Oyo partners IAR&T, CRIN, Agric Cooperatives, Farmers, OANDO, NBC to celebrate Amala Fiesta.

The government of Oyo State has stated that it is partnering research institutes, farmers, agricultural cooperatives and corporate organisations to promote the agricultural, nutritional, economic and health benefits of Amala, a popular delicacy of the Yoruba culture.

The state commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism Mr. Toye Arulogun, who disclosed this in a statement on the forthcoming Amala Fiesta on Thursday, stated that food tourism is a vital segment of tourism, stressing that the benefits inherent in Amala are too numerous to ignore.

Arulogun explained that Amala Fiesta with the theme “From the Farm to the Table” would be used to espouse and celebrate the agricultural, nutritional, economic and health benefits of Amala, adding that the state government is partnering the appropriate stakeholders for the fiesta to achieve its objectives. 

He said that the government is partnering with two research institutes, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Moore Plantation Ibadan, and Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria ((CRIN), Agric Cooperators from the Ministry of Trade, Cooperative and Investment, farmers, OANDO energy and Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) amongst others for the successful hosting of the fiesta holding between December 15 and 17, 2016 at Trans Amusement Park, Ibadan

The commissioner added that the ministry is organizing the fiesta in conjunction with Tourist Care, Hospitality Association of Nigeria (TCHAN), Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Agriculture and Canteen Owners Association of Nigeria to celebrate Oyo State’s foremost delicacy, which has become a national pride with international presence and worldwide acceptance.

According to Arulogun, “Amala Fiesta also known as Ajodun oka is not just a food and cultural tourism event, but a celebration of the Yoruba food culture. The culture and tourism sector could be a viable revenue earner for states that develop it and we are ready to develop the sector to ensure the preservation of our culture, propagation of our cultural heritage and the promotion of our cultural tourism potentials which could earn the state more revenue and create wealth for the citizens”.

“Amala fiesta will be used to create wealth, empower farmers, showcase different types of related agricultural produce and promote the health benefits of the delicacy. Based on our findings, we discovered that Amala lowers cancer risks, builds the immune system, good for diabetic patients, improves eye sight and helps in weight loss. 

“These are some of the benefits that our people do not know and we have invited stakeholders who will x-tray the health, economic, nutritional and agricultural values of Amala to the whole world during the 3 day food tourism event,” the government spokesman added.   

Stakeholders Applaud New Oyo Education Policy.

Education stakeholders in Oyo State have lauded the State Government for its firm approach towards reclaiming the lost glory of the state education sector as well as improving its quality to meet new and higher performance targets saying that the new education policy was a positive step in the right direction.  

"Cybercrime In Nigeria Is Horrible"-Buhari.

Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, the senator representing Oyo North and Chairman, Committe on ICT and Cybercrime, has described as pathetic the high rate of cybercrime in the country.

Describing the situation as horrible, during the maiden edition of the South West Group of Online Publishers (SWEGOP)'s Breakfast Media Chat, where he was a guest.

The event, held on Wednesday 30th November, 2016, at the SWEGOP office, CEOAfrica Building, Jericho, Ibadan, did not only avail the distinguished senator an opportunity to address some pressing national issues but also served as avenue for him to give stewardship of representation of his constituency in the past years.

Below are some of the questions put to the senator. Excerpt.

Oyo Holds Town Hall Meeting Thursday, Launches Education Policy.

The Oyo State Government will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2016 to update the citizens about the recent developments in the state and to formally present its new education policy as contained in the recently released White Paper on the report of a Committee on Participatory Management of Schools to review the educational status of the State.

The state commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun who made this disclosure in a statement in Ibadan on Tuesday, said that the town hall meeting which will give the citizens the opportunity to have robust deliberations with Governor Abiola Ajimobi and his team  will hold at the University of Ibadan Conference Centre by 10am.

