Mr. Adebayo Okunade, as he then was, joined the University of Ibadan as a member of the academic staff on 1st March 1982. Now retiring as a Professor in March 2025, he had put in 43 years of quality service to the Nigerian University System, the last 26 years as …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday donated two buses to the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Dr. Yunus Teilat Ayilara, and family of the late Sarkin Sasa for the propagation of Islam. The governor, who made the pronouncement at the 11th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture, held at the …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate at the 2023 governorship party, Adul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor,has resigned from the political party. Adediran while briefing journalists in Lagos on Monday said he was consulting with close associates on the way forward. Jandor He cited internal betrayals and lack …

By the Grace of the Grace, we are in the second half of the first tenure of 4years of President Tinubu’s 8 years tenure as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and would like to express our deepest appreciation to Mr. President for his tolerance, patience, dedication and determination …

  Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma, who died on Saturday at the remarkable age of 125. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made …

In a remarkable achievement, Dr. Amanda Bisong, a Nigerian national, has earned her doctorate in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , receiving the prestigious ‘cum laude’ distinction for her exceptional research. This honour is a rare accolade in the Netherlands and across Europe, awarded to only 5% of PhD …

The Alakufo -designate, Chief Lamidi Ololade Adefisoye has told Alhaji Abideen Olajide (a.k.a Eji-Ogbe) to stop parading himself as the Alakufo of Akufo and Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State at the same time. Chief Ololade Adefisoye advised Alhaji Eji-Ogbe to drop one ambition, …

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared himself a “mad man”, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. In a video posted on his verified Instagram account on Tuesday, Portable claimed to be a patient at the Ogun State Psychiatric Hospital, …

Elder statesman and chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. PUNCH Online gathered that Adebanjo died on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. Pa Adebanjo The family confirmed his death in a statement made available to our …

“Happy birthday to an extraordinary individual, Otunba Seye Famojuro. On this special day, I celebrate your life, your achievements, and your unwavering dedication to making positive impacts. May this new chapter bring you more success, wisdom, and joy. May your birthday be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with …