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...
Dotun Sanusi, an uncommon personality @ 55- Senator Alli
By Adeyinka Adeniran Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with Chief (Engr.) Dotun Sanusi, the Chairman of Hotel and Sports Resort as he clocks 55. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Sanusi, a renowned philanthropist, and multi-billionaire businessman, was recently elevated from being...
Dominion University produces 22 First Class out of 96 in maiden convocation
...As VC makes case for TETFund support for private varsities By Adeyinka Adeniran No fewer than 96 students who have completed their 3-4 years of academic training will be graduating from Dominion University, Ibadan at the maiden convocation ceremony of the University. Out of the figure, a total of 22 (22.9%) students graduated in the first class division; 53 (55.2%) made second...
WFD: Oyo govt urges farmers to embrace modern practice
By Adeyinka Adeniran Farmers in Oyo state have been called on by the state government to embrace new methods of farming, saying this will ensure food security in the state and the country. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye gave this advice while speaking in a statement as part of activities lined up to celebrate 2023 World...
Protest: Oyo govt meets student union leaders
By Adeyinka Adeniran Few days after student union leaders held a protest, the Oyo state government yesterday met with the leadership of various student bodies. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, who met the student-leaders described the meeting as invigorating, noting that the state government is set to revitalize the existing relationship with students. The Commissioner said the governor in...
