Senator Kola Balogun has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, as a rude shock and unexpected at this point in time. The senator, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, said he was particularly surprised by the sudden passage of the former governor, having …
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BREAKING: Former Oyo Gov., Alao-Akala, is dead
Former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State is dead. The cause of his death could not be confirmed as at the time of filing this report. Alao-Akala was the governor of Oyo state between 2007 and 2011.
Read More »Makinde insists that Ibadan traditional institution must revert to original concept – As kingmakers decline comment on the choice of new Olubadan
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has made a categorical declaration that the Ibadan traditional institution must revert back to its original concept. He said this, on Tuesday, when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, where …
Read More »Shonekan, former head of interim govt., dies at 85
Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has been reportedly dead. Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted …
Read More »PHOTO: Young lady, who visited a friend for New Year celebration, found dead inside septic tank in Ibadan
Police and residents of Orisunmibare area of Wire and Cable, Ibadan, are still battling to unravel the circumstances sorrounding the death of a lady, whose dead body was found inside a septic thank around the community. Corpse of a young lady of about 16 to 19 years of age was …
Read More »Allow your children to resume, Oyo SUBEB Chair expresses displeasure over low turnout on first day of resumption
The Oyo State Government has said it is not impressed with the low turnout of students in public schools across the State, as students resume for the 2021\2022 second term academic activities. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran stated this during an inspection …
Read More »Why I’m committed to ensuring Gov. Makinde’s re-election in 2023 – Wasiu Olatunbosun
The Oyo state Commissioner for Information and Culture , Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, on Friday said Governor Seyi Makinde has been ruling the pace-setter state with fear of God and human face since May 29, 2019. Dr. Olatunbosun made this declaration while hosting the executives and members of the South West …
Read More »Controversy trailing succession to Olubadan throne caused by fresh court cases instituted by Balogun and other Ajimobi Obas against out of court settlement facilitated by Gov. Makinde, says Ladoja
The Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, declared that the controversy trailing succession to the throne of Olubadan is needless. Senator Ladoja, who is also a former Governor of Oyo state, spoke at his Bodija residence on Thursday when the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant and senator representing …
Read More »Tragedy as Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Oko, Dies at 62
Tragedy struck the Nigerian entertainment industry again, as a veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, is dead. Sidikat, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, reportedly died at age 62, after battling with an ailment for several months. Iyabo Oko s death was confirmed by her daughter, Bisi Aisha. Bisi announced her mom’s …
Read More »Non-indigenes living in Ibadan will greatly miss the late Olubadan, says Ezendigbo of Ibadan and Oyo State
The Ezendigbo of Ibadan and Oyo State, Eze (Dr.) Alex C. Anozie, has condoled with the family the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, members of the Olubadan-in-Council, Ibadan sons and daughters, and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, over the demise of the late monarch. The Ezendigbo of …
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