Arulogun stated that the government believes in engaging its stakeholders on its policies and activities saying that the government is ready to fully implement the White Paper Gazetted publication of the Oyo State Government No.26 Vol 41 which has led to the creation of School Governing Board (SGB) that will provide management functions for each secondary school in the state to meet performance target and improve the quality of the state’s education sector.

The government spokesman emphasized that the deteriorating standards in Public Schools has led to loss of faith among the population and the consignment of mass exodus of pupils from public to prate schools, adding “it is therefore not out of place at this stage of our development to re-evaluate, re-orientate and restore our public school system and take measures to revolutionize their operation for the ultimate good of the society.”

“To this end, the SGB model which would be in two categories with membership drawn from accredited representative of Parent-Teacher Association, accredited representative of Old Students’ Association, accredited non-partisan Community leader, the Head Boy/Head Girl of the school, the School Principal to serve as Secretary, the Local Inspector of Education (LIE), representative of Local Govt. Council/LCDA and identified philanthropists is expected to improve the Quality of school programmes.

“The SGB shall also see to the efficiency of teachers and thereby raising students’ achievement level, provision of adequate teaching and learning resources, full participation of stakeholders in management and effective management of schools among others,” the commissioner stressed.

Arulogun said that the School’s Governing Board (SGB) will be mandated to make efforts to resuscitate school sports and games and improve Information and Communication Technology (lCT) education in Oyo State in order to meet up with the global revolution in lCT, explaining that the era of thousands of students failing WAEC Examination will be a thing of the past.

He further added that all stakeholders in the education sector are invited to be part of this epoch making event that is expected to herald the government's commitment to revive the education sector in the state.

SWEGOP Hosts Senator Fatai Buhari.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrime, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari will on Wednesday, November 30th, 2016, feature on the maiden edition of  a special media chat to be hosted by the South West Group of Online Publisher (SWEGOP).

Brazilian Tourists Pledge To Promote Yoruba Culture.

The drive by the Oyo State Government to promote cultural tourism in the state has started yielding positive results, as some Brazilian tourists arrived Oyo State last week on a tour of sites and discussions on the development of a partnership between the Yoruba culture in Bahia, Brazil and Oyo State with a view to evolving a tourism axis in major cities of the Yoruba race. 

Receiving the tourists led by Baba L’Orisa, Leopoldino Alves De Campos also known as Baba Ogundare, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun said that it was expedient to promote the potentials in the cultural tourism sector of the state, saying that the Ministry’s recent meetings with the Brazilian Embassies in Abuja and Lagos have started yielding fruits manifesting in the visit of the first set of Brazilians who have come to Oyo state on a cultural tourism mission.

Arulogun said that the State government is committed to the Yoruba cultural exchange with the Brazilians, adding, “we are aware that there is a strong inter-cultural relationship between the Yorubas here and those in Brazil, especially Bahia, where they do things in common with us in the South western part of the country.  

We are ready to help them to trace their cultural origin. This will lead to the official connection between Brazil and Nigeria and promote the two countries’ relationship. Hopefully we would soon have a twin city arrangement and understanding”

In his response, the leader of the delegation, Leopoldino Alves De Campos said it excites Brazilians to visit Nigeria, especially the South Western part of the country which shares the same cultural values with Brazil noting that there are several thousands of Yoruba traditional worship centres in the country.

He promised that they are ready to preserve the culture and tradition of the Yoruba heritage, noting that many Brazilians are enthusiastic take a trip down to Nigeria, in order to further rediscover their origin.

Leopoldino Alves De Campos said the team will visit the Oke’badan shrine and Oje market in Ibadan, Egungun initiation centre in Oyo, the Igbo oranmiyan in Ile-ife and other tourist attraction centres in the South west region of the country.

It would be recalled that the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Arulogun paid a working visit to the Brazilian Ambassador and Consular General at different times and the two parties agreed on a bilateral relationship that will further unite Nigeria and Brazil as well as strengthening the ties between the Yoruba culture in Bahir, Brazil and Oyo State.

Football Legend, Pele In Akwa Ibom's $3k Scandal.

