Oke Ogun APC leaders supports Tinubu second term bid, commend establishment of Federal University in Okeho
By Adeyinka Adeniran All Progressives Congress, stakeholders from Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola and Iwajowa federal constituency, Oke Ogun, Oyo State, have endorsed President Bola Tinubu, for a second term ahead of the 2027 general election. The decision was taken on Tuesday at a meeting, presided over by the state leader of the APC and former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola...
Climate change, mismanagement of natural resources, main causes of conflict – Forest Expert
By Adeyinka Adeniran A Professor of Forest Economics and Sustainable Development at the University of Ibadan and Executive Secretary, African Forest Forum, Labode Popoola has identified climate change and mismanagement of natural resources as the main causes of conflict in different parts of the country. Noting that climate change which results in extreme weather and flooding, among other effects has displaced...
Oyo govt, Cyclist aiming Guinness World Record set to train 18 orphans
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government is set to make a historic entry into the Guinness Book of Records as it backs an attempt by Ibadan-based cyclist, Ebaide Joy who will embark on a record-breaking motorcycle journey across 12 African countries in July. The mission will not only challenge the Guinness World Record for the longest solo ride by a female...
Oyo Assembly speaker champions state speakers’ renewed call for national security reform
By Adeyinka Adeniran Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has reiterated the need for a national security overhaul, emphasizing that the current centralized policing structure has become overstretched and ineffective. He made this call at a Legislative Dialogue on Nigeria’s Security Architecture, themed “Nigeria’s Peace...
Yoruba Community Akwa – Ibom honours Nma Ayo Udo
By Adeyinka Adeniran Yoruba Community in Akwa Ibom State has bestowed the honour and title of YEYE YORUBA of AKWA IBOM on Evangelist Ayo Orebowale Udo. The honour was conferred in her Uyo residence on the occasion of her 92nd birthday on Sunday 15th June 2025. Evangelist Ayo Udo who hails from Odogbolu in Ogun State married Obong Asuquo Ekpe Udo;...
Makinde coronates new Eleruwa of Eruwa
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to coronate the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Prince Adebayo Adegbola. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made the disclosure on Monday, saying the grand ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025. He noted that the coronation ceremony has been confirmed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon....
How strategic focus separates strategic focus separates great leaders from busy managers
By Adeyinka Adeniran With the endless drops of emails, demand for business meetings and the need to respond to certain issues urgently, the only leadership skill that will differentiate and distinguish you is the ability to discern what truly matters. Those who don’t understand this get drowned in the noise of competing demands and they end up with mediocre results....
How to bridge gap, increase blood donation drive – Experts
By Adeyinka Adeniran A medical expert and cleric, Ayokunnumi Jesubunmi and a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Fisayomi Adetayo have said many people who don't know the importance of blood donation will be willing to donate when they see those leading them in different spheres takes the lead. Both speakers in the separate remarks said, lives are lost daily due to the gap...
How OYRTMA rescues passerby Injured by reckless tricyclist in Ibadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has condemned reckless driving of a one-way tricycle rider, whose excessive speed led to a serious accident in Ibadan, leaving a passerby, Oladayo Adisa seriously injured. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), confirming the incident on Sunday, said it occurred while the victim was attempting to cross the road. He condemned...
Oyo Speaker urges Next-Gen leaders to challenge status quo
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has charged young leaders to challenge existing norms in governance, politics, and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the Limitless Leadership Eversion Programme held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin while...
