Association of Non-Governmental Organisations in Nigeria, AONN, Oyo State chapter has decried the rate of unreported cases of violence against women and vulnerable children in the society. The association expressed the concern at a news briefing in Ibadan. According to the Continue Reading
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National Council of Muslim Youths Organisations, NACOMYO has commiserated with Oyo State Government, family, Olubadan-in-council and Muslim Ummah over the passage of Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji. This is contained in a condolence message in Ibadan by Coordinator, NACOMYO, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi. The organisation prayed Continue Reading
Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State chapter have expressed shock at the journey of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 to his ancestors. In a statement by Chairman, Oyo SWAN, Olaolu Fawole, the sports journalists described the journey of the royal father to his […]Continue Reading
The Agbekoya Peace Movement Oyo State Chapter has inaugurated its branch executives in Saki to coordinate security activities in Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa axis. The inauguration which was done at the Okere of Saki’s Palace had in attendance Oba Olabisi Oladepo and his chiefs. Performing the inauguration, the head of Agbekoya Peace Movement in Oyo State, […]Continue Reading
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance at all levels by 70 per cent to save money to embark on developmental projects. This is contained in a communique by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi at the end of the monthly meeting of the Association […]Continue Reading
Former Chairperson of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Oyo State Chapter, Mrs Folusho Lala has called on the candidate for the position of first woman journalist in the state to desist from a campaign of bitterness. She stated this at the flag-off of the campaign of Mrs. Omolola Alamu of Radio Nigeria and her […]Continue Reading
Following the case of some foreign missionaries attached to Evangelist Daniel Kolenda visiting some public schools to preach, Oyo State Government has put measures in place to prevent future recurrence of such incidents. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Abdulrahman Abdulraheem stated this in Ibadan at a programme reception organised by the Continue Reading
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has condoled the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola, over the passage of one of his wives, Alhaja Alimat Akinola. This is contained in a condolence message in Ibadan by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Fasasi described the death of Alhaja Continue Reading
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has condemned in a strong terms the attack by some hoodlums on Radio Nigeria’s Amuludun FM, Moniya, Ibadan. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan by MMPN Chairman, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Fasasi noted that though preliminary investigations indicated that the attack was not direct Continue Reading
The Pentecostal Fellowship of of Nigeria, PFN, Oyo State chapter has organized prayers for the peace and unity of the Nation. The interdenominational prayer movement for national repentance, revival and recovery was held at Maranathan Chapel, Zion Cathedral, Iwo-Road Ibadan. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the National President PFN. Prophet Isa EL BuBa enjoined Continue Reading
The Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Oyo State chapter, Shaikh Salaudeen Busairi, has urged religious leaders in the state not to destroy the existing peace in the state because of their selfish gains. He stated this during a courtesy visit paid by the Council to the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on […]Continue Reading
Immediate past Vice President B-Zone of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalist, NAWOJ, Mrs Morenike Tony-Esan have been conferred an award for her contributions on gender-based issues and a supportive leader to women journalist in Oyo State. The award presentation was part of activities marking the Press Week of NAWOJ for the year 2020. The […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Government has presented one hundred and eighty million naira gratuity cheques to ninety four retired civil servants. Those who benefitted were retired teachers, non-teaching staff, and Judicial Service Commission staff whose papers have been completed as of June 2013. Presenting gratuity cheques to the 94 retired civil servants in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Continue Reading
As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eidul-Kabir, the privileged ones have been enjoined to extend their financial gesture to others who are struggling to survive the economic challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Continue Reading
Residents of Oyo State who refuse to comply with the COVID-19 protocol of compulsory use of face mask in public places will be arrested and prosecuted from next month. A coordinator of enforcement from the Oyo State COVID-19 Emergency Operation Centre and Risk Communication Pillar, Mrs Kunmi Oladipo said this during an enforcement mission to Bodija […]Continue Reading
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Oyo State Chapter, shared palliatives with her pastor members all over the state on Thursday 23rd April, 2020. The commodities comprising of Rice, Beans and other edibles were channelled through the Provincial Chairmen to their respective local governments for onward distribution to pastors during this National lockdown which Continue Reading
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline health workers in the state to the Oyo COVID-19 Task Force, in appreciation of the tireless efforts being exerted to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state. The PFN led by its state chairman, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi, […]Continue Reading
Unaffordable requests from political office holders have been identified as a major cause of mismanagement of the nation’s resources. Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Management, NIM, Professor Ayo Olorunisola stated this at the fifth edition of the interactive workshop of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter. At the program called “My Continue Reading
Oyo State government will declare public holiday to mark Hijrah, the new Islamic year provided the day falls on week days. Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan who stated this in Ibadan at the 1441 Hijrah Grand Rally organised by National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO, Oyo State Chapter, explained that this year’s Hijrah holiday […]Continue Reading