Culture

Court Upturns Ghandi as Soun, Orders Fresh Selection

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The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso, Wednesday, upturned the appointment of the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye. The Oyo State Government announced Pastor Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun and made him king on 8th September 2023. Before this time, one of the contestants, Kabir Continue Reading

Culture

New Soun Installed Amidst Court Brouhaha

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By Mathew Famakinde Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye has been installed as Soun of Ogbomosoland early Friday morning. Ghandi, a pastor and international businessman arrived Ogbomoso early Friday morning in a private chopper and landed at Ogbomoso grammar school from where he proceeded to the palace. He was at the palace for official installation which was performed at Continue Reading

Agriculture

Oyo Govt. Boosts Food Production with Farm Assets Materials

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By Iyabo Adebisi Beneficiaries of farm assets materials from the Oyo State government have lauded the Governor Seyi Makinde-led government for assisting them with needed materials that will enhance their food production. The smallholder farmers in Ogo Oluwa and Afijio Local Government Areas of Oyo State, comprising genuine local farmers and the Nasarawa-trained Youth in Continue Reading

Education

‘My administration has done a lot for education’ – Gov. Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged the support of his administration for the smooth take-off of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogbomoso, saying that, education is a top priority of his administration. The governor, who stated this while receiving members of the Institution’s Governing Council, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogbomoso Agog as APC Hold Tinubu-Shetima Rally

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The entire Ogbomoso Oyo State agog as hundreds of All Progressives Congress, APC members in the zone stormed the ancient town embarking on a procession Tagged Tinubu-Shetima rally. The political procession which took off at the Randa residence of the late Adebayo Alao-Akala was terminated at Oja Igbo. Radio Nigeria correspondent, Adedayo aAdelowo reports that party Continue Reading

Environment

Lawmaker Calls for Reconstruction of Ogbomoso Bridge

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Following the destruction of Aaduin bridge in Katangua area of Ogbomoso by flood on Friday 14th October, 2022, the Lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Olawumi Oladeji has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to direct the State Ministry of Works and Transport and other relevant agencies to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tell us where you think we are wrong, we’ll adjust – Makinde

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will continue to sustain the religious, and ethnic harmony being enjoyed in the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor, who stated this while hosting Muslim faithful to Iftar at the Presidential Lodge of Oyo State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said the state would […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Tanker Crushes One to Death in Ogbomoso

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A yet to be identified woman has been crushed to death by a petrol laden tanker at Takie area of Ogbomoso. The tanker was said to have suffered brake failure. A park manager, Mr Opeyemi George, who witnessed the unfortunate incident said that the trailer  ran into a ditch due to brake failure. Mr. Judge […]Continue Reading

Politics

“South should produce next president” – Cleric

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The Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Imam Toliah Ayilara has thrown his weight behind the call for zoning presidency to the southern part of the country ahead of the 2023 general election. The cleric stated this in an interaction with Radio Nigeria. The cleric who noted that power had remained in a region for too long […]Continue Reading

Culture

Soun Stool: “Ghandi is Not Our Candidate”-Laoye Ruling House

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The Laoye ruling house in Ogbomoso has called on the public to disregard the news making the rounds on social media that the family has selected the person to fill the vacant stool of Soun of Ogbomoso. The family stated this today while addressing the media in Ogbomoso. Chairman Screening Committee for the family, Alhaji […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Funeral Service In Session For Alao-Akala

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Interdenominational service in honour of the former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Alao-Akala is ongoing at the Beulah Baptist Conference Centre, Ogbomoso. The remains of Adebayo Alao-Akala, in a silver-plated casket, had been moved into the auditorium in a motorcade, while security has been beefed up across Ogbomoso to maintain law and order. In a […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ogbomoso In A StandStill For Alao Akala

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All is now set for the interdenominational funeral and thanksgiving service in honour of former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala in Ogbomoso.  According to our correspondent, the remains of Alao- Akala was moved in a motorcade ridden by horse across Ogbomoso as people in their hundreds struggle to have a glimpse of […]Continue Reading

News

Alao-Akala Lived Seventy-One Years of Impactful Years – Lai Muhammed

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Minister of information and culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described Akala as a man who lived an impactful seventy one years as police officer and politician. The minister stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former governor of Oyo state Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala at opadoyin lodge Randa […]Continue Reading

