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Pray for Nigeria and its leaders – Makinde charges Christians
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across the country on the Easter Celebrations, charging 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,…
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ACOMORAN President Appointed as Ogun State Amirul Hajj
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the appointment of the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Prince Adebayo Apelogun, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2025 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This is in a statement signed by the…
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Oyo Govt. Poised to Give Olunloyo Befitting Burial
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has disclosed that officials of the state government and the immediate family of the late Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo would work out modalities to give the elder statesman a befitting state burial. The governor stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of…
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Daramola Takes Over as Premier FM Boss
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan A seasoned broadcast journalist and Assistant Director, News and Current Affairs Division of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Olutola Daramola has been appointed as the Overseer of Radio Nigeria Premier FM, Ibadan. With over two decades of comprehensive experience, Mrs Daramola has consistently demonstrated her ability to…
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Headmistress Collapses, Dies at Her Retirement Party
By Mojisola Oladele A retired headmistress of the School of the Physically Challenged, Enu Odi, Ilesa, Mrs Omowumi Bello, has been declared dead after a tragic collapse last Wednesday. Mrs Bello, described by colleagues and students as diligent and devoted, had just concluded a long and distinguished career in education. Her retirement ceremony was set…
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Looking Ageless, Great Business
By Anthonia Akanji One thing that a lot of people dread most is old age, considering the many challenges associated with it. These include: loss of memory, ill health, reduced physical activities, tiredness and other health problems. The fact remains that ageing is inevitable. According to the United Nations 2019 report, the number of older people will…
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Nigerians Describe Olunloyo as Great Mentor
By Jeffery Ahonmisi Prominent Nigerians have continued to throng the Molete, Ibadan residence of former governor of old Oyo state, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, who died early Sunday morning during a brief illness. Radio Nigeria correspondent, who visited the residence of the deceased, reports that the atmosphere was a celebration of a life well spent. One…
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Tinubu, Govs. Mourn Olunloyo
By Abdullah Bello, Iyabo Adebisi, Abimbola Bamgbose President Bola Tinubu has condoled the government and people of Oyo State following the death of former Governor of the old Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. In a statement, President Tinubu, on behalf of the Federal Government, sympathised with the Olunloyo family, his friends and well-wishers. President…
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Former Oyo Governor, Olunloyo is Dead
By Olaolu Fawole Former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has died few days to his 90th birthday. He was born on 14th April , 1935. A statement signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi, Esq., on behalf of the family, and posted on his facebook page, confirmed the death of the elder statesman. The statement…
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Abiodun, Obasanjo Condole Oladunjoye’s Family
By Abimbola Bamgbose / Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of Mr. Tunde Oladunjoye, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State and Chief Consultant to the state government, as a monumental loss. In a statement issued on Friday, Governor Abiodun said he received the…
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Eid Celebrations: Low Turnout of Fun-seekers Across Ibadan
By Jeffrey Ahonmisi/Fasilat Lawal/Rotimi Famakin It is no longer news that the federal government declared a 2-day public holiday to celebrate the end of Ramadan, but only some fun-seekers took advantage of it to visit recreation centres, malls and eateries in Ibadan, Oyo State. Our correspondents who monitored the situation at the Zoological Gardens of…
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Our aim is to prioritize inmates’ children welfare – PFNigeria
In an effort to improve its mentorship and dedication to the care of children of inmates serving different jail terms across the country, the Prison Fellowship of Nigeria, PFNigeria through its Promise Path Project Initiative has trained its volunteers and mentors in seven states within the southwest zone of Nigeria. Speaking at the 2-day event…
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Cleric Urges Parents to Instil Cultural, Religious Values in Children
By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen Applying Islamic moral standards in children’s upbringing is essential to grooming them as ambassadors of Islam. An Islamic cleric, Shaykh Habeebullah Buhari gave the admonition while delivering the 4th in the series of the 5th Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Memorial Ramadan Lectures with the topic: ‘Building an Ideal Muslim Home as a Solution…
