The management and staff of Ilaji 91.9 FM are delighted to officially welcome Asiwaju Ajibola Akinyefa, popularly known as Baba Olomi, as the General Manager of our esteemed station. A distinguished veteran in the Nigerian broadcasting industry, Asiwaju Ajibola Akinyefa brings decades of experience, innovation, and professionalism to our team. His outstanding contributions to the media landscape have earned him a stellar reputation for excellence and leadership, making him an invaluable addition to our organization. With his expertise and visionary approach, we are confident that Ilaji 91.9 FM will reach new heights under his leadership. His wealth of knowledge will…
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The first anniversary of the ascension of Oba Olalekan Bashir Abioye as the Onigbeti of Igbeti will be marked on February 8, 2025, with an array of dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal attending the celebrations. The event, which will take place in the heart of Igbeti, at UMCA Ogunbode Grammar School, promises to be a grand occasion, bringing together traditional rulers, government officials, and other stakeholders from across the state and beyond. As the community celebrates the milestone in the reign of Oba Olalekan Abioye, various cultural performances, traditional dances, and speeches are expected…
…All 43 Primary Healthcare Centres to receive theirs Next Week As part of proactive moves to enhance security infrastructure in the fight against crime and criminality, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, has distributed solar power systems to all security formations within the local government area. Olatunji said the move necessitated by his administration’s commitment to ensure uninterrupted power supply across all the formations, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency of security agencies. Various security agencies, including the police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the DSS, Amotekun Corp, and other security formations received the…
The establishment of the Forest Rangers subunit demonstrates Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to addressing the pressing security challenges in Oyo State, particularly in its expansive forest regions. With forests often being hotspots for criminal activities such as kidnapping, banditry, and illegal logging, this specialized unit is expected to complement the main Amotekun Corps in fortifying security across the state. The decision to deploy Forest Rangers in 25 local government areas ensures a wide-reaching impact, covering critical zones where insecurity has been a persistent issue. Equipped with training tailored to forest terrain operations, the rangers are poised to respond effectively to…
‘Facility to accommodate one million passengers annually’ As part of Oyo State Government’s ongoing effort to upgrade the Samuel Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, to international standard, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, turned the sod for a new Terminal Building that will accommodate at least one million passengers annually. Chairman of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Upgrade Committee and former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi, who performed the foundation-laying ceremony, said the effort is another giant leap forward and a crucial component of the airport upgrade plan. He maintained that the new Terminal Building, which…
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw was revealed on Friday, setting up exciting clashes between some of Europe’s top clubs. The ties are scheduled to take place on February 11/12 and 18/19.The draw has paired Atalanta against Club Brugge, while Borussia Dortmund will face Sporting CP in a battle between German and Portuguese giants. England’s Manchester City will take on Spain’s Real Madrid in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the round. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich will meet Celtic, while PSV Eindhoven will lock horns with Juventus. AC Milan have been drawn against Feyenoord, and…
The Group Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, ‘Bimbo Ashiru, has stated that the redevelopment of Premier Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State capital will gulp over N20bn. Ashiru made this known to newsmen on Thursday during a facility tour of the ongoing redevelopment of the hotel. He added that the redevelopment of the facility would increase the rooms from 87 to 154, saying about 200 people are currently working in and out of the place. Ashiru said, “What I’m looking at can’t be less than N20bn because I remember that it was about $10m then. What we have now is between…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that corps members will begin receiving a new monthly allowance of N77,000 starting February 2025. The NYSC DG disclosed this on Thursday while speaking to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. Ahmed confirmed that the increment has been included in the 2025 Federal Government budget and will take effect once the budget is passed. “This month (January) has already ended, but once the budget is passed, by next month (February), you will start receiving N77,000 instead of the usual N33,000,” he…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has praised Governor Seyi Makinde for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of pensioners in Oyo Stat Hon. Olufade expressed his admiration for the governor at the 2024 End-of-the-Year Program and 2025 Beginning-of-the-Year Meeting of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ibadan North Local Government Chapter. Speaking at the event, the chairman rejoiced with the pensioners, thanking God for their lives and celebrating Governor Makinde’s numerous initiatives aimed at improving their well-being. He particularly commended the governor for increasing the monthly pension payments and extending health insurance coverage to…
In a remarkable show of unity and respect, the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Kamorudeen Mudashiru, was in attendance at the inauguration of the new leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagelu Chapter. The event, held on Thursday, attracted prominent leaders and members of the Christian community, traditional rulers, as well as dignitaries from the local government. The occasion marked the official transition of leadership within the CAN-Lagelu chapter, with new officials taking the helm to steer the association in its mission of fostering Christian unity, community service, and interfaith dialogue in the region. During the ceremony,…
