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Month: July 2024

August 1: Makinde Urges Peaceful Protests … as CCII Honors First Lady and Deputy Governor

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians planning to protest over the current economic hardship to exercise their rights peacefully and avoid violence or destruction of public property. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Week organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Makinde acknowledged the public’s right to…

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Yoruba Race Never Encouraged Slavery, ICIR Cautions Erelu Ayorinde

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has called for caution against false statements made by one Erelu Lola Ayorinde on social media on slavery in the old Yoruba history. In a Prese Release issued and signed on Saturday by the council’s law firm, Kunle Sobaloju (SAN) & Co which was made available to Oyo…

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Birthday Celebration: Hon. Olayinka Segelu Felicitates with Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi

Hon. Olayinka Oladimeji Segelu, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and a German-based chieftain, has extended his warm wishes to Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement personally signed by Hon. Segelu and made available to journalists on Saturday, he expressed his gratitude for…

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He contributed to devt of aviation industry, Makinde mourns Ibadan Airport GM

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late General Manager of Ibadan Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, Otunba Ojo Afolabi Adedeji. The governor lauded the late GM’s contributions to the development of aviation industry in Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole, saying his death has created a vacuum. Governor…

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Hon. Kazeem Alimi Joins PDP from APC with Thousands of Supporters (VIDEO/PHOTOS)

The respected grassroots politician and political ally of Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Kazeem Alimi, has formally defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with thousands of his followers from across all the wards in Ibadan North Local Government. The remarkable event took place at the PDP Local Government meeting…

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Alake Of Egbaland, UI VC commission Iyalode Taofikat’s Hub in Ibadan

The Alake of Egba Land, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, on Wednesday commissioned a Hall of Residence built by the Otun Iyalode Of Egba land, Chief Taofikat Abolaji Afolabi, at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Dignitaries from all walks of life graced the grand…

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Senator Alli expresses shock, sadness over Oba Adebimpe’s Death

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed profound shock and sadness over the death of Oba Lateef Adebimpe, the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli, who is also the Maye Balogun…

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PDP Chieftain Hon. Olayinka Segelu Mourns the Passing of Osi-Balogun of Ibadanland

Germany-based business entrepreneur and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Honourable Olayinka Segelu, has expressed his deepest condolences on the passing of the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe. Oba Adebimpe, a respected traditional ruler, sadly passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to reliable sources. In his condolence message,…

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Former Military Governor,  Popoola Charges Inner Wheel Club of Bodija On Rural Development (PHOTOS)

A former Military Governor of Oyo and Ogun states, Major General Oladayo Popoola (retd.), on Tuesday, urged Inner Wheel Club of Bodija to focus more on rural development and purposeful parenting. Popoola made the appeal while speaking as chairman of the occasion during the Club’s inauguration ceremony of new Excos at Alumni Hall, Edith Okowa,…

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Ibadan Airport Upgrade to be Completed in 18 Months, Oyo State Governor Assures

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced that the state government will upgrade the Ibadan Airport to an international standard within 18 months. Speaking on Wednesday at the Hijrah 1446 luncheon organized by the state government, Governor Makinde stated that the state has the resources to drive the project and will constitute a committee to…

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