Governor Abiola Ajimobi: An Ecumenical Spirit
Little does the general citizenry of Oyo state and by extension, Nigeria, realise the fact that Gov. Abiola Ajimobi harbours no religious malice against anybody. As a moderate and an open-hearted administrator, he appreciates all the functional religions in the state. To wit, he accords all the leaders and adherents of all the religions in the state the desired...
PEN-TA-GUN: How Not To Misuse Social Media | Sikiru Akinola
I am not happy. It didn’t start today. I noticed that after the 2011 general elections in Oyo State. I was actively involved in the campaign, especially on the social media. We attacked politicians who are considered to be on the other side. We called them unprintable names. Soon, winners and losers emerged. And it later dawned on me;...
PEN-TA-GUN: Attention, ‘Iya Ogunesan’ | Sikiru Akinola
Before I delve into the meat of the piece, let me first congratulate Chief (Mrs) Hannah Olawumi Ogunesan a.k.a ‘Iya Ogunesan’ on her appointment as the Head of Service (HoS) of the Oyo State Civil Service. You are one person who knows what she wants and goes for it. You are an obinrin takun-takun. This ‘son-to-mother’ advise became imperative following...
Taye Currency To End Osupa, Pasuma, Kwam 1 Rivalry
Ibadan born sensational singer, Taye Akande, popularly known as Taye Currency has pledged to put an end to the rivalry among two Fuji greats, Saheed Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma. The Nation reports that singer made this commitment while performing at the semifinals of the 2018 edition of ‘Ariya Repete’ at the National Stadium, Lagos last weekend. He said he has...
Actor Femi Branch Conferred With Chieftaincy Title By Alaafin of Oyo
A Nollywood star, Femi Branch, has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in Oyo State. The actor on Sunday became the Agun Asa of Edeland. The actor, who shared photos from the ceremony on his Instagram page, was coronated by the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III. He wrote, “I wish to thank my Nollywood family for turning up as well...
After 8 Years Of Silence, Ibadan-born Sade Adu Drops New Song
Nigerian–British soul singer, Folasade Adu, popularly known as Sade Adu, has recorded a new original song for the upcoming American film, ‘A Wrinkle in Time’, her first in eight years. A Wrinkle in Time is an upcoming American science fantasy adventure film directed by Ava DuVernay from a screenplay by Jennifer Lee, and based on the 1962 novel of the...
OAU wins best S’West varsity award
At the maiden South-West Nigeria Education Awards event recently held at the University of Ibadan, the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, was adjudged the Most Outstanding Public University in the geo-political zone, beating UI to clinch the prize. Also, the outstanding lecturers, polytechnic, state and private universities were announced at the event. Among the winners of the outstanding lecturers award at...
NYSC yet to unite Nigerians – Author
An author and public relations expert, Michael Owhoko, has said that the National Youth Service Corps Scheme is yet to achieve its major objective of uniting Nigerians, since it was founded 45 years ago. Owhoko, who stated this in his book entitled, Nigeria on the precipice: Issues, options, and solutions, also noted that despite the country’s enormous resources, it lacked...
FG to evolve measures to curb strikes in varsities, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Federal Government will evolve measures to curb incessant strikes and address grievances by staff of universities in the country. Buhari, represented by a Director with National Universities Commission, Dr Gidado Kuma, spoke on Saturday at the 23rd, 24th and 25th combined Convocation Ceremonies of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. “I have noted with...
Oyo APC LG Congress Holds On Sunday – Committee
The Oyo State All Progressives Congress local government congress earlier slated for Saturday (today) has been shifted to Sunday. The Congress Chairman, Alhaji Musa Halilu-Ahmed, who disclosed this at a press conference on Friday, said that the shift became inevitable following the clash of the congress with the local government election being conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission...