Education

Students Protest Plans To Rename LAUTECH

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The Students Union Government (SUG) of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso have protested the decision of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to rename the institution. The SUG President, Anuoluwa Adeboye, and the Public Relations Officer, Gabriel Michael, in an open letter made available to newsmen on Friday, said renaming the institution would Continue Reading

Sport

Golf Tournament Held In Honour Of Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala

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Golf Recreation Club, Ogbomoso has organised a golf tournament to pay its last respect to the deceased former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala. Adebayo Alao-Akala was the president of the club between 2003 and 2017. Speaking during the Hole Out tournament and tree planting session in honour of the late governor, captain of the tournament, Mr […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Reactions Continue To Trail Akala’s Death

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Reactions have continued to trail the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala. As early as eight o’clock in the morning people from all walks of life and other sympathizers trooped to the deceased residence in Ogbomoso. Notable among them are, Senator Ayo Adeseun, a federal lawmaker, representing Ogbomoso North/South […]Continue Reading

Politics

Akala, A Man of Many Parts – Lam-Adesina’s Family

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As Nigerians mourn the demise of a former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, Alhaji Lam Adesina have described the incident as a great loss to many people. The Lam-Adesina family in a statement released by the eldest son of the former governor of Oyo State, Dr Ayobami Wasiu Lam-Adesina, indicates that the sudden death […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Gomina Makinde Fidi Isele Iku Otunba Alao-Akala Mule

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Gomina Makinde fidi isele iku gomina teleri Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala mule. Gomina teleri nipinle Oyo, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala ti jade laaye looro oni nilu Ogbomosho tise ilu abinibi re. Eni to so iroyin di mimo foniroyin ile-isewa, amo tiko fe kiwon daruko oun, sapejuwe iku gomina teleri naa gege bi adanu nla. Otunba Alao-Akala to […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

OBJ Condoles Oyo Government On Monarchs’ Exit

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a condolence visit to Oyo state government over the demise of two of her prominent rulers; The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi and Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Adetunji. Chief Obasanjo who visited the Agodi  Secretariat, Ibadan condoled with the state government and families of the deceased and prayed […]Continue Reading

News

Oyo APC Condoles Royal Family, Ogbomoso Indigenes Over Passage Of Soun

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All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyohas described the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungnade lll, as an enigma who lived well and contributed a lot to the development of his people as well as the human society. The outgoing Caretaker Chairman of the APC in the State , Chief Akin Okein a statement […]Continue Reading

Environment

Oyo Govt Awards Construction Of 76.7 km Iseyin/Ogbomoso Road

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Oyo State Government has approved the award of the contract for the construction of the 76.7km Iseyin/Fapote/Ogbomoso road at the cost of N43.1billion. The Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin made this known while briefing journalists after the executive council meeting held at the Agodi, secretariat, Ibadan. Professor Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun Nabs suspected kidnapper in Ogbomoso

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Luck ran against a suspected kidnapper who attempted to abduct a child in the early hours of today at Ajegunle area of Ogbomoso Oyo state. The suspect who identified himself as Adio Kehinde allegedly took an eight year old child to an uncompleted building with the intention to feed her with already poisoned food before […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ogbomoso Residents Foil Okada Thief Who “Jazzed” Rider

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The intervention of some residents of Ogbomoso was enough to frustrate the strategies of a fetish motorcycle thief around Road Safety area in the ancient city. The incident happened around three o’clock on Thursday afternoon. A witness who sells petty items in a roadside shop claimed she saw the men in front of her shop on a […]Continue Reading

Education

LAUTECH College Of Agric. Science Iseyin Kicks-Off Next Month

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The members of staff of the newly-created College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Iseyin Campus, will resume in on Monday, 30th of August, 2021 as academic activities commences by September. This was disclosed by the Provost of the College, Professor Jacob Adewale after inspecting Continue Reading

Politics

No politician behind insecurity in Oyo State – Alao-Akala

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A former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, says insecurity in the state is not being sponsored by any politician. He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in his hometown, Ogbomoso. Otunba Alao-Akala who noted that no politician would ever play politics with insecurity, said Oyo State was only having its share of […]Continue Reading