The President of the federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that the newly installed 43th Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin will continue to uphold the tradition and values that have made Ibadan a symbol of resilience and progress. The President said this during the…
Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde on Friday presented staff and instruments of office to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1 as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan. Governor Makinde made the presentation around 2:45 pm on Friday, during a ceremony held at the frontage of Mapo Hall, Oja’ba, Ibadan.…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has restated his commitment to fixing the 28kilometres Iseyin-Ikere Gorge Dam road before expiration of his second term tenure. Makinde gave this reassurance during the inauguration of 33kilometres feeder roads within Ibadan, the state capital. The governor, had on a number of…
On Monday, 28th March 2024, Dr. Taiwo Lasisi resumed as the Acting Rector of The Polytechnic Ibadan, succeeding Professor Kazeem Adebiyi. While addressing staff and students upon resumption, he expressed his commitment to elevate the institution during his tenure and pledged to align with the state government’s…
On Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mr. Saleh Mamman, who previously served as the Minister of Power during ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, experienced a health-related episode and collapsed outside the courtroom due to ill health. Present before Justice James Omotosho, the…
The Babalola General of Oyo State Alhaji Yekeen Abass has ordered markets in Ibadanland to be shut on Friday between 7am and 2pm in honour of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. The 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin would be coronated on Friday. According to a release signed in Ibadan, the market…
…Promises to fix more feeder roads in ogbomoso, Oyo, oke-ogun, ibarapa As part of commitment of the Oyo state government towards its ‘Infrastructural Revolution’ and enhance transportation infrastructure within Ibadan metropolis, Governor Seyi Makinde has officially commissioned 38.84 kilometers of…
Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde has assured that the 11 Local Governments Areas in Ibadanland would be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring constant maintenance of the newly built Olubadan Palace at Oke Aremo, for the benefit of the people. The governor gave the assurance during the commissioning…
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is under siege. Terrorism and banditry have created an environment of fear and instability, severely impacting food production and leading to escalating food prices. This write-up explores the multifaceted effects of these conflicts, focusing on the violent clashes between…
The apex court directed that Local Government allocations from the Federation Account should be paid directly to them henceforth. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by…