Security

Training and retraining of soldiers will go a long way – Lt. Gen. Lagbaja

Web News 17 January 2024 237 0

Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja says training and retraining of soldiers will go a long way in transforming the military into a well-equipped and highly motivated force. Lieutenant General Lagbaja stated this while declaring open the division training officer’s Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu Condoles with Makinde on Bodija Explosion

Web News 17 January 2024 222 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has condoled with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the tragic Ibadan explosion. Governor Sanwo-Olu who stated this on his social media platform said his prayers were with the families of the victims describing the incident as disheartening and which calls for unity and support […]Continue Reading

News

Panic in Ibadan over Explosion

Web News 16 January 2024 379 0

By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan /Taiwo Akinola/Iyabo Adebisi There was pandemonium in some parts of Ibadan on Tuesday evening as an explosion rocked some parts of the city, pulling down houses and a popular shopping mall. The explosion whose cause could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report, was said to have left […]Continue Reading

Religion

Cleric Urges Ruling Party to Embrace Opposition

Web News 4 January 2024 220 0

By Olawale Asake Pastor in charge of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Isaiah O. Alade popularly known as “Omo Woli” has called on the ruling Party and its leaders to embrace all-inclusive administration rather than revenging what transpired with oppositions before the elections. He made the call while speaking […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Alli felicitates Makinde on 56th Birthday

Web News 24 December 2023 201 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The Senator representing Oyo South Federal Constituency for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sharafadeen Alli has extended his warmest congratulations to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the occasion of his 56th birthday. This is contained in a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Akeem Abass and made […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

General Manager Positive FM Buries Mum in Grandstyle

Web News 23 December 2023 380 0

By Taiwo Akinola The general manager, positive fm, Radio Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere and the rest of the Adeniyi family have given their mother, Chief Mrs Aina Margeret Adeniyi, a befitting burial in Ibadan . Mrs Olalere whose heart was full of gratitude to God and the guests who graced the occasion, said that her […]Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Makinde Signs 2024 Appropriation Bill into Law

Web News 23 December 2023 256 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has signed 2024 appropriation bill of over four hundred and thirty-eight billion naira into law.  Governor Makinde while accenting the bill tagged “Economy Recovery” at the Executive Chamber, Agodi, Secretariat,Ibadan described the 2024 budget as a critical one where government has to demonstrate Continue Reading

Sport

Philanthropist Lauds Kayrom Lee for Contribution to Sports

Web News 22 December 2023 358 0

By Olawale Asake Chairperson, Netball Association Oyo State and the Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Squash Gym and Fitness Centre, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has received comendation for making visible impact in the area of grassroot sports development. A United States based Philanthropist, Alhaji Tunji Adekola gave the commendation during his visit to Ambassador Continue Reading

Security

Security Agencies Assure People of Safety

Web News 15 December 2023 273 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The joint technical committee on security for Oyo and Ogun states has assured residents and motorists that adequate security strategies have been put in place to ensure safety of lives and properties during the Yuletide season especially border areas and highways of the two states.  The committee gave the assurance during a […]Continue Reading

News

Gov. Adeleke Gives Kudos to Makinde on Infrastructural Projects

Web News 15 December 2023 232 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says Governor Seyi Makinde’s record in provision of infrastructure in Oyo state is worthy of emulation. He stated this during a courtesy visit on Governor Makinde at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan.  The Osun State Governor, who just ended a working vacation in Thailand said that his […]Continue Reading

Environment

Agodi botanical gardens will remain intact – Oyo Govt

Web News 15 December 2023 974 0

Oyo State Commissioner of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has stated that the planned Housing Estate Project, Baywood Estate, would not consume the Agodi Botanical Gardens. He stated this while conducting newsmen round the Agodi Botanical Gardens and the planned site of the estate, noting that, the clarifications became important to Continue Reading

Crime

Law Student Allegedly Molests Teenager

Web News 12 December 2023 521 0

By Blessing Okareh A 200-level student of the faculty of law, university of Ibadan, Faith Adegoke has allegedly molested a teenager within the campus. Radio Nigeria gathered that the 17-year-old student of the same institution went to study overnight alongside other girls in preparation for her next paper when the incident happened. The victim had moved […]Continue Reading

Legislature

OYHA Makes Case for Domestication of Women’s Peace Security Agenda

Web News 1 December 2023 249 0

By Mosope Kehinde  As part of the effort towards realizing a more peaceful and gender-equitable society, the Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion to collaborate with the United Nations Women and other technical partners for support on the adoption of the resolution of the United Nations, […]Continue Reading

