Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin, mourns passing of Amb. Ibironke Adefope
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia, Amb. Ibironke Adefope, describing her demise as a profound loss to the state and the nation. In a statement released on Tuesday, Hon. Ogundoyin extolled Adefope's exemplary life, highlighting her immense...
Saraki, PDP reconciliation committee meets Makinde behind closed door in Ibadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a bid reconcile the party I preparations for the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) reconciliation committee late Monday night met with the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The committee led by former Senate President, and Ex-governor of Kwara state, Bukola Saraki met with the governor behind closed doors. Although, the details of the meeting remain...
Panic, heavy traffic as another petrol tanker catches fire in Ibadan
...As residents, business owners scamper for safety By Adeyinka Adeniran Panic broke out around Odinjo area, Ibadan on Tuesday as s 33,000 litres capacity petrol tanker suddenly caught fire. The incident which happened precisely at Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo end of Ibadan on the Lagos-Ibadan highway forced the residents and shop owners around the area to scamper for safety. However, it was gathwred...
Makinde mourns Amb. Adefope, says Oyo has lost an Amazon
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of a former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, as a great loss to the state. The governor described Adefope as an Amazon and an icon, who made indelible marks on the sands of time, stating that she...
A Life of Service and Grace : Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Celebrates First Lady Tamunomini Makinde’s Birthday
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the First Lady of Oyo State, Engr. (Mrs.) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, on the occasion of her 53rd birthday. In a statement released on Monday by his Media Aide, Alh Oyetunji Oyekunle, the Speaker described Mrs. Makinde as a beacon of...
Building Commitment in your Team without Consensus
By Oluwole Dada With the plethora of opinions that often accompanies a deliberation in a team, the leader’s role is to promote a culture of team work in such scenarios. Many leaders often assume that their team is expected to think in the same direction. On the contrary, such team can never have an exceptional output. The beauty of a...
FG committed to improving diary production to reduce reliance on imported products
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving the quality of Nigerian beef and dairy production, as parts of goals to increase local production and reduce reliance on imported dairy products. This, the government said it is doing by providing farmers with the right inputs, such as clean water, food, and healthcare management for their livestock. The Senior...
Makinde vows to protect investors’ interests with strong legislation
...AfCFTA Sec Gen lauds governor for growing economy By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State governor has said that his administration will protect the interest of investors such that change of government will not impair their investments in the state. The governor gave this assurance while playing host to the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),...
Livestock development ministry is addressing herders-farmers clashes with innovative approach – Ajimobi
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, Mr. Idris Ajimobi has said President Bola Tinubu, through the Ministry of Livestock has made significant strides in addressing the perennial herders-farmers crisis in the country. He said, the ministry, established recently by the President has been working tirelessly to identify and address the root causes of the...
Nursing Council not folding her arms against auxiliary nurses, says Prof Adejumo
By Adeyinka Adeniran A Professor of Nursing and Dean, Faculty of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Professor Prisca Adejumo has assured that the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) is taking steps to regulate the practice of auxiliary nurses in private clinics among other healthcare service providers in the country. This is as she enjoined patients and individuals...
