The People’s Democratic Party, South West Zone, has extolled the virtues of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, describing him as a people-centered leader. PDP Southwest Publicity Secretary, Chief Sanya Atofarati, while congratulating Makinde on his 58th birthday, reiterated his support for the governor’s leadership and wished him a long life and good health. Makinde turned…
By Michael Adeyemo/Adebayo yusuf Pensioners FM has again recognized the roles of senior citizens in the society and therefore celebrated them during the fifth edition of Elders’ Day Outing celebration” Ode Agba”. The celebration, held at the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Hall, Onireke, Ibadan, had in attendance pensioners, government officials and other key stakeholders. Speaking…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress APC in the outer city zone of Ibadanland in Oyo state have attributed the reign of peace and unity within the party to the responsible leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the commitment of all party leaders in the state even as they…
The Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, says China and Nigeria recorded wide-ranging achievements in political, economic and people-to-people cooperation in 2025. This, she said, has positioned both countries for greater opportunities in 2026. Yan highlighted the achievements and expectations for 2026 in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
Ukraine secured some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, as revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, key questions remain regarding territory and whether Moscow will accept the new terms. The 20-point plan, agreed on by US and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow. Still, the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As Nigerians prepare to celebrate Christmas with various activities, the Justice, Development and Peace Commission, (JDPC) Ibadan is set to reach out to inmates of the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan with not just merriments but also a medical outreach. This was highlighted during a press conference held by Reverend Father Charles Ajibaye,…
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Palpable joy filled Oyo State last Tuesday as the news filtered in that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had approved the commencement of scheduled (commercial) flights operation at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. The NCAA, in a letter dated December 16, 2025, communicated its decision to issue provisional interim operational…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The ancient town of Ede in Osun state had celebrated a beautiful union as family, friends, and well-wishers gather for the Nikkai ceremony of Mariam Babatunde – Adisa of Adegbile dynasty and Moh’dTaoreed Abdul-Salam of Adeonu (RE MI DO DO) Compound of the town. The solemnization of their marriage, rooted in Islamic…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The overseer of Victorious Women Prayer Ministry, popularly known as “Ise Iranse Adura Obinrin Asegun’, Prophetess Titilayo Bamidele has urged Christians to cultivate the habit of thanksgiving at all times. Prophetess Bamidele said this during a special thanksgiving, held at the church’s auditorium located at Alapata Area, Apete Ibadan, in Ido Local…
The Lagos State Government has said the recent waste accumulation in parts of the state is largely due to the ongoing decommissioning of the Olusosun landfill, which has forced a major shift in refuse disposal logistics. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, explained this in a statement posted on his…