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Kunle Afolayan Receives Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Oyo International Summit

Renowned filmmaker and entrepreneur, Kunle Afolayan, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year award at the International Tourism Investment Summit (#ITSOyoState2025) held in Ibadan, Oyo State. The three-day event, which ran from July 22 to 24, attracted major stakeholders across Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality sectors — including government representatives, industry investors, […]

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Once a Symbol of Power, Now a Shadow: Oyo Govt House in Ruins

Once a symbol of power and pride atop Ibadan’s iconic Agodi Hill, the Oyo State Government House now stands as a shadow of its former self. The historic estate, which has served as the official residence for top political leaders from the colonial era to present-day Nigeria, is now in an advanced state of decay, […]

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University of Ibadan Under Fire for Spending N358 Million on Refreshments, Honorariums—More Than Teaching and Research

A recent review of the University of Ibadan’s 2023 financial statement has revealed controversial spending patterns, with the institution allocating N358 million to non-academic expenses such as refreshments and honorarium—far exceeding what was spent on critical academic needs like research and laboratory materials. According to the financial breakdown, N134 million was spent on refreshments and […]

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ALESHINLOYE MOURNS DEMISE OF OLUBADAN,OBA OLAKULEHIN (IGE OLAKULEHIN 1)

_describes him as a courageous and passionate man_ An APC chieftain and grassroots politician, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye (MDII) has commiserated with family, indigene of Ibadan,Oyo State Council of Obas and Oyo State government over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin(Ige Olakulehin 1). In a statement personally signed […]

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NIGERIAN YORUBA IN DIASPORA, BENIN REPUBLIC, MOURNS PASSING OF OLUBADAN, OBA OLAKULEHIN

Alhaji Mutiu Adisa Olaoluwa Sends Condolence to Royal Family and Ibadan People The Nigerian Yoruba in Diaspora, Benin Republic through its President, Alhaji Mutiu Adisa Olaoluwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. In an official condolence message made available to dreportorialmedia, […]

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From Power to Palace: Ladoja to Wear Ibadan’s Crown

Former Governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is on course to become the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland after the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Oba Olakulehin died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. He had been installed as Olubadan in July […]

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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Passes Away at 90 — Just Days After Birthday Celebration

Ibadan, Oyo State — The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has passed away at the age of 90, marking the end of a brief but impactful reign over one of Nigeria’s most historically significant traditional institutions. According to sources confirmed by Tribune Online, the revered monarch […]

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Oyo Rings Alarm Bells Over Impending Floods in Three LGAs

The Oyo State Government has raised a flood alert for parts of Ibadan, urging residents in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas to take precautionary measures against possible flash floods. The warning was issued on Friday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, following an updated forecast from the […]

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90 YEARS OF GRACE, ONE YEAR OF ROYAL EXCELLENCE – ALESHINLOYE SALUTES OLUBADAN

Prominent Ibadan son and APC chieftain, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye (MDII), has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, on the double celebration of his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a statement released through his media […]

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From Death Row to Freedom: Nigerian Man Released After 22 Years Over Generator Theft

After spending over two decades on death row, 64-year-old Nigerian technician Kolawole Oladeji and his co-accused, Ogbona Igbojionu, have been released from prison. The two men were convicted in 2003 for their alleged involvement in a generator theft case dating back to 1999. Their release comes after sustained public advocacy, notably from popular TikToker Olumide […]

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