The first edition of ACE Supermarket Unity Southwest Football tournament kicked off on Sunday, with an entertaining encounter between Anifowose F.C , Oyo and Unity FC, Ilora . The game played at the Federal School of Surveying , Oyo town , saw Anifowose FC defeating Unity FC, by 3 goals to 2 . The Chief Executive Officer,ACE Supermarket, Prince Adeyinka Afonja , while speaking with journalists shortly after the game , enjoined the players to showcase their talent and endeavor to put in their best through out the competition . Prince Afonja, who commended the organizers of the championship for…
Author: Goalpoacher
It is most pathetic to read the news of the invasion of Igangan at the Ibarapa North Local Government Area by marauding criminal-minded elements which led to the brutal murder of some persons and the setting alight of properties. The unfortunate incident is highly condemnable and poses a serious threat to our collective existence as a people. I frown against the criminal activities of some persons aimed at raising tension in the State despite the efforts of the State government in ensuring that the security of lives and properties of everyone living in the State is guaranteed. While calling for…
Prophet Temitope Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) was conducting a church service when he suddenly felt uncomfortable, The Nation has learnt. The popular prophet, sources said, passed away around 2am, hours after he walked to his apartment midway into the service, presumably to get some rest. Born on June 12, 1963, Prophet TB Joshua died six days to his 58th birthday. It was gathered that Joshua had walked out of the church to his apartment when he felt uncomfortable during the service that commenced around 6pm on Saturday. Although it was not clear at what…
Many people were feared dead in Igangan community of Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo state following an attack by suspected bandits at the early hours of Sunday morning. However, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appealed to residents of Igangan in Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo State to remain calm following the invasion of the town by unknown gunmen who reportedly killed some residents and set palace and filling station ablaze at the early hours of this morning. According to Makinde, “I have received the shocking news of the attacks on residents of Igangan, in…
The suspension of Twitter has been a tough pill to swallow, as I have been pondering on what our fundamental rights as citizens are and how much we Youths have to keep doing (because we are doing the best we can) in other to get the ideal life we desire. It is public knowledge that Twitter is crucial to many Nigerian Youths because that is where their economic livelihood lies. And even for some has become a therapeutic tool to express and put their thoughts into writing. It is also evident the importance this app has to the older generation…
Statement by Governor Seyi Makinde Regarding the Suspension of Twitter’s Operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government It has become imperative for me to release a statement regarding the suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government. As leaders, we should go beyond emotional reactions to issues and think about how our actions will affect the people we lead and our international ratings socially and economically. Twitter has become the platform for young people and indeed all Nigerians to exercise their fundamental right to express and publish an opinion. They use the platform to complain, argue and give…
The National Association of University Students (NAUS), on Thursday honoured the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Student Affairs, Hon Victor Olojede with award of Excellence in recognition of his contribution to Students’ community in Southwest, Nigeria. The award ceremony was held at the University of Ibadan. Speaking on why Hon Victor Olojede was nominated for the award, the students’ body said since the appointment of Victor Olojede, he has been able to bridge the gap between the students loving Governor, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde and the students’ community in Oyo State. He added that Victor’s appointment as…
Federal House of Representative Member, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated a chieftain of All Progressives Congress and former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala who clocked 71 years on Thursday, describing him as a Leader who Leads by example In a statement issued by her Special Adviser on Media, Olamilekan Olusada, and made available to Journalists, Hon. Sadipe-Akande lauded Alao-Akala for his courage, forthrightness and diligence in providing exemplary leadership in the State and our party APC. She praised him for his selflessness and reaching out to all and living a life of service to…
…assures marketers of soft loans, equitable allocation of stalls …addresses Oyo indigenes in Town Hall Oyo state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Friday commissioned the newly reconstructed ultra-modern Akesan Market in Oyo town, declaring that the development would boost the state’s economy. The governor while commissioning the market assured that original shop owners will first be taken care of. He explained that the new market comprises of 528 lock-up shops; 163 open shops; 3 warehouses; 1 cold room; a police post; an administrative block; a clinic; two toilet blocks; two car parks and four water hydrants. He added that the market…
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that he chose Agriculture as one of the areas of the state’s comparative advantage and competitive advantage to drive economic growth. The governor made this known on Friday, at the official flag-off of the Agribusiness Industrial Hub at Fashola in Oyo. According to him, his administration was determined to rebuild the state’s economy, on assumption of office, stressing that: “Our decision was based on the available data and a little bit of common sense. Oyo State has the arable land size and the climatic condition to support all types of agribusiness endeavors.…