Lifestyle

Oyo Golden Jubilee Activities Kick Off

By Web News 431

Activities marking the 50th anniversary of Oyo State’s creation kick off on Monday with an opening ceremony at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

According to the anniversary committee chaired by Honourable Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is expected to deliver the welcome address at the ceremony, which will showcase drum performances, a documentary on the state’s journey, goodwill messages, and a poetry session.

Oyo State came into existence on February 3, 1976, under the administration of the late General Murtala Muhammed.

The celebration continues on Tuesday with activities across the state’s 33 Local Government Areas, featuring a statewide medical outreach and an open-air film show.

While the medical outreach will span the state, the film show—anchored by Kunle Afolayan—will hold at the Cultural Centre, Mokola, Ibadan; Oyo Town Hall, Oyo; Ogbomoso Township Stadium, Ogbomoso; Eruwa Grammar School, Eruwa; Saki Town Hall; and Iseyin District Grammar School, Iseyin.

On Wednesday, residents will flood the streets for a Carnival and Local Government Parade, moving from the historic Mapo Hall to the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, dressed in Oyo at 50 ankara.

The event will also feature a march-past at the stadium, where the governor is expected to address participants.

Further highlights include the Oyo at 50 Symposium on Thursday at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, with Professor Olu Ajakaiye as Lead Discussant, alongside an exhibition of arts and artifacts, and a fashion runway and miming display.

The celebrations will gather momentum with a Golf Tee-off on Friday, a Concert and Youth Gathering on Saturday, and the presentation of educational materials on Monday.

The anniversary will climax on Tuesday, February 3, with a grand closing ceremony featuring a cocktail, an airshow, and an award dinner.

Former governors, outstanding indigenes, and residents will receive merit awards and induction into the Oyo State Hall of Fame.

The airshow will continue on February 4.

Tribune/Taiwo Akinola/Maxwell Oyekunle

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Lifestyle

Sport Lovers, Residents Troop Out For Lekan Salami Stadium Unveiling

By Web News 920

Sport lovers and residents around Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba are in high spirits to witness the official inauguration of the rehabilitated stadium. 

Our correspondent who was on assessment to the stadium report that the Gate 2 of the stadium had been stormed by fans of Shooting Stars Football Club due to restriction of movement around Gate 1. 

Apart from security operatives that were around the stadium premises, traditional dancers, media organizations, food vendors and traders specializing in sporting materials were set for the kickoff of the stadium. 

Radio Nigeria also observe that repairs were still on going at other section of the stadium while transmission equipment were being texted at the main stadium.

In an interview, an official of Amotekun Corps and the leader of a traditional dancers Alhaji Rahman Ayanrinola, said they were glad to celebrate the achievement of the State Governor.

As at time of filling this report there were no traffic around the stadium as earlier envisaged.

Rotimi Famakin 

Transportation

Adamasingba Unveiling: OYRTMA Warns Commuters Of Heavy Traffic

By Web News 1028

Members of the motoring public and general commuters traveling from or to Ibadan Metropolis through Adamasingba have been notified of the anticipated heavy traffic due to the official commissioning of the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium by Governor Seyi Makinde.

A statement by the chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA, Mr. Akin Fagbemi says the commissioning is expected to witness an influx of dignitaries from all walks of life and thus is envisaged to cause slow flow of vehicular movement during the period of 10am-10pm of 1st September, 2021.

It notes all the concerned authorities are making frantic efforts to mitigate the effect of the exercise on traffic flow adding that men and officers of OYRTMA would be strategically positioned to ease the traffic.

The statement advises motorists, travelers and the general public to use alternative routes boycotting Adamasingba during the stipulated period.

OYRTMA therefore solicits maximum cooperation of the motoring public on this development.

Iyabo Adebsi

Crime

Two Injured in Road Crash in Ibadan

By Web News 1237

Two passengers early this morning (Wednesday) sustained severe injuries from an accident that occurred at Adamasingba Junction on Mokola/Dugbe road in Ibadan.

The accident, which involved an 18-seater bus with registration number MUS 814 XY was heading to Lagos from Sango Motor Park but crushed a commercial motorcycle conveying two passengers at the junction.

Our correspondent who witnessed the scene report that the driver was almost lynched as a result of argument that ensued shortly after the accident.

One the injured victims who spoke to Radio Nigeria said the vehicle was at top speed when the accident occurred.

The vehicle which also damaged the warden point of the traffic officers saw some of the passengers thanking God for protection while others were blaming the commercial motorcyclist for not checking properly before crossing the road.

As at time of filing this report, one of the passengers had been conveyed to unknown hospital for care.

Rotimi Famakin