As you read this and if things favourably fall in place for the Akwa Ibom Government then the world renowned Brazilian football wizard, Edson Arantes do Nascimento popularly known as Pele should be getting ready to return the total sum of $300,00 (about #135 million) back to the Akwa Ibom State Government. Being appearance fee paid him to grace the opening of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo two years ago, which he failed to.

"NNPC Management Postings: Why Dr. Baru Must Be Called To Order."- Online Publishers.

The Nigerian Association of Online Publishers has called on the Minister of Petroleum Resources, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Board of   the NNPC, which is headed by the Minister of State For Petroleum Resources Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, to quickly review the recent movement of management personnel in the organisation Becaise it contains very palpable cases of vendetta and injustice.

Polaris-Pacettter FTZ: Ajimobi woos investors from China.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has stepped up moves to bring investors from China to the state by assuring the investing public of their individual safety and that of their valuable assets, saying that the government is on a mission to improve the quality of lives of its people by bringing development to the state that would leap frog the economy.

Friends, Associates Gather to Celebrate Bola Davies.

Since the news of her shocking transition on October 19, 2016 hit journalists like a bolt, Bola Davies’ friends and associates have been expressing shock at the sudden passage of City People Magazine’s Oyo/Osun Bureau Chief. 

"My Journey Into Journalism Through Bola Davies".-Dare Adeniran.

What can I say or write? Where should I even start from? Those are the questions I have had to ask myself in the last two days. In fact, it got to a point that it felt like I was dreaming until I saw your grave yesterday. Then it finally dawned on me that you are gone for good, that we can never see again till we meet to path no more.

But I can only take solace in the fact that death is inevitable or how can one explain your sudden exit?

I left home early on Thursday 20th October, 2016, that your death news hit me like hard rock. 

Coincidentally, I was driving towards your house when the call came in. The voice at the other end was Dr. Seye Kehinde, the Publisher of City Magazine "Dare, how are you? How is Bola? We have not heard from her and we said we should cross check from you". 

I responded quickly as usual, that she was very okay, that I was going to find out and get back to them on why her phone was off, knowing fully well that I was very close to her house. 

Only for 'oga', as we normal address Dr Seye, to call me back and asked "like how many minutes should I expect your feedback". Still, I didn't sense something had gone wrong.

Not until another call came in almost immediately after oga's own and it was BKK Ultimo boss, Alhaji Bashir Kolawole Kuti who broke the news to me in a very low tone "Dare, how are you? They said Bola is dead o! As if I didn't hear him properly. Which Bola? The next thing I heard was what are we going to do now? I became so confused that no reasonable answer followed that particular question. I made another call and it was confirmed.

Bola Davies joined the saints on Wednesday 19th October, 2016. And her death brought to mind the great, dull and worst moments we've shared together. She was more than a boss to me; we bonded almost immediately I joined City People Ibadan office, as an Admin Staff, I was directly working under her supervision.

The relationship, within a short space of time, transformed from being colleagues to a family bond. My problem was her problem, while I reciprocated in the same manner. We were each other's best friend and confidant. There was hardly a day passed by without seeing each other.

Even sometimes when I felt we were fighting she would call to blast me, "Dare, Iwo lo mo malice t'o n keep o! gist dey, how soon can you come over to my place? I give you 30 minutes." My house is just about 10 minutes drive to hers.

She trained and encouraged me to be writing stories, as nothing was too much to achieve with her. I could still remember vividly the very first assignment she gave me. The assignment was to get something done with the then first lady of Oyo State, Chief (Mrs) Mutiat Olayinka Ladoja. I was on a 6 months probation without the company's identity card. After the project was executed she said yes! "I like your zeal, it seems you are ready for this job."

That and many other assignments I carried out for the company made my confirmation faster than usual.

We formed a very powerful team together afterwards; Sister Bola, myself and Wole Adejumo, my senior colleague and brother (my Editor).

