A major fire outbreak razed the Borno State Mechanical Workshop, operated by the Borno Express Transport Corporation, destroying more than ten 18-seater buses worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses said the blaze, which erupted around noon, was triggered by a loud explosion believed to be caused by a gas leak within the premises. “It was a…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District has described the death of former Oyo State Governor Dr. Omololu Olunloyo as a great loss to Nigeria and with his passage as probably the last of such great men in his generation. “In a statement released to the Media through Kunle Olatunji the…
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning fired teargas at protesters in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The protesters had converged at the Isaac Boro Park when the officers stormed the area. The protest was organized by the Take It Back Movement over the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Members…
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the former Oyo State governor and renowned Mathematician Chief Omololu Olunloyo as a patriotic Nigerian who stood for justice, peace, and the progress of the country until his last days on earth. Chief Obasanjo while reacting to the passing of the late Mathematician turned politician, said the late Olunloyo remained…
By Michael Adeyemo The Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom, Oba Saliu Azeez, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oba Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, on the occasion of his coronation. The congratulatory message was signed by Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Oba Azeez, Sodiq Yusuf. Oba Azeez expressed his joy and…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The coronation of the 46th Alaaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade 1 has been observed as a new era that will fast track the development of the ancient town due to the pedigree and exposure of the new monarch. An Oyo State All Progrssives Congress, APC, stalwart, Barrister Akeem Agbaje made the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, describing his death as the end of a golden era of wisdom, scholarship, and statesmanship in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Barrister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Akeem Agbaje, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State, who passed away just days before marking his 90th birthday. In a touching statement, Agbaje remembered Chief Olunloyo as a man…
A former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Olunloyo, is dead. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the…
By Adebayo Yusuf/Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin President Bola Tinubu has said that he would work with traditional rulers to end insurgency. President Tinubu made this known at the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade 1 as the 46th Aláàfin of Oyo, held at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo Town. Represented by Minister of Power, Chief…