The residence of the Balogun of Ibadan land and Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was filled with drummers and praise singers on Friday, newsmen reports. Olakulehin, according to several palace sources, will be crowned as the next Olubadan of Ibadan land subject to the approval of the state governor, Seyi Makinde, as he is the next in…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Immediate past Chairman for Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, in Oyo State, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has commiserated with family, indigene of Ibadan,Oyo State Council of Obas and Oyo State Government over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. In a statement…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin The remains of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, have been committed to mother earth. Oba Balogun who joined his ancestors on Thursday, 14th, 2024, was buried according to Islamic rites at the family’s ancestral home, Aliiwo, Ibadan. Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere, led other Islamic leaders…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has mourned the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, saying he left good legacies that would be remembered by many people for years. Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, said this via a statement made available to newsmen on Friday. Oba…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State government has admonished women to strive to take care of themselves to have the strength to make a difference. The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affair and social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, who was represented by Mrs Ibironke Igbein urged Nigerian women to come out great in their field of endeavours,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, expressed its commitment to further collaborate with the French Community to foster continuous success of the French language programme in the schools. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Salihu Adelabu stated this while commissioning the Teaching Materials donated to selected Secondary Schools by the French…
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has revealed its plan to collaborate with the Oyo State Anti—Corruption Agency (OYACA), on the forthcoming Local Government Councils Election in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, while featuring on a Yoruba live radio program on Tuesday, in Ibadan, said the proposed…
The Oyo State Government has joined its counterparts in Lagos to issue a ban on the use of Styrofoam for food services, storage and other purposes. The state Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed on Monday at the Food Safety Stakeholders Forum and the inauguration of the task force. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of…
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has forwarded a letter requesting the confirmation of the appointment of Hon. Justice Tajudeen Muhammad Abdul Ganiyu as the President Customary Court of Appeal, Oyo State to the State House of Assembly. The request became imperative following the recommendation of Hon. Justice Tajudeen Muhammad Abdul Ganiyu to the National…
Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, gave seven days ultimatum to occupants and owners of illegally erected kiosks, containers, shanties and business operations to vacate the road sides or face the full wrath of the law. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbojuola, gave this ultimatum during his visit to Ojoo community in…