Why I led, mobilised our members to donate blood – RCCG Pastor
By Adeyinka The Parish Pastor, RCCG, Jesus Residence, Awolowo, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Ayokunumi Jesubunmi said he decided to lead and mobilise his members on a blood donation drive because it was so directed by Jesus Christ. Noting that beyond preaching and teaching to save life, blood donation, according to him is also a way by which lives can be saved,...
2027: Makinde’s Ex-deputy, Olaniyan declares guber interest
By Adeyinka Adeniran A retired Permanent Secretary and former deputy governor of Oyo state, Rauf Olaniyan has formally declared his intention to run for the Oyo State gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Olaniyan made the declaration at the Oorelope Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) general meeting held at Baptist High School, Igboho. He cited the struggles...
Mark global day of gospel outreach with evangelism, PFN President urges Christians
By Adeyinka Adeniran In commemoration of the Global Day of Gospel Outreach, the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has called on Christians across the country to engage in widespread evangelism in bringing salvation to humanity, fostering peace and love in an increasingly troubled world. He made the call in a statement he personally signed...
BESS: Oyo SUBEB hosts 120 pupils in Ibadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran No fewer than 120 pupils from Oyo state public basic schools showcased their budding talents on Friday, as the State Universal Basic Education Board (OyOSUBEB) organised a one-day competition in four sports competitions. The competition, tagged Governor Seyi Makinde Basic Education School Sports competition, is the second edition held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday. Involving...
Birthday: Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Commends Ilumoka Presenter’s Legislative Impacts
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 celebrated Hon. Waheed Akintayo, popularly known as Ilumoka Presenter on the occasion of his birthday, praising his remarkable contributions to legislative affairs and grassroots development. In a heartfelt birthday message, Speaker Ogundoyin...
Oyo govt’ll end illegal mining, activities degrading environment- OSMDA DG
...calms Igbeti resident on rock weathering incident By Adeyinka Adeniran Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government will continue to be stern against illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through different activities that can degrade the environment. Oni spoke when the agency inspected the Ibadan Circular...
Ogundoyin leads historic reunion of Ex-lawmakers, proclaims 8th Assembly forum
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a landmark gathering, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin hosted members of the 8th State House of Assembly to a dinner in Ibadan, where he formally proclaimed the Ex-lawmakers Forum, a platform aimed at fostering unity, welfare, and continued collaboration among past legislators. The event, attended by over 20 former...
Democracy day: protesters hit road in Ibadan, call for end to insecurity, hardship
By Adeyinka Adeniran Peaceful protest rock different parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital city on Thursday in commemoration of the Democracy day. The protesters under the aiges of Oyo State Coalition of Civil Socialists, Labour Activists and Students against hardship and hunger took to the streets of Ibadan to demand end to economic hardship, insecurity and call for genuine electoral...
June 12: Afenifere charges CSO, others to deepen democratic practice through collaboration
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Leader of Pan-Yoruba Socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has called on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) among other progressive forces to consider active collaboration so as to deepen democratic practice. He made the call in a statement on Wednesday, in commemoration of the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations According to the leader, the collaboration will be of benefit...
Makinde, Mbah, Ministers, Dabiri-Erewa, others harp on diaspora support against medical tourism
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, his counterpart at Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhhamad Alli Pate, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaapora Commission (NIDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Wednesday called on foreign based medical experts of Nigerian to consider deploying...
