CityBuzz News has learned that Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, has passed away. The news, confirmed by sources within the palace, was first reported on Rave 91.7FM Radio in Osogbo on Thursday. Oba Aromolaran died on Wednesday following a brief illness. Although the palace has not yet issued an official statement, … Read more
Benedict Akika, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and a close associate of Governor Seyi Makinde, has been released from captivity. Akika, who founded the Omituntun Benedict Foundation, was kidnapped from his Ibadan home six days ago by armed men. While the specifics of his release and whether … Read more
Ifeoma, a 55-year-old woman, tragically died shortly while sharing her testimony at the Ministry Church in Ejigbo, Lagos State, on Sunday, September 8. The incident occurred around 8:48 am when Ifeoma collapsed at the church altar while singing songs of gratitude. Lagos Police Command spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that Ifeoma was rushed to … Read more
The Oyo State Traffic Violation Tribunal, constituted by the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) and the Oyo State Rule of Law Agency, has commenced sitting on Monday in Ibadan. This was stated by the OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd) in a press statement on Wednesday. According to him, the first sitting … Read more
By Adeleke Maria IBADAN – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, extends his warmest congratulations to Hon. Adebisi Yusuf,the youngest member of the Assembly representing the Ibadan South West I Constituency,on the occasion of his birthday today. In a statement released by the Speaker’s office, Ogundoyin described … Read more
Residents near Sanda Kyarimi Zoo in Maiduguri, Borno State, are grappling with confusion and fear as flooding has led to the escape of several animals from the zoo. Among the escaped animals are an ostrich and a crocodile, with concerns that others, including elephants, lions, and snakes, might soon follow. The escaped crocodile was … Read more
By Adeleke Maria Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and his delegation are currently in Helsinki, Finland, where they have engaged in key discussions aimed at bolstering bilateral relations. The focus of these meetings was on advancing vocational training and investment in Oyo’s agribusiness sector. Makinde,who took to his official X Account,wrote: “My team and … Read more
IBADAN – Business mogul and philanthropist, Dr Olatunji Awodiran will on Saturday, 14th September , 2024 bag honorary doctorate degree from Prowess University, Delaware, USA. Awodiran who is the founder, Leovest Continental Services Limited, United Kingdom will be honored during the 10th Leadership summit/ induction honorary doctorate degree award of Prowess University, Delaware. The … Read more
The fuel scarcity crisis in Nigeria has resulted in the tragic death of Oluwatuyi Olasoji, chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Akure South Local Government. Olasoji collapsed while waiting to purchase fuel at a filling station in Akure, Ondo State, last week. Despite being rushed to the Federal Medical … Read more
ABUJA – The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) president Joe Ajaero. Mr Ajaero was reportedly released on bail at about 11:10 pm on Monday. The labour leader was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday on his way to the United Kingdom for a … Read more