The team, through Bola Davies' exemplary leadership, became so strong and performed excellently well in terms of story writing and events planning. Ibadan office was at its best.

She was a kind of person that will do all it requires to bring out the best in you no matter how painful or stressful it may be. And that actually propelled me to becoming an awards winning staff.

She was always there for me up till the time I was transferred to Osun State as City People's Correspondent, she still stood by me despite the challenges here and there.

I must also say that I benefited immensely from her generosity, I can't even start talking about that now but her L.G microwave (which was my first) she dashed me is still functioning several years after.

With Bola Davies, getting the job done was the goal no matter how difficult it may be at times.

"When you are not a spy! You are a society reporter. You must go out, you must go to parties and you must meet people." Those wordskept re-vibrating in my head now. I can't count the number of times you said those words to me as I'm not an outgoing person naturally. Truly, I later realised the power in networking, most especially as a journalist.

Bola Davies, you were an accomplished journalist; highly intelligent, beautiful, a fashionista, socialite per excellence, bridge-builder, an amazing and dynamic woman of high quality.

My heart goes to your family at this very moment and I pray that God will give them the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss, including us, your loved ones.

The City People family will miss you, my wife, my daughters will miss you as there is no going to be "dad, let's go to Sister Bola's house" again. The Ice Cream, Rice Crisppies and co will not come from you to them anymore.

I will miss you the most, my Omobolanle Olufunke Davies (Nee Ogunsuyi), my gist partner, my friend, my sister, my boss.

I'm not going to get the 'strong-worded text messages' from you anymore.

Lastly, I'm sure the little secret I kept away from you must have become clearly open to you now; the letter through which you recommended me for query and asked me to help you drop at Lagos office never got there. I still have it with me. Wole Adejumo knew about it anyways. 

Once more, thanks for the training and discipline you instilled in us.

Adieu dear sister!

Oyo Begins Certification Of Building Plans On Monday.

The Oyo State Government has said that it is embarking on a statewide certification exercise of building plans in the state in order to ensure that approved structures were in line with the extant planning laws.

The government said that a taskforce to rid the state of illegal petrol stations and other structures that contravene the extant planning laws of Oyo State would commence a statewide certification exercise beginning from Monday, October 24, 2016.

In a statement jointly signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Ajimobi on Physical Planning and Environment, Tpl Waheed Gbadamosi and his Senior Special Assistant counterpart of Environment, Mr. Tope Obileye, the government urged the general public to have their approved building plans ready for certification.

The statement added that structures without approvals would be treated in line with the appropriate sanctions as specified in the statute books.

Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr. Dies At 47.

The first son of late famous writer and civil rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, Saro Wiwa Junior is dead.

PDP Crisis: How Babangida, Abdulsalami & Co Brokered Peace. – Jonah Jang.

The Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District and former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang has declared that the intervention of former military presidents, General Ibrahim Babagida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar, by reconciling Amodu Sheriff and Ahmed Makarfi factions of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) “has sealed the party’s victory in 2019.”

Oyo Condoles With Families Of Accidents' Victims.

The Oyo State Government has condoled with the families of victims of the multiple accidents that occurred at Oja-Oba area of Ibadan South-East Local government in Ibadan which claimed about four lives.

EFCC Denies Detaining Femi Fani-Kayode's Wife and Son.

In a swift reaction to the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode's claim that the Economic and Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and detained his wife and 9 month-old son inside a bank in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, the commission’s spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, on Monday night said the ex-minister’s wife attempted to withdraw money from an account which the agency had frozen.

Breaking! Top Biz Woman/Socialite, Toyin Kolade Loses Mum.

The Iyalaje Apapa as she is fondly called in the social circle, Princess Toyin Kolade is bereaved.

Wife, 8 Month-Old Son Arrested By EFCC: Femi Fani-Kayode Reacts

The troubled Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has issued a powerful statement on what he described as illegal arrest and detention of his wife and eight-month-old son at a bank in Ado-Ekiti today. Fani-Kayode is one of those involved in the ongoing arms deal probe.

