Oyo students to Makinde: You’ve empowered us for a better future
By Adeyinka Adeniran Indigenes of Oyo State in different higher institutions across the country, under the aegis of the Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU), have lauded the governor, 'Seyi Makinde, for implementing policies that support students’ academic advancement and place them in a good stead for success. The students, led by their National President, Mr Ibrahim Alarape, and the...
Eid- el- Kabir: Oyo Civil Servants get rams, rice, vegetable oil at subsidized rates
By Adeyinka Adeniran No fewer than 2,500 civil servants will benefit from the festive commodity advance sale ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The effort, according to the government is to bring succour to Muslim workers in the employ of the state government. The commodities offered for sale include: ram, rice and groundnut oil. The Chairman Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo state, Sheihk Taofeek...
Alaafin stool transcends Oyo, it is number one in Yorubaland – Olugbon of Orile-Igbon
...reiterates support for Makinde's administration By Adeyinka Adeniran The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao has said the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo transcends the state as it cuts across all Yorubaland. He described the Alaafin stool as number one and most powerful stool that all should recognise and revere. He spoke while fielding questions from rwporters shortly after hosting the Alaafin...
Rolling Up Your Sleeves As A Leader: Path To Lasting Impact
By Oluwole Dada Great leaders are to serve those they lead. Jesus, one of the greatest leaders that walked on earth said, “I am among you as one that serves.” Ironically, the natural man wants to sit down and be served. The concept of servant leadership challenges the conventional notion that authority means distance and demonstrates that the most powerful...
Professor Eníkànlómò and the Distressed Nigeria’s Public University
By Oludayo Tade Professor Eníkànlómò has been very devoted to his calling. He believes in developing future leaders, publishing in the best outlets and putting the names of his university and the country on the global map. But, it goes beyond that. When he joined the university system, the system was still working. There was electricity to research, publish and...
Senator Alli mourns Oniroko of Iroko, Oba Opeola
By Adeyinka Adeniran Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Oniroko of Iroko, Oba Ismaila Abioye Opeola, who died in the early hours of Friday. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media office and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, described the late...
Makinde appoints members of Judicial Service Commission
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed four members for the State Judicial Service Commission. The Chief Judge is the statutory Chairman of the Commission. According to a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the governor approved the appointments of the commission’s members as follows; Barr Musibau Adetunbi, Barr Wahab Adedigba, Chief...
UNICEF, Oyo govt dialogue media stakeholders on increased awareness on menstrual hygiene
By Adeyinka Adeniran The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Oyo State Government has engaged media practitioners and stakeholders on the need to increase advocacy in other to promote more awareness on menstrual hygiene as a right for women and the girl-child. This is as the organisations called for increased access to toilet facilities, laterines and water points...
Oyo lawmaker seeks regulation of large gatherings to prevent tragic incidents
By Adeyinka Adeniran The lawmaker representing Ibadan North 1 in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Dr Olufunke Comforter has called for the regulation of large gatherings in the state to prevent tragic incidents and ensure public safety. The Lawmaker who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development made the call while presenting the report...
International tourism summit: Oyo to unveil investment-ready sites, as summit website goes live
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State government on Friday said it will unveil six investment-ready sites at the second International Tourism Summit billed to hold between July 22 and 24, 2025 at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. This is as the summit website, Its Oyo 2025 – Oyo State Tourism, has gone live, thus allowing the global community access to...
