The Oyo State Government has established standardized regulations and fixed a control price of ₦14,000 per meter for the drilling of groundwater abstraction, commonly known as borehole drinking water, across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Arc. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this during an interactive meeting between the Ministry and stakeholders in groundwater abstraction, held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. He emphasized that the stakeholders’ meeting was convened to address the challenges faced by groundwater abstraction practitioners and develop collaborative solutions for the sustainable management of this vital resource. Hon. Mogbonjubola further noted that engaging with…
Author: Bolanle Akinwalere
Tragedy struck in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as the Chief Executive Officer of Klass Five Hotel and well-known socialite, Adesoji Adeleye, was found dead in his hotel room in the early hours of Tuesday. Adeleye, who had chosen to spend the night at his hotel located in the Arakale area, was discovered brutally stabbed multiple times by unidentified attackers. Sources say the perpetrators gained access to his room unnoticed, despite other occupants being present in the hotel at the time. One of his close associates, who had spent time with him on Monday night, revealed that they had parted…
Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of old Oyo State and elder statesman, has died. He passed away at exactly 1:40 a.m. in a private hospital after a brief illness, according to a close source to the family who confirmed the news. Olunloyo, a distinguished academic and politician, held several pioneering positions in the country’s educational institutions. He was the first Rector of both The Polytechnic, Ibadan and the Kwara State Polytechnic. He also held traditional titles as the Balogun of Oyo and the Otun Bobasewa of Ife. A respected figure in Nigeria’s political and intellectual landscape, Dr. Olunloyo was…
Council members for LAUTECH are: Professor Ayodeji Omole as Chairman, Professor R. O. R. Kalilu as vice Chancellor; Professor A. T. J. Ogunkunle – Deputy Vice Chancellor, Strategy and Development; Professor Dauda Araromi – Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Innovation; Mr. Idowu Olukunle Adeosun, Mrs. Titilayomi Ahmadu, Mr. Jelili Bamidele Busari, Mr. Teslim Adediran and Mrs Yinka Balogun – Registrar. The newly-inaugurated Governing Council members for Abiola Ajimobi Technical University are Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan – Chairman; Professor Adesola Ajayi – Vice Chancellor; Professor Iyiola Tella – Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Hon. Seyi Joseph Adisa, Professor (Engr.) Samson Olakunle Ojoawo, Professor Mojeed…
Chief Yekini Adeojo, a prominent politician and elder statesman, has passed away. A key figure in Nigerian politics, Adeojo was the first gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and served as a member of the PDP Board of Trustees. His death has drawn widespread tributes from across the political landscape, with many acknowledging his role in strengthening democracy and fostering development in Oyo State. Chief Adeojo is survived by his children, including Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, the Executive Chairman of Ido Local Government, and Hon. Elias Adeojo, the Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, among…
Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), is a distinguished Nigerian engineer with a wealth of experience in petroleum, process, and production engineering. His career spans several decades, during which he has held key leadership roles in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and beyond. Early Life and Education Ojulari hails from Kwara State and pursued his higher education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1985 to 1989, laying the foundation for his future contributions to the oil and gas industry. Professional Journey Ojulari began…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, sacking its chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, along with all other board members appointed in November 2023. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu announced the appointment of an 11-man board to lead the state-owned oil corporation. Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari has been named as the new Group CEO, while Ahmadu Musa Kida takes over as the non-executive chairman. Adedapo Segun, who replaced Umaru Isa…
The Deputy National President-General of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Babalola Rufus Adeyemi, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across the country on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In his message, Comrade Babalola congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, emphasizing the values of sacrifice, self-discipline, and devotion that the holy month represents. He urged them to uphold these virtues beyond Ramadan, fostering unity, love, and mutual respect in their daily lives. He also used the opportunity to extend his greetings to the National President-General of NULGE, Comrade Aliyu Haruna Kankara,…
Alhaji (Chief) Dr Adeniran Abdurosheed, the Otun Asiwaju Adinni of Sakiland, Deputy Governor of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) in Oyo State, and Managing Director of Gasma Nigeria Limited, has extended warm Eid Mubarak greetings to the Muslim faithful in Sakiland and beyond. In his message, Alhaji (Chief) Dr Adeniran Abdurosheed felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Surv Khalid Olabisi Oyedepo III Ilugbemidepo, the Okere of Sakiland, Alhaji Sheikh Azeez Jeje Kunmi Arebomasojo, the Chief Imam of Sakiland, as well as other esteemed Islamic leaders and the Muslim community. “Eid Mubarak to you and your loved…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, following confirmation from the National Moon Sighting Committees that the new moon has been sighted in Nigeria. This announcement comes amid rumors suggesting that the fasting period would be extended until Monday. The Sultan’s palace has strongly refuted these claims, blaming misinformation spread by certain English-language newspapers even before the official moon sighting report was issued. The palace emphasized that all official pronouncements on religious observances should come from credible sources to prevent the spread of falsehoods. The Sultan,…