Late Governor Ajimobi Was A Patriotic Leader – Mogaji Abiodun The Mogaji Olubadan, Lato’s compound, Labo, Ibadan, Mogaji (Prof) Abiodun Gbolagade says the former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was patriotic even unto the point of death. In a statement on Tuesday by his media office in Ibadan, Abiodun said Ajimobi, would be remembered for his openess by the people of his state and the progressives political family across the country. According to him, the people of Oyo will always remember Ajimobi for his numerous achievements over which the people rewarded him as the first governor to be…
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Standard Chartered Bank To Fund Key Infrastructure Projects – Finance Minister The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has stated that Standard Chartered Bank has indicated interest to fund key infrastructure projects in the country including the Lagos to Calabar superhighway project, Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line as well as $3 billion financing for NLNG. He stated at the end of a meeting with the global Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of the bank with President Bola Tinubu at the state house, Abuja. Mr. Wale Edun praised Standard Chartered Bank as a valued partner to…
Former Oyo Majority Leader, Subair Remembers Late Governor Ajimobi Former Majority leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Kehinde Subair has described former Oyo state Governor, Late Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi as a worthy leader who gave his best while alive. Subair stated this in a release on Tuesday in remembrance of the former governor who transited four years ago. Subair who was the Majority leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly during reign of late Governor Ajimobi recalled with nostalgia the working relationship between the then Executive under the watch of late Ajimobi and the then lawmakers. He…
Ajimobi Is Irreplaceable, Osi Bashorun Adeduntan Remembers Ajimobi Four Years After The Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Prince(DR) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has described former Oyo state Governor, late Abiola Ajimobi as an active and results-driven players whose role could not be played by any other individual or group of individuals. Adeduntan in a release on Tuesday to mark the fourth year of Ajimobi’s passage said he was a team player who was so blunt and truthful. He said Late Ajimobi, a shinning light had played his role well while he lived and he will forever be remembered. “Ajimobi means so much…
NUJ 2024: Outrage As Credentials Screening Committee Releases Exorbitant Nomination Fees Ahead Election The NUJ Kwara Council 2024 Credentials Screening Committee has sparked outrage among members following the release of the nomination fees for the forthcoming council elections. The announcement, which was posted on the council’s WhatsApp platform on June 23, 2024 has been met with widespread condemnation from members of various chapels who have called for an immediate review. The committee has stipulated that the non-refundable fee for the positions of Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer is Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦200,000.00) each. For the positions of Vice-Chairman, Assistant Secretary,…
Abiodun Emerges Chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum, Calls For Regional Cohesion Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Monday emerged as the Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum by consensus among the sixteen Governors present at the meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. It would be recalled that the late Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State led the forum until his demise in 2023. Announcing the resolution of the Southern State Executives after the meeting, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwoolu, said the decision of the forum was unanimous and in line with their conviction on the leadership acumen of…
Ogun Govt Reserves Right To Protect Mineral Resources Within Its Domain-Abiodun’s Aide The Ogun State Government said Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Executive Order creating the Mineral Resources Agency is aimed at protecting those resources in its domain and entrench decency and sanity in the sector, for the common good of the people in the State. It said the Agency was set up for mineral identification, geological mapping of the state, and data banking, in line with item 39 of the exclusive legislative list regulating mining activities in Nigeria. Special Adviser to Governor Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, given…
Cholera Outbreak: Oyo APC Stalwart, Olaoluwa Advises Oyo Residents To Exercise Caution The founder, Peter Olaoluwa Foundation (POF), Peter Abidemi Olaoluwa has urged residents of the state to exercise caution over the recent cholera outbreak in some states in Nigeria. In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Monday, Olaoluwa who is also a stalwart of Oyo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress APC, said people must exercise caution as Nigeria records 30 deaths, and 1,141 suspected cases from the disease. The statement said it is of utmost importance that people collectively prioritize their health and safety…
Hajj 2024: Ogun Pilgrims Excited as Departure Nears Following their completion of Hajj for the year 2024 and anticipating departure, pilgrims from Ogun State have expressed excitement, a sense of fulfillment, and gratitude to God for a successful spiritual journey in Saudi Arabia. A vox-pop conducted with some of the pilgrims revealed generally positive feelings regarding their personal spiritual experiences and the efficiency of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, through which they embarked on the journey. Reflecting on his Hajj experience, Alhaji Tijani Fadilullaih, a pilgrim from Imasayi, Yewa-North, expressed deep satisfaction with his performance of the Hajj…
Oyo Health Workers’ Union To Begin Seven Days Warning Strike Monday The Oyo State Chapter of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) will commence a 7-day warning strike on Monday, 24th June, 2024. The notice of the warning strike was disclosed by the Union President, Comrade John Fabunmi on Sunday. He noted that the seven days industrial action will involve all the members of the Union across all health institutions in the state including ministries, departments and local government areas. Comrade Fabunmi disclosed that the strike action is imperative to press further the demands of the Union,…