Is Olubadan of Ibadan dead? Oyo State Government Denies Reports of Olubadan of Ibadan’s Death The Oyo State Government has dismissed media reports circulating on Monday night claiming that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away. In a statement to PUNCH Online, the state’s…
Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has called on people of the state to live in peace and oneness in order for the state to continue to witness progress and stability. The governor said this on Monday, at the 11th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan,…
Obasa who was earlier removed made the dramatic comeback that also saw Meranda return to her former position as Deputy Speaker. This also follows resignations by other leaders of the House. Minutes after a strategic meeting involving Obasa, Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, Lagos State Attorney General Lawal…
As a follow up to Governor Seyi Makinde’s participation in the just concluded 2025 Edition of the Africa Business Forum, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone is scheduled to visit Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday, 3rd March, 2025, with a plan to stop over at the…
…..’He was patriotic in every way’- Makinde mourns The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, mourned the death of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who passed away on Saturday evening. Makinde described the demise of the Sarkin Sasa, who was also the chairman, Council of Arewa…
Commercial banks across Nigeria have commenced charging customers N100 per N20,000 withdrawal from their on-site Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and N600 for off-site ATM following a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This development was announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria in a…
As the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and the world over begin the holy month of Ramadan, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has charged them to rededicate themselves to Allah SWT and use the glorious month to pray more for his administration, Oyo State and Nigeria. The governor gave this charge on Friday,…
Taking to her official social media page on Friday, February 28, the First Lady shared a heartfelt message celebrating their journey of love, commitment, and companionship. “Today, we celebrate 27 incredible years of marriage, love, and adventure together. You are the rock that holds me, the friend who…
Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon in the Kingdom. With this confirmation, more than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide will observe the sacred month by fasting daily from sunrise to sunset. —…
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Friday, said the Ibadan airport will be shut down for six months to enable the commencement of maintenance and upgrade works. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, said this on X. Achimugu stated: “Subject to new information, Ibadan…