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We will continue to Train our Judicial Workers on ICT – Oyo CJ

By Olufunmilola Ige The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Ladipo Abimbola has disclosed that Information Communication Technology (ICT) would enhance administration of Justice generally and speed up conclusion of trials in courts. He stated this during a 3-days training programme organised by the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) in partnership with citizens GAVEL,a human…

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Akala, Olubadan, Soun’s death: This is trying moment for Makinde – Mustapha

The deaths of Otunba Alao Akala, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Soliu Akanmu Adetunji (Aje Oguguniso 1) and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade have been described as a big challenge to the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. This was said on Friday by the former Chairman of Oyo State’s People’s…

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BREAKING: Olubadan-in-Council clears air on succession, declare Senator Lekan Balogun as next Olubadan

The Olubadan-in-Council, a conclave of Ibadan High Chiefs, also known as kingmaker, on Saturday, cleared the air on the successor to the late Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, whose passing away was confirmed on January 2. The Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, who addressed newsmen…

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Yoruba Global Council honours Prophet Elijah Ayodele

Yoruba Global Council, a Yoruba diaspora socio-cultural organization, has honoured the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele and recognized him as an influential prophetic voice in Yoruba land during the association’s meeting held on Sunday, 9 January, 2022. Before the meeting started, Primate Ayodele was invited to pray for the members of…

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JUST IN: Makinde in closed-door meeting with Ladoja, Lekan Balogun, Olubadan-in-Council members

Oyo state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde is reportedly in a closed-door meeting with members of the Olubadan-in-Council. According to sources closer to the government house, embattled next Olubadan; Senator Lekan Balogun, Ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja, and some ten other members of the council are expected to attend the meeting. The discussion began shortly after the governor attended…

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Husband & wife decorated as commissioners of Police by IGP (PHOTOS)

Kehinde Longe and his wife, Yetunde Longe, have both been decorated Commissioners of Police by the Inspector General of Police Usman Baba Alkali. The couple were among those promoted by the Police Service Commission (PSC) recently along with 15 other Commissioners of Police. It was gathered that husband and wife were course mates and joined…

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Oyo CJ commends Makinde for assenting to judiciary autonomy

Oyo State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Mukhtar Abimbola has commended the state governor, Mr Seyi Makinde for signing into law the judicial autonomy bill. The law, according to the chief judge, will go a long way in boosting the morale of judicial workers and assist in justice delivery system. Hon. Justice Abimbola, speaking at the…

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Akala came into politics through me, he didn’t betray me as my deputy – Ladoja mourns

Osi Olubadan and former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has described the death of his former deputy and successor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala as a huge loss to him. In a condolence statement, Ladoja said he was shocked to hear the news of Alao-Akala’s death, recalling that they were together at two separate…

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All politicians of note will miss Akala in Oyo-State – Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela

The Federal Character Commissioner representing Oyo state, Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela has described the late Oyo State Governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao- Akala as indefatigable politician who will be missed by other politicians of note in the state. The death news of Alao-Akala who is the former Governor of Oyo State was broken on Wednesday and this…

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FG lifts suspension on Twitter

The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in the country, following President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval. The decision was revealed by the Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Kashifu noted the approval was…

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