Women in Music Day: Nigerian Artistes Push for Mentorship, Funding, Safe Spaces By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Female musicians in Nigeria on Saturday joined their counterparts worldwide to mark the 2026 International Women in Music Day, highlighting persistent challenges and calling for greater inclusion in the industry. Continue Reading
Makinde’s Govt Deepens FAO Collaboration on Food Security. By Adewale Owoade The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to enhance agricultural productivity and improve food security across the state. The SecretaryContinue Reading
World Theatre Day: Industry Players Push for Revival of Nigerian Theatre. By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju. A Nollywood actor, Babatunde Ojobaro, popularly known as Mister Rain, has said Nigeria’s theatre industry is yet to reach its full potential. Ojobaro made this known while commemorating World Theatre Day, observed annuallyContinue Reading
Makinde Lauds Military, Says Security Drives Growth By Adewale Owoade Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emphasised that no meaningful development can take place without a safe and secure environment. The governor made this known during the Chief of Army Staff Special Sallah Celebration with troops ofContinue Reading
Oba Ladoja Urges Oyo Indigenes to Enlist in Police. By Adewale Owoade The Olubadan of Ibadanland and Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged eligible indigenes of the state to take advantage of the ongoing police constableContinue Reading
Opeyori Urges Aspiring Badminton Players to Focus on Basics, Stay Consistent By Oluwaseyi Ogunwomoju-Oduneye Two-time Olympic badminton player, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, has urged aspiring players to remain focused, disciplined and consistent in order to succeed in the sport. Opeyori, who is based in the United States, said sustainedContinue Reading
Yeye Shona-Aluko Urges Women to Stay Focused, Hardworking for Success. By Adewale Owoade An educationist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Yeye (Dr.) Afolashade Shona-Aluko has urged women in society to remain focused, hardworking and confident, noting that they often have to work twice as hard as men toContinue Reading
Family Clears Air on Deborah Fasoyin’s Alleged Death By Adewale Owoade. The family of veteran Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist, Deborah Adebola Fasoyin, has dismissed reports of her death circulating on social media, describing the claims as false. Rumours of the alleged death ofContinue Reading
Oba Ladoja Sustains 20-Year Charity, Distributes Food, Cash to over 5,000 Ibadan Residents By Adewale Owoade Over 5,000 residents of Ibadanland have benefitted from a Ramadan and Lent food package distributed by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Each beneficiaryContinue Reading
