Oyo begins demolition of shanties, illegal structures, sends signal warning to traders
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has commenced the demolition of illegal structures and shanties built against different locations around Ibadan, the capital city. With the move, the government said it was sending warning signal to perpetrators and oweners, especially, traders to remove such before the government gets there. The exercise started with demolition of shanties and illegal structures around St. Gabriel's...
Oyo Speaker, pays working visit to Lanlate, extends financial support to general hospitals
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has embarked on the second phase of his working visit to Lanlate, in continuation of his constituency engagement across Ibarapa East Local Government. The visit focused on assessing ongoing projects, identifying critical needs, and reinforcing his commitment to infrastructural development and governance. As part of his...
My good plans for Oyo, Yorubaland remain unshaken – Alaafin
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has said harmonization of norms and values embedded in traditional institutions, with the modern system of governance is the only antidote in reducing, if not totally eradicating, the problems of access to justice and conflict resolution in the country. Oba Owoade gave the advice when he received traditional rulers from Ibarapa...
Land grabbing: Olubadan suspends two Mogajis, warn others
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has suspended two Mogajis and removed their traditional beads. The affected Mogajis include: Mogaji Kukula, Kamorudeen Kolawole of Kukula family, Oke - Ofa Baba Isale in Ibadan North East Local Government and Mogaji Samsudeen Bello of Ekerin Ajengbe family, Isale Osi in Ibadan South West Local Government of Oyo State. The suspension...
Why we are celebrating Ibadan festival – CCII President General
By Adeyinka Adeniran The President General of the apex socio cultural organisations in Ibadan, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole has said the intention behind the decision to celebrate the ancient city of Ibadan is to among others facilitate unity and togetherness among the indigenes and residents of the city. Additionally, he said, the celebration which started...
Senator Alli distributes seedlings to farmers in Oyo South to boost food security
By Adeyinka Adeniran As part of his commitment to agricultural development, food sufficiency and poverty eradication, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has distributed a variety of seedlings to farmers across four local government areas in Oyo South Senatorial District. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The distribution exercise,...
Defection: why I dumped PDP for APC – Oke
By Adeyinka Adeniran The member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency of Osun State, at the House of Representatives Hon. Oluwole Oke, has broken silence on his decision to ditch the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, his admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s pragmatic, progressive leadership style and not money, contributed significantly to his recent...
Strengthen peace, solidarity: CORN West African boss tasks ECOWAS
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Executive Director, Conflict Research Network (CORN), West Africa, Dr. Timipere Allison has challenged the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to evolve into a more inclusive, resilient, and responsive institution. Worried by the shifting geopolitical configuration and its implications for peace and development, Dr Allison emphasised the need for ECOWAS to ‘remain a robust platform for...
Oyo govt mandates revalidation of Outdoor Advertising Practitioners
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government through its Signage and Advertisement Agency, (OYSAA) has commenced a mandatory revalidation exercise for its third-party advertising practitioners. The Director General, Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Esho Ajanaku, recently made this known at the flagoff of a two week revalidation exercise. According to him "the exercise forms a key part of the agency's strategic...
UI ‘ll sustain its symbiotic relationship with PAULESI, says VC
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale has assured that the university will sustain its symbiotic relationship with the Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (including Health and Agriculture), PAULESI. Professor Adebowale gave the assurance when the new director of the Institute, Professor Mubo Sonibare paid a courtesy visit to the office of...
