By Yemi Farounbi In his inaugural speech on 29th May 2023, President Tinubu made many promises to the good people of Nigeria. Some of the promises were carried with immediate effect. These included withdrawal of fuel subsidy and the merger of the official rates and black market foreign exchange rates…. Continue reading
In an era demanding courage, clarity and compassion, Dr. Temitope Hannah Farombi stands out as one of the most luminous figures redefining what it means to lead in medicine, technology and social impact. She is, unmistakably, a scholar with a lion heart, unyielding in purpose, boundless in vision and deeply… Continue reading
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of Mr Segun Awolowo, the first grandson of the former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, SAN, as painful and a sad loss to Nigeria.Makinde condoled with the Chairman of the African Newspapers of Nigeria PLC, publishers of the… Continue reading
The bandits that abducted 38 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) during a church service in Eruku, Ekiti local government area of Kwara State on Tuesday , have placed N100 ransom on the head of each abductees. It was gathered that the kidnappers have started contacting the families of… Continue reading
Segun Awolowo, grandchild of the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, former premier of Western Nigeria, has died. He was 62. The Awolowo family announced the passing of Segun in a statement issued on Thursday. “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolowo,”… Continue reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment following his conviction on terrorism charges. Justice James Omotosho delivered the verdict on Thursday, four years after Kanu was arrested in Kenya under controversial circumstances and brought back… Continue reading
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba ( Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja ( Arusa1), will tomorrow Friday, November 21, 2025 promote Seven Senior Chief along Olubadan Chieftaincy Line. The elevation exercise will take place at the Banquet Hall, Olubadan palace Oke Aremo, Ibadan According to a press statement… Continue reading
The recent decision by the Federal Government of Nigeria to abolish the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools in favour of English raises urgent concerns about cultural identity, educational equity, and the holistic development of future generations. This policy reversal, proclaimed… Continue reading
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to the lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon. Akintunde Olatunde, fondly known as AKT. In a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, the… Continue reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly has commenced a public hearing and stakeholders’ engagement on the Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) inquiry into the implementation of the Oyo State Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019. The public hearing, organised in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), brought together key… Continue reading
Ladoja:I don’t want to be Olubadan of Yorubaland or Olubadan of Oyo State, Says Oba Ladoja
Founder of Yemi Farounbi Colloquium Eulogises Folorunsho Alakija For Donating State of The Art Hospital to Osun University
Emmanuel Alayande University, Oyo Marks 3rd Foundation Day, to Graduate 47,623 Alumni
Oyo PDP Lawmakers Reaffirm Commitment to Gov Makinde, Party Unity Ahead of 2027
Frontida Zois Initiative, UNFPA, Oyo State Government Secure Major Victory as Ayegoro Community Publicly Abandons Female Genital Mutilation