Religion

Embrace the virtues of faith, sacrifice – Ogundoyin Tells Nigerians

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By Mosope Kehinde

As Muslims across the country celebrate the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir festival, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of faith, sacrifice and hope.

Mr Ogundoyin made the call in his Sallah message emphasizing on the occasion that, it presents an opportunity for reflection on the values of obedience to Allah, selflessness and perseverance as exemplified in Islamic teachings.

The Speaker urged Nigerians not to allow prevailing economic and security challenges to dampen their spirit, expressing confidence that the country would overcome its difficulties and emerge stronger.

According to him, despite the current realities confronting the nation, citizens must continue to believe in the future of Nigeria and remain united in pursuing peace, development and national progress.

He said, “As we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, I urge Nigerians not to lose hope in our country. We may be passing through difficult times, but our challenges are temporary. Nigeria will be great again if we remain united, prayerful and committed to building a better society.”

The Speaker also urged residents of Oyo State to remember school children and teachers that were recently kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area during the period of celebration, describing the incident as painful and deeply concerning.

He appealed to the residents to offer special prayers for the safe return of the victims and comfort for their families, while calling for divine intervention in addressing insecurity in the state and across the country.

Mr Ogundoyin said, “As we celebrate and share in the joy of this season, let us remember our children and teachers who are currently in captivity following the unfortunate incident in Oriire Local Government. Let us pray that Almighty Allah grants them safe and speedy return.”

He further urged residents across the state and Nigeria to pray for lasting peace and improved security, saying the nation requires collective efforts, sincere leadership and continuous support for measures aimed at restoring stability.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

Health

Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign: Government Pledges Funding

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By Adebola Ajayi

The Ogun State Government has assured residents of adequate funding and logistics in support of the forthcoming measles–rubella vaccination campaign in the State.

The Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who also chairs the State Task Force on Primary Health Care, gave the assurance during a meeting of the task force held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Mrs Salako-Oyedele commended the Ministry of Health, relevant stakeholders, and development partners, particularly the UNICEF, for their continued support, including the provision of ambulance boats to enhance healthcare delivery in riverrine communities.

She lauded their efforts in sustaining a resilient primary healthcare system, despite existing challenges, and reaffirmed the present administration’s commitment and continued support, to all primary healthcare interventions.

Acknowledging the challenges highlighted in the report presented at the meeting, the Deputy Governor gave the assurance that they would be presented to the Governor for urgent attention.

Mrs Salako-Oyedele also called on religious bodies, Community Development Associations, women groups, the National Orientation Agency, and the media to intensify sensitization efforts, urging them to leverage social media platforms and influencers to effectively reach parents and young people.

According to her, the state government will do everything necessary to ensure the success of the measles–rubella campaign. “The request for funding has been made, and we are confident it will be approved promptly to enable us to meet our responsibilities in this very intensive exercise,” she said.

Speaking on behalf of development partners, UNICEF representative, Mrs Florence Moloku commended the Ogun State Government for its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery, noting that the initiative aligns with the global goal of ending preventable diseases in Africa.

Mr Moloku assured of UNICEF’s continued technical and financial support for the successful implementation of the vaccination campaign.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, had applauded development partners, religious leaders, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders for their consistent collaboration with the state government in strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly at the grassroots level.

Dr Coker noted that, the task force meeting provided an opportunity to review progress across the state’s primary healthcare system and align strategies ahead of the statewide immunization exercise, scheduled for January 27 till  February 5, 2026.

Presenting the detailed report on the board’s achievements and challenges in 2025, at the meeting, the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, disclosed that most local governments recorded improvements across key health indicators, although some setbacks persisted, largely due to infrastructure and logistics gaps.

Dr Ogunsola further revealed that the measles–rubella immunization campaign would run for 10 days and target children aged nine months to 14 years, describing it as one of the widest age-range vaccination exercises ever undertaken in the state, and added that over 8,000 health workers would be deployed across schools, health facilities, and communities to ensure full coverage.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

News

Bodija Explosion 2nd Anniversary : Ibadan Residents Call for Compassion

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By Abisola Oluremi

Residents of Bodija Ibadan, Oyo State, have called for government’s intervention, on the devastating explosion that claimed lives and properties two years ago. 

They made the appeal at an interdenominational remembrance service held at All Souls’ Church, Old Bodija, Ibadan, to mark the second anniversary of the tragic incident. 

The remembrance service organised by the Bodija Estate Residents’ Association, BERA, in collaboration with the Dejo Oyelese Vigilante Group, was attended by residents, religious and community leaders, as well as government representatives.

Speaking at the service, the President of BERA, Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose who said, many affected families were yet to receive support for their houses due to financial constraints, called for calm amongst the residents. 

