Author: Odunayo Agboluaje

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Oyo State APC Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Moshood Abas, on his appointment as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the appointment as a well-earned recognition of his dedication to service and progressive ideals. He commended Alhaji Abas’ unwavering commitment to the development of Oyo State and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker said that Abas has consistently demonstrated loyalty, discipline…

The Librarian of University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Adebambo Oduwole (PhD), has been elevated to the rank of Professor. A statement signed and made available to journalists by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Isaac Oluyi, the promotion was pronounced by the Governing Council of the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos on Thursday, 27th March, 2025. Adebambo Oduwole, a Professor of Library and Information Science, is a highly respected librarian with a robust academic background and extensive experience in library science and information management. He holds a BSc (Microbiology), PGDE, MLS and Ph.D. in Library and Information…

In a momentous celebration marked by optimism and progress, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, delivered an inspiring matriculation speech at the institution’s third matriculation ceremony held at the TETFund Auditorium, Iresapupa. The event heralded the official induction of over 574 new students into the school’s vibrant academic community. As dignitaries, academic staff, and parents gathered to mark the occasion, Dr. Abdul-Hameed lauded the newly admitted students for their hard work and commitment, emphasising that their journey had only just begun. “You have earned your place here through sheer determination,” he stated, reaffirming the Polytechnic’s…

A Germany-based Ibadan-born businessman and politician, Aare Olayinka Segelu, has called on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members in Oyo State to give room for unity of purpose. Segelu, a philanthropist and Aare Akinrogun of Igbo-Elerinland, made the call while addressing journalists shortly after an Iftar programme organised for Islamic faithful of the PDP in Lagelu Local Government. The programme was held at his residence in Monatan, Ibadan. He congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the ongoing of the of Ramadan fasting for the year 1446 AH. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YSEG Hotels and Suites Ibadan noted that Ramadan…

  Senator Sharafadeen Alli representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who died at the age of 42 in the UK. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to journalists in Ibadan. Alli described her demise as a tragic and painful loss, not just to her family but to Oyo State and the nation at large. The senator noted that Abisola, who served as Special Adviser…

Mrs Bisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest child of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, is dead. Mrs Kola-Daisi died in the United Kingdom at the age of 42. The announcement came early Thursday morning, March 27, 2025, revealing that Bis succumbed to a brief illness while in the UK. Married to the well-respected Ibadan-born politician and bank executive Kolapo Kola-Daisi, Bisola was a devoted mother to three children. Her husband took to social media to express his devastation, stating, “The world has lost a shining star. Bisola was not just my wife; she was my partner in everything.…

Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a man of no mean achievements. An experienced and exposed man, he rose to his country’s political pinnacle at the young age of 32 years, when he became the military head of state, following a coup d’état. But he was in the saddle for only 74 days, from 16th January 1996 to 29th March 1996, after which he voluntarily relinquished power and handed over to a democratically elected government. On retirement from the Sierra Leonean Army as a Brigadier in 1996, he relocated to the United States of…

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo Town, Prof. Muyiwa Popoola, has said that effective university administrative system would be difficult to achieve without application of appropriate communication skills by employees. Popoola said this in a lecture he delivered at a workshop organised for by ACU registry department which was held at the University campus on Tuesday. Present at the event were the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Timothy Adebayo; Acting Registrar, Ven. Olusegun Ojo; Mathew Taiwo, who represented the Bursar, Dr Ayodele Olusanwo; and the Librarian, Dr Mrs Bosede Ajiboye. In the lecture titled; Communication skills: Required tools for effective…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and some modular refineries in Nigeria may spend about $8.56bn to import an estimated 122,400,000 barrels of crude oil to achieve full operational capacity in six months, it was gathered. This means the refiners may spend about $1.43bn monthly on the importation of crude oil into Nigeria. The plants may spend this much amid the uncertainty surrounding the sustainability of the naira-for-crude policy between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Dangote refinery, coupled with concerns about the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation of the Federal Government. This came as it was discovered that the meeting…

Benin Republic and Togo owe Nigeria $8.84m for the electricity consumed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission revealed this in a report highlighting the remittances made by bilateral customers (domestic and international) and special customers for invoices issued in 2024/Q4 by the Market Operator. According to the report, the six international bilateral customers being supplied by Gencos in the Nigerian electricity supply industry “made a payment of $5.21m against the cumulative invoice of $14.05m issued by the Market Operator for services rendered in 2024/Q4,” translating to a remittance performance of 37.08 per cent. The international…