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Chief Raymond Zard’s death, significant loss to Nigeria – Senator Alli

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has described the passing of renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Chief (Dr) Raymond Zard, OFR, as a significant loss not only to Ibadanland but to the entire nation. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday…

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Join hands with us to promote peace, devt, Makinde tells royal fathers

…Presents staff of office to Onifiditi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on the traditional institutions in the state to continue to support his government to promote peace, security and overall development of the state. The governor stated this on Wednesday during the official coronation and presentation of staff of office to the first…

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Birthday: Senator Alli hails Akande’s contributions to national devt.

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Adeolu Akande, former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on the occasion of his birthday. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Akande, a legal luminary…

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Ibadan-Born Politician Lauds Makinde for Prioritizing Education in Oyo

Hon. Olayinka Segelu, a Germany-based Ibadan-born politician and Chairman of YSEG Hotels and Suites, has commended the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, for making education a top priority in his administration. In a statement, Hon. Segelu praised Governor Makinde’s decision to approve the recruitment of 7,500 teaching and 3,000 non-teaching staff into the…

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Oluwo Needs To Relearn Yoruba History – ICIR

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has responded to a statement credited to the palace of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrashed Akanbi, saying idol worshipping is not in Yoruba culture. The body, in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday and signed by its President, Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode, said that there is…

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EMPOWERMENT: Prince Akinremi Jagaban Support 300 market traders, widows, others in Ibadan North Constituents (PHOTOS)

●Distributes cars, deep freezers, refrigerators, sewing machines, grinding machines, standing hair dryers, and vulcanizing machines In a remarkable display of community engagement, Hon. Olaide Akinremi, the member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, has once again empowered hundreds of his constituents through a comprehensive empowerment initiative. Fresh off the heels of…

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Agboola, ParrotXtra Publisher Loses Father-In-Law, Burial Holds On August 3 In Ado-Ekiti

The Publisher of Parrot Xtra Magazine/PMParrot.com, Olayinka Agboola, has announced the news of the demise of his father-in-law, Pastor (Engineer) Sunday Matthew Adetunji. According to the consummate mediaman, the late Engineer Adetunji died in his Oke Ira, Ogba, Lagos home in the early hours of Tuesday, May 28, 2024 after a brief illness. He was…

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Academic Excellence: Seven FUOYE 1st degree graduates win PhD scholarships in U.S , Brazil

…as varsity produces historic first female SUG’s President-elect By Wole BalogunS.A Media to VC It is great news as seven academic wizards who graduated with flying colours from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), have won doctoral degree scholarships with research assistantship positions of top notch universities in the United States of America (U.S.A) and Brazil….

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Academic Excellence: Encomiums as Six FUOYE students clear ICAN

By Wole BalogunS.A Media to VC Barely 24 hours after the news broke out that six fresh graduates of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) had won doctoral degree scholarships from top-rated universities in the United States of America (U.S.A) and Brazil, another thrilling news has frittered in that another equally brilliant six students of the…

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Oyo Gears Up For Maiden World Oyo Egungun-Amala-Fuji Festival

Arrangements are in top gear for a groundbreaking cultural event, the maiden Egungun-Amala-Fuji Festival, which will be held in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, gave the hint during the celebration of Asa Day organized by Ibadan Grammar School, Molete, Ibadan. The Commissioner disclosed…

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