Author: Bode Akinbode

“There’s no history of unbroken darkness after the darkness, comes daylight” – Chief Obafemi Awolowo quote in 1966 after a “framed up” treasonable felony charge judgement, 58 years ago. Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has released funds for burial of designer of the Nigeria’s flag, Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi,… Continue reading

Former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadaland, High Chief Rashidi Adewole Ladoja, Ibadan obas and mogajis as well as prominent Ibadan indigenes on Sunday graced the Thanksgiving service held in honour of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadaland, HIM Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin Ige 1. Recall that Oba… Continue reading

The Oodua Youth Parliament (OYP) has honored renowned business mogul, High Chief Dr. Adi Pajo, with the esteemed title of Mayegun of Oodua Youth Parliament (OYP) The OYP represents Yoruba-speaking ethnic minorities across 17 countries, including Brazil. The group, at the event held on Wednesday in Abuja, celebrated Dr. Pajo’s… Continue reading

I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would… Continue reading

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday, August 4 address the nation in a broadcast by 7am. This was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Ngelale urged television, radio, and other electronic media outlets to plug into the network… Continue reading

… Emphasizes on accurate data for national planning By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Population Day, Family planning has again been described as one of the key strategies to control the continuous population growth in the country. Mrs Ololade Abatan,… Continue reading

One of the Purified Entertainment Company Limited new signees, Feranmi Adediran popularly known as Rave Tempa has dropped his single titled “Naija Sima Dun” just as it’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of the record label, Mr Agboola Babawale Segun pledged to continue to provide good music that would make the label… Continue reading

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to APC chieftain and former Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on… Continue reading

Nationwide Protests halts commercial activities In Ibadan as Civil Societies gives NLC 48 hours ultimatum to join  As the planned nationwide protest commenced in Ibadan the Oyo state capital on Thursday, putting on hold commercial and business activities which forced residents to stay indoor,   Coaliton of Civil Societies organizations have… Continue reading

In view of the planned nation-wide protests scheduled to commence today, Thursday, August 1, 2024, the International Press Centre, Lagos-Nigeria has tasked journalists and other media professionals who may be on duty to adopt necessary safety measures to avoid attacks. The protests, which according to the organisers, is scheduled to… Continue reading