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Elder statesman and former Governor of old Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, has broken his silence about the rumour of his death, saying he is alive. Close sources within the Olunloyo in his Molete residence in Ibadan, the state capital on Friday said he is hale and hearty. Earlier, the rumour of the death of the elder statesman was reported by some news platforms. However, Olunloyo, while speaking said, “I’m still here, not yet gone.” He also expressed worry over the rumour and asked who would live forever, stressing,  “Those breaking death news and the person presumed dead will all die one day. “I’ve been lucky.  My father died at 42, while my mother died at 102.  I’m 89. I’ve crossed the expected life age.” The elder statesman also illustrated how the rumour of his death hit several news platforms on June 7, 2022. He noted that the rumour mongers claimed that he died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. A few days later, the family issued a statement, declaring that he was not

Engr. (Dr.) Victor Omololu Sowemimo OLUNLOYO  B.Sc. (Gen. Engineering) (Civil/Mech);  B.Sc. (1st Class Hons),  Mech. Eng.;  Ph.D. (App. Maths);  D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) LCU. MNSE, COREN, FNIST, FPI, OON. A Five-Times Gold Medalist out of a possible six (Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mathematics);  British Association (1939) Prize for the Advancement of Science,  University Prizeman (1958),  University of St. Andrews, Scotland.  He is a(n) Public Administrator, Engineer, Mathematician, Polymath, a moving encyclopaedia and a man of many parts. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo was born in Ibadan on 14 April 1935.  His father, Horatio Olunloyo, was a Christian and his late mother, Alhaja Bintu Tejumola Abebi Olunloyo, who died October 2013 at 102 years was Muslim. Engr. (Dr.) Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo had his primary education in; Lagos (Holy Trinity, Ebute-Ero, 1939; Methodist School, Olowogbowo, 1940), Ibadan (St. Peters, Aremo, 1941 - 1946) and  Gbongan (St. Paul's Sch

An Iyaganku magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo state, has remanded a 45 year old "fake doctor", Adegoke Olaoluwa, for the alleged murder of his patient, 45 year old Adekunle Badmus. Olaoluwa, from the Idi-Aro area of Ibadan, is facing a one count charge of murder. The Magistrate, A.T. Oyediji, who did not take the defendant’s plea, ordered that Olaoluwa be remanded in the Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan, pending legal advice from the office of the state Directorate of Public Prosecution. The Police Prosecutor, Inspector Opeyemi Olagunju, had earlier told the court that the defendant had on Tuesday, February 20, at about 10.00am, at Mercy Clinic and Maternity, Idi-Aro, Ibadan, caused the death of one Badmus, 45, unlawfully. Read Also: https://zynga-news.blogspot.com/2024/03/assault-79-year-old-carpenter-bags-life.html?m=1 Olagunju said, “The defendant administered saline drugs to the patient without lawful justification. “The offence is contrary to Section 316 and punishabl

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has ordered the remand of a woman and two other men in the Agodi Correctional service  (formerly known as Agodi Prison) for their roles in the January 16, 2024, Bodija, Ibadan explosion. The trio of 47 year old Ramatu Camara, 20 year old Ganiu Malik, and Abubakar Samasa, 64, were charged with conspiracy, use of weapons of mass destruction, stockpiling of radioactive materials, and dispersal of biological weapons, which led to the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the Oyo state capital in January. After pleading not guilty when the charges were read against them, Justice E.U. Akpan ordered that they be remanded in the Agodi correctional centre, and adjourned the suit until April 11 for hearing on their bail application. Police prosecutor, Michael Ojeah, had informed the court that Camara, Malik, and Samasa were facing a five-count charge against the state. Ojeah further added that the defendants and others at large committed the crime at about 7.30 p.m

  The third edition of the annual Ibadan International Film Festival has been scheduled to take place from the 19th to 21st September, 2024, in the culturally vibrant city of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. A statement by the Director of Media and Communications Femi Davies Alagbala said, as a testament to its commitment to promoting diverse cinematic expressions, the festival aims to provide a platform for filmmakers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals to converge, exchange ideas, and celebrate the art of storytelling through film.  This year’s event, according to him, promises to be a spectacular showcase of global cinematic excellence, featuring a carefully curated selection of compelling films from around the world. Highlight of the 2024 Edition of the Ibadan International Film Festival he said will include,  Diverse Film Line-up Workshops and Panel Discussions  Networking Opportunities Awards Ceremony Speaking on the call for submissions, Davies said, filmmakers are invited to su

The plane that crash landed in Ibadan was alleged to have had break failure. The plane flew in from Abuja. The newspot reporter learnt from the officials at the airport that it landed safely but could not hold till it overshot the runway and skidded into nearby bush. The airport officials are refusing to release the manifest for now. However no life was lost and the aircraft was said to be in good condition but had to be delayed pending conclusion of investigation. When contacted, a spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Tunji Oketunmbi, confirmed the incident but said a team had been dispatched to the site for a probe. The private jet had about 10 persons onboard including Very Important Personalities (VIP'S) who were said came for a birthday celebration. The incident happened on Friday 26 January 2024  around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed the runway and skidded into the nearby bush. Firefighte

