The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State has commended members of the House of Representatives elected on its platform. This came against the backdrop of a statement issued by the state acting Publicity Secretary in where he asked other House of Representatives members to emulate a particular Honourable. A statement signed by the state Secretary of the party, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke stated that the statement signed on Tuesday by the Hon Michael Ogunsina was quoted out of context. Dear Party Members, “It has come to my attention that the post made and signed by the Acting…
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A group within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Equity and Justice has expressed dissatisfaction with the Acting Publicity Secretary, Michael Ogunsina, for his recent remarks praising a federal lawmaker, Hon. Abass Adigun Agboworin, while seemingly overlooking the achievements of other PDP lawmakers in the state. In a strongly worded statement made available to newsmen by its publicity Secretary Hon. Adedayo Tirimisiyu in the state capital on Wednesday, the group criticized Ogunsina for using the party as a yardstick to commend one lawmaker, implying that others were not performing up to expectations. They emphasized that such actions could…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has fulfilled his promise by allocating shops to roadside traders. The allocation was done by the Commissioner for Trades, Investment and Cooperatives, Hon Ademola Ojo and Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon Olawale Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola. Otunba Seye Famojuro was also in attendance to monitor the allocations. Details later..
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has warned against what he termed as deliberate efforts by some individuals to drag his name in the mud, saying his silence should not be taken for cowardice. Adams, while speaking on the controversy generated by an audio clip, said he was ready to set the records straight on the various questions hanging in the balance on the alleged defamation contained in the clips which he said was “concocted, distorted, and disjointed.” The PUNCH had reported Tuesday that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho; and the Chief of Staff…
In keeping with her annual practise which began over 6 years ago, implemented faithfully every year since she started and targeted towards putting smiles on the faces of the most vulnerable demographics, the poorest of the poor and leaders within her local government. Particularly, given the harsh economic climate in the country, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon Toyin Balogun distributed food items,provisions as palliatives, cash and hampers to over 2000 households in Oyo State who are residents of her Local Government; Ibadan North LG in view of the sombre Ramadan and Easter season. The sad reality…
Splash 105.5 FM has regained its position as the most listened-to radio station in Oyo State, according to the latest MPS Ratings, the only official Radio rating company in Nigeria. Primus Media reports. This comes after Agidigbo FM held the top spot for a short period. The first private radio station in Ibadan, Splash FM dominated the Oyo airwaves for over 12 years before being overtaken by Agidigbo FM couple of months ago. Their return to the number one position signifies a strategic shift that resonated with listeners. In a brief chat with Primus Media, Kenneth Ugweje, better known…
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has met with the management of Africorp Consortium led by its Chairman, Saad Berrada Sounni and CEO, Mr Jaafar Harti in Casablanca, Morocco. Newsarena.ng reports Governor Makinde who share the meeting experience on his verified social media pages said the company which acquired Mouka Foam has shown readiness to establish a multi-million-dollar factory in Ibadan. “We have been in Casablanca, Morrocco for a series of meetings with Africorp Consortium led by Chairman, Saad Berrada Sounni and CEO, Mr Jaafar Harti. “Africorp is the parent company of Dolidol which acquired Mouka Foam and is establishing…
In spirit of Easter celebrations and Ramadan seasons, which signifies the tenets of giving unconditionally, the Director-General Liaison Office, Abuja and Lagos, Hon Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji popularly known as OTOPE on Tuesday, 26th March, 2024 dolled out palliatives to residents of Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency. The palliatives consist of various food items such as rice, beans, juice, packs of Coca-Cola drinks, noodles, vegetable oil among others. This kind gesture is borne out of magnanimity, consideration and vision in practical support of Muslim and Christian faithfuls during the festive and fasting period. While recognizing that these measures offer temporary relief, OTOPE…
In a move aimed at fostering unity within Oluyole Local Government Ward 2, leaders and executives gathered at Otunba Hon. Olusina John Ogunsola’s residence on March 24, 2024, to address internal conflicts and reach a lasting resolution. The meeting, hosted by Hon. Ogunsola, sought to ensure active participation in the upcoming local government elections and bolster Peoples Democratic Party’s position in Oluyole Local Government. At the meeting, The leaders in attendance included Hon. Fatai folorunsho (the chairman of the coming local government election campaign committee for Ward 2), Baba Alabi (Pinra) (Representative of the ward 2 leaders and leader…
…As participants get free bread for Iftah The annual Ramadan lecture organized by the chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole local government in the April 27 council poll, Akeem Olatunji, held significant importance as the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere, personally offered special prayers at the event. This was as prominent Islamic clerics, politicians, top government funtionaries and other political stakeholders congregated at the Olomi Community Primary School 1, venue of the event in Oluyole local government in Ibadan on Sunday March 24. The well attended event had notable personalities in attendance…