UI decorates Sanusi and Olamitoye as UI@75 Ambassadors
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Engineer Dotun Sanusi, rolled out the drums on October 17 to celebrate his 55th birthday. The University of Ibadan joined his teeming well-wishers to celebrate him. The University took advantage of the opportunity to decorate him as a UI@75 Ambassador. The proprietor of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, and Founder of the Ibadan College...
There are only two universities in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan and the rest, says Chief Adeniyi Akintola, SAN
By Adeyinka Adeniran A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Adeniyi Akintola has said that there are only two universities in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan and the rest. This, according to him, is because the University of Ibadan made him what he is today, having obtained a Master's degree in Political Science and an LLB from the University of Ibadan. Chief Akintola...
Oyo seals illegal health facilities, vows to end quackery
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government has sealed two private hospitals in Oyo town, over quackery and other illegalities. The hospitals sealed by the State Hospital Monitoring Task Force were Wise and Pearl Hospital Limited, Akeetan-Tuntun and Living Stone Clinic and Maternity, Idi - Ose, Alaafin High School, Oyo. The Coordinator of the Task Force, Dr. Wale Falana, while speaking shortly...
GOC 2 Division Visits 22 Armoured BRIGADE Illorin, Flags Off Exercise Still Water 111
By Adeyinka Adeniran The General Officer Commanding ( GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Bamidele Alabi has promised to do all in his powers to ameliorate the administrative and logistic issues in 22 Brigade. Major General Alabi made this promise while addressing the troops of 22 Armoured Brigade in ILLORIN recently during his familiarization visit to the Brigade Area of...
81st Birthday: Senator Alli hails Olubadan’s contributions to Ibadan growth, devt.
By Adeyinka Adeniran Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has lauded the contributions of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun to the growth and development of Ibadan as he clocks 81. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Alli, the Maye-Balogun of Ibadanland, described the...
Oyo Assembly To Invite Leadership of Miyetti Allah Over Herders Attack in Iwere-Ile, Urges Police To Arrest Perpetrators
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly on Wednesday condemned Sunday's attack on the people of Iwere-Ile in Iwajowa Local Government area of Oyo State by suspected Fulani herders which left not less than seven people dead. This is just as the House called on the Oyo State Police Command to beef up security in the area and arrest...
Suspected herders, security operatives clash in Iwerele
By Adeyinka Adeniran Peace was reportedly shattered in Iwerele, Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, at the weekend as the community was thrown into mourning following the reported death of no fewer than three persons. The death, it was gathered was occasioned by clash between Oodua Peoples’ Congress, Amotekun corps, Operation Burst, Soludero and a group of herdsmen. As gathered, the...
Litigation remains beauty of democracy in chieftaincy tussle – Oba Balogun
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has described litigation as the beauty of democracy on any chieftaincy tussle. The monarch made the disclosure on Tuesday at his Alarere Palace, Ibadan during a press conference to announce plans ahead of his 81st birthday celebration Responding to questions on why chieftaincy matters are always occasioned by litigations in some part...
Makinde to send N42bn supplementary budget to Assembly
...Approves year 2022 promotion arrears for workers By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has concluded plans to send a supplementary 2023 budgetary proposal of N42billion to the State House of Assembly. The decision forms parts of the resolves reached during the weekly State Executive Council meeting which held at the Exco Chamber of the Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan on Monday. Briefing...
Your contributions to our state’s progress immense, exemplary, Makinde hails Dotun Sanusi at 55
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has hailed the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland and Chairman, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Dotun Sanusi, for his immense impact and great contributions to the progress of the state. The governor described Sanusi as a patriot and businessman with a difference, noting that his efforts and support towards the success of his administration...