Pastor Bamgbose urged the government to prioritise their welfare, and focus on those who were still suffering from the impact of the disaster.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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Religion

Be vigilant as you go about merrying – Gov. Makinde Advises Residents

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Living in love, harmony, and with high sense of security are part of the responsibilities of the government and the governed, as we celebrate the yuletide.

This is the heart of Governor Seyi Makinde to the people of Oyo State.

According to Governor Makinde, Christmas is a season of love, with Christ’s birth as the essence of the festival, thus Christians must show love to others and live at peace in line with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.

He counseled residents of the state to pay close attention to their environment as they go about celebrating the yuletide.

The Governor enjoined them to report suspicious movements to security agencies through the Citizen Emergency Number, 615, saying that the principle, “if you see something, say something” remains in force”.

“This is to wish our Christian brethren and, indeed, all residents of Oyo State and Nigeria a Merry Christmas’’.

“Christmas, as we all know, symbolises love as exemplified by the miraculous but humble birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, thus we must live the message and the essence of the festival’’.

“Let me also use the opportunity to charge residents of the state to be vigilant and observant as they go about merrying. As a government, we have been up to the task in terms of securing the state but there is still a role for residents to play. This is why we always say that if you see something, say something and your government will do something.“

“The Oyo State Citizen Emergency Number 615 is active, please call to report any emergency or suspicion of criminality and our rapid response system will be activated to bring the situation under check.”

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Culture

Do not distract Olubadan in his vision – Cleric Urges Residents

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By Olawale Asake

All indigenes and residents of Ibadanland should rally round the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja for a successful reign, and also avoid distractions that could hinder the development of the ancient city.

The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abubakry Agbotomokekere made the submission during the ’’Coronation Special Jumat Service’’, held at Central Mosque, Oja’ba, Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of lined up activities marking the enthronement of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Sheikh Agbotomokekere who described Oba Ladoja as a well-respected leader whose experience and antecedents would attract more recognition within and outside Ibadanland, appealed to individuals and group of people not to distract the monarch in his vision for Ibadanland and beyond, saying he had no doubt in the leadership skills of the new Olubadan.

Sheikh Agbotomokekere, thereafter, offered special prayers for Olubadan to have successful reign.

Highlight of the Service was presentation of gifts to Oba Ladoja by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland.

Oba Ladoja was in the company of Oloris, Rashidat, Abibat and Bukola Ladoja.

It will be recalled that Oba Rashidi Ladoja was presented with the Staff and Instrument of Office by Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday, September 26th, 2025 at Mapo Ground, Ibadan, Oyo State as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

News

Oyo Govt. Moves to Tackle Water Challenges

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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 enjoined residents to desist from stealing and destroying the corporation’s facilities across the state, with the thought that they are moribund. 

According to him, “it is our collective effort to curb this act, as the corporation cannot single-handedly do it.

People think the properties are deteriorated and not useful any longer. Stealing and vandalisation of government properties is like destroying our unborn generation’s future, which is very wrong”.

Mr Adeojo explained further that, “If you see people that want to steal or destroy our properties, fight them because it is your civic responsibility to stop them from damaging the properties, as it is a big factor that is affecting the development of the corporation”.

Adeojo assured that the Oyo state government was already tackling the challenge through some waterworks projects at Asejire dam and Eleyele river.

The chairman therefore appealed to the general public to support the corporation when work commences in Asejire and Eleyele Dam, by informing them about pipe leakages.

He expressed the present administration’s readiness to partner with international donors, so as to revamp the decaying infrastructure of the corporation, adding that the government has begun maintaining the Asejire and Eleyele dams.

Mr Elias Adeojo disclosed that not fewer than 37.8 Hectares of land at Asejire dam has been leased to some agro-processing companies. This, he said will serve as empowerment to residents around Asejire dam.

Also, at Eleyele Dam, Mr. Adeojo said the corporation has partnered with a firm on a project, which will generate funds for the government.

Mr. Adeojo added that the Corporation has started boosting its infrastructure to increase supply and address the shortage of potable water in Ibadan, and other parts of the State.

While he regretted that epileptic power supply in the country was impeding the spread of water to households, he called on power generating firms, to tap into the hydro-power potentials of Asejire dam for power generation.

He reiterated the appeal to residents to stop water infrastructure vandalism in the State, adding that the Corporation was collaborating with other ministries and agencies to stop the development.

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News

Fuel Scarcity: Residents Lament Hardship in Oyo

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Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital have continued to witness scarcity of premium motor spirit, PMS, as queues have resurfaced again.

Radio Nigeria reporter Olukemi Akintunde who monitored the situation in the metropolis reports that many filling stations were under lock while some Independent marketers that have the product sold between 200 to 250 naira per liter.

