Former deputy governor, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, has formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the inauguration of a new set of State Executive Committee members expected to manage the affairs of the Party for the next four years…. Continue reading
By Lanre Ogundipe “Security institutions demand patience. When power outruns structure, protection can become oppression.” Nigeria’s worsening security crisis has once again revived the national debate over restructuring the country’s policing architecture. Across the federation, political leaders, security professionals and civic groups increasingly argue that a country of more than… Continue reading
Oyo State Governor, Sheyi Makinde has thrown open the governorship ticket for interested aspirants under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) pledging to support any aspirant who rather shows loyalty to the people and development of the state than to himself for personal favour. He made the announcement during an iftar… Continue reading
A group of gospel music artistes led by Kenny Jones and Mega 99 on Thursday paid a surprise visit to legendary gospel music minister, Funmi Aragbaiye, at her residence in Ibadan. During the visit, the singers thrilled the veteran evangelist by performing several of her evergreen songs, celebrating her remarkable… Continue reading
Chairman of Oyo state Cricket Association Okon Ukpong has advocated for organization of national competition in the country and within the states of the federation, Nigeria.Speaking in Ibadan while X-raying the growth of the game, Ukpong who captained Nigeria national team for a decade noted that the game of cricket… Continue reading
A former Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, popularly known as Babtee, has formally declared his intention to contest for the office of President of the association, unveiling a five-point agenda tagged “EPOCH.” Akinteye made the declaration while addressing stakeholders of the… Continue reading
A governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Ambassador Rahmat Romoke Ayinde, has commended the peaceful and successful conduct of the party’s state congress, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening unity and internal democracy within the party. Ayinde, who is seeking the party’s ticket… Continue reading
A governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Ambassador Rahmat Ayinde, has commended the peaceful and successful conduct of the party’s state congress, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening unity and internal democracy within the party. Ayinde, who is seeking the party’s ticket for… Continue reading
A 20-year old Ward orderly of the Oyo State Maternity Hospital, Adeoyo, Saidat Olajumoke has described disability as a huge blessing to her family, rather than a curse. The PWD icon said this during the Catch Them Young Initiative Campaign held at HLA Primary School, Gate in Ibadan on Thursday…. Continue reading
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has applauded the appointment of Mr. Babatunde Salaudeen as the substantive General Manager of Ogo Ilu FM, an indigenous station on the network of Radio Nigeria in Oko. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the… Continue reading
When Farms Grow Fences: On Power, Land and the Executive grabbing Appetite
Funmi Aragbaiye, Bola Are, Bayo Owoseni, Others Pay Last Respect as Toun Soetan Is Laid to Rest in Ibadan