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2 weeks ago | 
nigeriaworld.com | Rotimi Agboluaje
A devastating flood swept through several communities in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday, destroying homes, farmlands, and properties worth millions of naira.
The affected communities include Ilu-Aje and Imini, where residents have been left homeless, with some now seeking refuge in nearby towns.
Victims of the flood lamented their losses, particularly the destruction of farmlands and valuable assets.
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4 weeks ago | 
nigeriaworld.com | Rotimi Agboluaje
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday shut down Saint Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating severe environmental laws arising from its dilapidated toilet facilities that have caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the area.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Seun Ashamu, said the situation contravenes the state environmental regulations and required urgent intervention to prevent potential health hazards.
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1 month ago | 
nigeriaworld.com | Seye Olumide |Azimazi Momoh Jimoh |Rotimi Agboluaje
• Critics berate ‘constitutional aberration, desperate political show’ • PDP will field strong presidential candidate in 2027, says Pearse • Dele Momodu: Party can defeat Tinubu if united • Saraki-led committee meets Makinde to address crisis The deepening crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows no signs of abating despite a controversial meeting convened on Monday by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in what appears to be a fresh...
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1 month ago | 
nigeriaworld.com | Rotimi Agboluaje
The Oyo State Government has launched export-ready, value-added food products aimed at boosting agro-industrialisation and expanding the state’s footprint in regional and continental trade. Products unveiled by the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society, held at the Conference Room, Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Secretariat Agodi, Ibadan, include processed yam, cassava, and plantain flour packaged for export and local consumption.
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1 month ago | 
nigeriaworld.com | Rotimi Agboluaje
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has restated his commitment to promoting the welfare and prosperity of his kingdom and the entire Yoruba race. The monarch stated this in a letter of appreciation to those who participated in his coronation ceremony, signed by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye.
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1 month ago | 
nigeriaworld.com | Rotimi Agboluaje
The Oyo State Government has begun strategic preparations for the 2025 fiscal year with a comprehensive training programme for top officers of the 33 Local Government Areas in the state. The four-day training, held at the Local Government Staff Training School, State Secretariat, Ibadan, was designed to align the LGAsí budgeting processes with the National Chart of Accounts (NCOA), ensuring transparency, accountability, and standardization across all councils.
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2 months ago | 
guardian.ng | Rotimi Agboluaje |David Meshioye
A group, Yoruba Youth Socio-Cultural Association (YYSA), on Tuesday, called on the Southwest Governors to emulate Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State by procuring AK47s and other sophisticated weapons for Amotekun officers to protect the region. Hammed maintained that the step would allow the security outfit to carry out their duties effectively. He also decried the alarming rate of kidnapping and killing of people in the region.
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2 months ago | 
guardian.ng | Rotimi Agboluaje |Segun Adewole
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has installed nine Mogajis and two Baales. The installation ceremony took place at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan. Speaking through the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Olubadan congratulated the newly installed traditional title holders for being counted worthy to receive the traditional titles. “You are the accredited representatives of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
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2 months ago | 
guardian.ng | Rotimi Agboluaje |Olayide Oluwafunmilayo Soaga
The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalagu, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in what is being described as a strategic and timely move. Reacting to the development, the Director-General of Abuja Progressive Youths for Tinubu, Mallam Sulayman Nafiu, lauded Maikalagu’s defection as a significant endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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2 months ago | 
guardian.ng | Rotimi Agboluaje |David Meshioye
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has stressed the importance of peace and harmony within communities, saying peaceful coexistence is pivotal to development. Oba Owoade said with the diverse cultures, beliefs, and values coexisting, there is a need for effective peacebuilding initiatives which is crucial to maintaining social cohesion and preventing conflicts. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye.
