Oyo Assembly appeals to Makinde on N500m promised Abiola Ajimobi Technical University
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to release the promised N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University in 2024. The House also urged the governor to include the university in the payment of monthly subvention from January 2026 to sustain its operations. The appeals were contained in a motion moved by the...
We ‘ll do more to attract investors, make Ibadan Airport best in Nigeria
By Adeyinka Adeniran Nearly a week after the first wide-bodied aircraft landed at the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that his government will do more to attract investors into the state. He stated that the upgrading of the airport has rewritten its 43-year-old history, but his government will not stop just yet,...
Makinde celebrates Ayaba Mutiat Ladoja at 70
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has advised the people of the state to always work hard and struggle for success in educational and other endeavours, as these determine pathways to the future. The governor said this on Wednesday at the 70th birthday celebration of the wife of a former Governor of Oyo State, Ayaba Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja,...
Killings in Ilorin: Alaafin takes proactive steps to fish out perpetrators, checkmate criminal onslaughts
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has called on Nigerians to stand together against those who described as blood guzzlers and enemies of state, nature, and sound reasoning, who take solace in mindless killings of innocent souls. This, he said would reinforce collective will, to completely snatch the country and destiny from the jaws of insanity and...
New ACU VC assumes office, swore zero tolerance for cultism, bullying, sexual harassment, other vices
By Adeyinka Adeniran The new Vice-Chancellor, Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole has assured that under her watch, the institution will exhibit zero tolerance for cultist, sexual harassment, bullying among other vices both among the staff and students of the institution. This is as she also promised to lead by example, foster cooperation of all the university stakeholders to...
Nigeria @ 65: “We must unite for Nigeria, Oyo State’s progress – Makinde
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has emphasised the need for Nigerians to unite for the growth and progress of the country irrespective of their religious differences and ethnic nationalities. The governor stated this on Wednesday, at the 65th anniversary celebration of Nigeria's Independence, which held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasigba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme: “Unity...
Nigeria @ 65: Speakers’ Chairman urges lawmakers to deepen democratic gains through quality legislation
By Adeyinka Adeniran As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures and Speaker of the Oyo State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has called on lawmakers at all levels to rise to the moment by crafting laws that will genuinely uplift the people and safeguard democracy. In a heartfelt message to commemorate the...
Oba Ladoja tour palace, meets Council members
By Adeyinka Adeniran Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on Wednesday went on a familiarization tour of his official palace ahead of moving into the magnificent edifice, located at Oke-Aremo, Ibadan. The inspection was the first official function which the new monarch would carry out since his coronation as the 44th Olubadan last week Friday at an historic event which held...
ACU governing council lauds outgoing VC teamwork, successes, announces successor
By Adeyinka Adeniran The governing council, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo has commended the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Adebayo for the various feats achieved during his five years tenure, saying the efforts have elevated the institution to new heights. Commending him for teamwork and leadership, as his tenure comes to an end at the end of the month, the Council also seized...
Ladoja”s wife, Mutiat, donate cash, other items to PLWD homes, orphanages on 70th birthday
...Urges govt, corporate organisations on plights of PLWD By Adeyinka Adeniran A former first lady and wife of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Ayaba Mutiat Ladoja on Tuesday presented cash donations of over N2million and other gift items worth several millions to 15 care homes of People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) and orphanages as part of the activities marking her 70th birthday. This...
