Oyo seals 15 veterinary outlets, confiscates goods
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has sealed 15 veterinary outlets and confiscated goods worth millions of naira for violating provisions of the Oyo State Private Veterinary Premises and Veterinary Establishment (Regulation) Law, 2017. The enforcement exercise, carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, followed routine inspections within Ibadan metropolis. It was gathered that the affected outlets were operating...
Why we can’t stop praying for our leaders – Bishop Adelakun
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Presiding Bishop of Victory International Church, Taiwo Adelakun has harped on the need for Nigerians not to stop praying for political leaders noting that, without such spiritual and physical support, political leaders may not be able to achieve whatever good desire they have on mind. According to him, if believers across the country have been praying and...
Oke Ogun collapsed bridges: Oyo Assembly Minority leader appeals to Makinde for intervention
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly Minority Leader, Hon. Waliu Salami, has raised a matter of urgent public importance, appealing to Governor Seyi Makinde to come to the aid of the people of Kisi and Igboho communities. According to him, the communities are facing severe difficulties following the collapse of two critical bridges that connect Saki-Ogbooro-Igboho and Kisi-Igbope-Saki...
ICR: Corridor residents appeal to Makinde over alleged plan to extend corridors pillars
By Adeyinka Adeniran Residents whose property are located around the Ibadan Circular Road Corridor on Tuesday appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde on an alleged plan to extend the corridor's pillars beyond the approved 150 metres. The residents, who are over ten thousand however urged the governor not to yield to the plan as being proposed. The residents under the aegis of Ibadan...
From Policy to Practice: NASENI & BPP Sign MoU to Enforce “Nigeria First Movement”
… As BPP integrates NASENI’s Product catalogue into the Nigeria Open Contracting Portal, NOCOPO, Encourages Other MDAs to Emulate NASENI. By Adeyinka Adeniran The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) on Monday, 28th July 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of “Nigeria First” Policy on Procurement, projects and...
Ladoja disclose plans on vacant Olubadan chieftaincy positions
...to return to Ibadan as late Oba Olakulehin mourning rites end By Adeyinka Adeniran There are indications that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja will return to Ibadan, by the weekend. This is as the former governor said he will prioritise filling vacant positions in the Olubadan Chieftaincy line after his enthronement as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Media Aide to the monarch, Adeola...
We must support our leaders spiritually to govern well – Bishop Adelakun
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Presiding Bishop, Victory International Church, Oluyole, Ibadan, Victor Adelakun on Monday said, for political leaders to govern well, citizens and residents must support them spiritually. This is as he called for more prayers and a combination of spiritual and physical forces to overcome insecurity and other challenges facing the country. The Cleric made the call during a press...
Illegal migration: Makinde allocates 10,000 hectares for youth reintegration project
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has promised to curb illegal migration and stamp out issues related to the state being a source, destination or transit point for "illegal japa" through the desert. Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Migration and Homeland Security, ACG Segun Adegoke (rtd), stated this in Ibadan while briefing newsmen shortly after the maiden meeting of...
Energy experts want more policy action to sustain energy sector improvement
By Adeyinka Adeniran Energy experts have called for more effective policy implementation to address the sector’s shortcomings over Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges. They made the call was made during the Distinguished Personality Lecture Series hosted by the Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law (CPEEL), University of Ibadan in honour of Professor Akin Iwayemi. The annual lecture, held to celebrate Professor Iwayemi’s...
Oyo announces scheduled movement of Oloolu masquerade in Ibadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has announced the scheduled movement of Ibadan-based popular Oloolu masquerade across selected areas in Ibadan, from Monday, July 28 to Thursday, July 31, 2025. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, explained that the popular Oloolu, one of the most significant Egungun (masquerades) in Ibadan, is deeply rooted...
