In a groundbreaking move that promises to revolutionize the energy sector in Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has launched the Independent Power Project. This visionary initiative aims to address the longstanding power challenges faced by residents and propel the city towards a sustainable and self-reliant future. By harnessing clean and reliable energy sources, this project is set to bring about remarkable benefits to the people of Ibadan. 1. Reliable and Uninterrupted Power Supply: With the implementation of the Independent Power Project, Ibadan residents can bid farewell to the days of frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations. The project guarantees…
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A business mogul and political stalwart in Ward 10, Polling Unit 9 of Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Ola Olalekan Olanrewaju, popularly known as ‘Ola wa adara’, has urged voters in his constituency to vote en masse for the chairmanship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, on Saturday, 27th of April, 2024. The chairman of Lewaj Group and publisher of Ibadan Media Ltd, Ola, in a press statement released today in Ibadan, expressed his support for the PDP candidate in his constituency, Hon. Kamorudeen, and prayed for his victory in the upcoming local…
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has expressed confidence in the victory of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP in Ibarapa East Local Government in the forthcoming Local Government election scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Speaker gave the assurance at a stakeholders meeting attended by Ibarapa East PDP leaders, Party and Ward Executive members, candidates of the Party in the Local Government election as well as current leadership of the party in the Council. The candidate of the party in the Local Government, Hon. Kazeem Owolabi Arogundade and his Vice, Hon. Olalowo…
I followed the drama of unimaginable scenes that unfolded in Abuja last week, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) moved to arrest and arraign the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in respect of alleged mismanagement of funds. I called it a drama of unimaginable scenes because the EFCC had laid siege to the house since very early in the day, knowing that its target, the “White Lion of Kogi State” was holed up somewhere in the compound. But before the very eyes of the EFCC operatives, the man they had waited all day to…
A pastor of the Redeem Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Olugbenga Olawore, whose kidnapping was reported in today’s Sunday Tribune is now a free man. This was revealed by the oyo state commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. According to the commissioner, “our people should rest assured that our security apparatus in the state are fully alive and alert to their responsibilities.” The Commissioner said that the State Government is monitoring and gauging the security situations within its boundary efficiently. The newspaper had correctly reported the kidnapping of the Pastor and few others at the Maya axis of…
The chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ogbomoso South local government, Hon Oyedokun Oyeniyi Timothy OOT has assured the residents of Lagbedu, Ilogbo and Arowomole of his commitment to the progress and development of the three communities. Hon Oyedokun who is the Executive Chairman of the local government gave the assurance on Friday when his campaign train toured the three communities to solicit their support for his re-election bid in the April 27 council elections. “I’m thrilled to share a recap of the campaign events in Lagbedu, Ilogbo, and Arowomole. It was a fantastic day of connecting…
EFCC appeals order stopping Bello’s arrest, seeks stay of execution… The Nigeria Police Force has detained a female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The ADC was arrested alongside other police officers attached to 48-year-old Bello, and is being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Their arrests and detention followed a Thursday night order by the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, directing their immediate withdrawal from the former governor. Senior police sources, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of…
The city of Ibadan was agog on Friday, April 19th, as people from all walks of life gathered to honour late Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide, father of the lawmaker representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency, Hon. Dhikirullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, at his father’s 8-day fidau prayer. Alhaji Tokunbo Olajide passed away on April 12th at the age of 87 and was laid to rest according to Islamic rites. The fidau prayer, was held at his Anfani residence, while the reception was held at Jogor Event Centre. Top government, political functionaries, elder statesmen, and dignitaries from various spheres…
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Adebola Hamsat, has allayed the fear of residents on security of lives and properties as the state’s local government Councils election is fast approaching. CP Adebola, while speaking on Wednesday, during his visit to the office of the Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Agodi Quarters, Ibadan, expressed the readiness and commitment of the command to ensuring a peaceful environment across the length and breath of the state on the day of election. According to him,” the visit was to know the level of the preparedness of OYSIEC, discuss areas…
The Executive Chairman and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ogbomoso South local government, Hon Oyedokun Oyeniyi Timothy OOT has assured traders and residents of the council that the ultra modern market at Kajola would be soon be completed and commissioned. OOT gave the assurance on Thursday when he inspected the progress made on the market so far. “I’m thrilled to share the latest progress update on the Kajola Ultra Modern Market project in Ogbomoso South LG. “As we’ve reached an impressive 90% completion milestone, I’m reminded of the commitment I made at the outset of this endeavor.…