Designer of Nigeria’s flag, Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R) is dead A nonagenarian who designed Nigeria’s flag, Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (OFR), is dead. Pa. Akinkunmi, aged 93, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness. His demise was announced via the Facebook account of one of his…
While announcing the cancellation of the results one of the soldiers said “all the institutions of the republic” had been dissolved. A dozen of Gabonese soldiers appeared on television on Wednesday announcing they were “putting an end to the current regime” and the cancellation of an election that,…
The Oyo State Government, over the weekend revealed its blueprint for the development of tourism sector in the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated this in Ibadan during an interview on the State broadcasting service. According to the state commissioner, “the state…
Oyo state government has disclosed that arrangements have been concluded for distribution of food palliatives to residents of the state tagged ‘poorest of the poor’. This was made known to Governor’s Office Correspondents by the Commissioners for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Budget and Planning,…
Prince Olawale Semiu Oyebola has been elected the 30th Aseyin of Iseyin. 10 kingmakers unanimously voted for him as the new monarch, on Tuesday, in Iseyin, the Oke Ogun Area of Oyo state. The 55-year-old Aseyin-elect will succeed the late Aseyin Oba Salahudeen Abdul Ganiyy Adekunle Ajinese 1. The late Aseyin died in…
“Armed robbery appears to be on a good decline with about 45/50 percent decline,” Oyo State Police Command had said in a 2021 letter to Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. The letter stated further that “Oyo State actually recorded lower armed robbery cases in 2020, compared to what it was in 2019. The…
In the realm of governance, there are leaders whose actions resonate beyond their tenure, leaving an indelible mark on the landscapes they govern. Seyi Makinde, the incumbent Governor of Oyo State, is one such visionary leader who has harnessed the power of purposeful leadership to elevate the state’s…
The Oyo State Government has said that the 12.5 km Challenge-Odo-Ona road currently under construction would likely be completed in the next three months. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof. Dahud Sangodoyin who stated this while inspecting some ongoing projects in Ibadan, described the road as not only…
A bride, identified as Rebecca Oyedotun, slumped and died on her wedding day in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The tragic incident happened on the eve of the deceased bride’s wedding while having her bridal shower with her friends. According to the father of the dead bride, Evangelist Oyedotun of C&S Reformed…
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Thursday said the implementation of the Safer Program will commence next week. The Governor made this known via his newsletter to the people of Oyo state . Recall that FG according to reports had given N5 billion to each state to cushion the negative effects of fuel subsidy…