Insecurity: Oyo flaunt Amotekun, security architecture
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade has called for more vigilance about the security situation in neighbouring Kwara. He spoke on the heels of recent massacre at Ifelodun local government of Kwara state over the weekend, saying the development is very troubling and should be tackled decisively" He however assured the people of Oyo State on the...
We’re repositioning Oyo Water Corporation, improving water supply to residents – Adeojo
By Adeyinka Adeniran Chairman of the Water Corporation of Oyo State, Elias Adeojo, has explained efforts being made by the corporation to improve water supply to industries and homes across Ibadan and other parts of the state, noting that the efforts have begun to pay off. Adeojo, who hailed the Governor Seyi Makinde administration for its commitment to the welfare of...
North central violence: conflict, peacebuilding experts urge FG to regulate community based vigilant groups
By Adeyinka Adeniran Conflict and Peacebuilding experts have advised the federal government to regulate community based vigilant groups and integrate them into formal structures to ensure accountability and coherence. They also recommended a shift from militarized interventions to deploying community-based approaches that build trust and prioritize prevention to solve the violence in North Central Nigeria. They made the submissions at a webinar...
Talents and abilities are not the same and great leaders understand this
By Oluwole Dada You must understand each member of your team and manage each one according to his peculiarity. Human beings are different and have distinct personalities. This perspective becomes important when leading teams as each team member is different and to optimize performance from each one, there must be specificity in handling everyone especially based on their peculiarities. The...
Oyo denies false pensioner verification notice
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has denied a false message currently circulating among pensioners regarding a supposed verification exercise. This was indicated in a statement issued and made available to the media on Friday by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu. He clarified that the notice, which demands Pensioners to submit photocopies of their pension authority certificate along...
Oba Olakulehin gets military honour as Makinde, COAS, Olubadan-in-council, CCII, family members, other dignitaries bid farewell
...As Cleric slams politicians over desperation for 2027 By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, his deputy, Bayo Lawal, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, members of the Olubadan-in-Council led by the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) led by the President General, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, top...
Oyo govt, UNICEF convene stakeholders meeting on community engagement, accountability to affected populations
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), convened a strategic capacity-building workshop with stakeholders from the South-West states and Edo State, aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). The two-day workshop held at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State brought together government officials, civil society organizations, community leaders and...
2027: Cleric slams politicians bargaining one term, says desperation won’t work
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Archbishop of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Ibadan North (Anglican) Diocese, Right Reverend Williams Aladekugbe on Friday condemned what he called the desperation shown by politicians jostling for elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. He said politician bargaining for only one term in office is a sign of desperation, adding that such will not...
Oyo 2027: Oke-Ogun leaders rally behind Aborisade’s governorship ambition
By Adeyinka Adeniran The governorship aspiration of Chief Niyi Aborisade has received a major boost as political leaders and stakeholders across the 10 local government areas of Oke-Ogun have pledged their full support ahead of the 2027 general election. According to a statement issued by the Niyi Aborisade Media Office, the endorsement came during a joint meeting with top leaders of...
Alaafin lauds Makinde on security, OYHA on oversight visit to LGAs, LCDAs
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for what he described as his unwavering commitment towards strengthening the security architecture of state, saying his administration's approach is proactive and people - centred governance. The monarch made the commendation while receiving members of Oyo State House of Assembly who paid him a courtesy visit...
