Just shortly after I drove passed Iwo road Interchange yesterday afternoon on my way to Magodo, Lagos on a private appointment, my phone rang repeatedly, as it’s not in my tradition to answer calls while on the expressway, but, for the caller’s persistence, I slow down near First Technical University area established by Fmr., Erudite Oyo State Gov., Abiola Ajimobi of blessed memory to picked up the female Journalist with a private station in Ibadan. ‘ Nibo lowa Awon omo PMS Auxiliary tin yin ibon ni Baba Onilu o , ma drive gba ona iwo road o, enikan ti ku…
Author: Goalpoacher
Professor of Development Psychology at the University of Ibadan Grace Adejuwon has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to adopt a non-violent approach to solve increasing wave of youth violence across the country. Professor Adejuwon stated this while delivering the 494th University of Ibadan Inaugural lecture entitled “Where Art Thou?” While it is good to invest in weaponry, the renowned development psychologist advised Governors and President Muhammadu Buhari to adopt indigenous forms of conflict settlement and engage warring groups to de-escalate violence in the country. According to her “cultures that do not provide non-violent alternatives for resolving conflicts appear to have higher…
The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday morning, condemned Wednesday’s violence, which erupted in Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the state capital. The governor, who toured the affected area, said that the government will bring perpetrators of the act to book. Makinde described the occurence as unfortunate, adding that his government has ordered investigations into the violent act. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the government will sanitise Iwo Road and equally review the Park Management System. He said: “I visited the scene of the…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede on Thursday, paid an unscheduled visit to the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba which is being remodelled to meet international standard. During the cause of the visit, the Commissioner inspects the level of work which is being done. The contractor in charge of the project, while taking the Commissioner round the facility, made it known that the track model to be used is BSW because of its sustainability and also because it fits well for tropical Africa. The contractor said its lifespan covers 15years with 5years warranty. The Commissioner…
The chairman of the Oyo State Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi popularly known as Auxiliary may be asked to step aside from his position according to a reliable source. Makinde also promised to review the Park Management System under the leadership of Alhaji Lamidi Mukaila populary known as Auxiliary. GOALPOACHER NEWS cannot ascertain what the review will entail. However, traders and residents of Iwo Road who were at the scene of the fracas when Governor Seyi Makinde visited the scene of Wednesday incident were seen and heard shouting “Auxiliary must go.” According to Makinde’s post on…
…..Sangodoyin, Otunba Seye Famojuro bag merits award The West African Young Statisticians Association has called for the need for synchronization of data in boasting the national and economic development of the nation. The call was made during the 2nd Biennial International workshop & conference on Economic & Social Goods Forecasting during Covid-19 held at University of Ibadan Conference Center. Speaking at the event, Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transports, Oyo state, Prof Daud Sangodoyin said they have identified various driving fingers that can assist in the success of Data revolution in Africa. He said “The challenges of information technology…
INSECURITY IN Ọ̀YỌ́ STATE: RISE UP TO THE OCCASION NOW BEFORE SOME MISCREANTS OCCASION YOUR EVICTION. It is with heavy heart i write this piece this morning, the rationale behind putting this piece together is not far fetched as its no longer news that oyo state was thrown into mourning again yesterday when 2 civilians were killed, many injured, properties looted by unrepentant miscreant that have been disturbing the peace of Ọ̀yọ́ state for almost 2months now. It’s so disturbing because this has become a re-occuring decimal in Ọ̀yọ́ state. In the past 2 months, there has been report of…
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress and its counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party, have renewed their war of words following Wednesday’s release of the timetable for the 2022 Governorship election, by the Independent National Electoral Commission. While the APC expressed confidence that its candidate will succeed the governor, Kayode Fayemi, who is also a party member, the PDP advised the ruling party to prepare its handover notes. According to a timetable released by INEC, the Ekiti State Governorship election will be held on June 18, 2022. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Ade Ajayi, said, “The PDP…
No doubt, the 10th National Discourse of the Coalition for A Better Nigeria commemorating the 27th Anniversary of Self – Declaration as 1993 President – Elect in Nigeria at old Epetedo Hall, Dumare Street, Lagos Island East LCDA, by the Late Bashorun MKO Abiola, as a protest against the annulment of his Election, has come and gone but its interesting memories will continue to linger on, most especially in the area of unexpected accusation by the supposed Discussant, Otunba Jumoke Ogunkeyede, who kept silent on his allegation against One of the Co – Chairmen of the Occasion, Gen. Buba Marwa…
Of a fact, the recent readings of a political stargazer in one of our the national dailies is fraught with errors, miscalculations and outright misrepresentation of the rhyme and reasons, the fulcrum upon which APC in Oyo state stands. The ideals of the post Awolowo era progressives seem to have foundered after the exit of some of the juggernauts of the movement like Adekunle Ajasin, Bola Ige, Lam Adesina and Olabisi Onabanjo to mention a few. The programmers of the current algorithm in use within the group understand only one thing, money. They have thrown all the progressive ideals of…