The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Friday distributed bags of rice to all tertiary institution Student Leaders, Indigenous and the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria. Heritage echo reports. The Student Leaders received their bags of rice including for their school’s MSSN through the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs, Comrade Victor Olojede, at the Ministry of Education, the state secretariat, Ibadan. It could be recalled that Governor Makinde Seyi Makinde had earlier presented 28 18-seater buses to tertiary institutions and signed the state scholarship and bursary awards for 2024 for all students…
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…As Gov Confirms Goal Poacher News Publication of February on Appointments Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to appoint more aides in the coming days. Makinde stated this on Saturday at an empowerment Programme in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. It would be recalled that Goalpoacher News had in late February 2024 published a news that Governor Seyi Makinde would soon appoint more aides into some agencies and personal aides as soon as he returns to the country from his trip. Some didn’t believe thinking the Governor had completed his appointments as the publisher received several calls…
…DG OYSMDA Appreciates Gov Makinde for Support The city of Jos, popularly known as the Tin City, played host to the 59th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society (NMGS) from March 17-22, 2024. This year’s conference, themed “Emerging Global Perspectives, Trends, and Sustainable Development of Minerals and Energy Resources,” saw Oyo State’s Mineral Development Agency and Pacesetter Mineral Development Company Limited participating in full force. The Oyo State delegation, led by the Director-General of the Mineral Development Agency, Okunrin Jeje Abiodun Oni, joined geoscientists and mining engineers from around the world in addressing issues…
The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has constituted a seven-man panel to investigate the allegations levelled against the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, by the state House of Assembly. Punch reports. This is part of the processes initiated by the assembly to impeach the deputy governor. The panel was constituted on Friday via a statement, with reference number: CR/4837 /Vol. I/131, endorsed by the Chief Registrar of the Edo State High Court, B. O. Osawaru. According to the statement, the panel is headed by a retired justice, Justice S.A. Omonua. In the statement, the Chief Registrar…
The league of Imams and Alfas have endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chairmanship candidate for Ibarapa Central local government, Hon Olusola Adeleke. The endorsement was announced through Alhaji Muhammad Isau Alobalowo who is the Chief Imam of Igboora town during a meeting with the Islamic scholars facilitated by the Commissioner for Trades, Cooperative and Investment, Hon Ademola Ojo. Speaking on behalf of the Imams and Alfas in Igboora, Alhaji Alobalowo explained that Governor Seyi Makinde had done a lot for Muslim Ummah in the state, hence the need to endorse and vote massively for the candidate of the…
Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, delivered a keynote speech at the commissioning of the Agodi-Gate, Civic Centre, and Idi-Ape Junction Improvement Works. With heartfelt admiration, Hon. Comforter underscored Governor Makinde’s pivotal role in driving progress and prosperity in Ibadan North through collaborative efforts. Amidst the backdrop of the commissioning ceremony, which marked a monumental leap forward in the city’s development, Hon. Comforter eloquently lauded Governor Makinde’s unwavering commitment to excellence. She extolled the Governor’s foresight in orchestrating the meticulous planning, collaboration, and investment that culminated in the successful completion of the…
The Forum of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Local Government Chairmen in Lagos has condemned the claim by the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 poll, Mr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called JANDOR, that he remains the leader of the party in the state, urging the PDP National Headquarters to probe him over alleged funds diversion during the election. Tribune reports. The body under the aegis of Lagos PDP LGA Chairmen Forum, said this in a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Adeboyega Adegbesan and secretary, Malomo Adelabi respectively, calling on the National Headquarters of the party, to, as a…
… Hon Comforter Hails Oyo Gov The Oyo State Governo Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared free allocation of the newly constructed stalls at the Agodi Gate junction to the traders who were sent away from the road sides within the area. Governor Makinde, made the declaration while commissioning the newly constructed Agodi Gate, Civic centre and Idi-Ape junction improvement works in the company of Anambra state Governor Charles Soludo. Governor Makinde who frowned at street trading and illegal dumping of refuse, said that he has given directives that anyone caught, will face the wrath of the law. Governor Makinde…
‘We Don’t Have Documents – Protesters Admit, Beg Gov Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has assured families, landlords and land owners affected and displaced by ongoing construction of Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja Ibadan Circular Road. The Governor gave the assurance on Friday at the flag-off ceremony of the 32.2km road. The Oyo State Government has embarked on the demolition of of over five hundred houses to create 500 metre as set back for the road. Makinde who is currently addressing the protesters at Badeku assured that those affected would be properly compensated. “Hold me accountable for the demolition, hold me…
The leadership of Hausa communities in Oyo State, have assured the State Government that taskforce will be established to enforce no to side road parking and display of goods along Sabo area, of Ibadan. The assurance was given, when Chairman, Oyo State road transport management authority OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya, retired, met with Seriki Hausawa of Ibadanland, Ali Zungeru and his council of chiefs at his Sabo palace, Ibadan Major Adekoya, revealed that the meeting was to seek for corporation of Hausa communities leaders, in order to ensure safety on the road. He promised to seek the permission of…