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NIPR Inducts Radio Nigeria’s DG, Mohammed Bulama

Web News 26 April 2024 108 0

By Segun Folarin The Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama has been inducted as a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, with the resolve to make greater impacts on humanity. The induction ceremony, presided over in Abeokuta, by Continue Reading

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Half-Work Day as Oyo Gears Up for Council Election

Web News 25 April 2024 70 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half working day for all public and civil servants in the state. This is in connection with the local government election slated for Saturday, April 28, 2024.  A circular signed by the Secretary to the […]Continue Reading

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Onakoya Receives Heroic Welcome after Breaking Guinness World Record

Web News 24 April 2024 178 0

Chess-in-Slums Founder, Tunde Onakoya, who recently surpassed the world record for the longest-ever chess marathon, clocking an impressive 60 hours, received a heartwarming welcome upon his return to Nigeria on Wednesday. He was greeted with a heartwarming reception, complete with singing and dancing at the airport. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Continue Reading

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Families, Friends Celebrate Lifetime of Late Hoalat Ogunbunmi

Web News 22 April 2024 130 0

By Fasilat Lawal Families and friends gathered on Saturday to celebrate the exemplary life of a nonagenarian, late Hoalat Titilayo Ogunbunmi. The event, which took place at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, Ibadan, had in attendance staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Lagos Operations and Ibadan Zonal Station and members of […]Continue Reading

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Family, Friends, Colleagues Pay Tribute to Deaconess Ajisefinni on Posthumous Birthday

Web News 20 April 2024 249 0

By Dayo Adu It was a day of tributes as family, colleagues, community and church members threw a colourful celebration to mark the posthumous 60th Birthday of Deaconess Mary Adenike AjisefinniThe ceremony which had in attendance retired and serving members of staff of radio Nigeria Ibadan, the Christ Apostolic Church Family ,members of Koguo Quarters […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Inaugurates Children Parliament

Web News 20 April 2024 190 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The 5th Ogun State Children’s Parliament has been inaugurated with a resolve by stakeholders to work together in promoting, sustaining and preserving the rights of children.  Speakers at the event, held at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed optimism that the Parliament would serve as a voice for children to showcase their […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu, Buhari, Govs Mourn Ogbonnaya Onu

Web News 12 April 2024 108 0

President Bola Tinubu, former President, Muhammadu Buhari and other prominent Nigerians have expressed sadness over the passage of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and the first civilian Governor of Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu, who served as minister in the immediate past administration of President Buhari, before he resigned to contest […]Continue Reading

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Friends, Family, Colleagues Celebrate Professor Oyesoji Aremu @60

Web News 1 April 2024 326 0

By Dayo Adu It was a day of accolades and honour as family, friends, colleagues and mentees celebrated the impactful life of a renowned scholar, security and policing researcher, Professor Oyesoji Aremu as he marked his diamond jubilee. According to the biblical saying, “Seest thou a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu @72: Nigeria is in Good Hands – Abiodun

Web News 29 March 2024 241 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a democrat and visionary leader who is passionately committed to the emergence of Nigeria as an economic powerhouse. Prince Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to the President on his 72nd birthday on 29 March, said Tinubu is the right […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Hails Late Olubadan for Stability of Chieftaincy System

Web News 22 March 2024 132 0

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

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NOA DG Commiserates with Oyo State over Olubadan’s Demise

Web News 16 March 2024 518 0

By Olawale Asake Director General, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, immediate family and the indigenes of Ibadanland on the passage of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who joined his ancestors on Thursday. The Director-General in a statement on Continue Reading

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Olubadan Served Humanity Exceptionally, Says Tinubu

Web News 15 March 2024 284 0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, on Friday, said Olubadan was an exceptional king in the service of humanity. The statement read in part, “President Bola Tinubu […]Continue Reading

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Oba Balogun’s reign was tranquil – Gov Adeleke

Web News 15 March 2024 294 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunade II, as devastating, saying the late monarch will be missed for the peace and tranquillity that his reign witnessed in Ibadan. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo state counterpart, […]Continue Reading

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OBJ, Oyo CP Commiserate with Olubadan Dynasty