Ajimobi Signs LCDA Bill.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has assented to the bill on the creation of 35 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

Obanikoro Storms Nigeria To Honour EFCC Invitation Over #4.7bn Arms Probe.

The embattled former Minister of State for Defence, Musliu Obanikoro has changed his mind to honour the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC's invitation, over alleged #4.7bn arms funds linked to him.

Oyo State Government Says No To Automatic Promotion Policy

The Oyo State Government has said that it would not renege on its decision to stop automatic promotions in public secondary schools in the state saying that its decision to reform the education sector would be pursued rigorously until it yields positive results.

The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun said this at the weekend while featuring on Saturday Special, a weekend magazine programme of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS).  

Arulogun said that it was unacceptable for Oyo state to occupy the rung of the ladder positions in the senior school certificate examinations (WAEC and NECO) when it should be setting the pace, stressing that the state is known for many firsts and her education sector should be the benchmark for others.

The government spokesman said that the on-going reforms in the education sector was inevitable because of the consistent high number of failures in WAEC Examinations which is a key yardstick for performance measurement, adding that no amount of protests would deter the state from changing its stand on the no automatic promotion policy  in public secondary schools in the state.

According to him, “We cannot encourage automatic promotion with the woeful performance of our students in examinations in the last 15 years.  The statistics we have from the Ministry of Education strongly support the state government’s stance. In the Year 2008, 61,232 sat for the exam, 5,608 passed, Year 2009 60,444 sat for the exam, 7,204 passed. Year 2010, 65,330 sat for the exam, 8,757 passed, in   2011, 72,559 sat for the exam and 12,314 passed while in 2012, there were 75, 179 candidates and 12,314 passed. 

“The situation has been the same in the last three years. In 2013, 74,319 wrote the exams, 16,049 passed, in the year 2014, 77,685 sat for the exam and 16,197 passed and in  2015, there were 78,897 candidates and  17,051 passed. The step to sustain the cancellation of automatic promotion was taken in the overall interest of the public. We must give our children quality education,” Arulogun emphasized quoting information from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. 

In a similar vein, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela has assured teachers and students in the state public schools of maximum security in schools, saying that security men and the National Association of Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) Oyo State chapter have been alerted on the need to protect and monitor schools in the state.

Olowofela, while on an on the spot assessment to Oba Akinbiyi High School II Mokola Ibadan following the incident of an assault on a teacher of the school by a man who is said to be mentally derailed, reiterated that the Ajimobi led administration keeps the welfare and security of the people in the front burner.

The commissioner said the government frowned at the attitude of a minute section of students who embarked on protests in Oyo town over the no automatic promotion policy of the government, advising that parents and guardians should warn their wards to desist from such unwarranted protests.

Professor Olowofela stated that the step was taken in the overall interest of the public, stressing, “It is an established fact that education is the bedrock of individual and societal development and indeed a veritable tool for achieving the growth of any nation. To this end, we must give our children quality education.

He noted that the state government would continue to enforce the no automatic promotion policy in public secondary schools and consequently enjoined parents, teachers and stakeholders to support and adhere strictly to the policy.

Iwo-Osogbo Road: Oluwo Calls For Support On Zero Potholes Project.

The Oluwo of Iwoland Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi (Telu 1), In a way to compliment the  laudable work of the state government of Osun, is set to embark on the filling of the potholes along the Iwo-Osogbo road. 

Read Full Text Of Reuben Abati's View On Aisha Buhari's Interview With BBC.

Public communication is one of the most delicate challenges that people in public life face, either in the corporate or the public sector.  Many people suddenly find themselves in high places, and they become a source of news, a potential interview subject, and they get chased around by journalists and other media figures who want a story, in fact, not just a story, but a scoop.

Oyo, Investors Sign #8b MOU On Rehabilitation Of Agbowo Shoppping Complex.

