Presenter of Ode Akoni, a popular Yoruba hunting expedition Radio programme, Mogaji (Alhaji) Kola Akintayo has raised concern on the gradual decline on Yoruba language, culture and tradition over some times, urging government and stakeholders to take necessary steps to rescue the development. Mogaji Akintayo who is well known as… Continue reading
Oyo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee on boundary dispute on Monday , visited Lagelu Local Government of the state over land/ boundary dispute between Ogburo and Iwo border communities of Oyo and Osun states The committee, led by the Oyo state deputy speaker, Hon. Muhammed Abiodun Fadeyi were in… Continue reading
The 2024 Yoruba National Day celebration will hold at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Theatre, formerly Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement by the President-General, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, Comrade Awa Bamiji, said this year’s event would be used to celebrate the 85th birthday of… Continue reading
Some associates of the Ibadan-born billionaire businessman and Chairman of Ilaji Resorts and Hotel, Dotun Sanusi, are pushing for his chance of contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress as Oyo State governor in 2027. Daily Trust Newspaper reports that though Sanusi, who is the Jagun Olubadan of… Continue reading
The acting governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, has lauded the peaceful coexistence of adherents to traditional Yoruba beliefs and their commitment to supporting the state government. He gave the commendation yesterday at the grand-finale of the Isese Day celebrations, held at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State. Addressing… Continue reading
Dr Yemi Farounbi is an elder state man, a politician of repute and former Nigeria Ambassador to the Philippines. He is always an interviewer’s delight. In this interview, the seasoned media administrator and politician, speaks on sundry national issues and the hope of Nigeria in this dispensation. Excerpts: In the… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to owners of the affected properties along the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government, corridor in the State. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo revealed this on Monday, in a meeting with the claimants…. Continue reading
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resorts, in Akanra, Ona Ara Local Government area of Oyo State, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi has embarked on the construction of an ultramodern Magistrate Court in the Local Government Area. The project which is a move to bolster the… Continue reading
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the federal government a 21-day notice, over its plans to embark on a nationwide strike. Sources within ASUU’s National Executive Council confirmed the development to this medium in Abuja on Monday. The notice was issued following a NEC meeting held at… Continue reading
The Oyo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its sadness over the death of Barrister Ajiboye Isaac Omodewu,Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. The news of his death, which occurred in the United States, was announced earlier today. In a statement signed by the Chairman,… Continue reading
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