Web News 15 March 2024 253 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke/Rasheeda Makinde Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the people of the State over the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun. Chief Obasanjo in a statement in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital said that the death of the Royal Father was received with […]Continue Reading

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Senator Alli Mourns as Olubadan Joins Ancestors

Web News 15 March 2024 136 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC- Oyo South) has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the untimely demise of the revered Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun.  The lawmaker in a statement he signed, described the passing of Oba Olalekan Balogun as a monumental loss not only for the people of Ibadan but for […]Continue Reading

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Conjoined Twins, Abby, Brittany Who Are Math Teachers

Web News 14 March 2024 760 0

By Olaolu Fawole Abby and Brittany Hensel are American conjoined twins, who first attracted attention after appearing in an Oprah Winfrey Show episode in 1996. Twin babies are usually a blessing for many couples, however, on March 9, 1990, Mike and Patty Hensel received their bundle of joy with mixed reactions in New Germany, Minnesota, […]Continue Reading

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Segun Oni Commiserate with Ekiti APC over Chairman’s Demise

Web News 9 March 2024 149 0

By Kazeem Ayodeji In a heartfelt expression of solidarity, former governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni has conveyed his profound sorrow over the passing of the APC Chairman, Mr Paul Omotosho, describing it as a monumental loss to the state.  Chief Oni who stated this during a condolence visit to Governor Biodun Oyebanji in […]Continue Reading

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Counterpart Celebrates OBJ At 87

Web News 6 March 2024 196 0

By Olatunji Idowu The former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan says, access to justice, quality of elections and tribalism are some of the factors working against quality leadership in Africa. Dr Jonathan stated this during a lecture to mark the 87th birthday of Chief Obasanjo titled quality leadership and inclusive democracy as Catalysts for […]Continue Reading

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Abiodun Receives Silverbird Award

Web News 4 March 2024 218 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has won the 2023 Silverbird Man of the Year award in recognition of his commitment and dedication to the socio-economic development of the gateway state. Presenting the award to the Governor at the 19th edition of the Man of the Year award organized by Silverbird Organization in […]Continue Reading

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Akeredolu’s legacy will endure forever -Tinubu

Web News 29 February 2024 264 0

By Isaac Afolabi President Bola Tinubu says the void left by late Former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will be difficult to fill and his legacies will endure forever. The President spoke when he visited the ancient town of Owo in Owo local government area of Ondo State. President Tinubu was received in Akure the state capital by Ondo […]Continue Reading

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Eminent Nigerians Grace Akeredolu’s Funeral Service

Web News 23 February 2024 468 0

By Isaac Afolabi President Bola Tinubu says former Ondo State governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu was a courageous man whose life impacted the people positively. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, represented President Bola Tinubu at the event. Addressing the large number of sympathisers at St Andrews Church Imola Owo, President Bola Tinubu represented by the vice […]Continue Reading

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Olori Gbadebo was a woman of substance – Senator Amosun

Web News 23 February 2024 480 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle  Amosun has described the late Olori Taiwo Yetunde Gbadebo as a woman of substance who made invaluable contributions to the development of Egbaland, the State, and Nigeria. Senator Amosun in his condolence message to the family of Oba Gbadebo noted that Olori Yetunde Gbadebo would […]Continue Reading

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Osun Govt. Commiserates with OAU over Fatal Lion Attack

Web News 22 February 2024 152 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has sympathised with the Management and the entire community of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife over the tragic loss of its long-serving Veterinarian Technologist, Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, to a lion attack. The Governor, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed describes Mr. […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Assembly Felicitates Ogundoyin

Web News 17 February 2024 193 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has described the Speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin as a leader with the Midas touch for excellence in all spheres, especially on Legislative matters. The Assembly remarked in a statement signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media and ICT, Mr Waheed Akintayo to […]Continue Reading

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48 Yrs After, Nigerians Extol Late Murtala Muhammed

Web News 13 February 2024 326 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Forty Eight years after the former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed was assassinated, some Nigerians have described his short regime as very impactful on Nigeria’s political and economic growth.  A retired Head of Service in Ogun State, Dr Nofiu Aigoro said the creation of 9 States, including Ogun, ten days before […]Continue Reading