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Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation, has been awarded the Visionary Leader of the year award by the Nigerian Youth Congress. Amofin Adeoye was recognised and honoured with the prestigious award at the inauguration of the newly elected Nigerian Youth Congress State Executives and Local Government Coordinators across the 33LGAs in Oyo State held at the Oyo State House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. Oyo State Chairman of the association, Prince AbdulFatai Adeyemi Olagbenro in his opening remarks welcomed everyone, congratulated the entire executives and awardee at the event. He lauded Amofin Adeoye’s commitment to societal growth through…

The Ife Varsity Saki Students’ Union (IVSSU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has equipped students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills at the 18th Oba Abimbola Memorial Lecture held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Saki City HThe annual lecture, themed “The Development Oke-Ogun Youths Need: A Call for Collective Responsibility,” attracted representatives from 20 secondary schools across the Oke-Ogun region, who participated as key beneficiaries of the educational intervention. Delivering the keynote address, the Guest Speaker and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Adam Muritala, urged students to focus on the practical…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has received with profound shock and deep sorrow the tragic news of the death of seven journalists from Gombe State who lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident. The untimely passing of these dedicated media professionals is a devastating blow to the journalism community, not only in Gombe State but across Nigeria. They were committed practitioners who served the public with courage, integrity, and professionalism, and their loss has left an irreplaceable void in our noble profession. On behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC), the entire NUJ family nationwide, and the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was notably absent from the provisional list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, as the party’s candidate, Dr Wole Oluyede, and his running mate did not appear on the list. INEC on Monday displayed the provisional list of governorship candidates from 12 political parties at its state office on New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti, marking a key step in preparations for the election. According to the list, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is presenting the incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji, as its candidate, with Monisade…

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has felicitated the Executive Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Ibikunle as a committed public servant whose life of service has continued to impact governance, development planning and regional integration across the South West. He praised Ibikunle’s leadership capacity and administrative experience, noting that these qualities have strengthened the vision and operations of the SWDC. The lawmaker said that Ibikunle’s contributions to…

Nigeria press is believed to have started with the activities of Henry Townsend, who in 1859 founded the first newspaper christened Iwe Iroyin. According to Alabi(2003) the newspaper covered various issues besides spreading christian gospel. Most of the writers then were converted christians. Closer to establishment of Iwe Iroyin, many other newspapers emerged and thus newspapers began to be used as an opposition tool for the colonial oppression and a foundation for nationalist movements. News is one of the most complex issues to define in mass communication. This fact brought about many definitions as there are journalists. Williams S Maulsbyl…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, extends its heartfelt condolences to the entire management and staff of Lagelu 96.7FM, as well as the family of the late Kola Oladapo, fondly known as Mr 9ice Guy, on his painful passing. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, comrade Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the NUJ said it received the news of his death with deep shock and profound sadness. Oladapo was a passionate broadcaster, committed media professional and vibrant on-air personality whose voice, creativity, and warmth endeared him to listeners and colleagues alike. His contributions to…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Oyewole Olaosebikan, has formally declined his appointment as a member of the Oyo State Caretaker Committee constituted by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In a letter addressed to the National Chairman and members of the NWC at the PDP national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, Olaosebikan expressed appreciation to the party leadership for the confidence reposed in him through his nomination. He acknowledged the opportunity to serve the party at any level but stated that, after sober reflection and wide consultation, he had decided to decline the appointment. According to him,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee inaugurated by the Wike-aligned National Working Committee (NWC) has officially commenced duties in Oyo State following its formal inauguration on Friday. Members of the caretaker committee were sworn in after taking their oath of office, marking the beginning of their assignment to oversee the party’s affairs in the state. The development followed the appointment of a 17-member caretaker committee by the PDP’s NWC faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The appointment was announced on Wednesday and took effect from December 24, 2025. In a statement issued…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has won fresh commendation from organised labour following his approval of a 100 per cent increase in gratuity payments for retirees in the state. The development was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Oyo State, Comrade Aribatise Adebayo, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Friday. He disclosed that gratuity payments have been raised from ₦1.5 billion to ₦3 billion. According to Adebayo, the decision is a clear reflection of Governor Makinde’s worker-friendly disposition and his commitment to the welfare of both serving workers and retirees…