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Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment to promoting cultural, eco tourism
The governor of Ondo Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to promoting cultural and eco tourism, recognizing its potential in showcasing the rich heritage of the State and boosting its economy. Aiyedatiwa stated this when he received members of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) led by the President, Hajia Bolaji Mustapaha, at the…
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Makinde, Eleruwa celebrate Olubadan of Ibadanland at 90
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, have joined in celebrating the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. In a congratulatory message released on Saturday, Governor Makinde commended the Olubadan’s royal leadership, describing…
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PHOTO NEWS: Adelabu meets Oyo APC leaders as 2027 governorship race heats up
By Adejayan Gbenga – Chief Adebayo Adekola Adelabu, popularly known as Penkelemesi, has intensified his political consultations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State with a strategic meeting held on Friday, July 4, 2025, with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders from the four local government areas of the Oyo Federal Constituency. The meeting, aimed at strengthening party unity…
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Oyo Speaker, Chinese Ambassador explore legislative, developmental partnership
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN), Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, at the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and…
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Adeleke cautions Osun MDAs against violating procurement law
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has issued a stern warning to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in the state, urging strict compliance with the newly enacted procurement law. Addressing members of the State Executive Council during a meeting in Osogbo on Friday, the governor emphasized that the law was designed to strengthen transparency, accountability,…
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‘Shun acrimony, embrace dialogue with open minds’ – Alaafin urges Oyo residents
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has called for unity among residents of Oyo town and its environs, stressing that peaceful coexistence remains the community’s greatest strength despite ethnic, religious, and cultural differences. Speaking during a courtesy visit by executive members of the Isale Oyo Parapo Progressive Movement to his Boroboro residence, Oba Owoade…
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Oyo govt issues flood alert for three LGAs
…tasks residents in Akinyele, Egbeda, Oluyole on precautions By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flood alert for three Local Government Areas in Ibadan—Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole—urging residents to take urgent precautions against possible flash floods. In a statement released Friday, the agency’s Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, said the advisory was based…
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President Tinubu celebrates Olubadan of Ibadan at 90
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, as he marks his 90th birthday on July 5 and the first anniversary of his coronation on July 12. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, President Tinubu praised the…
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Sanwo-Olu demands full recognition of 37 LCDAs as Lagos hosts constitutional review hearing
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said Lagos plays a vital role in the development of Nigeria’s democracy and demanded the listing of 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) as full-fledged local governments. He made this known at the opening of the South West public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic…
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Return to your LGUBEAs – Oyo govt orders ‘floating teachers’
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has ordered 202 teachers, who were not successfully integrated into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), to return immediately to their respective Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities (LGUBEAs). Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, issued the directive during a meeting with Education…
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