In a deliberate move to safeguard her God-given talents and preserve the fruits of her creative labour, renowned gospel music minister Evangelist (Dr.) Funmi Aragbaiye, has paid an official visit to the Oyo State Coordinator of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Ibadan Office, Mrs. Oluropo Oke. The visit was centered… Continue reading
Over the decades, several African musicians have left an indelible mark on the Grammy Awards stage. Among the most iconic are Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Miriam Makeba, Angélique Kidjo and Tyla — artists whose wins were not only historic but deeply symbolic for African music on the global scene. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Nigeria)… Continue reading
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on honours conferred on them by The Sun Newspapers. The statement, jointly signed by Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, said Makinde won Sun Political Personality of… Continue reading
● Diversion of LG Fund is a Criminal Case without Expiration-Kolapo Alimi ●Local Government Pensioners are Dying- Rasheed Ayinde, CPC Coordinator ●No legal Justifications for Tenure Elongation-Omolade It was another weekend of deepening negative image for Osun state All Progressives Congress(APC) and her court sacked sit tight council chairmen as… Continue reading
The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, has announced the commencement of admissions into its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for suitably qualified candidates. The announcement was contained in an official statement issued in Ibadan by the College’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sola Samuel Ojewole…. Continue reading
““The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference.”- Elie Wiesel By Lanre Ogundipe There are moments in the life of a nation when condolences become an insult. The massacre in the Woro and Nuku communities of Kwara State is one such moment. Over one hundred and sixty Nigerians … Continue reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly has moved to safeguard local cashew farmers while providing clear guidelines for foreign investors in the state’s cashew industry. This follows a report presented at Assembly plenary by the House Joint Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Commerce and Cooperatives, which investigated a… Continue reading
The Joint Health Sector Unions, the umbrella body of health workers’ unions in Nigeria, on Friday suspended its 84-day strike. The National President of JOHESU, Kabir Minjibir, confirmed this to PUNCH online via a text message. “The strike has been suspended,” Minjibir wrote. The suspension followed a last-minute intervention heralded… Continue reading
The Executive Chairman of Oluyole L.ocal Government, Hon. Engr. Hon Akeem Olatunji on Thursday , officially commissioned the newly renovated Orisunmibare Primary Health Center, in Bare community, along Lagos – Ibadan Expressway way promising not to relent in giving back to communities, major infrastructural facilities promised during his electioneering campaign … Continue reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly has raised urgent concerns over the recurring cases of illegal revenue collection, multiple stickers, and harassment of commercial drivers, tricyclists, and motorcyclists across the state. It also vowed to take decisive steps to protect the rights and welfare of these critical operators in the… Continue reading
Funmi Aragbaiye Visits Nigerian Copyright Commission to Secure Rights to Her Evergreen Gospel Music
African Grammy Milestones: Fela, Makeba, Kidjo and Tyla Lead the Way
OYSCOHEST Commences HND Admissions as Graduates Become Eligible for NYSC
One Death Too Many — Government Must Be Held Accountable
Oyo Assembly Moves to Protect Local Cashew Farmers, Strengthens Rules on Foreign Investors
Oyo Assembly Moves to Curb Illegal Revenue Collection and Harassment of Commercial Drivers, Tricyclists, Motorcyclists