Isese Day: Oyo declares Wednesday work-free day
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has declared Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, as a work-free day. Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, in a circular letter dated 18th August, 2025, indicated that the governor approved the work-free day to mark the Isese Day celebration. According to the circular, the governor urged all citizens in the state to use the occasion...
Okanlomo of Yorubaland title: Alaafin tackles Ooni to stop stirring hornets nest
...Demands revocation in 48hours By Adeyinka Adeniran The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has called on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi to stop stirring the hornets nest with a demand of 48hours ultimatum for the revocation of the Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title conferred on Ibadan born business mogul, Dotun Sanusi by the Ooni. According to the Alaafin in...
I told myself I wasn’t ready when I heard of Oba Olakulehin’s death – Ladoja
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja on Monday said he told himself he was not ready for the stool when he heard of the news of the demise of the immediate past Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Noting that he was shocked at the news, Ladoja said he had thought Oba Olakulehin was going to be on the...
Olubadan: Ladoja arrives Ibadan, heads to family house
By Adeyinka Adeniran Former governor and Olubadan-elect, Rasidi Ladoja has arrived Ibadan. It was gathered that the ex-senator was received by his cult-like supporters at the Ibadan end of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, and led a long convoy of vehicles to the Isale-Osi family house. The return of the former governor has been anticipated by many residents and indigenes for weeks. It remains unclear...
ACU VC optimistic of more programmes approval by NUC
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Prof Timothy Adebayo, said he is optimistic of express and timely approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence the undergraduate and post graduate programs in Guidance and Counselling, Philosophy of Education, CyberSecurity and Data Sciences programmes. He said the belief was based on the favourable remarks of the NUC teams...
Florence Ajimobi extends sympathy to Ayefele over Fresh FM fire incident
By Adeyinka Adeniran Wife of the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Dr Florence has expressed deep sadness over the fire incident that occurred at Fresh FM, owned by ace gospel musician, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, over the weekend in Ibadan. She described the station as the pride of Oyo state, cherished by residents for its entertainment value and public...
Music House fire Incident unfortunate, sad, says Oyo APC Chairman
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Alhaji Olayide Abas, has lamented the late Friday night fire incident which ravaged the Music House property belonging to Dr. Yinka Ayefele, describing it as sad and unfortunate. Corenews reports that fire broke out, at the wee hours of Friday, in the building which harbored broadcasting studios...
Oyo Speaker, celebrates PDP win in Ibadan North, congratulates Oyekunle
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended his congratulations to Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (Don) on his victory in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday. In a statement released on Sunday by his Media Aide, Oyetunji Oyekunle, the Speaker described...
Fire incident: Makinde inspects Fresh FM, promises to rejig state’s Fire Service
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde, has inspected the Fresh FM Headquarters, Ibadan, parts of which were destroyed by fire on Friday. The governor, who arrived at the station around 7.30pm, expressed his sympathy to the chairman of the Radio Station, Dr Yinka Ayefele and the management. He noted that the incident, though sad, has become a wake-up call to the state...
Why emotional healing matters, perhaps more than the numbers
Oluwole Dada Your role as a leader includes the emotional state of your team members. You must look out for their emotional stability. There is someone in your team who is nursing a heartbreak. There is someone in your team who is emotionally down because of some personal and/or official issues. If you can't find a way to heal him,...
