The Southwest Professional Broadcasters Association had on Monday, the 13th of February 2023 paid a courtesy visit to some radio stations in Ibadan, capital of Oyo state on the occasion of world radio day. The visit was aimed at commemorating the world radio day, promoting the theme for the UNESCOContinue Reading
One of the recently licensed radio stations in Ibadan, Ilaji 91.9 FM, commenced online 24-hour broadcast test transmission. The exercise, which has been on for many days according to the owner, Engr. Dotun Sanusi, is in preparation for full broadcast to the people of Ibadan and its environs. Located inContinue Reading
Olusegun Ayoade Radio broadcasting was introduced in Nigeria in 1933 by the then British Colonial authorities as an experiment of the empire service of the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC in Lagos. Then it was established as a Radio Distribution Service (RDS) under the department of Post and Telegraph in Lagos.Continue Reading
It’s so sad and devastating to learn that one of the new generation radio stations in Ibadan that seems to be very promising is starting on a very wrong footing. Sources claim different shades of crisis are already brewing in the relatively new station. It is alleged that two ofContinue Reading
In recent times, if you are a true media observer following closely the media space of Ibadan, you must have noticed the new style in vogue when it comes to naming of Programmes. Some radio programmes now have the suffix “Extra” attached to its name. So the million Naira questionContinue Reading
It was an exciting moment of glitz and glamour at the maiden edition of I-Flier 103.3 FM’s dinner and awards night on Friday, 30th December, 2022. The glamorous event took place at the station’s premises situated at I-Flier College road, Ogungbade, Adegbayi, Ibadan, Capital of Oyo state. In a welcomeContinue Reading
Popular Nigerian On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa, is celebrating her last day as a radio broadcaster. In a post shared via her Instagram page on Friday, Makinwa revealed that it has been 12 years since her voice made its debut on radio. The video featured a montage of pictures and videoContinue Reading
Ace broadcaster and owner of the fast-rising radio station, Yes 101.7 FM, Mr. Yemi Sonde has dispelled rumours concerning ownership of the broadcast outfit, stressing that no one or politician contributed to the establishment and heretofore funding of the organization. Sonde made this assertion while reacting to questions on theContinue Reading
Primus Media City, initiator of Primus Media Awards take this medium to present to the general public the full list of the winners at the Primus Media Awards 2022 held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Mauve 21 Event Center, Ring road, Ibadan, Oyo state. It was such a monumentalContinue Reading
One of the regular radio programs on Ibadan radio is the Yoruba version of newspaper review. It has within a while becomes the morning tonic for Ibadan radio listeners/audiences, media observers and enthusiasts. Yoruba newspaper review show is one of the widely acceptable radio programs in the city of Ibadan.Continue Reading