Author: Odunayo Agboluaje

The wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Abiwumi Owoade, on Wednesday urged the government to empower women, particularly in rural areas, while pledging her family’s full support for related initiatives. The Oyo queen also assured that her husband, Oba Akeem Owoade, remains committed to supporting initiatives aimed at empowering women and enhancing their economic prospects. According to a statement issued by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Owoade emphasised the critical role women play in fostering societal development, both at the household and national levels. She said: “As women, we serve as a dynamic force for change.…

  The former Primate of the Church of the Nigeria [Anglican Communion], The Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, and the Head of Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan [UI], Prof. Olumuyiwa Olusesan Familusi, on Tuesday called on President Bola Tinubu to rescue, revive and revamp Nigerian public universities rather giving licences for new ones. Okoh and Familusi decried the deplorable situation of Nigerian universities. They made the call during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Department of Religious Studies’ conference in honour of Primate Okoh which took place at Trenchard Hall of the university. The conference themed: ‘’Religion, Artificial Intelligence…

    A Professor of Pharmacy and immediate past Vice Chancellor, Chrisland University, Ogun State, Mrs. Chinedum Babalola, and Deputy Vice Chancellor, KolaDaissi University, Ibadan [KDU-I], Prof. Olajumoke Morenikeji, have called on students to pursue careers in science, saying humanity cannot do without science and its impacts. Babalola and Morenikeji made the call at the second Distinguished Lecture of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, KolaDaisi University , which took place at the Sherifat Agbeke Auditorium of the university, Ibadan. Schools that participated in the lecture are Maverick College, Samonda; St. Louis Grammar School, Mokola; International School, Bodija;Deeper Life High School,…

Professor Adeniyi Sulaiman Gbadegesin is a renowned academic and expert in Geography. Born on April 6, 1955, he was educated at the University of Ibadan, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Geography with first-lass honours in 1979, and his doctorate degree in 1984, specialising in soils, natural resource analysis and management. He has an illustrious academic career, serving as a lecturer, senior lecturer, reader, and eventually, professor at the University of Ibadan. He also held various administrative positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2005-2007), Head of the Department of Geography (2008-2011) and Vice-Chancellor of the Ladoke…

I reflect on women who have made a lasting impact through their service in office, my attention is drawn to Hon. Toyin Abeke Balogun, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion in Oyo State, whose dedication to uplifting the lives of women and vulnerable communities is truly encouraging. I ponder on the growing number of women taking on multiple roles, Honourable Commissioner Toyin Balogun shines brightly as a beacon of dedication, resilience and selflessness. Her remarkable leadership as the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion in Oyo State is due to her tireless efforts to uplift the…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari to replace Mele Kyari as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited group chief executive officer (CEO). Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, said Tinubu also sacked the NNPCL board chairman Chief Pius Akinyelure who was replaced by Ahmadu Musa Kida. Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. “The new 11-man board has Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman,” Onanuga said. Adedapo Segun, who replaced Umaru Isa Ajiya as the chief financial officer last…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. The presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, said President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. “The new 11-man board has Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman,” Onanuga said. Adedapo Segun, who replaced Umaru Isa Ajiya as the chief financial officer last November, has been appointed to the new…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, extends heartfelt felicitations to our Muslim sisters and brothers on the completion of the holy month of Ramadan. As we mark the end of this sacred period, we acknowledge the spiritual growth, self-reflection, and compassion that define the essence of Ramadan. We celebrate the values of empathy, kindness, and generosity that this blessed month embodies. We pray that the Almighty accepts our fasting, prayers, and good deeds. May this occasion bring us closer to our Creator and to each other. We wish our Muslim colleagues, friends, and family a joyous…

The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) on Monday condemned the lynching of 16 northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State . In a statement signed by the Chairman of CSSLN and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin , the speakers described the killing as barbaric and horrific. The speakers decried the act of mob violence as a gross violation of human rights and a serious threat to peace and security. Ogundoyin said: “The CSSLN strongly condemns the horrific lynching of 16 northern travelers who were, on transit, accused of possessing dane guns (local…

The Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan, has expressed appreciation to the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, for the opportunity given him to serve as a Governing Council Member-at-Large at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. According to a statement made available to journalists by the Media and Public Relations Officer of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Mr ‘Wale Adeoye, Olaniyan expressed his profound appreciation in a personal message released after the valedictory meeting organised by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of LAUTECH Governing Council, Professor Ayodeji Oludare Omole. “Glory be to…