“We have promised the good people of Oyo State, that we will perform beyond their expectation. We are not unmindful of these promises and we are ensuring we take advantage of every PPP opportunities that come our way, as we strive to achieve our goals, as outlined in our manifesto. This administration is determined to confront head-on all the issues bedevilling our state.” Those words have become Governor Seyi Makinde’s mantra at every given opportunity. No doubt, the Ibadan-born Politician is committed to renewing the hopes of the masses, especially as it concerns provision of infrastructure and needed amenities to…
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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday said a team of joint security operatives raided the home of Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho in Ibadan. Its spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya, disclosed this in a briefing with journalists on Thursday evening. He said the raid was based on intelligence that Igboho was stockpiling arms to cause unrest. He said when the security operatives approached the house, they were attacked by six Igboho’s boys who engaged them in a gun battle. Two of Igboho’s men were killed while an operative sustained injuries, Afunanya said. He said Igboho escaped…
It all started in Owina Street, Ogbelaka Quarters, Benin City, when Late Pa Roland Obaseki gave, one more time, an offshoot who in no time began to manifest deep signs of a prodigy. Yes, on the 1 July 1957, the child Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki was born. *Hurray!!!!!!, today, he is 64.* The young Obaseki early in life impressed what nature has endowered him and made an incursion to pursue western education. This became achievable when he attended St. Matthew’s Primary School and thereafter proceeded to Eghosa Grammar School, in Benin City. Young Obaseki on rounding up his programme at post…
As part of efforts by the Oyo State government to stem the tide of drug abuse in the Pacesetter state, following a consistent spate in the number of cases especially among women and youths, the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Youth and Sports, Hon Kazeem Bolarinwa on Thursday embarked on a sensitisation campaign against the sale of illicit drugs by the National Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicines (NAPPMED) in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. While addressing members of the association, Hon Bolarinwa, hinted that drug abuse is a global health and social problem with distinct conditions…
Three women and a man were promptly rescued at Oluyole Local Government area through the efforts of Local Security agents and the police. The victims were on their way to a quarry site along the express road. The council’s Boss, Olaide settle while speaking on the incident, attributed this success to one of the fallout of the recently held security meeting with both conventional and non conventional security agents at the council’s Secretariat which led to the quick rescue of the kidnapped victims. He further used the opportunity to advise people to be security conscious and also urged them to…
Oyo State Governor and Visitor to the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed the Emir of Katagum, Azare in Bauchi State, His Royal Highness, Umar Faruq Umar II, as the Chancellor of LAUTECH. The Emir of Katagum, a first class monarch in Bauchi State, was named Emir on December 14, 2017, following the transition of his father, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Kabir Umar, CON. A letter of appointment signed by Governor Makinde, which conveyed his appointment as the 5th Chancellor of LAUTECH, indicated that the University will be happy to benefit from his rich experience as…
Oyo state Community, Social and Development Agency, CSDA came 1st Position as the state Agency with Highest Micro Projects in Water Sector in the South-West region. The honourable Minister, Hajia Sa’Adia Umar Farouk presented the award to the Board Chairman, Honourable Babatunde Eesuola at the close- out Ceremony Marking the end of the CSDP in Abuja. The Minister noted that the commendation was to spur States to do more and continue even as the NG-CARES kick starts immediately. Honourable Eesuola while responding to the Award presentation noted that Governor, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has used the opportunity of the…
…Oyo Health Ministry launches 2020 Health performance update, scorecard The Oyo State Ministry of Health, on Thursday, launched its scorecard for the year 2020 to inform the general public about its performance so far in the health care delivery system, since the inception of Governor Seyi Makinde led administration in the state. While launching the health performance update 2020 at the Parliament Building, Oyo state House of Assembly, Ibadan, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Muftau Ayoola , said that the vision of the ministry is to improve the health status and socio-economic advancement of individuals and families in…
Oyo approves new concessionaire for Ibadan Circular road … awards Oyo-Iseyin, Eruwa Roads, Aviation fuel facility project, others …to present bills on consumption tax, Information Tech Institute to State Assembly The Government of Oyo State has approved the award of the contract for the construction of the 110km Ibadan Circular Road to a new concessionaire named Messrs SEL-Vydra Consortium, at the cost of N138.2 billion. The project, which is to be executed on a Build, Operate and Transfer concession arrangement, is also classified as a User-Pays toll road. The new contract followed the expiration of the earlier contract for the…
Two days ago, an article was circulated in the online media circles. The article, written by one Tayo Alamu, had the headline: Taiwo Adisa Spoils The Governor’s Car. One cannot but be amused at the article because it comes with premeditated bile aimed at a young man who is only trying his best to keep the image of his boss afloat the mucky waters. For starters, Taiwo Adisa is one of the spokespersons of Governor Seyi Makinde. As the Chief Press Secretary, the onus lies on him to straighten the crooked legs so to say and bring the opposition back…