Poverty eradication: Oyo govt partners UNICEF, launch social protection programme
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday launched the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) programme, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing poverty and improving social inclusion across the state. The launch, held at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office brought together key stakeholders from government, development partners, civil...
The leadership toolbox of six skills
By Oluwole Dada A great leader is akin to a master craftsman, skillfully wielding a diverse set of tools to shape the success of his team. In this article, I will be highlighting these tools which include mentoring, encouraging, teaching, comforting, coaching, and providing hope. Any leader who is able to put all these attributes together in woven manner will...
Chief Imam has not been appointed for Oyo- Alaafin’s aide
By Adeyinka Adeniran The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has denied the selection of a new Chief Imam for the ancient town. While calling on people, particularly the Muslim fateful to remain calm and disregard such insinuations, the palace said selection of a new Chief Imam of Oyo is undergoing due process and wider consultations with the Alaafin. In a statement...
Itajobi resumes as Western District Manager, NRC
By Adeyinka Adeniran Mrs. Naomi Itajobi has officially assumed office as the Western District Manager of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, with an assurance that it will be a new era for the district. Since taking over on August 29, 2025, Mrs. Itajobi reiterated her commitment to improving working conditions, staff welfare, and driving revenue growth. In a statement signed by the District...
Peter Obi, Rhodes-Vivour visits Olubadan designate, Ladoja
By Adeyinka Adeniran The 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party, (LP), Mr Peter Obi, alongside former governorship candidate of the party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko on Sunday paid a congratulatory visit to the Olubadan designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja at his Bodija, Ibadan residence. Obi during the visit urged Nigerians, irrespective of...
Ajimobi’s wife hails Tech-U’s cambridge win as fulfilment of late husband’s vision
By Adeyinka Adeniran Wife of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, former Governor of Oyo State and Founder of Technical University now Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Dr Florence Ajimobi has expressed joy over the recent achievement of a student of the institution, Miss Daniella Bimbo Kolade for emerging as the overall winner of the prestigious team project competition at a boot camp at...
Committee of Pro-Chancellors of state varsities urge FG to prevent unions strike
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Committee of Pro Chancellors of State Owned Universities (COPSUN) has urged the federal government and other stakeholders to demonstrate good faith without further delay to prevent avoidable crises resulting from the lingering dispute between the government and the University based unions. COPSUN lauded the federal government position on its recent decision to put a moratorium on further...
Oyo APC stalwart tasks youth on active participation in politics
By Adeyinka Adeniran A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and Convener, Youths and Women in Politics Sensitization, Farmer Omolara Svensson Busari has charged Nigerian youth to take active part in politics and to use it as a practical tool to effect the desired change they yearn for. She gave the charge while addressing hundreds of youths...
Oyo Speaker commends peaceful conduct of PDP ward congress in Ibarapa East
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has commended party faithful in Ibarapa East Local Government for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Congress held across the 10 wards in the area. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin monitored the exercise across both Eruwa and Lanlate, the two major...
AfCFTA’ll unlock prosperity, boost Oyo’s economy, Secretary-General, Oyo Acting Gov say
By Adeyinka Adeniran Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, His Excellency Wamkele Mene, and the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, have declared that the AfCFTA will unlock prosperity, create employment and boost the economy of the state. Mene maintained that Oyo State's decision to integrate with the rest of Africa through the AfCFTA, will result in the...
