Parrot Magazine Boss Agboola, Mourns Ibadan Big Boy, Friend, Olajide Adesina Olayinka Agboola, the Chief Operating Officer at Parrot Xtra Media Network (publishers/producers of Parrot Xtra Magazine, pmparrot.com and Parrot Xtra Hour on Splash 105.5fm) has taken to the social media to celebrate his Ibadan big-boy friend and successful Chartered Accountant, Olajide Adesina. The deceased, whose father was a retired Judge of the Oyo State High Court, Justice Okeyode Adesina died at a Lagos hospital last Thursday at the age of 58. Agboola, in his tribute expressed sadness over the death of Olajide but was quick to add that “yes,…
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Oyo IGR To Experience Increment By December – Funmilayo The Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Mr William Akinlayo Funmilayo, has expressed confidence that the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state will experience significant increment by the end of the year. The commissioner made this disclosure in his office on Wednesday. The Commissioner for Lands noted that measures are being put in place to transform Oyo State’s IGR under the present administration. The Commissioner noted that between January and March of 2024, there has been a noticeable improvement in the rate of tax payment compared to…
Ensure Accurate Reportage Ogun Deputy Gov. Charges Journalists Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has charged journalists to ensure accurate and factual reportage of events at all times, to engender an informed and organised society. Engr. Salako-Oyedele gave the charge during the 9th Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Information Chapel, with the theme, “Islamic Response to Global Economic Crisis”, at the premises of the Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, saying as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, journalists should avoid spreading reports that could heat-up the polity, especially at the…
Detained IPOB Leader, Kanu Promises To End insecurity in South East in two minutes If Released Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed that he will end the insecurity in the South East in two minutes, if released from detention. Kanu said nobody in the South East can counter his orders concerning the security situation in the region. The infuriated Biafra agitator spoke while addressing journalists within the courtroom of the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday. Kanu said, “I suspect that some people in government are making money out of insecurity in the…
OID Condoles with Makinde Over Passage of 42nd Olubadan A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the people of Ibadanland, and the entire state over the passing of the Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmadell, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. According to the release signed by the group’s spokesperson, Barrister Ayotomiwa Adebayo, the late Olubadan was described as an erudite scholar, a philosopher, an editor, a businessman, politician, consummate management consultant, and a distinguished senator who has contributed immensely…
Nigeria Will Overcome Beneficiaries Of Old Subsidy – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) at the State House in Abuja on Friday, the President assured Nigerians that his government is working around the clock to improve their living conditions, and asked leaders at the grassroots level to encourage citizens to get their National Identification Number…
Olubadan of Ibadanland Laid To Rest The remains of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday afternoon laid to rest at his Aliwo ancestral family home. The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 on Thursday night at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after a brief illness. The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Agbotomokekere led the Muslim faithful to pray for the late monarch before he was interned. Dignitaries at the event include the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal who led executives of the Oyo state government, Elder…
Late Olubadan, Olalekan Balogun Was ‘A Visionary And Committed Leader’ – Olaoluwa Mourns Olubadan Of Ibadan A Stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Peter Olaoluwa has mourned the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun who passed away on Thursday night at 82. Olaoluwa in a statement by his Media office in Ibadan commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State, the Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-council, the President General CCII, Ibadan indigene and described the late monarch as a visionary and committed first class king. Olaoluwa stated that the late Kabiyesi was a visionary and patriotic leader, who…
Late Olubadan Lived A Life Of Service And Exemplary Royalty, POJ Mourns Fallen Olubadan The Mogaji Ojo Eweena, Oke Offa, Baba Sale, Mogaji (Engr) Popoola Olukayode Joshua popularly called POJ on Friday joined the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria to mourn the passage of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun. Mogaji Popoola in a release on Friday morning through his media office in Ibadan and made available to journalists described departure of the first class monarch as great loss not only to Ibadanland but Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. He explained that late Olubadan during…
Osi Basorun of Ibadanland Mourns As Olubadan Of Ibadan Joins Ancestors At 82 The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Prince Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has described the Thursday night death of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun, as shocking and unexpected at this time. Adeduntan in a release through his media office on Friday morning expressed shock on the death of the Monarch who recently celebrated his 82nd birthday. He described the late Olubadan as a brother and leader who he enjoyed great cordial relationship with ,while he was alive. The International Cardio Vascular Surgeon prayed for the repose…