Tributes, eulogies as family, friends, associates remember Ajimobi, five years after
...His absence made me vulnerable - wife By Adeyinka Adeniran Friends, family members and political associates on Wednesday gathered at the Oluyole's residence of the late former governor, Abiola Ajimobi to offer prayers and celebrate what they described as the legacies of the deceased. The gathering which cuts across party divides in the state was the fifth annual memorial fidau prayer for...
Soka accident: Death toll hovers between 10 to 15 people – Makinde
By Adeyinka Adeniran The death toll of accident that occurred at Soka area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan on Tuesday now hovers between 10 to 15 people. The new figure is a sharp rise from the five reported by the officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Corenews reports that, FRSC had on Tuesday confirmed that five persons died while several...
We are committed to growing state’s economy through tourism – Makinde
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has reiterated his government's determination to explore tourism development as one of the platforms for achieving the economic expansion agenda of the state. He maintained that the government achieved a level of success in its first term, when it chose to grow the economy with agribusiness and infrastructure development, adding that the...
Oyo govt to digitalise Olunloyo’s private library, holds executive session in his honor
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state had said plan is underway to digitalize his private library of a former governor of the state, Late Omololu Olunloyo. Speaking at an Executive session, held at the House of Chief, House of Assembly Complex, Agodi Secretary, Ibadan, in honour of the former governor, Makinde said the decision was taken in recognition...
Power Minister pays glowing tribute to mark 5th year transition of former Governor Ajimobi
By Adeyinka Adeniran Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has paid glowing tribute on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the transition of the first two-term governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi who died on June 25, 2020. In a statement he personally signed, Adelabu described the late former Governor as an exceptional leader who contributed immensely to the...
Oyo to commit N60million to procure family planning commodities
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a bid to close gaps that may be created due to withdrawal of donor funds by international partners and agencies, Oyo State government on Tuesday said it is planning to commit N60million to the procurement of family planning commodities before the end of the year. The Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Board, Dr Muyideen Olatunji made the...
UPDATE: Soka accident death toll rises to five in Ibadan fatal crash
By Adeyinka Adeniran One of those severely injured from the accidents that occurred Tuesday morning at Soka Area of the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, Ibadan has died. The death bring to five, the number of casualty recorded in the accident. It was gathered that some others who are receiving medical attention at undisclosed hospitals are responding to treat. Corenews reports that tragedy struck Tuesday morning...
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Leads Assembly Delegation on Condolence Visit to Late Amb. Adefope’s Family
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Tuesday led a delegation of the House on a condolence visit to the family of late Ambassador Ibironke Adefope at their residence in New Bodija, Ibadan. The delegation was received by Ms. Tara Adefope, Director General of the Oyo State Due Process Office who...
Remembrance: History Will Always remember Ajimobi for the key role he played in transforming Oyo State – Aleshinloye
By Adeyinka Adeniran An APC chieftain and grassroots politician, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has described the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi as an architect of a new order, an erudite leader, a consummate politician who served the pacesetter state with utmost dedication. In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday through his media office, Aleshinloye described the former governor as an...
Oyo Assembly wants mental health education, counselling services integrated in primary, secondary schools
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken a bold step towards safeguarding the mental wellbeing of schoolchildren by passing a motion advocating the integration of mental health education, counselling services, and structured support systems across primary and secondary schools in the state. Citing alarming statistics and emotional struggles faced by students including depression, anxiety, bullying, and substance...
