The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning again, following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Asa Koko. Asa Koko reportedly died after battling an undisclosed illness for over two years. The news of his demise was shared by actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod on his Instagram page, where …
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Alakufo Stool: Eji-Ogbe Challenges Gov Makinde’s Appointment of Chief Ololade Adefisoye
Controversy generated by the efforts of the Oyo State government to fill the vacant stool of Alakufo in Ido Local Government Area of the state is yet to be resolved. Two friends, Alhaji (Chief) Lamidi Taoreed Ayankojo Ololade Adefisoye and Alhaji Olajide Abideen Abimbola (a.k.a Eji Ogbe) are at logger …
Read More »IBEDC’s Mandatory N5,000 Minimum Recharge Burdensome, Unlawful – CARE
The Coalition for Affordable and Regular Electricity (CARE), Oyo State Chapter, has strongly condemned the policy by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) pegging minimum recharge at N5,000. In a press statement signed by its Oyo State Convener, Ayodeji Adigun, CARE described the IBEDC’s mandatory minimum recharge of N5,000 as …
Read More »Defamation: Ooni Settles Issues Between Aare Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi
The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II in company of about prominent Yoruba traditional Rulers in Ekiti state was at the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) last night to appeal to the founder of the university Aare Afe Babalola to forgive the …
Read More »‘I’m Alakufo – Designate ‘ – Chief Adefisoye Tells Oyo NURTW Chieftain, Eji-Ogbe, to Stop Parading Himself As Alakufo
The Alakufo – designate, Alhaji (Chief) Lamidi Taoreed Ayankojo Adefisoye, has warned Alhaji Olajide Abideen Abimbola (a.k.a Eji Ogbe) to stop parading himself as the Alakufo of Akufo in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. Chief Ayankojo Adefisoye, who gave this warning while speaking with newsmen over the weekend, …
Read More »Oyo Rep Member, Hon. Lafi, Condoles With Gov Makinde Over Brother’s Demise
The Lawmaker representing Akinyele/ Lagelu federal constituency, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu, has sympathized with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the death of his eldest brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. Late Engr. Sunday Makinde The elders brother of Governor Makinde reportedly died on Friday morning at the age of 65. …
Read More »Breaking: Gov Makinde’s Eldest Brother Dies At 65
Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State died in early hours of today at age 65. This was made known in a statement signed by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju,Special Adviser (Media) to the governor. According to the statement, Engineering Makinde died on Friday, January 24, …
Read More »Dare-Devil Gunmen Kill Celestial Prophet During Sunday Service in Ogun
Dare-devil gunmen on Sunday shot dead Prophet Yomi Adetula, the spiritual leader of the Celestial Church of Christ, Eagle Parish, Idiroko, Ogun State. A gang of three armed assailants reportedly gunned down the Celestial Prophet inside his church during Sunday service. The attack occurred in the presence of congregants, leaving …
Read More »ASUU Asks FG Not To Sacrifice Nigeria’s Education System For IMF
The Ibadan Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to sacrifice Nigeria’s educational system in blind obedience to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) directed policies. The Ibadan Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (comprising the University of Ibadan, …
Read More »Wasiu Ayinde’s Mum, Alhaja Anifowose, Dies At 105
Renowned fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, is mourning the loss of his beloved mother, Alhaja Halimot Shadiya Anifowoshe. The matriarch passed away at the remarkable age of 105, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to family. The sad news was …
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