The Oyo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of investors, Agbowo Mall infrastructure Development Company Limited, for the remodelling, redeveloping and rehabilitation of Agbowo shopping complex that will cost the investors about N8billion.

Oyo NUP Ultimatum Uncalled For.- Comissioner For LG

Oyo State Government has expressed its displeasure over the 14-day ultimatum given by the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), saying that, it has approved, on Friday 7^th October 2016, the release of N880million for the payment of pensions of retired Local Government Pensioners across the State.

This statement was made by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Bimbo Kolade on Tuesday, stating that, funds for payment of backlog of pension arrears have been approved last week during the monthly Joint Account Allocation Committee meeting held last Friday with all the Caretaker chairmen of Local Government Areas in the state.

According to him, “facts and figures I have with me from Local Government Staff Pensions Board indicates that Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Friday, 7^th October 2016, approved the sum of N880 million for the payment of arrears being owed retired Local Government Primary School teachers and Local Government retirees,” he said.

Condemning the publication by the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Oyo State chapter as mischievous, baseless and unacceptable, the Commissioner said that the 14-day ultimatum was unnecessary as funds had already been approved for the purpose last week.

Mr. Kolade, while assuring Local government retirees of Government’s commitment to their welfare, by ensuring prompt payment of their entitlements, also implored them to ensure that they attend the ongoing verification exercise being carried out by the Pension’s Board.

The Commissioner explained that the verification exercise has assisted the state government through the Local Government Staff Pensions Board in discovering about 400 names of pensioners whose gratuities are pending, but “have issues with their data”,.

Mr. Kolade also appealed to Labour leaders in the state to always embrace dialogue rather than confrontations on the pages of newspaper, especially at a time when the labour-government standing committee constantly meets to proffer solutions to issues of wages, salaries and pensions in the state.

"Some Of The Judges In Our Custody Used Their Family Names And Pictures To Open Accounts"-DSS's Shocking Revelation.

Department of State Security (DSS) has opened up on its sting operation carried out last Saturday where some high ranking judges' houses were raided and some arrested.

Recession: Oluwo Advises FG To Industrialize Economy.

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has charged the Federal Government to urgently begin the process of  industrializing the nation.

"NJC, NBA Should Be Hold Responsible For The Mess In Judiciary"- Femi Falana.

Senior advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana Sunday night called for the release of the detained judges on bail and their immediate prosecution by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Justice Minister.

Alaafin's Daughter, Sade Adeyemi Wins NIGMA Award

For her immense contributions to the development and propagation of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Princess Folasade Adeyemi was among the eminent personalities honoured at this year (2016)'s edition of Nigerian Meritorious Award (NIGMA), held on Sunday 9th October, 2016, at Bespoke Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos.

Re: Cash Found In Judges Homes- Trust Not The DSS By Femi Fani-Kayode.

The Greek tragic dramatis and philosopher Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC) said "in war, truth is the first casualty". 

Top Actor, Femi Adebayo Remarries Secretly. +Plus The Controversies Surrounding His New Found Love.

The Jelili famed actor and Special Assistant on Arts & Tourism to Kwara State governor, Femi Adebayo has finally remarried.

Akpabio Dismisses Story Linking Him With Alleged Bribery Of Supreme Court Justices.

The Minority Leader and senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West (Ikot Ekpene) Senatorial District in the Upper Chamber, Godswill Akpabio, has described a story making the rounds that he is involved in the alleged bribery of some Supreme Court Justices as a total false and plans of some unscrupulous elements to tarnish his image.

Tuns Farm Wins KFC Best Performer, Food & Quality Supply Award.

TUNS Farms Nigeria Ltd has been adjudged to be the overall best performer in Food safety and Quality system audit by Kenturkey Fried Chicken (KFC) Nigeria.

Oyo Government Pledges Support For Entertainment Industry.

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to support the entertainment industry in the State, by providing the support structure and enabling environment for the industry to thrive.

Oyo Govt. Pledges Commitment Towards Solving Salary Backlog.

