Author: Odunayo Agboluaje

All is now set for the coronation of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, as the 47th Alaafin of Oyo, Oyo State. Born 47 years ago to a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo Town, the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, is one of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, in the ancient. Oba Owoade completed his Secondary School education at Baptist High School, Saki. His father worked with Oyo North Agricultural Development Programme (ONADEP), helping Oke-Ogun Community in boosting Agricultural Productivity. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State at National Diploma,…

Sixty years of life is proof of a legacy of love, laughter and learning. Sixty years of scholarship is a symbol of wisdom, illuminating the paths of generations. I celebrate a woman of unparalleled passion, unwavering dedication, unrelenting pursuit of excellence, remarkable achievements and outstanding contributions to the field of English Language and Linguistics. I pay a special tribute to the inimitable Professor Adenike Akinjobi, a shining star in the firmament of academia, as she marks her 60th birthday, today. The renowned scholar, educationist and public speaker was born on 3 April, 1965, into the esteemed royal family of Oba…

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…