Bola Are plans big for 50 years anniversary in Ibadan

By Richard Thomas IBADAN based Ever Green gospel singer, Evangelist (Dr) Bola Are has commenced plans to celebrate the 50 years  anniversary of her gospel music ministry, Bola Are and Her Spiritual Covenant Gospel Singers International in Ibadan. The event which promises to be a grand celebration will hold on… Continue reading

Nigeria can’t move forward without good leadership, says Ezendigbo…. Urges Igbos to live peacefully with other tribes 

By Richard Thomas The Ezendigbo in Oyo State, His Royal Highness, Dr Alex Anozie has admonished Igbos in the state to be  law abiding and  live peacefully among other ethnic groups in the state and nation, in order to promote national development in accordance to the law of God. The… Continue reading

Oyo lawmaker, Babajide lauds  Makinde’s efforts on distribution of palliatives

By Richard Thomas A  lawmaker representing Ibadan North ll state constituency in the  Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Gabriel Adebayo Babajide has lauded the governor of the State, Engr Seyi Makinde on the distribution of palliatives for the people of the state. The legislator who canvassed  support for the… Continue reading

Oyo Assembly Receives Makinde’s Additional Commissioner Nominees List

…Olayiwola, Oyelade, Olatunbosun Demola Ojo make list By Richard Thomas The Oyo State House of Assembly on Friday read names of nine Commissioner- nominees sent by  the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for approval. The governor had on Thursday forwarded the additional list of nine commissioner- nominees to the Assembly… Continue reading

Street Trading: Oyo Govt Arrests, Prosecutes 44 Offenders

Bode Akinbode  The Oyo State Government on Thursday arrested and prosecuted 44 violators of street trading, along Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan North, Salvation Army/Ogunpa Ibadan NorthWest, Anajere market,  Academy, Iwo road, in Lagelu and Egbeda Local Government areas of the state.  This intensified efforts in a statement by the Director, Press… Continue reading

Oyo Govt Seals 5 Private Health Care Facilities Over Quackery, Substandard Medical Practices 

By Richard Thomas Oyo State Government has sealed five private health facilities in Ibadan, as part of measures towards protecting the health and well-being of residents.  The development is  contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Rotimi Babalola, made… Continue reading

Exam Malpractice: Severe Punishment Awaits Offenders, Oyo Govt Declares

Oyo State government has declared that it may start enforcing  ‘Examination Malpractice Act’ against anyone caught cheating during examination as enshrined in the 1999 Federal Constitution. The Act stipulates a three years’ jail term or fine of N100, 000 or both for anyone caught and found guilty of compromising exam… Continue reading

Breaking: Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde’s Request To Appoint 20 Special Advisers

By Richard Thomas Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday granted approval of the request of the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to appoint 20 Special Advisers.  The approval was contained in a letter of request forwarded to the House of Assembly by Governor Seyi Makinde.  The letter read in part… Continue reading

Ex Oyo Assembly Information Committee Chairman, Olayanju emerges Concensus Candidate for Olorunsogo LG Election

By Richard Thomas The immediate past Committee Chairman on Information,  Media and Publicity in Oyo State House of Assembly,  Hon. Kazeem Olayanju has emerged  the concensus candidate for the coming Local Government poll in Oyo State.  Hon. Olayanju who served meritoriously during the Oyo 9th Assembly emerged as the flag… Continue reading