The Federation of Igboora Students Union presented a generous gift to Comrade Gbadebo Segun popularly known as Bishop on the occasion of his birthday. The gift was presented in recognition of Comrade Gbadebo invaluable service to the student body, including his support of defenseless students. Comr. Segun expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the gift and…

  The death has been announced of Madam Mopelola Alice Ajibade, mother in-law to His Highness, Oba Joshua Ojo, Babaaso of Iberekodo-Igbole. According to the first son of the deceased, Mr. Tunji Ajibade (Baba Ronu si), Mama passed away at a ripe age of 120years on the evening of Sunday, 20th August, 2023.   Mama…

The federal lawmaker representing Ibarapa Central and North constituency, Hon. Dr. Anthony Bayo Adepoju (Ibarapa kan), as part of his efforts towards qualitative education in his constituent, has announced his plan to comence free holiday classes for Senior Secondary School students across the major towns in the constituency.   According to a release from his…

As part of efforts to boost the capacity of its personnel, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has concluded training of some of its personnel on staff duties and leadership. The Course which consist of two phases took place at two different locations. The course on staff duties took place at NSCDC Command…

I grew up to know Baba, Chief Josephus Adewole Ojo as an accomplished personality. During my kindergarten days in the early 80s, at Adegoke Nursery and Primary School, Igboora, my sport’s house was “ADEWOLE OJO HOUSE”. I remember we had four houses then :”Atinuke Adegoke House, Jean Pearson House, Adewole Ojo House and the School…

The death has been announced of a foremost Igboora Community leader, Chief Josephus Adewole Ojo. He was reported to have died earlier this morning, 9th August, 2023 at an Ibadan hospital at the ripe age of 97. High Chief Adewole Ojo was a community leader per excellence, former member of Oyo State House of Assembly,…

An Ibarapa-based All Progressives Congress chieftain, Barrister Opeyemi Tijani, has hailed the change of guard of the national leadership of the party, which saw former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the former Senate spokesperson, Dr. Suraju Ajibola Basiru, emerge as the National Chairman and Secretary, respectively, describing their emergence as a needed…

While a vast section of the population is eligible to run political offices, very few do. And of those who do, few are women. There are a variety of barriers that make it more difficult for women to access the necessary resources (time, money, self- confidence, ambition, selection) to run a political office. However, increasing…

The lawmaker representing Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Adebayo Anthony Adepoju, has met with Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase at his residence in Abuja, this was contained in a press release signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the law maker, Hassan Olaoniye, dated 29th July, 2023. Hon. Idris Wase, who represents the Wase…

Ibarapa Central Local Government with headquarters at Igboora, Oyo State was carved out of the then Ifeloju Local Government on 4th December, 1996 by the then Head of State and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces, Late General Sanni Abacha. At the release of the Federal Government Gazette of May 1997 the Local Government was…

Ibarapa born tourism expert and hospitality professional, Azeez Sodiq Adesina has congratulated former deputy chief of staff in Oyo State, Hon. Ademola Ojo on his appointment as commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Cooperatives by Engr. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State. In a statement signed personally by the tourism expert, Azeez Adesina expressed gratitude…

As the House of Representatives commenced its annual recess on Thursday, July 27, 2023, and plenary adjourned till September, member representing Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly, Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju has rolled out his schedule, which will not be for fun, but to further Legislative functions and consultation. In a release…

In relation to the academic pursuits of Nigerian Medical Students in Ukraine that have recently been thrown into uncertainty, confusion and threats by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the Member representing Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Hon. Dr Adebayo Anthony Adepoju has sponsored a motion at the floor of the…

The Ibarapa North Local Government Legislative Council has suspended Mr.Musa Olaore Abuldsalm (Supervisory Councilor for Education) indefinitely over an Asault allegation leveled against him by the Secretary to the Local Government, Mr. Nasiru Adepoju Adeyemi. In an reliable information through a source from the Ibarapa Local Government, Mr.Musa Olaore Abuldsalm (Supervisory Councilor for Education) was…

  The Oyo State house of Assembly has confirmed Nine Commissioner-nominees Sent to the house by Governor Seyi Makinde.   Commissioner-nominees were on Thursday 20th July sent to the Oyo State house of Assembly for confirmation.     All the nine Commissioner-nominees have been screened and were asked to take a bow and go.  …