By Richard Thomas The Oyo State House of Assembly has said it will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the judicious use of public funds to appropriate sectors to enable the dividends of democracy spread across the nooks and crannies of the State. The point was made by the Deputy… Continue reading
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has lost his mother. Wizkid’s mum, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, died at around 1.30 am, Friday. Confirming the incident to The PUNCH, Sunday Are, Wizkid’s longtime manager said Mrs Balogun died in the early hours of Friday. ‘”she died this morning, at… Continue reading
A tea seller known as (Mai tea )and one of his customers were reportedly killed by a lightning in Kwara State. It was gathered that the sad incident occurred at the Onigbegiri junction of Eyenkorin in the Asa Local Government on Thursday evening during a downpour. An eyewitness, Mr Mojeed… Continue reading
By Richard Thomas The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Oyo State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have vowed to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in the State. This agencies made the commitment on Thursday, August 17, 2023 when… Continue reading
Richard Thomas The big hammer of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba (Dr.) Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Friday fell on one of his Mogajis, Chief Olawale Oladoja, following his dastard activities in the Akinsola village , Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo State. The Mogaji was suspended… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has directed all political appointees in the first tenure of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to return all official vehicles allocated to them on or before Friday, 25th August, 2023. This directive was contained in a circular letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike… Continue reading
The victory of Nigeria born British boxer Anthony Joshua is a psychological boost which will enhance his psyche.Speaking in Ibadan while reviewing the boxing bout between Finnish born Robert Hellenius and Joshua which the later won through technical knockout in the seventh round, Abimbola Adeoye, a boxing Promoter noted that… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved that August 20 of every year as Isese Day in the state. To this end, the governor has declared Monday, August 21, 2023 as the maiden public holiday to commemorate the day. This is contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to… Continue reading
•••as farmers in Oluyole, Ona-Ara, Egbeda, Oyo East, Atiba, Lagelu lgs hail Makinde over timely Intervention No fewer than 1,545 beneficiaries have so far received agricultural inputs in 19 out of the 33 ocal government areas in Oyo state as a support from the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. The… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has approved the immediate release of car loans for primary school teachers, across all zones in the state. This was disclosed today in Ibadan by the coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo, who stated that the loan is coming as a… Continue reading
Guardian reporter, Rotimi Agboluaje, emerges NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Secretary
Oba Ladoja Urges Journalists to Be Fair In Their Reports