Nigerian Baptist Convention react as court dismisses Oyekan’s suit
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Nigerian Baptist Convention has expressed satisfaction with the judgement of the Oyo State High Court which dismissed a lawsuit filed by Emmanuel Oyewole Oyekan and four others against the Convention and its leadership. Justice O.A. Adetujoye, presiding at Court 11 of the Oyo State High Court Complex, Ring Road, Ibadan, dismissed the suit marked 1/710/2024, which challenged...
NIHORT Chair to work with National Assembly, others on increased budgetary allocation for institute
By Adeyinka Adeniran The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Bello Ayuba, has assured the management staff of the institute of his readiness to prevail on the National Assembly and relevant ministries, to increase budgetary provisions to enhance research at the institute. He made the promise during a two- day working visit...
With 32 Bills and 106 Motions in Two Years, Our Record Speaks for Itself — Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has declared that the 10th Assembly has firmly established itself as a dynamic and people-focused institution. Addressing a distinguished audience which included Governor Seyi Makinde during the 2nd Anniversary celebration of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin highlighted the House's achievements,...
Makinde says exchange rate accounts for N63.4bn approval for Oyo govt house overhauling, reconstruction
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Friday said fluctuating exchange rate accounts for the N63.4billion approved for the overhauling and reconstruction of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde who observed that he has been trending on the social media for the wrong reason since the news of the approval hit the airwaves noted that, items required for...
2027: APC UK justifies endorsement of Tinubu for a second
By Adeyinka Adeniran The United Kingdom (UK) Chapter of the All Progressive Congress has given reason for endorsing President Bola Tinubu's bid for a second term in office. Presenting a letter of endorsement officially to the National Secretary of the APC, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, and the Chief of Staff to the National Chairman, Muhammed Garba at an event held in London,...
World sickle cell day: Oyo govt re-affirms commitment to quality healthcare delivery
...As over 300 participants received free medications By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality healthcare for its citizens, especially individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The commitment was given in commemoration of the World Sickle Cell Day, observed globally on June 19. The event serves as a platform for raising awareness and improving understanding of the...
Oyo govt, UNICEF host high-level advocacy meeting with SW Information ministries
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a landmark effort to advance children-centred advocacy and effective communication for childrens's right actualization, Oyo state government in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), convened an advocacy dialogue and capacity-building meeting with the Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and top officials from the Ministries of Information across the Southwest states. The event, themed “Scaling results for children...
Makinde not slowing down despite being a second term governor – Prof Adeyemo
By Adeyinka Adeniran Secretary to Oyo State Government (SSG), Professor Olanike Adeyemo has said, despite the general belief that second term governors usually have less to offer, Governor Seyi Makinde has continued to fire on all cylinders in terms of transforming the state. According to her, the governor has continued to show that he will continue to work until the last...
UI hosts maiden hybrid conference on renewable natural resources
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan, has organised the maiden hybrid conference on Renewable Natural Resources marking a significant milestone for Nigeria's journey towards ecological resilience and sustainable prosperity. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, while addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the conference, said the path to sustainable development is paved with the wise...
Don charges students to serve humanity, as Iseyin College matriculates 1,300
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Provost, Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology, Prof. Oluwasogo Olalubi has charged the new students of the institution to use the period of their stay in the school and afterward to serve humanity and transform their society. He made the call on Thursday at the 2025 matriculation ceremony of the College at Ajelanwa Village Iseyin, Oyo...
