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Two different groups took to the street in peaceful protest across major parts of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital city on Thursday. The protest held despite appeals from the Federal Government and prominent Nigerians. While a group was a coalition...

By Adeyinka Adeniran     Despite the peaceful protest going on in different parts of the capital city, Oyo State government Secretary was on Thursday opened.   But, the entire Secretariat was deserted as workers stayed away for fear of uncertainty about the protest.   Although...

By Adeyinka Adeniran     There is calm in many parts of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital city amidst the protest.   Activities started low and slow, Thursday morning as air or uncertainty and fear envelopes major parts of the capital city.   As at the...

By Adeyinka Adeniran     Rose Wale Petroleum Station, Iwo Road, the designated convergence venue for the protesters has been calm.   The protesters had started arriving the venue as early as 8:30 before leading a procession away from the place around 11AM. Early...

...Restates administration's commitment to education sector     By Adeyinka Adeniran     Governor Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the bill renaming state-owned First Technical University after Senator Abiola Ajimobi, his immediate predecessor.   While signing the bill entitled “Bill for the Establishment, Incorporation, Constitutions and...

By Adeyinka Adeniran     As momentum gathers for the commencement of the protests against economic hardship in the country, Abubakar Bukola Saraki National Solidarity Group of Nigeria, Southwest zone, on Thursday said it has backed out of the planned demonstration.   The group...

By Adeyinka Adeniran     Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, has officially released results of its just concluded computer-based tests.   This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, which was made available to the journalists on...

By Adeyinka Adeniran     The Federal Government in collaboration with the Oyo state government, on Tuesday, commenced the distribution of 21,000 bags of assorted fertilizers to over 10,500 farmers in the state.   At the flag off ceremony held at OYSADA Ware House,...

...Inaugurates committee for Ibadan Airport upgrade project     By Adeyinka Adeniran       Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has reiterated that his administration will continue to invest on projects that are of comparative advantage to the state in order to support his vision...

  ...Says Nigerians won't need to 'japa' again soonest ... Inaugurate Thompson Abayomi Oshin Physiotherapy Building     By Adeyinka Adeniran       The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa has said there's no need for anyone to take to the street...