APC Southwest says coalition, new ADC mere distractions
By Adeyinka Adeniran The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southwest geo-politcal zone has disclosed that orchestrated efforts being made by some politicians to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 were mere distractions and comedy shows aimed at derailing the ongoing Nigerian Project codenamed the Renewed Hope Agenda. Recall that, recently, some political players made public their readiness to forge a...
Party unity: Oyo Speaker engages Ibarapa East PDP stakeholders
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has convened a stakeholders engagement meetings with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across all strata in Ibarapa East Local Government Area. He said the meeting was aimed at reinforcing party unity, grassroots mobilization, and preparations ahead of future elections. Held in two sessions across...
Oba Ladoja harps on Ibadan urban renewal
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Olubadan-Elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has urged compound heads and community leaders to help chart a course to make the left-over of ancient houses in Ibadan liveable. Oba Ladoja made this call over the weekend while welcoming hundreds of Ibadan Mogajis who came to congratulate him on his emergence as the next Olubadan to his Ondo Street, Bodija,...
Out-of-school children: Oyo govt, Malala fund, Onelife Initiative engage stakeholders on educational reforms
By Adeyinka Adeniran As part of the state education advancement pre-summit, the Oyo State Government, in collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Onelife Initiative and Malala Fund have taken a significant step towards addressing the growing challenge of out-of-school children in the state. A technical workshop on Oyo State Educational Reforms on Out-of-School Children was held in Ibadan, bringing together government...
No plans to close Gbagi market, Oyo govt dispels rumours
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has dispelled rumours regarding the closure of the Bola Ige International Business Complex, Gbagi, Ibadan on Monday, saying the rumour is unfounded. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. The Commissioner who reassured traders, shop owners, and members of the public that the Gbagi...
Group makes case for more involvement of women in decision-making, political participation
By Adeyinka Adeniran Speakers from various walks of life have identified the lack of involvement of women in the decision-making process as one of the reasons the country has been plagued by various challenges. The speakers, whose backgrounds cut across the formal and informal sectors, made the assertion at the weekend during a sensitization program aimed at promoting women's participation in...
Airport lawbreaking behaviours and ‘repentant’ ambassadors
By Oludayo Tade The airport lawbreaking behaviours exhibited by Fuji musician Wasiu Omogbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale also known as KWAM 1 and Comfort Emmanson (KWAM 2) revealed how the discretionary powers of law enforcers determine who gets arrested, punished and the limit of such punishment. When analysing criminal behaviours and the social reactions to it, criminologists often use four frames –...
OYSCATECH Public Administration Department Rolls out Drum at 10; Donates Drugs, Awards Staff & Students
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Public Administration Department (PAD), Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora has celebrated its 10th Anniversary as a department in grand style. The 10th Anniversary of Public Administration Department which coincided with the National Association of Public Administration Students (NAPADS) Week was well attended by the Principal Officers of Oyo State College of Agriculture and...
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Visits New Chief Imam of Eruwaland, Preaches Unity, Tours Orphanage Home
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Imam of Eruwaland, Sheikh Dr. Billah Shittu, at his residence in Sango, Eruwa, to personally congratulate him on his emergence as the spiritual leader of the Muslim community. The visit came in the wake...
Mastering the art of composure even under pressure
By Oluwole Dada Leadership is tough as it comes with stress and pressure. In a fast-paced business world filled with the burden for results, the burden of the people you lead and the pressure from the line manager who is either in the same country with you or outside the country as it exists with multinational organizations, the ability to...
