In a significant step towards the realization of the much-anticipated Twins Radio Project, the management and technical team of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) visited Ibarapa Central Local Government for an extensive site inspection and preliminary technical assessment today. The BCOS delegation led by Architect Adeola Agoro, Engineer Tajudeen and Mr. Eniola Afolabi was warmly received by the Chief of Staff, Hon Yemi Atilola who stood in on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Adeleke Ayodele Olusola. This visit follows an earlier engagement held on 13th May 2025, when the BCOS management first met with the local…
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A prominent sociopolitical support group in Nigeria, Seyi Makinde Disciples (SMD), has extended heartfelt congratulations to all leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across Nigeria following the successful 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held today. In a statement released on Thursday and jointly signed by the group’s Convener, Laja Adeoye, and Spokesman, Olusegun C.A. Taiwo (OCAT), SMD commended the PDP for its unity, maturity, and commitment to internal democracy, which were evident in the outcomes of the high-level deliberations. The group lauded the efforts of party stakeholders for demonstrating vision and leadership at a time when…
The Peoples Democratic Party has shifted its National Elective Convention, originally planned for August, to November 2025. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday after the party’s 101st National Executive Committee meeting, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, announced that the convention will now take place in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, instead of the previously announced venue, Kano. Details later ….
The Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, at its fifth biennial international conference, on Wednesday, honoured the General editor, Nigerian Tribune, Mr Taiwo Adisa, with a Distinguished Faculty Alumnus award in recognition of his contributions towards academics, humanities and national development. Other honorees at the event include the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Science of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Professor Temisan Ejibuwa, Arc Olumide Eso,…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation, visited the family of Ambassador Ibironke Adefope who passed recently to console the family in Ibadan. Amofin Adeoye said Ambassador Adefope’s departure was painful. Amofin Adeoye said he will forever cherish the memories of time spent with late Ambassador Adefope as the family prepares for her Night of Tributes and Thanksgiving. As announced by the family, the events are as follows: 24 July, 2025 Night of Tributes and Thanksgiving Venue – Tutu’s Event Place, Opposite Ventura Mall, Samonda, Ibadan Time – 5pm 25 July 2025 Commendation Service Venue -…
The attention of the management of the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports has been drawn to the publication about Chukwudi Henry Nzelu, which is trending in both social and conventional media. Mr. Chukwudi Nzelu is a 40-year-old taekwondo athlete engaged by the Oyo State Government in 2012. He participated actively in the National Sports Festival tagged “Eko 2012” and won a bronze medal. Thereafter, he was employed as a contract athlete and has been drawing a monthly allowance from the Oyo State Government since then in recognition of his brilliant performances in subsequent tournaments during the National…
Following the sudden deaths of some of their members in recent months, Supervisors for Local Governments in Oyo State gathered on Wednesday to offer a special interfaith prayer session for divine protection over them and the entire citizens of Oyo State. The solemn prayer session, held at Ibadan South East Local Government Secretariat, Mapo, brought together Supervisors, council members, religious leaders, and concerned residents. The event was organised by Local Government Supervisors in response to what many have described as a “mysterious wave of deaths” affecting Local Government Supervisors. Religious leaders from both Christian and Muslim communities led prayers for…
Traditional rulers in Ibadan North Local Government Area have declared their full support for Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the forthcoming House of Representatives bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. The endorsement came during a strategic meeting held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, Agodi Gate, where key traditional leaders — including Baales and Mogajis from various wards and communities — converged to deliberate on the future of political representation in the constituency. The gathering was presided over by the Eekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Raufu Eleruwere, who described…
Oyo State stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC), have urged Hon. Aderemi Oseni, representing Ido/Ibarapa East in the House of Representatives, to extend the inauguration of the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) executives to other local government areas (LGAs) in the state, especially in Oke Ogun, Oyo and Ogbomoso zones. The stakeholders, known as “Legacy Group,” believed that the initiative will not only strengthen Oseni’s political base but also enhance the acceptability of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. In a statement issued and made available by the leader of the group, Alhaji Tajudeen Aderogba, the…
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