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 Journalists Demand Justice For Brutalised Colleague By DSS Officers in Oyo  Journalists in Oyo State rally to demand justice for their colleague, Mr. Tony Babatunde Daniel, who was brutally assaulted by DSS officers on Friday in Ibadan.  The incident, which occured at the NNPC filling station near the State NUJ Press Centre in Iyaganku GRA, has sparked condemnation from the media community, prompting urgent calls for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice. Daniel's harrowing ordeal unfolded around 9:30 am when he was reportedly beaten by DSS officers, leaving him brutally injured before he was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.  His colleagues, who were angry by the brazen attack on their fellow journalist, have united in a resounding chorus demanding swift and decisive action from the DSS headquarters to apprehend those responsible for heinous act. Daniel recounted the events that transpired at the NNPC station, where a routine f...

 WORLD THEATRE DAY: OYO GOVT GIVES CULTURAL CENTRE NATIONAL ATTRACTION In a bid to further promote culture and tourism, the Oyo State Government has promised to turn the Cultural Centre, Mokola, into a world-class edifice that will attract people from all walks of life. This was made known by the State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, during the commemoration of the Year 2024 World Theatre Day which took place at the Cultural Centre, Mokola, Ibadan. Olatubosun, who lauded Oyo State Governor,  Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his commitment to the promotion of culture and the arts, added that the governor had put in place a perfect plan that would result in the resuscitation and revitalisation of the Cultural Centre.  The commissioner added that there are plans to build a theatre village, a cultural market around the centre and quarterly staged performances to promote the Council of Arts and Culture, which will further aid opportunities that will attract...

 Oyo Water Corporation Gets IBEDC's Commitment for Stable Electricity The Oyo State Water Corporation has secured commitment from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in  ensuring  stable electricity supply, hence, marking a pivotal step towards sustainable development. The Executive Chairman of the Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, recently convened with IBEDC representatives  in his office to forge a path to reliable power.  Hon. Adeojo expressed his approval of IBEDC's willingness to engage  their  company stressing on the need to have  consistent electricity  that can be used to channel  provision of clean water to  residents  He expressed the readiness of the Governor Seyi Makinde's Omituntun 2.0 Agenda in reviving the  Asejire Water Supply Scheme, being a dam that is serving Ibadan and its  environs.  In his remarks, IBEDC's Regional Technical Manager, Engr. Ismaila Nuhu, reassured their dedica...

The Founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen In Islam worldwide,  Alhaji Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP  has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the death of the revered Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II.  The renown cleric  in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists  described the passing of Oba Olalekan Balogun as a monumental loss not only for the people of Ibadan, but for the entire state. Olagoke,   the mogaji Ogun-Elu Aare Alasa dynasty  expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathises with the immediate family, friends, as well as subjects of the late Olubadan, who ascended the throne  two years ago. He said that the news of Oba Balogun’s transition to join his ancestors at the age of 82 has sent shockwaves through the traditional and political spheres of Ibadanland. Olagoke  stated that Balogun’s relatively short but impactful reign marked a period of unity, pro...