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Alhaji Odekunle was a thoroughbred reporter of note – Oyo NUJ Chairman
By Olawale Asake The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council, led by its Chairman, Chief Ademola Babalola has paid a condolence visit to the management of the News and Current Affairs Department, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dugbe, Ibadan over the demise of a just retired staff of the…
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Embrace unity, eschew rancor – Agbotomokekere, Eleshinmeta Advises Muslims
Muslim faithful in Ibadan on Monday converged on various Eid Prayer Grounds to offer supplications to Allah as the Ramadan fast ended. Our correspondent who monitored the situation reports that some of the worshipers who were gorgeously dressed arrived their prayer grounds with their relations while also taking along their prayer mats. Addressing the worshipers at the…
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Injustice, deprivation of citizens’ rights, fueling insecurity – Dr Adeleke
There is a need to declare a state of emergency in the security sector of the country. A lecturer from the University of Lagos, Dr. Abdul-Lateef Adeleke said this in Ibadan while delivering a lecture at the 12th Triennial congress of Ansar Ud Deen Society of Nigeria, Oyo State Council. Dr Adeleke said with the present state…
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Alhaji Isiaka Abolade Emerges Oyo NUP Chairman
The acting Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State Council, Alhaji Isiaka Abolade, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Union in Oyo state. Alhaji Abolade emerged the new state helmsman at the state delegates’ conference held in Ibadan. Earlier, the other contestant for the position of Chairman, Chief Samson Adeleye had…
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SWAN Hails Oyo NUP Over Collaboration
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, South West Zone has commended Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council for aiding the success of the maiden edition of Oyo SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games. SWAN gave the commendation in a letter signed by its Vice-president, Mr Seun Ajayi-Obe, stating that SWAN has enjoyed tremendous support from NUP…
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We have paid 7.5 billion naira as pensions since assumption of office – Governor Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says seven point five billion naira has been paid as gratuities since inception of his administration. Governor Makinde made this known in Ibadan at the celebration of Pensioners Day organized by the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Pensioners. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Labour Matters, Alhaji…
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Children Need Proper Mentoring To Turn Out Right – Stakeholders
There is an adage that says, children are the hope of tomorrow, hence the need for proper upbringing. As the Children’s Day is being celebrated globally, some stakeholders’ have shared their opinions of on how to inculcate discipline in children for the overall development of the nation. A child is a person, male or female,…
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Oyo NUJ, League of Veteran Journalists, Mourn Late Sehinde Dagunduro
League of Veteran Journalists and the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council, have paid a condolence visit to the family of a former Chairman of NUJ and a member of League of Veteran Journalists, Mr. Sehinde Dagunduro who just passed on to glory. Addressing, the bereaved, Chairman, League of Veteran Journalists, Mr. Bayo…
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Oyo NUJ Election: Credentials Committee Releases Names of Contestants
2019 Credential Committee of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council has released list of contestants for claims and objections ahead of the Council’s election scheduled for December 18. In a statement in Ibadan by the Secretary of the committee, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi, the list contains detailed information about the contestants while members who…
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Oyo NUJ Inaugurates Credentials Committee
Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council has inaugurated Credentials Committee to conduct the union’s election in December this year. The committee emerged through a congressional vote which had twenty four in favor of the committee being inaugurated against two who voted in contrarily, while some stayed neutral. This election followed a motion and…
