Lifestyle

Itunnu Babalola Finally Laid To Rest

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Human sojourn on earth is transient, hence the need for people to make their lives worthwhile. The Most Superior Evangelist, Celestial Church of Christ,  Agbowo, Ibadan, Daniel Otakoya gave the admonition in Ibadan at the burial service  of a Nigerian lady, Miss Itunu Babalola, at Sango Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Justice Bola Babalakin Dies At 94

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The family of Babalakin has announced the death of a great Nigerian and pious Muslim and retired Justice of the Supreme Court Jusice Tijani Bolarinwa Babalakin  who died this morning  in Lagos  at the ripe age of 94. Baba was an active member of the Muslim Association Of Nigeria, Ansarudeen society and former president of […]Continue Reading

Crime

LASG Orders Indefinite Closure Of Dowen College Over Student’s Death

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The Lagos State government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school. Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo announced the closure after a meeting with the school management and staff. The commissioner called for calm, saying […]Continue Reading

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Auto Crash Kills Five, Injures Nine In Bauchi

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Five persons were killed in an auto crash in Bauchi State on Wednesday, the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed on Thursday. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Yusuf Abdullahi, said that nine other persons sustained serious injuries in the accident. He said that the accident occurred in Nabordo community on the Toro-Bauchi Highway when […]Continue Reading

Health

Chief Imam Of Ogbomoso Is Dead

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Chief Imam of Ogbomoso land , Alhaji Abdul – Yekini Adegboyega Asafa Sanusi  is dead He died in the early hours of today Confirming the passage,acting chief Imam of Ogbomoso land,Alhaji Alim Abdul-Wahab described the death of the religious leader as a rude shock. Aged eighty-seven,the cleric is expected to be buried today at four […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Chief Busari Adebisi Was A True Democrat: Governor Makinde

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Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Busari Adebisi, as a huge loss to the state at this critical time. Governor Makinde who commiserated with the family, friends and political associates of the renowned politician, prayed to Allah to grant him Aljanah […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Former Oyo MILAD, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin Is Dead

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General Adetunji Idowu Olurin has passed on at the age of 78. General Olurin, of the popular Olurin family in Ilaro Yewa in Ogun State, served Nigeria and ECOWAS in many capacities among which are ECOMOG Commander, Military Administrator of Oyo State, Civilian Adminstrator of Ekiti State and Chancellor of Nigeria’s first University of Education, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Sound Sultan: Huge Loss to African Entertainment Industry – Peller

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A member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Oyo State, Shina Peller has decribed the death of a famous Nigerian artise, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan, as a painful and great loss to the entire Africa as a continent. Peller stated this in a statement issued by his media office, Kola Popoola, […]Continue Reading

News Sport

Oyo SWAN Commiserates with Governor Makinde Over Mother’s Death

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, Oyo State Chapter, has commiserated with Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, who lost his mother in the early hours of Thursday 15th, October, 2020 at the age of 81. The Association’s Chairman, Comrade Olaolu Fawole who expressed sadness over the sudden demise of the matriarch described the death […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ajimobi’s Death: End of An Era – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the end of an era. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said Senator Ajimobi died when his services were most needed and at a time his wisdom would […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ajimobi was a very fine African administrator – Akintola, SAN

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Legal luminary and politician, Chief Adeniyi Akintola (SAN), has described the death of former governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, as a colossal loss not only to Nigeria but the entire Black race in the global community.  In a condolence message made available to journalists in Ibadan by his Personal Assistant, Prince Olumuyiwa Akinbiyi, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ibadan Residents Mourn the Passing of Ajimobi

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A cross section of residents of Ibadan have described the death of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi as a rude shock to the state. The respondents who spoke with radio Nigeria said Ajimobi was an icon whose political history would never be forgotten in Oyo State. One of them, Mr Adedayo […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Records 1st Covid-19-Related Death

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Oyo State has recorded its first coronavirus-related death. Governor Seyi Makinde made this known via his Twitter handle, @seyimakinde. The governor said the patient died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan before the confirmation test for the virus came back positive. He added that contact tracing has commenced. Governor Makinde said there are currently five […]Continue Reading

News

Former FRCN Executive Director Atilade Atoyebi Passes On

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The family of Late Onpetu of Ijeruland, Oba Solomon Ladeji Atoyebi the second in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Oyo State have announced the home call of Prince Atilade Atoyebi, retired Executive Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Veteran Journalist, Media Consultant & Former Executive Chairman, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) He Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Mourns Lekan Are

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of a former President of the Government College, Ibadan, Old Boys Association, Dr. Lekan Are as a huge loss to Oyo State, the education sector and the media. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says Dr. Are left […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Tam David-West: Eminent Nigerians React to His Demise

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Reactions have continued to trail the death of a former petroleum minister, Professor Tam David-West who passed on yesterday at the age of eighty-three. The late David-West took his last breath at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. Radio Nigeria correspondent Adedayo Adelowo has more. Adedayo AdelowoContinue Reading