Olubadan: Makinde abort vacation as Oyo Assembly approves early resumption
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has cut short his annual leave to participate in and oversee the coronation ceremony of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. This is as the State House of Assembly on Thursday said its has formally received and approved the notice of early resumption from leave submitted by the governor. During its...
Olubadan coronation: Oyo Govt counsels motorists on travel routes
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government has issued a travel advisory to road users on routes to take or avoid ahead of the coronation ceremony of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland scheduled to hold at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan, on Friday. The Security and Traffic Management Team of the ceremony issued this advisory on Thursday, warning motorists and road users...
Olubadan: Mapo Hall comes alive for coronation of Oba Ladoja
By Adeyinka Adeniran Preparations are in top gear for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the ancient city comes alive with activities ahead of the celebrations. From major markets to neighborhoods, residents have been expressing excitement, describing the occasion as a historic moment in the cultural calendar of Ibadan. The atmosphere across the city is already...
Aleshinloye felicitates Oba Ladoja on birthday, coronation
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Federal Character Commissioner designate, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye (MDII) has sent hearty felicitations to former governor of Oyo State, now the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja ARUSA 1, on the occasion of his 81st birthday celebration and ascension to the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a message signed...
Lautech teaching hospital: Oyo NMA threatens strike, urges stakeholders to prevail on govt
By Adeyinka Adeniran Medical and Dental Doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Medical Association, Oyo State Branch has threatened to proceed on a seven days warning strike if the Oyo state government fail to attend to the demands of the association on or before October 2, 2025. The Association said the warning became imperative in view of what he described as...
UNICEF calls for end to FGM, says about 20million female affected
By Adeyinka Adeniran The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday said no fewer than 20 million females in Nigeria have been subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The organization emphasizes the urgent need to end the practice, which it said, poses serious risks to the lives of girls and women. Speaking during a media dialogue event, the Chief of UNICEF Lagos...
Egbeda LG distributes 70,000 exercise books to schools
By Adeyinka Adeniran Executive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and chairman of Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State, Sikiru Oyedele Sanda, has kicked off the distribution of 70,000 exercise books to pupils in all the 77 primary schools in the council. Sanda, who noted that the effort was part of his administration’s “Back to School Initiative,” said it would promote inclusive...
Emergence of Ladoja ‘ll modernise Ibadan – Prof Falola
By Adeyinka Adeniran Renowned Nigerian historian and Professor of African Studies, Toyin Falola has said that the emergence of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland will no doubt bring about modernisation of the ancient city. Highlighting the former governor's political experience, business acumen and status as a stateman administrator, the Ibadan born global scholar, also identified steps to...
Oyo govt facilitates training on mechanisation, tractor operations
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government has organised a four-day training programme for youths across the state on farm mechanisation and tractor operations. The programme, which held in all the 33 local government areas of the state, was facilitated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development,...
Oyo govt to conduct 2025 confirmation exams for 643 junior officers
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government, has fixed September 30th, for the conduct of confirmation examination for no fewer thank 643 junior officers in the workforce. Those involve include: clerical assistants, clerical officers, store attendants, store keepers, judiciary staff, and other allied cadres. The exam is scheduled to take place at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Commissioner for Establishments...