The Oyo State government has said that it is putting all machinery in place to offset the outstanding workers salaries and ensure prompt payment thereafter.

Group Calls For Stakeholders Collaboration To Ensure Success Of Oyo Education Initiative.

A socio-cultural group, Oyo Development Initiative, has re-emphasised the need for collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in education sector of Oyo State to come together to save the sector from further degenerating.

Oyo Declares Wednesday Work-Free Day For Teachers.

The Oyo State Government has congratulated teachers in the state on this year’s World Teachers Day Celebration, saying that, it has declared tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 as work-free day for them (teachers) to commemorate the special day.

ECOWAS Court Orders Dasuki's Release. Imposes #15m Fine On Nigerian Government.

The Court of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Tuesday declared the arrest and detention of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, as unlawful and arbitrary.

Budget Padding: Fear Grips House Of Reps Members As Dogara Blocked From Independence Celebration.

If news making the rounds on social media is anything to go by then the House of Representative is most likely to witness yet another rowdy session on Tuesday.

Independence Day Celebration: Ajimobi Grants Amnesty To 10 Prisoners.

Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, has granted amnesty to ten prisoners from various prisons in the state in commemoration of the 56th Independence Anniversary of the country.

Ajimobi Pledges Development Of Local Produce To Boost Oyo Economy. As His Government Set To Establish International Aso Ofi Market.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on government at all levels to use the diversification from oil and gas to develop our local produce to rescue the country from the current economic recession.

Ace Broadcaster Edmund Obilo Finally Bows Out From Splash F.M! Find Out Why.

After several quitting and returning back to the Ibadan based independently-owned radio station Splash F.M, popularly broadcaster Edmund Obilo has finally resigned his appointment with the station.

Check Out Buhari's 13 New Appointments In Government Agencies.

His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in 13 Federal Government agencies according to a press release by Bolaji Adebiyi, Director of Press of Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Breaking! Buhari Confirms Obong Umana As MD Oil & Gas Free Trade Zone Authority.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Obong Umana Okon Umana, the 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State as the Managing Director of the Oil & Gas Free Trade Zone Authority.

Recession: AfDB Offers Nigeria $4.1b Lifeline.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has offered to help Nigeria tackle her current economic recession with $4.1 billion support.

"It Would Be Illusory To Think Tinubu Is Done."-Steve Aborisade.

Will Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu have his way in his desire to get rid of Oyegun?

So far the erstwhile National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been made to lick his wound in silence and in private with the way his wishes were trampled upon in the choice of the Senate leadership and Speakership of the House of Representatives, and, in the selection of some of his 'prodigal' sons against his wishes by President Buhari as Ministers. 

Oyo Demolishes Dilapidated Building. ..Tasks Builders On Integrity Checks.

The Oyo State Government has averted what could have been a tragic occurrence at Ososami area of Ibadan in the state's capital.

Incredible! Pastor Becomes Dumb While Attacking A Shrine.

The experience of Pastor Wale Fagbere while trying to destroy a shrine at Ketu-Ayetoro in Yewa Local Government area of Ogun State has confirmed that the power of gods are still real. As he was said to have been strucked dumb by the spirits in the shrine.

Exclusive! Jibrin Spits Fire Again. Read His Reply To Chairman House Committee On Ethics.

The embattled APC honourable representing Kiru-Bebeji, Kano Federal Constituency and former Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation in the Federal House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has spits fire again.

Meet APC Candidate For Ondo Guber Race, Rotimi Akeredolu. +Plus His Impressive C.V

It is no longer news that Barr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) who emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s Ondo State primary election has finally being ratified by the national leadership of the party as its flag-bearer in the upcoming November 26 governorship election. Akeredolu polled the total of 669 to defeat other candidates.

Several Years After: Bayelsa First Lady Gives Birth To Quadruplet.

This is a very joyful news coming from household of the Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, as his wife, Rachael Dickson gives birth to quadruplet after many years of waiting on the Lord for the fruit of the womb.