commander, not below […]Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin The Nigeria Customs Service has encouraged the residents of border communities to spare no efforts in ensuring the educational progression of their children and wards as Ogun One Area Command collaborates with a Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, to offer educational materials to pupils. The Ogun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs in collaboration Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo In pursuance of his commitment to transparency and accountability, Governor Ademola Adeleke has set up an eight-man panel for the implementation of the report and white paper on the Committee for Review of Contract awarded during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. Governor Adeleke had in 2022 set up the contract […]Continue Reading
By Olawale Asake There is a need for the citizens and those in positions of authority to discharge their duties with the fear of God and ensure good governance to reposition the country for the better. A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, Dr. Adams Akewula stated this […]Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the newly recruited Forest Guards in the state to synergize with security agencies to flush out kidnappers and other criminals that are using Ekiti forests as hideouts and inflicting terror on the citizens. Mr Oyebanji gave the directive at the passing out parade organised […]Continue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has banned ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips. This was contained in a letter dated March 12, 2024, signed by the Chief of Staff to the president, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila; and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele In a bid to ensure outstanding graduates, the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the management of the Osun State University to sustain its efforts towards ensuring the institution conforms to international best practices. The Chairman, House Committee on Education, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade made the call when he led the team […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke As part of efforts to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for all, the Ogun State government has shut down a malted sorghum-producing company located at Ijako, Sango-Ota for serious environmental infractions and disobedience of government order. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde said the company Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State Primary Health Care Development, OSPHCD, Board Establishment Amendment No 1 bill has been passed into law at the floor of the State House of Assembly. The Chief Whip, Mr. Olawale Akerele and member representing , Ede South, Mr. Taofeek Olayiwola moved the motion for the passage of the Bill […]Continue Reading
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan We are now in the age and times when we may really need to unmask the truth of whose responsibility is the child, Government, Society or Parents. Today, some parents blame the teacher for every one of their children’s failures. Society also shares part of it and the government is not exempted. […]Continue Reading
By Rotimi Famakin The Archbishop, Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, Most Reverend Dr Gabriel Abegunrin has charged federal and state governments to find lasting solutions to the current economic and security crises bedevilling Nigeria. The Most Reverend Abegunrin stated this at a news briefing on the state of the church and the nation at Saint Patrick Catholic […]Continue Reading
By Wale Asake Following the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun dignitaries have continued to pay condolence visits to the bereaved family at the late monarch’s residence, Alarere, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. Some of the personalities who earlier on Wednesday visited the late Olubadan’s residence include a foremost legal luminary, Chief Niyi Continue Reading