The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Taiwo Adisa, says his principal is already working on the list of commissioners that will constitute the governor’s new cabinet. Adisa stated this on Wednesday while featuring on a radio programme in Ibadan, monitored by GOALPOACHER NEWS correspondent. In June this year, Makinde sacked his Chief of Staff and all the 17 Commissioners in the cabinet of Oyo State Government. Few days later, Makinde announced the Director-General of Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership (OYSIPPA), Hon Segun Ogunwuyi as Bisi Ilaka’s replacement for the position of Chief of…
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Eleka Women Ambassadors, EWA, Seeks Political Participation Of More Women At Grassroots Level Eleka Women Ambassadors, EWA, a group of young, vibrant and prominent women of Ekiti State chapter of People’s Democratic Party, has urged the women in the state to all go out to the nooks and crannies of the state to sensitize, appeal and mobilize women at the farmstead in Ekiti State to register in the ongoing electronic voter’s registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The group stated that it is the only weapon to have their desired change in the forthcoming governorship election in year…
The Supreme Court has scheduled its decision for 12noon today in the appeal by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede against the victory of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progrssives Congress (APC). A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili chose the time for the court’s decision after taking final arguments a moment ago, from lawyers representing parties. The main appeal, filed by Jegede and his party, are challenging the competence of APC’s sponsorship of Akeredolu for the election. There are also three cross-appeals…
The Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday urged Nigerians to stop offering their officers a bribe. They also urged the public to report any officer who demands a bribe. The two agencies were among participants at a one-day virtual stakeholder dialogue on “effective and sustainable strategies for curbing retail corruption” organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC). PACAC Executive Secretary Prof Sadiq Radda said citizens have a critical role to play in ending petty (retail) corruption, most of which occur in form of bribery. He believes retail corruption can be reduced when citizens are…
THE Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, Oba Adebanji Alabi, on Tuesday said monarchs in the Southwest zone had yet to meet to deliberate on the issue of secession. Alabi, who is the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, while commenting on the agitation for Yoruba nation, said the issue of secession was a serious one that required critical analysis and wide consultations. The traditional ruler, who spoke in a chat in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, after delivering his valedictory speech during the council’s statutory meeting to mark the end of his tenure as chairman, also advocated special allowance…
The pan Yoruba socio political organisation, Afenifere, has advised the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to focus on ending insecurity in the country instead of hunting for freedom fighters. The acting Leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, said this in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the group, Jare Ajayi, on Monday. Afenifere also commended the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji and the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for their efforts to ensure that Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, was not left alone in his trying moment. The group also…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum and the All Progressives Congress on Monday berated each other over killings and other forms of insecurity in the country. The PDP Governors’ Forum, in a communique issued at the end of its meeting in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital on Monday, accused the APC-led Federal Government of turning Nigeria into a killing field. The APC, in its reaction, said the PDP was a failed party, adding that the opposition party’s allegations were tissues of lies. The PDP governors’ communiqué was read by their Chairman and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. The governors alleged…
The Chairman of Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, Mogaji (Dr) Akin Fagbemi, has dished out some useful pieces of information and guidelines to road users on safety precautions and traffic laws, with a view to ensuring that road users enjoy smooth ride without no hiccup or embarrassment. The following are the The 11 tips: 1. First, be sure your drivers license and cars papers are up to date, don’t assume it has not expired. *2. Always check all necessary oil and water in your vehicles before driving out. *3. Ensure your pointer, brake light, parking light and others are…
The Chairman, Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service, (PTS), Prince Dare Adeleke, has congratulated Alfred Komolafe, an Ibadan indigene as he became the 4th District Commissioner-elect in Wisconsin, United States of America. Hon Dare Adeleke’s congratulatory message to Alfred was contained in a statement signed by him and made available to GOALPOACHER NEWS. He said Mr Alfred’s victory was hard-earned but well-deserved. The Peoples Democratic Party stalwart in the Southwest explained that by emerging victorious, Mr Komolafe proved that “hard work and dedication to duty pay.” He pointed out that he was not surprised by Mr Komolafe’s victory because his resilience,…
All is set for the much anticipated second edition of Journalists Hang Out event, which is scheduled for Thursday, 29th July, 2021, at the Dapo Aderogba hall, NUJ Secretariat, Iyaganku quarters, Ibadan. Seun Okinbaloye, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, Taiwo Adisa, Fatai Owoseni, others are expected to be on the panelists for the event, according to the convener, Olalekan Olanrewaju Ola. Olanrewaju, the CEO/Publisher of Ibadan Media Ltd however reveals that up to 12 panelist have confirmed their participation in the event. Some of these panelists are Seun Okinbaloye of Channels TV, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, Member, House of Representatives, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the…