    PRESS RELEASE: IBADAN EXPLOSION: ALAKE AWAITS OUTCOME OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION, MINES INSPECTORATE DEPLOYED . Since the unfortunate incident of the Ibadan explosion, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake swung into action immediately to ascertain the real cause(s) of the blast.  President Bola Tinubu, it would be recalled, placed a phone call to the Oyo state governor in the presence of the minister to commiserate with the governor, victims, and people of Oyo state. Thereafter, the Minister issued a statement of condolence to the victims, commended the succour provided victims by the Oyo governor, and followed up with deploying the State's Mines Inspectorate to the scene of the explosion to join other security agencies in unravelling what led to the blast.  Already, the Federal Government has ordered forensic investigations to determine the real cause of the blast, the explosives type that triggered it and the circumstances leading to the unfortunate incid

  Passenger en-route the Ibadan - Abuja overland airways flight on Sunday morning were left stranded as the flight scheduled to ply the route failed to pick them to Abuja. The flight which was officially scheduled for 8.25am, Sunday morning did not arrive the  Alakia Ibadan airport until about 10.05 am, about one hour thirty minutes behind schedule. Thinking their waiting plight was over, passengers were called to Board and the aircraft was filled up with anxious customers of the airline eager to meet up with their various appointments in Abuja when suddenly the airline officials announced that the trip has been cancelled due to a fault on the aircraft. Right now, passengers who have booked their flights days ahead are left stranded as abandoned to their fate not sure of Overland airways plans of making alternative arrangements to convey them to Abuja, refund their monies or compensate them for the breach of contract after so much delay. More details shortly...

The executive committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch, has sympathized with victims of Tuesday’s explosion at Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The association in a statement by its publicity secretary, Oluwatobi Fatoki, Esq. said the chairman of the association, Folasade Aladeniyi and other members of the executive committee of the Bar reached out to legal practitioners residing and practicing around the axis of the explosion. The association revealed that some legal practitioners from the Ibadan branch of the  NBA, including, the former Governor of old Oyo state, Chief Bola Ige, former deputy governor of Oyo state, Iyiola Oladokun, Niyi Akintola (SAN), Niyi Farinto, Ayo Arowosafe among others, were affected by the explosion. The executive committee of the NBA commended the swift action of the state government, security agencies, fire brigade, medical practitioners, Red Cross and others in ameliorating the effect of the blast on the  victims. The NBA cha

With a heavy heart, I, Egalitarian (Dig) Com. Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez express my heart-felt condolences with the people of Dejo Oyelese Estate, Bodija and it's environs in Ibadan, Oyo state state capital, following the tragic blast.  In this challenging and trying time, may the community find succour, strength and love to overcome the painful and disastrous loss. My thoughts are with the victims and we extend support for healing and rebuilding. I use this opportunity to commend and acknowledge the leadership and responsive style of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of OYO state, Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE., for his prompt response to the pains and travails of the affected residents of the unforeseen incident and the welfare attention made available to them. Furthermore, I want to urge the state government under the leadership of His Excellency, Gov. Seyi Makinde, to ensure openness, transparency and thorough investigation of this explosion in the city of Ibadan by bringi

By: Tolu Mustapha The lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abuja, Hon. Akin Alabi has been described as an Ibadan pride in the green chamber by the immediate past Senator of Oyo South Senatorial District, Dr. Sen. Kola Balogun. Sen. Balogun said this while speaking on behalf of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II at the presentation of a 20KVA power generating set to the palace by the lawmaker, who is also the Mogaji Ajiogbo family of Labiran area in Ibadan on Saturday. He recalled that the potentials of the lawmaker as a star became manifest right at the orientation programme organized for the newly elected members of the National Assembly (NASS) in 2019 when he too was elected a Senator.  According to him, "Hon. Alabi showed the stuff he was made of and proved himself as one of our stars".  To those of us, who knew him before, we were not surprised and he has remained a very good amb

            PREPARE FOR AN EXTRA-ORDINARY                               CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE  Anticipation is mounting as the stage is set for the upcoming Ibadan International Film Festival, a cinematic adventure that is poised to captivate global audiences.  With a multitude of film submissions, diverse award categories, enriching educational workshops, artistic gatherings, and a thrilling theme titled "ThinkLocal ShootGlobal", this year's festival promises to be an exceptional celebration of the art of filmmaking. Usman Olarotimi Ogunlade, convener of the film festival, announced from Africa's second largest city, Ibadan, that over 3000 film submissions have been recieved by the screening committee. Usman Olarotimi Ogunlade This year's festival will feature 18 award categories, 5 specialized training workshops, and a fascinating fireside chat centered on the sensational film "Jagun Jagun" to honor it's brilliance, creativity, boundless talent and