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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
Seyi Adisa Development Initiative (SADI Nigeria) has partnered Oguntoyinbo Foundation to provide comprehensive vocational and technical skills training for youths in Oyo town. It is aimed to combat unemployment and promote financial independence. The empowerment initiative includes training in web designing, bag making, shoe making, leather works, hair care and beauty, cakes and confectioneries, digital marketing entrepreneurship, leadership, financialliteracy and life-building skills.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, Governor Seyi Makinde, and other prominent figures have applauded the outgoing Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ayodele Sonubi, as he retires after 33 years of service. IGP Egbetokun described Sonubi’s retirement as a moment for reflection on his years of sacrifice, commending his outstanding contributions to security in Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
A non-political group, Concerned Afijio Youths (CAY), has charged party leaders across political parties in Oyo Federal constituency to narrow nomination of House of Representatives candidates to Afijio local government area of Oyo State.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the federal government through the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, for facilitating the restoration of electricity supply to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The party described the swift intervention as a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda, aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have resolved their differences regarding the impounding of vehicle plate numbers belonging to NANS. At a meeting held on Friday, February 7, 2025, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, along with senior FRSC officials, agreed to halt any form of harassment related to student vehicle registrations.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
The Old Students Association of Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School (ICAGS) has celebrated the 65th Founders Day Anniversary of the institution. The grand finale of the 65th Founders anniversary held at the Alumni Centre of the University of Ibadan (UI). President of the Old Students Association, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, congratulated members on the milestone anniversary, paying tribute to past and present principals and teachers for their sacrifices.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
Workers at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, staged a protest on Wednesday over the non-payment of their December and January salaries.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Sultan of Sokoto and co-chairman of Nigerians Interfaith Council, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Daniel Okoh have preached religious tolerance among Nigerians to have united Nigeria. Others include former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
The Gbajumola/Ofiki of Akalakoyi Ruling House in Eruwa town has distanced itself from any attempt to hijack the right of Olaribikusi Ruling House to produce the next Eleruwa of Eruwa in Ibarapa East local government area of Oyo State. The Ruling House dumped its kinsman, deposed Oba Samuel Adegbola, saying backing Adegbola as Eleruwa again would be tantamount to cheating their brethren (Laribikusi) and creating bad blood between the two ruling houses.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Segun Showunmi |Alao Abiodun
The Oyo State Advisory Council has extended its condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde over the passing of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde, who died on Friday, January 24. In a statement issued by the Council’s chairman, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), and its secretary, Babatunde Giwa, the members expressed deep sorrow over the loss, acknowledging the profound pain and emptiness that come with the death of a loved one, especially a brother.