The few major marketers that sold the product at the official pump price of 165 naira per litre were with long queue of vehicles, motorcycles and Jerry cans .

The motorists who frowned at the situation as it affected their plans for the festive period bore their minds.

Speaking on the development, the Chairman independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN covering Oyo, Osun and kwara states ,Alhaji Bukola Mutiu attributed the hike in price to the high cost of PMS from the Lagos depot which he said was above the government approved price.

Alhaji Mutiu explained that for the past six months they had not loaded from Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation,NNPC Apata depot.

He pointed out that the high cost of the product was responsible for the scarcity as its members were afraid of what to sell.

They however, urged federal government to urgently address the situation.

Olukemi Akintunde

News

Government Warns Residents Against Violating Building Laws

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Ogun State government has advised members of the public to desist from contravening the building laws of the State to avoid loss of property.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Olatunji Odunlami, gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Abeokuta.

Mr Odunlami noted that certain reserved areas, known as committed acquisitions, which had been set aside by the government to build social amenities such as schools, hospitals, roads, among others, which must not be infringed upon by any developer or builder.

The Physical Planning and Urban Development commissioner explained that such areas could be conceded to communities and villages that had been domiciled there for long period of time, advised residents to follow due process before the purchase of any land in the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Land Matters and Director-General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Mr Ololade Salami encouraged residents to adhere strictly to the boundaries defined in the records when government reserves portions of lands to certain people.

Also speaking, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji AbdulWaheed Odusile, implored journalists to use their various channels to sensitise the populace about the dangers of contravening the building laws of the State.

Olusegun Folarin

Environment

Vacate floods prone areas: Ogun advises Residents

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Ogun State Government has advised residents living in floods prone areas to relocate to a higher ground to forestall dangers associated with flash floods in the state.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya gave this advice while briefing newsmen in Abeokuta on the STATE FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR 2022.
Mr Oresanya noted that, the Nigeria Meteorology Agency, NIMET, had predicted that Ogun state being a coastal State in the Country would experience prolonged rainfall that would be accompanied with flash flood in most parts of the State, especially, in the months of June and July hence, the need for residents to take precautionary measures during the season.
He announced that the present administration had embarked on projects that would prevent flooding across the state including the construction of canals and coverts as well as dredging of rivers and canals.
Mr Oresanya said the Governor had directed that the flood Emergency Management Unit,  be decentralised into all the 20 Local Government Areas of the State to foster response to emergency calls during the raining season.

Olusegun Folarin

News

Sanction Erring  Filling Stations – Ekiti Residents Tell Government

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Long queues are gradually reducing from filling stations within Ado Ekiti metropolis.

Radio Nigeria reporter gathered that users of the product are now patronizing Petrol stations where fuel is being dispensed at the rate of 162 naira to 165 naira per litre.

It was also gathered that, some filling stations still selling the product above 200 naira per litre but consumers failed to patronize them.

Meanwhile, a cross section of residents of Ado Ekiti has appealed to the Task Force on petroleum products to move round the state capital and shut any filling station caught selling above the approved pump price of 162 naira per litre.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Mr Ade Olaiya and Mrs Bose Ajayi wondered why Task Force refused to close any filling station contravening Government directives on pump price, alleging that they may have been bribed to kick against the right thing.

Amos Ogunrinde

News

Fuel Crisis : Nigerians Groan

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Residents of Akure, Ondo State have appealed to the federal government and other stakeholders to urgently revive the nation’s moribound refineries as a lasting solution to fuel crisis in Nigeria.

They made the appeal against the backdrop of the lingering fuel scarcity which is biting harder by the day.

Radio Nigeria went round some filling stations on Ondo road, Oba-ile, and Arakale areas of Akure, observed that, both motorists and commuters struggle day and night to get fuel from a few filling stations that are dispensing the product amidst frustration of getting it at increased price, which sells between one hundred and sixty five naira and three hundred naira.

Three of the residents, Olanrewaju Omolayo, Kola Olawuyi and Mrs Deola Akintunde said being on the queue for long hours did not guarantee them the access to the product.

On their parts, two parents, Mrs Tolulope Ekundayo and Mrs Folake Ojo lamented the one hundred percent increase in transport fare.

Meanwhile, the long queues at filling stations have become unbearable to many, as gridlock, even as most dualized roads had been turned to a single lane due to unnecessary queues on the roads.

They however appealed to the federal government to urgently end the current situation.

When contacted on the need to ensure free flow traffic on the affected roads, special adviser, Ondo state governor on transport, Mr Tobi Ogunleye said his office would look into the matter.

