Reminiscence: Day the late Alaafin hosted Oyotunji village’s first monarch, entourage
By Bode Durojaiye Colonial America generally describes the period of American history between the Pilgrims’ arrival in the New World and the victory of the colonists oer England in the American Revolution (1607–1776). Colonial America is a fascinating chronicle full of both adventures and that interweaved difficult but necessary life lessons into the American experience. At its foundation, it is the story...
Stakeholders’ efforts in oil, gas sector ‘ll get FG support, Lokpobiri assures
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Federal Government has assured local manufacturers and other stakeholders of adequate support in the oil and gas sector. Noting that Nigeria is no longer a dumping ground for foreign countries, the FG said it will not allow waivers for companies that are not ready to add value to the country. The Minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil),...
Insecurity: IHRC tasks FG on comprehensive security reform
By Adeyinka Adeniran The International Human Rights Commission - (IHRC) Corporation in Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to prioritise comprehensive security reform including the use of technology to address the root causes of insecurity in the country. The organisation also called for concerted efforts to address these challenges and promote peace, human welfare, development, and progress, emphasising the importance...
Oyo govt inaugurates 20-man task group on sanitation
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has inaugurated a 20man State Task Group on Sanitation,(STGS) to eliminate open defecation and ensure equitable water, sanitation and hygiene by 2028. The Task group, chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo will coordinate and drive implementation of the National Open Defecation Free (ODF) Certification Protocol, to sensitize the communities, and...
Piracy has reached frightening dimension, Nigerian Publishers raise alarm
By Adeyinka Adeniran The umbrella body of all reputable book publishers in the country, Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) on Wednesday said the piracy of the works of its members has reached a frightening dimension, as perpetrators have now advanced to the level of mass importation of high quality pirated books into the Nigerian market. It called on the appropriate authorities to...
Why we want to build facility for children with special needs – Oak CRO
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Chief Responsibility Officer for OaKonsult Disabilities Outreach, Mrs Olufunke Adeloye has explained the rationale behind the decision to build a special home for children with disabilities. Adeloye lost lost her daughter, Abigail, few monhs ago. She recounted that her daughter was medically mismanaged at 18 months old but was better managed in the United Kingdom, where she...
Oyo Speaker congratulates Afijio lawmaker, Oparinde, commends exemplary dispositions
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has congratulated Hon. Deji Oparinde, the lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a parliamentarian with a calm spirit and exceptional character. In a congratulatory message released on Wednesday, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin praised Hon. Oparinde for his unwavering...
As Commander-in-Chief, President Tinubu must stop killings – PFN
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fully assume his constitutional role as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces by taking decisive action against bandits and terrorists responsible for the ongoing bloodshed across the country. The body described the incessant attacks and loss of hundreds of lives as intolerable and urged...
Federal workers begin protest, shut Federal Secretariat in Ibadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Federal government workers under the aegis of Federal Workers Forum in Oyo state on Wednesday embarked on an indefinite protest over non-payment of their five months outstanding wage awards and other emoluments. The protest was led by the National coordinator, Comrade Andrew Emelieze at the front of Federal government Secretariat, Ikolaba, Ibadan. The protesters who were at the...
UI student wins World Veterinary Association prize
By Adeyinka Adeniran A student of the University of Ibadan and a former President of the Association of Veterinary Medicine Students, Ahmed Saheed Olaide, has been announced as the winner of the World Veterinary Association Global Veterinary Award. He was named a Veterinary Student of the Year 2025. Mr Ahmed's winnings, according to an e-mail from Ms Magda Lourenço, the Executive Manager...
