A total number of eight hundred and thirty two (832)participants have registered for Odidiomo Free Mega Skills Acquisition Training programme initiated by the lawmaker representing Ibadan Northwest/ Southwest Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Dhikirulahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide. Odidiomo as he is fondly called is the House of Reps Committee Chairman on ICT and Cybersecurity and he has been using his position as a lawmaker to influence positive development and enhance capacity building for youths and adults in his constituency. The registration process which began on March 1st has ended. According to a statement issued by the media…
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Twelve out of 36 states have applied to the Federal Government to set up their state Electricity Regulatory Commission, Nigerian Tribune has learnt. According to a source from one of the agencies of the Federal Government, 24 states, including Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, are yet to apply. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) is expecting other states’ applications, following the new Electricity Act signed by President Bola Tinubu, which empowers states, companies and individuals to generate, transmit and distribute electricity. If these applications sail through, each state has the liberty to set up its electricity…
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho; and the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr Tayo Ayinde, have both threatened to drag the Aare Ona Kakanfo, Iba Gani Adams, to court for allegedly accusing them of plotting an assassination. Igboho and Ayinde, in separate pre-action letters by their lawyers, demanded that Adams should retract the said assassination claim against them or they would drag him to court. But when contacted by The PUNCH, Adams declined comments on the matter, saying: “No comment on that. No comment.” In a March 20, 2024 pre-action letter,…
In the pursuit of Governor Seyi Makinde’s sustainable development agenda, the Oyo Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has embarked on a transformative journey to revolutionize energy management and infrastructure development in the state. Under the visionary leadership of Hon. Seun Ashamu, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, the ministry has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of residents and driving progress across various sectors. One of the flagship projects championed by the ministry is the “Light Up Oyo” initiative, which seeks to illuminate the streets of Oyo State and enhance security, economic activities, and overall…
Following its pledge to subsidize 50% of the cost of farm land preparation to enhance food security, Oyo State Government has commenced training of its agricultural Extension Officers and Directors of Agriculture across the 33 local governments on farmers booking application. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi, while declaring open the training Monday at House of Chiefs, Agodi, State Secretariat, Ibadan, said the training was in collaboration with Hello Tractor Organization adding that the training would help the beneficiaries on how to use the application to register details of farmers such as their local government,…
Fashola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, the first of the integrated agribusiness industrial hubs that Governor Makinde approved for Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) to build across the state, is almost completed. It is located on 1,100 hectares of land in Oyo West Local government, along Oyo Iseyin Road. HISTORY The hub was originally established in 1946 by the British colonialists because of the vast potential the area has for the agricultural sector, especially livestock and poultry. It was further developed under the old western region dairy farming during the era of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Fasola livestock farm was…
…as Cleric, Senator Kola Balogun Task Muslims On Strong Faith, Kindness, Others Muslim faithfuls have been urged to continually follow the path of Almighty Allah and rely solely on Him for help and guidance, particularly during trying periods. Ibadan-Based Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Isa Akindele Solahudeen, said this at the 3rd Annual Ramadan Lecture of Ile Alfa Sons And Daughters, the Family of Immediate past Olubandan of Ibadanland, held at Alliwo Royal Compound, Agodi Ibadan. Sheikh Solahudeen, who spoke extensively on the “Importance of Prayer when Faith is on trial” , explained that Allah has the full knowledge of all…
As the ninth month in the Islamic calendar proceeds, member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has enjoined Muslim faithful in Ibarapa Land to use the moment to pray for the development of our nation especially the Ibarapa region of Oyo State. The lawmaker said this on Sunday, March 24, 2024, when he hosted Muslims to a Ramadan lecture and Iftar (breaking of fast) at his country home, Igboora. Ibarapakan, while addressing the Muslim faithful from across the seven towns that make up Ibarapa Land, emphasised the need to pray for everything…
Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has described Idere Hills, a popular tourist attraction site in Oyo State, as a breathtaking one that the rest of the world won’t hesitate to explore. The lawmaker said this, while hiking Idere Hills on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Idere, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State. Hon. Adepoju said he did promise during the electioneering campaign that tourism, among other things that are capable of growing his constituency, would be keenly looked at while working closely with key stakeholders in the country…
They say recognising a true and reliable man is simple, just look at how much of his promises he keeps. That’s the situation of Ibadan born philanthropist and educationist, Dr. Akande Kazeem Babatunde (ATM). As the local government elections in Oyo state draws nearer, it’s no news that campaign has started fully with all candidates jostling to find their way to respective offices. Akande, who promised in a statement few months ago that he’ll support local government elections in Ido Local Government has fulfilled his promises. While delivering his promises to candidates representing the party at the local government…