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Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State to the NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom States have appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to intervene in efforts to secure the release of their children. The parents, who converged on the […]
Tension has gripped Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, following a clash between rival groups which reportedly claimed the life of a man identified as Taoheed Ojoiku. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, throwing the area into confusion as residents reportedly scampered to safety. A resident of the area, who spoke on condition […]
The University of Ibadan community was enveloped in a wave of sorrow as students, faculty members, and well-wishers gathered for a night of tributes and a candle night procession in honor of a 500-level student of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Christabel Okareh whose sudden passing left the Faculty in deep mourning. The procession organized by […]
Professor Jide Ajidahun of the Department of English Studies, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has unveiled his latest play, titled Strange Bread. The play, described as a thought-provoking drama, explores the tension between faith, tradition, fear and personal conviction. Strange Bread follows Aderopo, who is confronted in the stillness of the night with a ritual […]
More than a thousand members of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oluyole local government area of Oyo state, on Friday, switched their political alliance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and thus ended their several years of loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde who they described as “selfish and clueless”. The former APM members were […]
Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, has made passionate appeal for unconditional release of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Oyo State who were abducted in Imo State on Thursday while travelling to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Abia State. In a statement on Thursday, Sen […]
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary amid pressing socioeconomic challenges, prominent politician and entrepreneur, Hon. Ayedero Shina Peller has issued a passionate call for national rebuilding, urging citizens and leaders alike to move beyond performative speeches and embrace actionable solutions. Reflecting on the nation’s anniversary, Hon. Peller acknowledged the harsh economic realities currently straining […]
Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. (Dr) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has called on Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and work collectively toward building a united, peaceful and prosperous nation. Alli made the call in his Independence Day message issued on Thursday in Ibadan, describing Nigeria’s 66th Independence […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has set the stage for what it described as the ‘Mother of All Debates’ ahead of the 2027 general elections. This came to the fore with a formal inauguration of a five-member committee to organise debates for candidates contesting elective positions in the state. The initiative, […]
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Founder of Yeye Afolashade Shona-Aluko, YASA Foundation, Yeye Afolashade Shona-Aluko, has called for greater inclusion, dignity and opportunities for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable Nigerians. Yeye Shona-Aluko made the call in a Press Release she issued in Lagos to specially celebrate the Independence Day with persons […]
