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Gov. Makinde gifts fmr. Military governor, Popoola Toyota Land Cruiser to celebrate birthday

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed his appreciation for the support from former Military Governor, Major General Oladayo Popoola (rtd), during the ownership dispute over the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. Makinde praised Popoola’s dedication to securing ownership of the institution for Oyo State during Popoola’s 80th birthday thanksgiving service at Vine…

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Oyo Gov’t preaches synergy between Nigeria, Benin Republic

●As NBC stakeholders hosts One-Day workshop The Oyo State Government, on Monday, hosted a One-Day workshop in collaboration with National Boundary Commission for the creation of Platform for Local Border Authorities along Nigeria, Benin International Boundary. The one-day workshop, themed, ‘Transforming Borders from Barriers of Separation to Bridges of Cooperation and Integration held at Pentorise…

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Fun and fanfare in Ibadan as Hoteliers, Traders Applaud Gov Makinde for Hosting Police Games Fiesta

Hoteliers and traders in Ibadan are praising Governor Seyi Makinde for hosting the “Bi-Annual Police Games – Oluyole 2024” sports fiesta, which has brought over 4,000 policemen and women, as well as other officials, to the city. The event, sponsored by the Oyo State Government, has had a positive impact on the local economy, with…

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28 year old woman found dead in mogue after she went to get rice at Lagos Custom office

A tragic incident occurred at the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) office in Yaba, Lagos on Friday when a 28-year-old woman, identified as Debby Tutu, lost her life while attempting to get bags of rice. The customs office had announced the distribution of confiscated rice bags at a discounted price of N10,000 in a bid to…

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Women lay curses on INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu over hardship after 2023 elections (VIDEO)

In a dramatic video that has rapidly spread across social media platforms, Nigerian women are seen expressing their profound disappointment and anger towards Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In the footage, the women can be observed kneeling down, passionately cursing Yakubu, whom they believe played a significant role in undermining…

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Pi Cryptocurrency Sees Steady Growth with Price at $30.94 USD

●Trading Volume Witnesses Increase, Reflecting Growing Confidence and Adoption In a significant development among cryptocurrency enthusiasts, the live price of the Pi cryptocurrency stood at $30.94 USD today, a remarkable achievement for the relatively new digital asset. Pi, which began its journey just a few years ago, has gradually gained traction and momentum, drawing attention……

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FG Introduces AI, Design Thinking, Robotics in Schools

The Nigerian Federal Government has implemented a new educational initiative in smart schools across the country. The initiative, known as Design Thinking, Coding, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (DTCRA), aims to equip students with the necessary skills to support Nigeria’s technological development. Dr Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), revealed……

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Senator Alli felicitates ex-Oyo deputy governor, Olaniyan on his birthday anniversary

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) congratulated Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, FNSE, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and APC Chieftain, as he celebrates his birthday. In the congratulatory message conveyed through his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas, he acknowledged the invaluable contributions and leadership qualities exemplified by Olaniyan throughout his remarkable journey…

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Oyo SWAN marks Sports Day with lectures, t/tennis contest

The city of Ibadan is set to host an array of big personalities in Sports Circle, who are scheduled to attend a special programme tagged the Sports Day being put together by the Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Oyo State chapter. The Oyo SWAN Sports Day holding on Monday 26th February 2024 at the NUJ Press…

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Economic hardship: Senator Alli distributes grains to traders (PHOTOS)

By Akeem Abas In a remarkable gesture aimed at alleviating the current economic hardship faced by many, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has embarked on a mission to distribute grains to traders in the state. Over the past few days, Senator Alli has been visiting various markets within the Oyo South Senatorial District, distributing grains…

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