Expert charges journalists, media practitioners on data curation to preserve African language tech
By Adeyinka Adeniran A Language Technologist, Dr Tunde Adegbola has called on journalists and media practitioners to play active role in curating and preserving data in African languages to strengthen technological development on the continent. Adegbola, Founder of the African Language Technology Initiative (ALT-i), gave the charge on Monday while speaking on bridging gaps in human language technology and natural language...
Olubadan: planning committee meets, role out weeklong events
By Adeyinka Adeniran Ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the coronation committee on Monday held its inaugural meeting reeling out activities lined up for the event. The meeting which held under the Chairmanship of a former President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, Chief Bayo Oyero had in attendance the Commissioner for Local...
Leadership: the currency of results speaks loudest
By Oluwole Dada The only thing that guarantees respect for you from your team members and your line manager in an organization is when you have evidence-based results. Result is the only thing that terminates insults. The only language that insults understands is outstanding results. As a leader of a team, you must prove to your team members that you...
Arase: Makinde commiserates with Edo state govt, IGP, family
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has expressed condolences to the immediate family of the late retired Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun as well as the Government and people of Edo State. Makinde, in a statement made available in Ibadan, on Sunday, described Arase’s death as a massive loss to Nigeria,...
Oyo 2027: Adelabu’s proven mettle and the promise of technocratic competence and governance
By Mise Isaac The political landscape of Oyo State is already shifting its focus towards the 2027 gubernatorial election, and in these nascent stages, one name commands significant attention as a formidable frontrunner: Chief Adebayo Adelabu. A thorough examination of his suitability for the state’s highest office must move beyond partisan allegiance and instead focus on a clear-eyed analysis of...
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Mourns Father of Hon. Adepoju ‘Ibarapakan’
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the father of Hon. Adepoju Adebayo, popularly known as ‘Ibarapakan’, who represents Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. In a condolence message issued on Thursday, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin described the death of Pa Adepoju,...
No more corruption in Nigeria: Bode George says Tinubu lied to Brazilians
By Adeyinka Adeniran Former Deputy National Chairman, South, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has flayed the statement of President Bola Tinubu to the Brazilian President that there is no more corruption in Nigeria, saying that it is a big lie. He belied the statement on Thursday while featuring on the "Frontline" programme of the Eagle 102.5 FM...
Emergency plenary was duly notified – Oyo Assembly berates member
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has issued a strongly worded rebuttal to the claims made by Hon. Ibrahim Shittu, member representing Saki West State Constituency, over the recent emergency plenary session which he falsely alleged was used to secretly approve a N300billion loan request from the Executive without proper notification to members. In a statement jointly signed...
OYRTMA bans officers from wearing mufti during operations
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a directive mandating its officers to wear officially approved uniforms during enforcement operations. This move comes after numerous complaints from the public regarding officers conducting arrests and enforcement activities while dressed in mufti and unapproved uniforms. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd.), gave the directive on Thursday, while...
Oyo lawmaker doles out N6m cash empowerment to 120 constituents, renovates school
By Adeyinka Adeniran One hundred and twenty constituents have benefitted from a six million naira empowerment programme organized by a lawmaker representing Oluyole constituency in the Oyo state house of assembly, Hon Waheed Akintayo popularly called 'Ilumoka'. At the event which was well attended by lawmakers, People's Democratic Party, (PDP) chieftains in the state, local and ward levels, Hon. Akintayo commissioned...
