Security expert defends Tinubu’s presidential pardon, cites national interest, rehabilitation, prison overcrowding
By Adeyinka Adeniran A security expert, Dr Abayomi Mumuni has come out in strong defense of President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to grant presidential pardons to some convicted Nigerians, a move that has sparked widespread criticism and debate across the country. The pardons, which have generated public outrage particularly over the inclusion of individuals convicted of serious crimes such as homicide,...
Oyo lawmaker advocates urgent rescue of Atiba farmers over poor condition of rural roads
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Gbenga Oyekola has called on the state government to take swift and decisive action to rescue farmers in Atiba local government, following the devastating flooding that cut off major rural roads and crippled agricultural activities in the area. Raising the motion under “Matter of Urgent Public Importance” during...
No work no pay: FG adopting panicky, knee-jerk response, says UI ASUU Chairman
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) Chapter, Dr Adefemi Afolabi has described as panicky and knee-jerk response, the decision of the Federal Government to impose a no work no pay on the striking members of the union. He spoke with The Nation when contacted on the development and the ongoing strike on...
2026 budget: Oyo govt seeks Oke-Ogun stakeholders’ inputs
...assures residents of adequate security By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government has urged Oke-Ogun residents to come up with relevant submissions into the proposed 2026 budget, just as it reassured them of adequate security. The Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal made the remarks on Tuesday during the 2026 Stakeholders Consultative meeting held at Saki Township hall. Lawal said the exercise will give citizens...
Osun LG funds: Court rules against UBA application for sine dine adjournment
By Adeyinka Adeniran An Oyo State High Court 5 presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola has ruled against the sine die adjournment application brough before it by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on a matter that pertains to funds belonging to local governments in Osun state in its custody. The ruling was given as the court resumes on Tuesday. Corenews reports...
Cleric commends FG efforts on food security, drop in prices of food items
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese and the Archbishop of Ibadan Province, the Most Rev'd (Dr) Williams Aladekugbe has commended President Bola Tinubu on the improved food security being experienced across the country. The cleric gave the commendation at the special service to mark World Food Day Celebration and the Joint Women organization’s annual conference Thanksgiving service...
2027: Makinde charges media on roles to promote accountability, civic education, others
By Adeyinka Adeniran Ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has charged the media practitioners to continue to play their noble, not as a tool for division but as a beacon of accountability and civic education. This is as an Ibadan born business mogul, Adegboyega Adegoke said people who can turn around the fortunes of...
Why shouting is not the best form of communication
By Oluwole Dada There is a usual occurrence in organizations, and I have seen it happen too many times. A manager, red-faced and agitated, unleashing a torrent of words at a team member in front of everyone else. The recipient of this outburst stands there, shoulders hunched, eyes downcast, with dignity stripped away like the bark of a tree. At...
NUJ Honours Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin with Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has been honoured with the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. The award was presented at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Oyo NUJ Press Week, Iyaganku...
73 primary schools get Ibadan North LG’s school furniture, educational materials
By Adeyinka Adeniran Thousands of pupils across 73 public primary schools will receive educational materials courtesy of Ibadan North Local Government, the chairman of the local government, Hon. Seun Olufade has said. This is as the schools are to benefit from the distribution of school furniture, including desks and chairs as well as board markers and chalks, among others. Olufade, who stated...
