Splash FM and Agidigbo FM, both radio stations in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have placed a ban on all songs from Afeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, on all their platforms, Ibadan Media reports. The radio stations explained on Monday that the decision was taken due to the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of a Lagos-based musician, …
Traditional kingmakers in Oyo town have announced that they are eagerly awaiting the approval of Oyo State Governor, Gov. Seyi Makinde, for the official inauguration of the new Alaafin. High Chief Yusuf Akinade, the Basorun of Oyo, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent. Additionally, an unconfirmed document surfaced, suggesting that a new Alaafin was selected in October …
The contractor handling Olomi-Ayegun-Olojuoro-Ijebu igbo road, Messrs. DC Engr. Limited has apologized for the false claims laid against the lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe. This is contained in a video obtained from the Ad-hoc Committee public hearing, held on Wednesday, in Abuja, where the Managing Director, DC Engineering Ltd., Engr. Ayoola Oladeji issued an apology, admitting false …
The Oyo State Government through the Primary Health Care Board, in partnership with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) has commenced surgical intervention for 100 indigent patients with Hydrocele and Lymphedema Management across thirty-three local government areas of Oyo State. While Speaking on Sunday, at Oke-Are Primary Health Care Center, Ibadan, venue of the surgery, the Executive Secretary, Oyo State, …
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, sensitized butchers and livestock dealers on the deadly anthrax disease, as it strengthens surveillance of abattoirs for detection and prevention of the animal disease. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye said it is part of the State Government’s efforts to forestall the outbreak of anthrax disease in the state. According …
Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology on Tuesday said all efforts to conduct credible Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) in the state yielded the desired results. The Director, of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Rotimi Babalola, in a statement, said the Basic Education Certificate Examinations were conducted in Secondary schools across the State. …
The Oyo State Government on Tuesday assured residents of Olodo and its environs that it will replace the Culvert under construction with a 2-span Bridge, to mitigate against flood recurrence in the area. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Rotimi Babalola said this in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan. Recall that, …
The Oyagaga Family has declared IBEDC Agodi Service Unit, NTA SHOPPING COMPLEX, BANK OF INDUSTRY, OANDO FILLING STATION, INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND (ITF), OTHERS as ILLEGAL occupants of their landed property at Queen Elizabeth Road, Wesleyan Road, Oke Agodi Kube Road, Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria. According to the statement issued by the family, a formal notice was previously issued on …
Charity they say begins at home, and so has Ambassador Ayo George put into practice with his Foundation’s project titled, Love, Gifts and The Widow, targeted solely at widows in Oyo State where he resides. The project which commenced in 2021 with 100 widows, has grown into reaching out to 300 widows in 2023. Widows from various communities in Ibadan, …
Entrepreneurs in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State are in for a time of rewards, celebration, and media visibility, as the award platform plans to ensure that business owners and entrepreneurs in Ibadan are seen and are projected to a global audience. Speaking at a round table convergence with media practitioners, the convener of the award, Yetunde Agbanigo, who …
