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Year: 2024

Oyo Assembly Confirms Appointments of Adeniran, AbdulRaheem As Board Chairmen

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran as the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB. The House also confirmed the appointment of a former Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Abdulrahman Abiodun AbdulRaheem as Chairman of a board. The confirmation of the duo…

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Senator Sharafadeen Alli: A Trailblazer in Service to Humanity

By Akeem Abas Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has demonstrated relentless commitment and trailblazing efforts in the last seven months, effectively complementing his service to humanity. Through infrastructure development, education, women empowerment, agricultural advancement, job creation, social welfare programs, constituency engagement, humanitarian interventions, and collaborative governance, the lawmaker remains dedicated to uplifting his constituents and…

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Why I was beaten in my house? Portable breaks silence (VIDEO)

Popular Nigerian Singer and Songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola known professionally as Portable has finally stepped out to speak after he was reportedly attacked in his home. In a video shared on Instagram by Instablog, Portable could be clearly heard saying that he’s back from the hospital and that he’s feeling better now. He also revealed that…

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Explosion: Makinde has done a good job, says Tinubu’s Minister

▪︎We’ll extend temporary accommodation for victims- Gov Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, received the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake, noting that the government will do everything to look after the affected people and look at all the issues involved. The Minister, who lauded Makinde for doing what he described…

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Ibadan commuters stranded as Omituntun buses are out of roads

Omituntun busses, a popular mode of transportation in Ibadan, were noticeably absent from the roads on Monday, leaving commuters in a state of confusion and frustration. Many people were left stranded, unable to find an alternative means of transportation to get to their various destinations. Omituntun busses have become a preferred choice for many commuters…

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Oyo Seeks Water Aid Int’l Grant for Potable Water

The Oyo State Government is seeking a special grant from a Non-governmental organization, Water Aid International so as to revive the state’s ailing water sector. According to a statement on Monday, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, stated this during a courtesy visit to the management of Nigerian Breweries Ltd. in…

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Oyo Govt to Broadcast Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau Live at Adamasingba stadium

The Oyo Government is set to bring the excitement of football to the people by broadcasting the Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau match live at the Amphitheatre in Adamasingba, Ibadan. This initiative aims to create a thrilling and immersive football viewing experience for the community, allowing football enthusiasts to come together and cheer for their favorite…

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Ibadan explosion: 90 per cent of victims discharged from hospitals – Makinde

…As Govt commences integrity test on surrounding structures Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that 90 per cent of victims of last Tuesday explosion have been discharged from various hospitals. He noted that the Medical Team of the Emergency Operations Centre and the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, were at two of…

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Prayer group commiserates with Governor Makinde on Ibadan explosion

The leadership and entire members of the Strategic Prayer Group (SPG), have sympathised with the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, the government and people of Oyo State and most especially the residents of Bodija Estate Ibadan on the unfortunate explosion that occured on Tuesday night in the state. This was contained in a…

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26 year old lady stabs lover to death over sex

Detained within the walls of the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department is 26-year-old Sarah Nwankpo, who finds herself in custody due to the unfortunate death of her acquaintance, Igbodike Anthony, in Port Harcourt. The series of events that led to this tragedy originated from a heated argument over an intimate encounter in Anthony’s Obiri-Ikwerre apartment….

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