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Oyo to Sanitize Travel and Tour Industry
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government is set to sanitise the travel and tour industry by moving against unregistered travel and tour agencies operating in the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this during a press conference held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Secretariat, Ibadan, in conjunction with the National…
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Ogun APC Condoles with Doyin Okupe’s Family
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun state has expressed sadness over the death of Former Presidential Spokesman and Former Director General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council, Prince Doyin Okupe. The State’s Party Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary of APC in Ogun state,…
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Oyetola Unveils Ultra-Modern Mosque to Immortalise Late Mother
By Mojisola Oladele The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola wants Muslims to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political leaders. Alhaji Oyetola made the call in Iragbiji, Osun State, during the commissioning of a newly built ultra-modern mosque to immortalise his late mother, Alhaja Wulemotu Arike Oyetola. Oyetola who…
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Omo Woli Eulogises CAC, DCC Superintendent, Akinpelu at 60
The District Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Chuch, CAC, Prayer Mountain of Mercy, Ori Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah O. Alade, popularly known as Omo Woli, has congratulated the District Coordinating Council,DCC Superintendent, CAC Agbala Itura, Ibadan, Pastor Abraham Akinpelu on the Celebration of his Diamond Jubilee on the land of the living. Pastor Alade…
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Makinde Mourns Passing of Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has mourned the death of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina who passed away on Saturday evening. Governor Makinde described the demise of Sarkin Sasa, who was also the chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, as…
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Abiodun Mourns Nigeria’s First Female Minister Adenike Oyagbola
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s first female minister of cabinet rank, Mrs. Adenike Oyagbola. In a condolence message on Saturday, Governor Abiodun described her as a trailblazer whose life was marked by wisdom, courage, humility, and an unwavering commitment to public service.…
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Reactions Trail Sarkin Sasa’s Death
Nigerians have been reacting to the demise of Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who passed away at the age of 125. Until his death, he served as the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 southern states of Nigeria. Alhaji Maiyasin died on Saturday evening at his residence in the Sasa…
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Anike Agbaje-Williams was a boss who sought the progress of her subordinates – Dr. Farounbi
By Jeffrey Ahonmisi Former Nigerian ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi says the late Chief Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams will always be remembered as a broadcast professional who sought the growth of her subordinates. Dr Farounbi stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. The veteran journalist, broadcaster, and alumni of Western Nigeria Television,…
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Adeleke Constitutes Panel of Enquiry for Esa Oke/Ido-Ayegunle Chieftaincy Crisis
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the setting up of a Panel of Enquiry into the recent chieftaincy dispute involving Esa-Oke and towns of Obokun Local Government area. After the recent communal clashes, the governor had promised to set up the committee when he visited both Esa Oke and Ido-Ayegunle.…
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Africa’s Television Pioneer, Anike Agbaje-Williams, Passes Away at 88
By Maxwell Oyekunle A trailblazer in African media and the first face to appear on television in Africa, Chief Mrs. Anike Agbaje-Williams, has passed away at the age of 88. She died peacefully on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, in Ibadan, where she had spent most of her life. In a statement issued by Mrs. Banji…
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Youths Hold the Key to Nigeria’s Future, Says FRCN DG
By Olorunferanmi Odofin The Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Mohammed Bulama, says the future of Nigeria rests squarely in the hands of its vibrant youth population. Dr Bulama made the declaration during the 15th anniversary of the Niger Delta National Youth and Development Stakeholders Forum in Akure, Ondo State.…
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Ekiti Government Appreciates Traditionalist Who Exposed Ritual Killer
By Niyi Alade Ekiti State Government has rewarded a traditionalist for exposing a ritualist in the state, saying the act will help end ritual killings in the state. The traditionalist, Adesua Ifafemi, had exposed a 23-year-old man, identified as Solomon to the Ekiti State Police Command for attempting to use his sister’s 6-year-old son for…
