Oyo govt to FG: Your idle lands risk repossession
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government has called on the Federal Government to put its undeveloped lands in the state to productive use or risk loosing ownership. The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, gave the warning on Thursday while reaffirming the state’s constitutional authority over all lands within its borders. He spoke while adrenaline a...
Olubadan inaugurates ex-Minister, ex-HoSF to lead investment, economic committee
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has iniaugurated Iyalaje Iyalode and two times Minister, Chief Mrs Onikepo Akande and former Head of Service of the Federation, Prof Dapo Afolabi as Chairman and co-Chairman respectively of an economic team aimed at bringing back economic revival and urban renewal in the ancient city. Flanked by members of Olubadan-in-council, tne...
Economy: Adeduntan hails Tinubu on upward swing, assures residents on positive impact
By Adeyinka Adeniran A former Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan on Thursday hailed President Bola Tinubu and his Economic Management Team for what he described as a rebound and upward swing of the economy. Noting that it would amount to loss of professionalism for anyone who fail to recognise...
UNICEF appoints Zephia Ovia-Ikem as NextGen Champion, to advance children’s rights in Nigeria
By Adeyinka Adeniran The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Zephia Ovia-Ikem as a NextGen Champion, joining a global network of investors, philanthropists, and private sector leaders committed to advancing children's rights and accelerating progress for children and young people in Nigeria. According to Wafaa Saeed, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, "I am proud to welcome Zephia Ovia-Ikem as UNICEF NextGen...
Rural sociologists honours five scholars with fellowship
By Our Reporter The former Rector, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora and the former Acting Provost, College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Prof. Gbemiga Adewale has called for a renewed commitment among rural sociologists, extension professionals, and development practitioners to research, policy engagement, and grassroots empowerment in the...
Two bag first class as EHCON inducts 24 UI graduates
By Adeyinka Adeniran Two graduates bagged first class degree out of a total of 24 that were inducted into the Environmental Health Profession after earning their Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (B.EHS) from College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI-CoM), Ibadan. The induction of the new Environmental Health Officers held at the CANHENT Building, Beside Abiola Ajimobi Child Welfare Centre, University...
We train both spirit, soul at Dominion University – Bishop Adelakun
*As 130 graduate at third convocation By Adeyinka Adeniran The Chancellor of Dominion University, Ibadan, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun, has emphasized the institution’s commitment to holistic education, saying the faith-based university trains not only the mind but also the soul and spirit of its students. This is as the institution said no fewer than 130 students will receive their first degrees at the forthcoming...
NMA demands implementation-ready policies for improve health sector
*links 80% of deaths in rural communities to weak PHC system By Adeyinka Adeniran Nigerian Medical Association has called for what it described as the implementation-ready policies that are context-sensitive, inclusive, and aligned with the realities at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. This is as the Association said deficiencies in the primary healthcare system are responsible for up to 80 percent...
Adelabu’s zonal consultations is about leadership, party unity not politics – Oyo Progressive Front
By Adeyinka Adeniran A socio-political pressure group, Oyo Progressive Front (OPF) has explained that the ongoing zonal consultations embarked upon by the Minsiter of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is more of his bid to foster unity and leadership in the party, than playing politics. The group gave the clarification in a statement signed by the State Coordinator, Comrade Ola Ayorinde and...
Oyo lawmakers seek urgent rehabilitation of dilapidated local govt secretariat across Oyo state
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to urgently rehabilitate dilapidated local government secretariat buildings across the state inorder to enhance productivity and efficiency in the local government sdministration. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Akintunde Olajide representing Lagelu, and co - sponsored by the Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, (Ibarapa...
