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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. 

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

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.

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

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.”

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 f

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. 

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.

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 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  N 880million 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  N 880 million for the payment of arrears being owed retired Local Government Primary School teachers and Local Government

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.