11 Sep, 2025
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Photos: RATTAWU BCOS elects new executives, swears them in

RATTAWU BCOS Oyo State elects new executives in Ibadan. Comrade Adeniyi Faleti emerges chairman as members pledge unity and support for progress. The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) Chapter, has successfully concluded its executive transition with the peaceful election and swearing-in of new officers. […]

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BCOS TV staff plead for urgent intervention to save station

The staff of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS TV) have made a passionate appeal to the Oyo State Government, stakeholders, and well-wishers to urgently intervene in what they describe as a critical crisis threatening the survival of the station. In a message posted by Makanjuola Olalekan, a member of staff on BCOS’s official […]

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RATTAWU BCOS  commissions Kunle Hamzat Union Hall.

RATTAWU BCOS Kunle Hamzat Union Hall commissioned as a landmark legacy, symbolising unity, progress, and workers’ solidarity in Oyo State. A new chapter in workers’ history was opened today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) Chapter of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) officially […]

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Makinde’s media gamble: Oyo’s BCOS left to rot while private stations flourish on govt largesse

Ibadan, Nigeria — Once a pride of the Southwest and a powerhouse in public broadcasting, the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) is now a shadow of its former self. Under Governor Seyi Makinde‘s administration, the station has been starved of attention, resources, and relevance, while private media outfits receive government patronage in millions of […]

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BCOS Staff ‘Forced’ to Sign No-Union Undertaking to Keep Jobs

Ibadan, Oyo State. Nigeria — Employees of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) say management compelled them to sign a controversial “undertaking” pledging not to join any trade union or seek outside intervention in workplace matters — with the clear understanding that refusal could cost them their jobs. “They didn’t shout it,” the employee […]

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Pensioner Lola Osanyin resumes Controversial Appointment at BCOS amid Outcry

Ibadan, Nigeria—In a move that has reignited public criticism and internal unrest, Mrs. Lola Osanyin has officially resumed duty at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) following her recent appointment as a contract staff member, despite widespread appeals to the Oyo State Government to halt the return of retired personnel to public service positions. […]

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Stop Bringing Them Back!  BCOS Workers Begs Makinde Over Retirees’ Hiring

Staff of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to save their souls over what they described as senseless, unproductive and highly demoralising recruitment of the Corporation’s retirees as contract staff. According to them, it has been a new normal for the current BCOS leadership to recruit those who […]

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Tributes Galore from BCOS as Lola Osanyin Retires at 60

The Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) has joined numerous admirers, colleagues, and well-wishers in celebrating one of its finest broadcasters, Mrs. Lola Osanyin, who marks her 60th birthday today, July 20, 2025, and simultaneously retires from active service. Mrs. Osanyin, who held the position of Director of News and Current Affairs, retired upon attaining […]

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A Legendary Voice Falls Silent: Lola Osanyin Bows Out of Service

The Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS has bid farewell to one of its most iconic and beloved newscasters, Lola Osanyin, who has retired after attaining the mandatory age of sixty. With a career spanning decades, Mrs. Osanyin has left an indelible mark on the broadcasting landscape of Oyo State, and her departure is a […]

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If The Feather Fits, He Wears It: Celebrating Prince Kayode Olagunju

Today, July 17, 2025, marks a special day in the life of a remarkable individual, Prince Kayode Adeyeni Olagunju, as he celebrates his birthday. His life is a testament to the power of dedication, compassion, and resilience. As we honor his legacy, we reflect on the profound impact he has had on countless lives. Prince […]