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Nigeria: Olubadan of Ibadanland Is Dead

Bola Tinubu · Ibadan

Nigeria: Olubadan of Ibadanland Is Dead

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The Olubadan, who had been sick even before assuming office last year, died two days after his 90th birthday.See the Story

I’ve Capacity to Be President, Says Seyi Makinde

Ibadan · Ibadan

I’ve Capacity to Be President, Says Seyi Makinde

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Mr Makinde said members of the coalition had been in other political parties and have nothing new to offer.See the Story

Yemi Solade Apologises to Afeez Owo over a 20-Year-Old on-Set Slap

Ibadan · Ibadan

Yemi Solade Apologises to Afeez Owo over a 20-Year-Old on-Set Slap

GistReel Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has issued a heartfelt public apology to fellow actor and filmmaker Afeez Abiodun, popularly known as Afeez Owo, over a physical altercation that occurred more than two decades ago on a movie set. In a recent interview on Behind the Fame African A-List, Yemi Solade recounted the incident, which he said took place during a film shoot in a town on the outskirts of Ibadan. At the time, Afeez was serving …See the Story

Police arrests two suspected one-chance robbers in Oyo

The Police Command in Oyo has arrested two suspects for alleged one-chance robbery and fraud.The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), CSP Adewale Osifeso, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan.Osifeso said that the command acted on intelligence, successfully dismantled the one-chance robbery gang, and arrested two suspected members.“This breakthrough follows a viral video that exposed the gang’s illicit a…Ibadan · Ibadan See the Story

NCC Seals Ibadan Printing Houses Over Pirated Books

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has sealed some printing houses and seized numerous pirated books from bookshops across Ibadan. The commission, led by its Director-General (DG), Dr John Asein, represented by the NCC Coordinator, Oyo State, Mrs Oluropo Oke, raided the Apata, Mokola and Dugbe areas of Ibadan on Tuesday. Asein urged creative property owners to familiarise themselves with their rights as provided by the Copyright Act and to …Oyo · Oyo See the Story

Grief as school vice principal dies, aged 54 – Ogbomoso Insight

Grief as school vice principal dies, aged 54 Yinka ADETUNJI Late Alhaja Sodiq A public secondary school teacher, a vice principal in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Alhaja Sodiq Ramat Joke, has passed away. She was aged 54. Advertisement She died Wednesday morning during a brief illness at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. Until her death she was a vice principal at Ogbomoso Grammar School 1, Oke – Owode. The deceased who attended school till …Oyo · Oyo Read Article

Ibadan Discourse Group Felicitates With Lasisi Olagunju

The Ibadan Discourse Group (IDG), an assembly of eminent Nigerians from across the South West, has congratulated prolific writer and journalist, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju on his election as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. Dr. Olagunju, Editor of the Nigerian Tribune On Saturday, is a member of the Ibadan Discourse Group. In a press release by its Coordinator, Mr. Clement Ige, and signed by Dapo Falade (Media Coordinator) the group describ…Ibadan · Ibadan Read Article

PALACE ADVISORY ON ROYAL DECORUM AND TRADITIONAL CONDUCT - ERELU OODUA

IT IS JUST A TRADITIONAL WAKE UP CALL The Royal Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Alaafin Abimbola Akeem Owoade, wishes to address and clarify matters concerning the public decorum expected of all members of the royal household, particularly our esteemed Olori.In recent times, certain public gestures — including placing hands on the shoulders of the Alaafin or assuming overly casual poses in photographs — have been observed and brought to my atten…Oyo · Oyo Read Article

South–West NMA Threatens Strike Over Unfavourable Allowances

The South-West Caucus of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that its members may embark on strike if the unfavourable allowances introduced for doctors by the Federal Government are not withdrawn. The caucus, comprising Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, and Ondo states, made the announcement at a news conference in Osogbo on Tuesday. The Caucus Chairman, Dr Adeshina Fasanu, said the recent circular issued by the National Salary, Income and …Oyo · Oyo Read Article

My Dad Chose His Family, And It Wasn't Us

Shade’s life trajectory started to shift before she was old enough to know what it meant. One unexpected illness, a series of difficult choices, and a father’s absence set her and her mum on a path they never planned for. What followed was years of sacrifice, resilience, and the kind of love that holds everything together when the world starts to fall apart. This is Shade’s story, as told to Toheeb When I was five months old, my mum fell ill. S…Ibadan · Ibadan Read Article

Tragedy in Oyo as popular radio presenter loses life on damaged Ibadan road

Ibadan radio presenter Folakemi Odeyemi dies after vehicle gets stuck on the damaged Liberty-Academy Road. The community demands action from Oyo State Government.Ibadan · Ibadan Read Article