Fresh facts have emerged on the real reasons why some members of Staff of Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) protested against the Director-General of the institution, Dr. Folarin Gbadebo-Smith on Tuesday, as reliable insiders have informed our reporter that the action of the staffers was misguided and a mission to witch-hunt. The protesting workers have alleged the DG of embezzlement and incompetence in handling the affairs of the institution and requested the Federal government to replace him. According to our reliable sources, who would not want his name in print, for security reasons, many of those protesting…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe on Wednesday congratulated the family of Olugbon of Ile Ogbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao whose wife was delivered of twins. Tegbe’s congratulatory message was contained in release issued in Ibadan by his media aide, Adeola Adelabu. It reads thus: “I felicitate with the family of my bossom friend and sister, Kabiyesi Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Ile-Igbon and the Deputy Chairman of the Oyo state Council of Obas “Having newborn beautiful twin boys is indeed a great joy. This is also a confirmation of God’s unending…
Engr. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has hinted that the distractions created by the opposition elements in the State would not stop his administration from delivering on good governance in Oyo State. The governor, who stated this at a Ramadan lecture, organized by Hon. Abdullah AbdulRasaq Ademola (Omo Sheu), representing Ibadan South-East 1 State constituency at Elekuro Ibadan, added that his government would not deviate from its promise of promoting the tenets of democracy and actualization of people-centered programmes. Makinde, who was represented by the Chairman, Pacesetter Transport Company, Prince Dare Adeleke, urged the people of Oyo State to use…
… describes demolition of BCOS quarters as wickedness A former secretary to the Oyo state government, Akogun Sarafadeen Alli on Saturday commended workers in Nigeria, especially Oyo state as champions of development in the country. Alli also said demolition of staff quaters at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state (BCOS) and allocation of the said land to moneybags who obviously would be friends and cronies of the governor to build estate, as an unkindest cut of all and purely act of wickedness. The former chief of staff to a former governor of the state in a statement he personally signed…
Hon. Sheriff Adeojo has congratulated workers of Oyo state, particularly workers of Ido local government area on the occasion of the Labour day celebration. In a congratulatory message made available to the media, Adeojo urges workers to continue to uphold the flag of progressivism that helps sustain the dignity of labour, while also urging government at various tier to support labour in this quest. Adeojo who is the Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Ido local government in the forthcoming election in the state noted that “the labour force remains an integral part of the machinery that is…
Former Chairman Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan branch and APC governorship aspirant during the 2019 general elections Barr. Akeem Agbaje felicitates with all workers in Oyo State describing their contributions to the economy of Oyo state and the nation as priceless. “As we mark this year’s Workers’ Day, all workers in the state should be proud that their significant contributions keep the state moving forward – as they are the lifeblood of our dear state, and the nation at large as well as an integral part of the fabric that makes up our society,” Barr. Akeem Agbaje also wished all workers…
The Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports in Oyo State, Hon. Asiwaju Seun Fakorede, on Friday, has brokered peace between two warring communities in Labiran Area, Ibadan. Recall that in recent times, the youths in the said communities have been in conflict with one another, a development which resulted in unfortunate rancor and civil unrest. The commissioner, who spoke with journalists at the end of the peace meeting, however, assured that the intervention of the state government in the conflict will bring about peace in the communities. He also appealed to the people of the communities to steer clear…
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC)on Thursday commenced screening of candidates contesting for chairmanship and concillorship positions in the local government council elections, slated for 22nd May, 2021 . The exercise which took place at the premises of the commission was part of measures put in place by the commission to ensure smooth and credible election . The Commission Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju , SAN , while speaking after assessing the exercise , said the Commission will remain impartial in its conduct by providing a level playing ground for all the political parties . Aare Olagunju, appreciated the…
..asks cynics to stop politicising security issues in Oyo The Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has lashed out at propagandists in the All Progressives Congress, APC, to begin shedding tears about President Muhammadu Buhari’s government they have imposed on Nigeria, over it failure to proffer meaningful solution to insecurity, which he said, is killing the country. Adisa, stated this in reaction to the criticism credited to the opposition party on the state of security in the state, while featuring on a live radio programme in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital yesterday. According to him:…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has again made a strong case for the restructuring of the country and the decentralisation of its economy, stating that this will afford all states the opportunity to develop their resources at their own pace. Makinde stated this while receiving the University of Lagos Faculty of Engineering Alumni Association, which paid a courtesy visit to his office at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor stressed that though restructuring may not be a total solution, it would address the major challenges…