Siji Ganiyu: The Panacea For All Round Socio-Econmic Development In Ibarapa North Local Government Come 2024 Wednesday July 5, 2023 The local government, also called the grassroots government, is the first medium of bringing democracy to the people. It’s one of the most effective ways to build trust between the government and citizens; to create a system that works. Oyo state has 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each headed by an elected Chairman, and it’s yet another time that we give these elections as much attention as we would the presidential and state elections. Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission OYSIEC…
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Makinde Commends Army For Stable Security In Oyo Tuesday July 4, 2023 Oyo State governor , ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, declared that the cooperation of the Nigerian Army with the Government and People of Oyo State is responsible for the stable security being enjoyed in the state. The governor hailed the Army for upholding professionalism while on duties, especially during national assignments, stating that his government would continue to maintain a cordial relationship with the Army. Governor Makinde made this submission while receiving the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who paid a courtesy call to his…
Slain UI Lecturer, Ajewole Laid To Rest ..ASUU Charges Police To Arrest Killers Tuesday July 4, 2023 The remains of slain Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry, at the University of Ibadan (UI) Prof. Isaac Ajewole were on Tuesday laid to rest in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Ajewole was buried amidst tears at Cathedral of St. James The Great Cemetery, Ijokodo, Ibadan. He was gunned down in his Olororo, Ojo, Ibadan residence by yet-to-be-identified assailants on June 5, 2023. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) branch on Monday berated security operatives over the inability…
Oyo South Senator, Alli Assured CIAN of Support For Greatness Tuesday July 4, 2023 Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has pledged to support the Certified institute of Auctioneers of Nigeria (CIAN) to move forward and attain greatness. He gave the pledge while receiving a delegation from CIAN led by its Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleke Hassan who paid him a congratulatory visit in Ibadan. Alli, a former Secretary to the State Government and former Chairman, Ibadan North Local Government, is the Maye-Balogun of Ibadanland. The lawmaker is a distinguished fellow of the Institute and they have few members across…
Oyo Chieftancy Law: Why We Opposed Late Ajimobi’s Government Over The Review – Oladoja Sunday July 2, 2023 It seems the dust raised by the recently reviewed Oyo State Chieftancy Law is yet to settle. Speaking with journalists on Saturday the spokesperson, Authentic Mogajis in Ibadanland, Mogaji Olawale Oladoja has disclosed that the group opposed late Governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi for the failure of his government to followed the due Process. Oladoja who was one of the voices that opposed the review during the administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi said unlike the previous administration, the Seyi Makinde…
Gross Misconduct By Edo Policemen: IGP Orders Erring Officers To Report To Abuja On Monday Sunday July 2, 2023 The Ag. Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Ekpoma, Edo State. The IGP has, therefore, directed the erring policemen, who have been in detention in Edo State, to report to the Force Headquarters Abuja on Monday for further action. Members of the public, particularly the people of Ekpoma, are implored to remain calm as the present leadership of…
Excitement As Senator Sharafadeen Alli Holds Inauguration Party …Alake Adeyemo, Iyiola Oladokun, Teslim Folarin, Others In Attendance Saturday July 1, 2023 Prominent Nigerians, political gladiators and All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Oyo State were among dignitaries that attended the inauguration party of Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South). The dignitaries converged on Recreation Club in Ibadan on Saturday to celebrate with Senator Alli and his families. Alli is a former Secretary to Oyo State Government, former Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, former Chairman, O’dua Investment Company Limited and Maye-Balogun of Ibadanland. He was inaugurated on June 13 as the…
Akeredolu’s Deputy Joins Other Governors At Reception For President Bola Tinubu In Lagos Friday June 30, 2023 Ondo State Acting Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa joined other Governors and the good people of Nigeria at a reception organized by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held at the Lagos State Government House, Marina Lagos on Thursday. Aiyedatiwa while rejoicing with Mr President and Nigerians on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations urged Nigerians to unite behind President Bola Tinubu in his determination to make the country better. It would be recalled that, on Tuesday, President Bola…
Omi Tuntun 2.0: Governor Makinde Will Ensure Support For Journalists Effective Reportage, Makinde’s Aide, Ogedengbe Assures Christian Journalists Wednesday June 28, 2023 The Executive Assistant to Governor of Oyo State on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe has stressed the need for Christian media professionals in the state to always demonstrate utmost objectivity in their reportage in view of the critical role they play in ensuring peace and stable polity. The governor’s aide gave the admonition on Tuesday, during the courtesy call paid on him in his office by the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter,…
Sallah : Alao Felicitates Muslims, Urges Support For Tinubu Wednesday June 28, 2023 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao, has called on Muslim faithful to imbibe the lessons of Eid Al Adha as exemplified by Prophets Ibrahim and Mohammed (PBOH), which are patience, sacrifice, faith in God and selfless service to God and humanity. Alao in a Sallah message by his Media Office, said nothing is too big to give for collective security, peace and progress of the state and the country, urging Nigerians to have belief that the administration of…