Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Renowned Fuji music sensation, Taye Currency, has reportedly collapsed and been urgently rushed to a hospital in London. The Ibadan-born Fuji icon, known for his electrifying performances and soulful melodies, was in the midst of a tour when the incident occurred. According to eyewitnesses at the scene, Currency suddenly slumped during a performance, sending shockwaves through the audience. Emergency medical personnel swiftly intervened, rushing him to a nearby medical facility for immediate treatment. It was not established if the fuji artist was suffering from any major health challenge, fans around the globe have been left reeling by the distressing news.…
Rep Abass Adigun popularly known as Agboworin, the federal lawmaker representing the good people of Ibadan North East/South East in the House of Representatives, set to organize entrepreneurial training and mega empowerment for market traders and artisans in his constituency on various skill acquisitions. On Saturday, 23rd of March, the lawmaker would be disbursing fund to the beneficiaries at the Yidi Ground, Agodi Gate, Ibadan, with a view to enlarging the scope of their small and medium scale businesses. The twin events, as facilitated by the lawmaker, would kick start with the entrepreneurial training on Thursday 21st of March, where…
During a recent session at the Oyo State House of Assembly presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, representing Ibadan North Constituency 2, delivered a passionate plea. Amid discussions on enhancing security measures in public schools, Hon. Babajide redirected attention to a critical aspect often overlooked: the attitude of secondary and primary school pupils towards government amenities. The motion to discuss this matter was moved by Hon. Dawood Olalere, representing Ibadan North West State Constituency. Seconding the motion was Hon. Babalola, a member representing Ibadan North East Constituency 1. In his contribution during the…
Oyo state House of Assembly has called on the executive arm of government to as a matter of urgency put measures in place to beef up security around public primary and secondary schools within the state. According to Westernmirror.com.ng reports, the state legislature stressed that would be an active move by government and all education stakeholders amid a series of reports of attacks and insecurity across different parts of the country. The state assembly stated that public schools in the state have for many years operated without adequate security leading to reports of kidnapping, rape, vandalism and theft on government…
A prosecution witness, on Monday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how the Head of Stakeholders Unit of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) Emmanuella Ita, allegedly diverted large sums of money belonging to the FIRS unit to her private school, Surestart School Ltd. Ms Ita ran Surestart School Ltd while serving as the Head of Stakeholders Unit of the FIRS, according to a press statement by by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday. Testifying as the sixth prosecution witness (PW6) on Monday, Ijeoma Maltida, an EFCC investigator, told the court that the funds allegedly diverted…
A student of Government Technical College, Oyo township, Olusegun Samson Ayomide has invented a flying aircraft making history as the first son of Oyo state with laudable innovative ideas. Ayomide, who stands out for his exceptional talent in inventing and constructing car racers and airplanes, is from the Vehicle Body Building Department and a native of Oyo town. His passion for innovation and dedication to his craft have led him to create remarkable inventions that showcase his skills and creativity. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of engineering principles, Ayomide has proven himself as a promising…
….As Oluokun Peter Olusola Promises To Transform Oyo East to our Dream Space In continuation of the Ward-to-Ward campaign tour of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo East local government chapter to woo voters, residents of Balogun and Jabata areas of Ward 06 and 07 have declared total support to ensure a productive victory for Hon. Oluokun Peter Olusola and his vice, Hon. Mustapha Wasiu Waspha. The campaign, tagged Omi-Aanu, energized the Balogun and Jabata areas as residents showed active readiness to mobilize across units and wards to ensure all-round votes for all PDP candidates come April 27, 2024.…
The Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP chairmanship candidate in Oluyole local government in the coming Council Poll, Akeem Olatunji has vowed that his administration would deepen synergies and collaborations with relevant state ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the area if elected to tackle prevailing economic challenges at the Council. Olatunji added that one of such identified MDAs to collaborate with is the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) stressing that Oluyole would leverage on the expanse of arable land it has to drive an agricultural revolution agenda. Olatunji disclosed this on Sunday March 17 while featuring on an Ibadan based…
Experienced striker, Christian Pyagbara, has really rediscovered his goal scoring magic. The light skinned forward scored a brace in Sunday’s derby to end the dominance of Remo Stars over the Oluyole Warriors. He was on song in the Matchday 24 tie against Akwa United, scoring the second goal in the 3-0 win over the Promise Keepers, after providing the assist for the curtain raiser. Scoring three goals in two consecutive home games, is indeed a testimony that the goal form magic is back for Pyagbara. Sure, more to come from the in form Christian Pyagbara Dumte.
Christian Pyagbara hit the target twice, once in each half to condemn Remo Stars of Ikenne to a 2-0 defeat in the hands of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, in a Matchday 26 fixture. Under the floodlight, in an electrifying atmosphere, the Oluyole Warriors emerged the best of the Stars in the South West derby, played at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex. Coming to Ibadan with a bragging right, having been undefeated by the Ibadan soccer lords in any league match, the Sky Blue Stars met more than what they bargained for as 3SC, backed by a huge…