The Aare Musulumi of Adamasingba and Environs in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, Aare. (Dr) Raymond Adeyinka Adewale has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to demonstrate his commitment to democratic Ideals by ensuring that Nigerians benefit and enjoy real dividends of democracy in his ongoing administration Aare (Dr) Adewale gave… Continue reading
In a proactive move to ensure a peaceful and secure Democracy Day celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has conducted a strategic and tactical deployment of personnel across the 33 local government areas of the State. This operation is aimed at safeguarding critical national… Continue reading
An Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, the airline and police said, without specifying whether there were any fatalities. The plane was headed to Gatwick airport in the UK, Air India said,… Continue reading
ADELEKE AND IWO’S FIRST DUAL CARRIAGEWAY By Sarafa Ibrahim Sometime in 2013, hopes were raised in Iwo after the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola administration indicated plan to upscale the city’s main road. This was a part of that government’s ambitious ‘Urban Renewal Project’, which had identified Osogbo, Ikirun, Ejigbo, Iwo, Ikire,… Continue reading
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a respected businessman and revered Islamic leader, the Baba Adinni of Ibadanland, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi. This is contained in a condolence statement issued by his Media office and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator… Continue reading
Engineer Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan, a retired permanent secretary and former deputy governor of Oyo State, has formally declared his intention to run for the Oyo State governorship in the 2027 general election. Olaniyan made the declaration at the Oorelope Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) general meeting… Continue reading
Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá In Nigeria, the pursuit of democracy has become a costly endeavour, with political campaigns, party primaries, and governance often requiring exorbitant financial resources. This financial burden disproportionately impacts the masses, who already struggle with rising costs of living, while their voices remain marginalized in the political arena. No… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, mourned the demise of prominent Ibadan businessman, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi.The governor described Ajadi as a thoroughbred Ibadan man, who made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ibadan in particular and Oyo State in general.He condoled with the immediate family of Alhaji… Continue reading
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has approved the sum of One Billion Naira ( #1b) monthly for payment of gratuity and death benefits to retired Local Government Staff and public primary school teachers. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension… Continue reading
In a country brimming with vibrant culture and extraordinary resilience, there remains a silent crisis—Children with disabilities in Nigeria are often left behind, hidden away, or denied the dignity of inclusion. For one Nigerian family, however, this heartbreaking reality has become a powerful catalyst for change. A Story Born from… Continue reading
