Author: Bode Akinbode

Twenty five persons were feared dead on Tuesday morning in an accident along the Ojo-Iwo Road section of the Ibadan-Lagos expressway, near the Agbowo/Ajao area. The accident occurred when a trailer loaded with roofing sheets collided with an 18-seater hummer bus, a Micra taxi, and a Honda CR-V car. According… Continue reading

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved hazard and shift allowances for men of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency. The State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni, made this known during a courtesy visit to her office by the staff of the agency at… Continue reading

Oyo State Acting Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, has stated that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde will continue to prioritise efforts that will enhance the status of the royal system in the state and make it a worthy reference point for other South-West states.Barr. Lawal said this on Monday, during… Continue reading

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, H.I.M Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 on Monday crowned the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja as one of the beaded crown Obas in the ancient city. The event which is the first official official duty to be performed by Oba Olakulehin,took… Continue reading

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday released the results of May/June 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This was contained in a statement on their verified X handle on Monday. It stated, “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform Candidates who sat WASSCE for… Continue reading

The founder of Harrison Niyi Alonge Care Foundation and advocate of good Governance in Ekiti State,Mr Harrison Niyi Alonge has felicitated Ekiti youths on the occasion of this year’s 2024 international Youth Day tagged; “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathway for Sustainable Development”. Alonge,in a statement signed by his… Continue reading

Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on churches in Nigeria to shift their focus from preaching prosperity and wealth accumulation to instead emphasising the importance of peace, productivity, and community development. Osinbajo gave the opinion while delivering a lecture at the 68th Anniversary and 58th Annual Convention of… Continue reading

The founder and spiritual head of Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP, has urged the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu to prioritise a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s education system, going beyond just the introduction of student loan programmes. Professor Olagoke who acknowledged that expanding access to higher… Continue reading

The Chairman of the Oyo state chapter of Ohanaeze Youth wing Chief Wilfred Madu has stated that he is in support of the state President of the body Chief Ndidi Nzeako who stands by the judgement of the State high court delivered by Justice Moshood Olagunju in July, 2018 which… Continue reading

The Oyo State Government is set to host the annual Isese Day celebrations and the World Sango Festival to showcase, promote, and preserve the rich heritage of the state. Recall that Governor Seyi Makinde had in August 2023, approved that the 20th day of August annually be observed as a… Continue reading