Bukola Bardi

Transportation

Fuel Scarcity: Residents Lament Fifty Percent Increase In Transport Fare

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Transport fares in Ibadan has increased by 50% as a result of the fuel scarcity in the state capital.
some commercial drivers explained that the increase was due to the challenges being faced in purchasing the fuel.
Our correspondent who monitored the situation in Ibadan observed that a good number of filling stations closed their gate to customers while the few that opened witnessed long queues of both motorist and Jerry Can.

Also, major marketers that opened did not sell the product, as one of the marketers who spoke on the condition of anonymity said they were expecting supply.

Some motorists and commercial drivers who spoke with Radio,Nigeria lamented their ordeal.

They enjoined the Federal government to sanction stations who defaulted.

Olukemi Akintunde

News

Bodija Estate Residents To Makinde: Regulate Approval Of Night Clubs, We No Longer Sleep

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Residents of Nigeria’s first housing estate, Bodija Estate, said they no longer sleep, day and night courtesy of the many night clubs in the area.

Apart from that, they said they cannot come in and go out of their various houses from 9 pm till 4 am because cars are parked indiscriminately on both sides of the road and any other available spaces.

They also added that they have been exposed to security breaches by the unregulated ways the Oyo State Housing Corporation is conducting its affairs in Bodija.

We are miffed by the development in Bodija estate as residents. And we think it is time to speak up for the public and maybe the governor for the governor know what we are facing.

“We know that the ‘conversion’ of Bodija Estate to commercial plots did not start today. We believe that we are in a changing world. And that was why we decided to be quiet when the Oyo State Housing Corporation started giving approval for nightclubs. Most times, our wives and daughters have been harassed by clubbers. We have had to wait, for several hours, to enter our various homes because someone who has used his car to block our entrance.

“In the last few days, we have not been able to sleep. If it is not the many speakers hung everywhere at these numerous clubs, the way they parked their cars have become a source of worry for us.

“We cannot continue this way. We want the government and the approving agency to do something. We may be force to take the legal option. Good, night clubs have been approved against the rule setting up the estate. But there should be regulations about how they operate. We are not in local areas, our lives shouldn’t be endangered by these people.”


Ridwan Fasasi /Oyoinsight.

News

Ado Ekiti Residents want Government to Fix Township Roads

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Residents of Ado Local Government want Government to fix up Ado township roads, address erosion and complete Ojaoba.

These formed parts of the demands of members of Traditional Chiefs, Artisans, Market Women, NURTW, RTEAN, NARTO, farmers at a Civic Engagement held in Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti.

First to speak, Chief Julius Ajayi called for the timely completion of all ongoing projects in Ekiti to attract meaningful development.

Representatives of NURTW, Mr. Atoki Olusola and RTEAN, Mr. Sunday Adeola lamented the poor condition of roads across Ado metropolis and rehabilitation of Ado / Igede-Aramoko road.

In his own demand, State Secretary of Artisans, Chief Joseph Ayodele urged Government to always involve Artisans in executing projects, saying that members of the association were qualify to execute projects to quality specifications.

Some of the people also appreciated administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi on various projects executed so far and promised their unflinching support.

In his response, the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi said that more imparting projects would be executed for rapid development of the state.

Otunba Egbeyemi pointed out that the airport would be completed before the expiration of Fayemi’s administration, while measures had been put in place to ensure that no ongoing project abandoned or left to undone.

He announced that the school of Agriculture in Isan Ekiti had been upgraded to  Polytechnic while Ado /Ifaki road had been approved for timely completion and to ensure free flow of vehicular moment.

He pointed out that Governor, Kayode Fayemi hinged the massive investment in the state economy by local and foreign investors on the collaboration of his administration with development partners.

The Deputy Governor however called on the Residents to always report suspicious moment in their domains to appropriate authorities in order to nip the rate of insecurity in the state, adding that people should not leave everything to Government alone.

Otunba Egbeyemi said that Government would continue to prioritize the well being of the people in the state irrespective of culture, religious and political affiliation and advised the people to always obey all the COVID-19 protocols to prevent untimely death and health complications.

Earlier in her speech, the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Engagement, Mrs Tosin Aluko observed that the programme was organized to bridge gap in communication between the government and the people as well as informing the people on projects executed and other efforts put in place to make life meaning to those at various communities.

Mrs Aluko who explained that the programme would be held across the sixteen local government areas, noted that such would give people opportunity to make their views known to government and urgent demands in their domains.

She emphasized that Fayemi’s administration had always been a people centered government and would not relent in making Ekiti a place of opportunities for investors.

The Civic Engagement programme titled “E Je Ka Jo Se” afford the people to attract with Government, bear their minds on issues affecting them and highlighting achievements of Governor Fayemi since the inception of office.

Oriola Afolabi