Sport

Oyo State-owned female football team coming soon – Sports Commissioner

Web News 20 November 2023 305 0

By Olumide Ogunbiyi Oyo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke has hinted that efforts are underway to establish a government-owned female football team. Ms Adegoke said this while playing host to a delegation of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State Chapter who paid her a courtesy visit at her […]Continue Reading

Labour

NLC Strike: Ogun, Oyo Witnessed Partial Compliance

Web News 14 November 2023 264 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke/ Iyabo Adebisi The nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress,TUC, witnessed partial compliance in Ogun State with a section of the workers absent at their duty posts while others claimed the strike was yet to commence.  Radio Nigeria Correspondents observed a reduction in business activities […]Continue Reading

Crime

Motorcyclist Murdered by Gunmen

Web News 13 November 2023 252 0

A commercial motorcyclist has been reportedly killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred Sunday night at Olorunda Aba town in Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. A witness who does not want his name mentioned told newsmen that the motorcyclist was conveying his assailants to […]Continue Reading

Crime

41 Internet Fraudsters Jailed in Oyo, Ogun

Web News 4 November 2023 264 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 41 internet fraudsters to various jail terms in Oyo and Ogun States respectively. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count charge each preferred against them by the EFCC. Justices Ladiran Akintola and […]Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Approves Installation of 48 Chieftancy Title Holders

Web News 28 October 2023 399 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the installation of 48 chieftaincy title holders, including three Royal Highnesses, one coronet-wearing Oba and 44 Baales in various Local Governments of the state. The approval was granted by the governor sequel to a memo raised by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. According to […]Continue Reading

News

Oyo Govt. Moves to Tackle Water Challenges

Web News 25 October 2023 332 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo state government, has appealed to residents of the state to take ownership of public infrastructure, saying it was adopting measures to address the challenge of water facility vandalism across the State.  Executive Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Mr. Elias Adeojo, disclosed this in Ibadan, on Wednesday while addressing newsmen. Adeojo Continue Reading

Environment

Oyo Govt. Demolishes Illegal Structures Shielding Public Schools

Web News 23 October 2023 290 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Government has evacuated Three Hundred and Fifty Nine (359) illegal structures and shanties shielding its public primary and secondary school premises within the Ibadan metropolis. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, during the exercise today, reiterated the government’s commitment to Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Calls for More Welfare from Corps Members’ Employers

Web News 17 October 2023 256 0

By Dayo Adu The National Youth Service Corps has charged Corps employers to provide additional welfare package for Corps members so as to optimize their productivity in the one year national service. Director General of the NYSC Brigadier-General Dogara Ahmed gave the charge while addressing the 2023 Corps Employers’ Workshop held at the Multi purpose […]Continue Reading

Education

Oluwatoyin Ayodele Bows Out of Service as School Principal

Web News 17 October 2023 454 0

By Modupe Toba There is a saying that ’’there is time for everything, a time to work and time to rest’’. For the Principal of Oba Akinbiyi Model High School 2, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ayodele, the time to rest commenced on ….when she finally bid the four walls of the secondary school farewell after thirty five years […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

55th Birthday: Oyo Speaker Felicitates Engr. Sanusi

Web News 17 October 2023 232 0

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has celebrated the popular Ibadan based billionaire and Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Engr. Dotun Sanusi on his 55th birthday.  Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin in a congratulatory message to the celebrant described him as a priceless blessing to humanity.  “Happy 55th birthday to the Jagun Olubadan of […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo NSCDC Gets New Public Relations Officer

Web News 17 October 2023 282 0

The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Dr Michael Adaralewa appoints DSC Opebiyi Samuel as the new mouthpiece of Oyo NSCDC command. Deputy Superintendent of Corps Opebiyi Samuel who assumed duty on Monday after the handing over by DSC Oyindamola Okuneye was until recent appointment a personnel at the Commandant […]Continue Reading

News

NUJ Week: Cleric Charges Journalists on Truthfulness

Web News 15 October 2023 427 0

By Olawale Asake Media Professionals have been urged to at all times employ truthfulness in their reportage as the watchdog of the society to take the country to the greater heights. Founder of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Eagles Wings Assembly, Wakajaye Road, Iyana Church, Ibadan, Pastor Akinlolu Akinade made this known during the thanksgiving service […]Continue Reading