By Segun Kehinde Happy Birthday! On this special day, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you have done for me and for GoalPoacher News. From the very beginning, you took me under your wing, adopting me as your younger brother. Your unwavering support has been a guiding light, especially as you promoted my platform among the political class in Oyo State. Your return to the national scene as the Director-General of the Civil Society Organisations on Community Development and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has been nothing short of transformational. You have elevated…
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The Executive chairman of Òyó East Local Government, Hon Oluokun Peter Olusola has extolled the Òyó State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke for his courage, dedication and honesty, describing his birthday as celebration of his tenacity and purposeful leadership. Hon Oluokun hailed the PDP scribe as an exceptional politician with untainted integrity, and exemplary leadership noted in a congratulatory message signed by his Media Aide, Adeleke Afees, that Alhaji Adeleke unflinching commitment, uncompromised dedication to set objectives contributed to the ruling status and dominance of the party in Oyo state today. “On this day,…
The Chairman, Agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education (AANFE), Hon Ayo Olopoenia has showered encomium on Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, the Secretary of Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the occasion of his birthday celebration. Olopoenia described Wasiu as a leader who translates vision into reality. “Happy Birthday To A Leader With Passion And Vision” “Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke is a leader who translates vision into reality, “He is a bridge between dreams and tangible results,I have witnessed this for so many times. “Hon Wasiu has that skills and abilities to turn the vision into a concrete plan and execute it.May…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has been honoured with an Outstanding Leadership Award by the Ibadan Royal Highnesses and the Council of Baales of Ibadanland. The prestigious recognition was presented on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Speaker’s office at the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Ibadan. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Oniladuntan of Laduntan, Oba Adebowale Kamorundeen Adeyemi JP described Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin as a young, dynamic leader who has brought innovation, dignity, and…
…as S-west PDP demands immediate release of Osun LG funds Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that he will remain with the party regardless of any coalition efforts to challenge the current All Progressives Congress (APC) led government in the 2027 general elections. He made the declaration on Friday during the Southwest PDP caucus meeting held at the party’s Olusoji Adagunodo Southwest zonal Secretariat, Ibadan. The meeting focused on critical issues affecting the party in the region, particularly the urgent need for the federal government to release withheld local…
The President of MFP Global Services and Leader of MFP Group Dr Prince Oyebade Oyedepo, FCA has urged the States Internal Revenue Service (SIRS) to embrace strategic partnerships for revenue growth and development. The MFP boss made this recommendation in his paper titled, Strategic Partnerships for Revenue Growth delivered at the ongoing capacity development programme organized by ICMA Professional Services for Senior Officers and Management of Oyo State Internal Revenue Service in Lagos. In his words, today, state and federal governments are facing the critical challenge of generating sustainable revenue to cater for the needs of government. The modern revenue…
In response to the recent flooding that has affected several communities within Ibarapa Central Local Government, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Adeleke Ayodele Olusola has taken proactive steps to assess the situation and reassure residents of the government’s commitment to swift intervention. Hon. Adeleke personally toured some of the worst-hit areas to witness the extent of the damage, listen to the concerns of residents and demonstrate solidarity with families whose homes, roads, and farmlands have been impacted by the heavy downpour. In his message made available by his personal assistant Azeez Sodiq during the inspection, Hon. Adeleke expressed deep empathy…
In recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to society, Alhaji Ambassador Abdul-Wasiu Tomiwa Omolewa ‘Tommy’, Chairman of Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), has been conferred with the prestigious Islamic title of “BASHORUN AGBESINGA ADINNI OF OYO STATE” by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy Abubakr Agbotomokekere. Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy Abubakr Agbotomokekere. This honor was bestowed upon Amb. Tommy following a courtesy visit to his Mosfala residence in Ibadan, where the Chief Imam prayed for the PMS chairman, executives, and members, commending them for the peaceful atmosphere in Oyo State and congratulating the newly returned…
The Chairman of Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency, (OYACA), Hon. Justice Eni Esan (rtd.) has disclosed that in the process of fighting corruption, the agency has always upheld the sanctity of human dignity. She said it was against the operation of OYACA to disclose the identity of petition sources, while its suspects were taken to court unfettered, while their cases were prosecuted with due regard to fairness and equity. The retired Justice said this at the 2025 annual African Anti-Corruption Day which held at the agency’s boardroom in Ibadan on Friday. The guest speaker of the 2025 commemoration was Prof.…
Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Segun Olayiwola, has said that the positive turnaround witnessed by the education sector in the state is as a result of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde visionary and insightful leadership. He noted that the administration has implemented many policies towards transforming the sector, which prior to Governor Makinde’s assumption of office in 2019, had become deplorable, with education quality at its lowest ebb. Olayiwola, who spoke at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Thursday, said the government’s policies on budgetary allocation, reducing the gap in education infrastructure, reducing the number of out-of-school children…