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Family Announces Burial Arrangements for Late Madam Ibironke Omotayo Oladoye

The family of the late Madam Ibironke Omotayo Oladoye (née Adegunju) has released details of the burial arrangements for their beloved matriarch, who passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 74. According to the family’s statement, a Christian Wake Keep will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist Church,…

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‘I Tried to Save Arise TV Reporter from Falling, But She Was Too Heavy’ — Suspect Confesses in Police Custody

One of the suspects arrested in connection with the gruesome robbery and death of Arise TV reporter, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, has claimed he tried to save her from falling off her apartment balcony but could not because “she was too heavy.” The suspect, identified as Sani Sirajo, was among the 12-man gang arrested by the…

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Oyo Govt, World Bank Partner To End Open Defecation

…Strengthens SURWASH Programme The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending open defecation and strengthening water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects by keying into the new development version supported by the World Bank, code-named Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme. Speaking at the two-day workshop held at the…

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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates APC Chieftain, Dr (Mrs) Adepeju Esan

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr (Mrs) Adepeju Esan, on the occasion of her birthday. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the former lawmaker, who represented…

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World Mental Health Day: Dance crucial to mental health, wellness- professional dancers

…harps on the need to use dance for mental health exercises The Association of Dance Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ADSPON) has harped on the need to use dance to achieve mental health, adding that dance , as a therapeutic tool is crucial to mental health and wellness among others. President, Dance Scholars and Practitioners…

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Makinde Appoints OYSIEC Board, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Governing Council

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced through letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun…

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NGO brings succour to less privileged, widows, aged in Igbaro community, Ibadan

In an attempt to cushion the heightened rise of poverty, hunger and health challenges at the grassroots, a Non-Governmental Organisation, Enablers Diaspora Grassroots Support Outreach (EDGSO), has provided free medical services and food items worth several millions of naira to the less privileged at Igbaro Town in Lagelu Local Government Area in Ibadan, Oyo state….

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Oyo State @ 50: Makinde Inaugurates Anniversary Planning Committee, Calls for Unity Beyond Politics

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated an 11-member planning committee to coordinate activities marking the 50th anniversary of Oyo State’s creation, urging residents to celebrate the state’s growth and achievements over the past five decades. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Makinde said the golden…

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Don Absent as Reps Speaker Abbas Swears In 3 After Bye-Election Victories (VIDEO)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday swore in three members following their victory in the August 16, 2025, bye-elections. The three new lawmakers are among the five elected to fill the vacant seats following the death of four members and the choice of Dennis Idahosa as the running mate of…

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Senator Alli Celebrates Prince Niran Adeyoju on His Birthday

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated renowned businessman and APC Chieftain, Prince Niran Adeyoju, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Adeyoju as a visionary leader and patriotic party stalwart, who has contributed immensely…

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