It is no longer news that our political parties and institutions are largely captives of an oligarchy and serve mostly their interest and that of the few rich allies and powerful politicians. Or that our leaders have failed to unite and inspire our diverse peoples as a nation. As the APC congress draws near, it bears reminding that politics of patronage is central to what ails the political party administration viz-a-viz system of governance in Nigeria. Our dysfunctional democracy gets its root from failed party system hence the administration that stems from the failure of the electoral system to excise…
Author: Goalpoacher
… lauds Makinde’s educational policies The Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Students’ Affairs, Victor Olojede, has hailed governor Seyi Makinde over the latest ranking of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, as the 11th best University in Nigeria in the production of researchers. Olojede, who expressed delight at the development on Thursday while speaking with journalists in his office, noted that the ranking of the institution as the 11th best Nigerian university and the 74th in Africa, based on the performance of the university’s scholar under the tenure of Governor Makinde is a big feat that…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, asked the Federal Government to take necessary steps to uplift the standard of the Ibadan Airport, declaring that making Ibadan a regional airport will benefit the state and the national economy. The governor, who stated this while hosting the Joint National Assembly Committee on Aviation, led to his office by the Chairman Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi, said, however, that the state government has commissioned a study that clearly showed that a Public, Private Partnership arrangement would fast-track the planned upgrading of the airport to international standard. A statement by the…
Steven Berkoff, a veteran British Actor made a brilliant quote about good administrator “a great opera house isn’t run by a director, but by a great administrator”. From the time of his appointment as the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA,the story of road and transport management has changed in Oyo State. Like the advert of Telecommunication giant, MTN says, “everywhere you go” so it is for OYRTMA in Oyo State. A PhD holder in charge of road and transport management will obviously discharge his best to achieve success in any given assignment. You need to pay a visit to the state…
The incident occurred in the Ojomu family house, Sanmora, Irepodun local government area of the state. A family source said the deceased slept leaving their generating set on inside the house. The source said the neighbours broke into the house to see the gory sight. “We discovered their bodies early this morning; the head of the house, his two wives and one of his children were all dead. “Two of the family members who were unconscious at the time of our breaking in have been rushed to hospital. Although, they are both in critical conditions, it is our prayer they…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun on Wednesday confirmed the death of nine persons in an accident involving two vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Sector Commander of FRSC in the state Ahmed Umar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota that 16 other persons sustained injuries. Umar explained that the accident occurred about 3.45pm around Wichtech company near Danco Station. He said the accident involved a commercial white Mazda bus, with registration number: APP 28 YE and a blue Volvo truck, with no number plate. The sector commander stated that the accident involved 25 persons, with…
The Special Assistant to Oyo State governor on Students’ Affairs, Victor Olojede, has hosted students’ leaders of tertiary institutions across the state in the mood of the celebration of this year’s eid-el-kabir. Speaking at the event held in honor of the governor of Oyo State, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, at his residence, Aerodrome, Samonda, Ibadan, Olojede shared with participants the feats achieved by the governor so far in the area of education. He stated that some of the achievements include sole ownership of LAUTECH, reduction of the tuition fee by 25 per cent, upgrade of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education to…
A one time Local Government boss and currently a member LAUTECH Governing Council on Sunday, 19th July, added a year. As part of the activities to mark his birthday, the Ogbomoso born politician from Orire Local Government extended his nice gesture again to the widows across the five local government of Ogbomoso just to celebrate his birthday with them. In his usual manner, today on the popular weekly programme sponsored by Barrister Adekunle Bankole Foundation ( BABF) on Parrot Fm, cash gifts of five thousand naira was dole out to some among the selected beneficiaries, others who couldn’t meet up…
Although, the Nation is confronted with series of attacks from Bandits, Kidnappers, Fulani Herdsmen, Boko Haram Insurgents and host of others but above all, hope of revival is not lost. We must continue to embrace, peace, unity, fairness and peaceful co – existence which this festive period preaches. Various challenges, most especially insecurity, poor economy and unemployment, that are threatening our unity on daily basis must be geniunely addressed by the Government of the Day at all levels with full support and cooperation of the Citizens. By so doing, our myriad of problems will become the thing of the past…
As part of its determination to uplift the standard of Ibadan Airport, the government of Oyo State has facilitated the commencement of flights from Ibadan by Air Peace Airlines. Sources close to the airport confirmed on Wednesday that the airline decided to enlist the Ibadan route following what was called “encouragements” by the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. It was gathered that the airline has already flagged off ticket sales in all its outlets. The airline, in a confirmation notice said to have been issued to authorities of Ibadan Airport, said that it will commence flight operations from Abuja to…