The residents of Oloya-Budo community on Saturday commended Oyo State Governor Seyi and Orire Local Government boss, Hon Lydia Bankole for grading the road linking the two communities. Mr Alao Joshua who spoke on behalf of the community said, “we use this opportunity to commend our amiable governor, Seyi Makinde for the lofty projects he has embarked upon since his assumption over a year ago. We thank him for appointing a female as the chairperson of our Local Government.” “Hon Lydia has not disappointed us since she was appointed the as the LG boss. She is a woman in hundred…
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Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on Wednesday received the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde at his palace in Oyo town. Alaafin said he holds no grudge against Governor Makinde over the siting of Mobile Police Squadron base in Ago Are, Oke Ogun zone of Oyo state. Listen to the audios below. Exclusive to GOALPOACHER NEWS. Click below to listen to Alaafin. Click below to listen to Governor Seyi Makinde.
A human life that trudges on and counts 50 years by all stretch of logic and perhaps reason is deserving of clinking the glass, considering the average life span in Nigeria. To this end, Family,friends and associates have poured encomiums on Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe, the Executive Assistant Administration to Oyo State Governor, as he marks his 50th birthday today. “Hurray! Reverend Idowu Olakanmi Ogedengbe is 50, your life has been that of service to God and humanity.” “Your impact has no doubt been greatly felt by all, may the next 50 years be even better than the first, wishing you…
All Progressives Congress candidate for Ibadan South East, Ibadan North East in federal constituency, Hon Deji Aboderin has announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party. Click below to listen to his voice…
Traders whose shops were demolished at Iwo Road by the Oyo State Government have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfill the promise he made to them before their shops were demolished. The traders who spoke with GOALPOACHER NEWS in Yoruba at Iwo Road on Saturday alleged that the Governor promised to relocate them. They claimed some of the shops at the venue were being sold for a sum of Three Million Naira (N3m). Click to listen to their lamentations in the audio below.
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo hopes his loan deal at Manchester United is extended until the Premier League season is completed. The Nigeria striker, 30, moved from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in January and has a contract until 31 May. Premier League bosses hope to resume the season in June but, with China’s Super League also intent on a restart, Ighalo may have to return to Shanghai. “I would like to finish the season if it’s possible,” Ighalo told BBC Sport. “I was in good form, good shape, scoring goals and now we’ve stopped now for over a month. I’ve…
Former NPFL goal king and Espérance of Tunisia striker Junior Lokosa says he will have to give his best for him to be called up again into the Super Eagles. The 2018 NPFL top scorer disclosed this during a live telephone interview with Damilola Amuda (Goal Getter) on Petals Sports, on Petals 102.3 FM Ibadan. Lokosa made his international debut for the Super Eagles in May 2018 in a friendly against DR Congo after his impressive performance with Kano Pillars. Lokosa was named in the 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, but did not make…
Burial of Emir of Rano today and the abuse of social distancing protocol. Click to watch.