Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo State Government has called on Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) to recognise the annual Sango festival in Oyo town. Oyo State Government through the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, who made this known at the festival in Oyo town, said the step would complement government’s existing drive…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Local Government Staff Pension Board, Oyo State, says ‘I AM ALIVE’ physical verification process for retired Primary School Teachers and Local Government Staff outside Ibadan, begins tomorrow, 21st to 24th of this month, at 9 am daily. Permanent Secretary, of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, Alhaji Lukman Muraina, who made…
This Day, necessity compelled me to celebrate an exceptional individual whose two-year tenure as the General Manager of Pensioners 106.7 FM Ibadan has left an indelible mark on the broadcasting industry. Otunba (Dr.) Babatunde “BT” Tiamiyu, a true visionary and an iconic broadcaster, has transformed the radio station into a beacon of excellence in programming…
Michael Adeyemo Christians have been urged to put their trust in God and obey his commandments, to be able to overcome the challenges of life. This was the sermon at the 20th Anniversary of Christ Followers’ Society, CFS, All Saints’ Anglican Church, Owode Estate, Ibadan. The guest Preacher, Venerable Yemi Jesulola, who made this known…
The Coconut tree is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. The term “coconut” or (archaic “cocoanut”) can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which botanically is a drupe, not a nut. The name comes from the old Portuguese word…
Rihanna, 35, and partner A$AP Rocky, 34, have welcomed their second baby together. The pair announced the singer’s second pregnancy during her Super Bowl halftime show. TMZ was the first to report the baby news. Reps for the couple could not be reached for comment. Rihanna played up the big pregnancy reveal in the opening…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved demolition of Garki, Jabi and other 28 slums which have earlier been surveyed by the Federal Capital Development Authority before this administration. The demolition, according to the FCTA, will affect about 6,000 buildings which have been marked in an effort to rid the territory of…
Nigerian track and field athlete, Tobi Amusan has expressed happiness after she qualified for the women’s 100 metres hurdles semi-finals yesterday, in Budapest. According to reports Amusan won her qualifying heat in the women’s 100 metres hurdles to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The 26-year-old, whose world record is 12.12, was slow out of…
Oyo state commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Michael Adaralewa says molestation of female children must stop. Commandant Adaralewa said this today at the state command Headquarters of the Corps at Agodi, Ibadan. The Commandant statement followed the arrest of one Isiaka Hammed, a native of Saare Ilorin Kwara State, Age 39…
Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has called for more deployment of Police personnel to further strengthen the force in curbing the nefarious activities of criminals within the state’s geo -political zones. Governor Makinde made the call while hosting the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun who paid him a courtesy call…