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Year: 2023

We’ve lost thorough bred father of faith, Christian Journalists mourn passing of “Baba Olowore”

The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, NACJ, Oyo State Chapter, has described the late renowned cleric, Prophet Michael Ojo Olowere, as a great “Preacher of the Word of God,” whose life epitomised the balance of faith, reason and works in ways that positively influenced both Christians and non-Christians. A statement signed and made available to…

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Residents chide contractor over submerged Ariyo Bridge, ask Gov Makinde to wade in immediately

Residents of Ona Ara Local Government area of Ibadan, comprising Olunloyo, Ariyo, Asolo, Amuloko, Odeyale, Akanran axis, have called on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, to as a matter of urgency save them from the perennial harrowing experience of flooding and traffic congestion on the road whenever there is heavy rain. Though the banks…

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You didn’t disappoint us, Mogaji Ariori tells Gov Makinde over beaded crowns for High Chiefs, others

The President, Association of Ibadan Mogajis otherwise known as Family Heads in Ibadan, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori on Tuesday paid glowing tributes on the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for approving wearing of beaded crowns for the 11 High Chiefs of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun had on Monday…

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Abiodun Mourns Ibiyemi, NewsDirect Publisher

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, described as shocking the death of Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi, the publisher of NewsDirect. Ibiyemi reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, of pulmonary embolism. The governor in a condolence message to his family and media colleagues, described Ibiyemi, as a brilliant…

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CJN, Governors of Oyo, Ondo States, NBA President, Oyo CJ, others to grace Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Governors of Oyo and Ondo States, Engr Seyi Makinde and Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Mr Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, and Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima are among dignitaries expected to grace the 5th Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series (JAALS). The…

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Oyo Fed. Lawmaker, NGO seek quick passage of JAMB validity bill

A Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe and a NGO, Speak Out Africa, have reinforced the need for the pending bill on the validity of United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be made top priority in the 10th Assembly. This came to the fore during an online seminar, held on Monday, where the Lawmaker argued that the Joint…

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BREAKING: Army officer, Lawrence Otsugbede slumps, died while leading parade (VIDEO)

Confusion at military community in Kaduna State as tragedy struck when news broke of the untimely death of Army Officer Lawrence Otsugbede. The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, July 3, when the officer collapsed while leading a parade on the parade ground in Kaduna. Though specific details surrounding the incident remain scarce, witnesses at the…

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I would have done better if given Senatorial ticket – Engr. Wale Ajani (PHOTOS)

Engineer Wale Ajani, former Director-General, Oyo State Liaison Office has given reason he would do better if given ticket to run for 2023 general election. Ajani stated this over the weekend while meeting with the South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) to discuss way forward on national issues. Ajani, an engineer and lawyer was…

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Unbearable Burdens| By Esther Ogundipe

Nigerians, once again, have been urged to embrace the hardship that was recently unleashed on them. There is probably more to come. After all, God never bestows a burden that is too heavy to carry. In his third speech to Nigerians since mounting the saddle of leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s economic…

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Senator Alli pledges support for CIAN to achieve greatness

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has pledged to support the Certified institute of Auctioneers of Nigeria (CIAN) to move forward and attain greatness. He gave the pledge while receiving a delegation from CIAN led by its Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleke Hassan who paid him a congratulatory visit in Ibadan. Alli, a former Secretary…

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