Traders at the popular Araromi auto spare parts market, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan wept helplessly as their goods were being gutted by fire in the midnight on Saturday. According to Oyo Reporters, Some of the affected traders, scavengers and those living close to the market rushed to the scene as the fire raged. It was learnt that the distressed traders called the attention of the Oyo State Fire Service to the scene of the incident as the people made frantic efforts to battle the fire. However, the traders and sympathisers could not go far in dousing the fire as a result of…
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Suspected Fulani herdsmen have launched a fresh attack on Igangan in the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the state. Punch correspondent gathered that some herdsmen on Friday afternoon attacked a retired school principal, Ojedokun Ogunmodede. The reason why his assailant attacked him was not clear but sources close to the victim said there was no confrontation between him and the herdsmen who inflicted machete injuries which almost chopped off his two hands. The Secretary of Ibarapa Farmers Union, Mr Taiwo Adeagbo, who is popularly known as Akowe Agbe, told our correspondent on the telephone that the retired principal is…
Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has stressed the need for regular physical fitness test. Makinde, during the flag-off of intra-secretariat bicycle ride, tagged: “Awa Bike” on Thursday, noted that: “First, we are trying to promote a green environment. As you can see, somebody is really breathing hard here.” “I rode this bike from my office to Water Corporation and I burnt some energy. You have fitness being tested. Also, it is a zero-carbon footprint and that is what we want to encourage here. We want people to be fit. We also want to reduce our carbon footprint.” “It is…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) for deciding to go ahead with the Southwest Zonal Congress. The congress has been scheduled for Saturday, April 10, 2021. In a statement made available to the media, Governor Makinde praised the NWC for their decision, stating that he was glad that the NWC “bowed to superior reasoning regarding the congress.” He, however, warned the NWC against allowing divisive elements within the party to “unduly influence party decisions on the national level.” The Governor said that “any attempt to shift the date of…
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has addressed the issues surrounding the strike action by some state-owned tertiary institutions, declaring that the state will resolve the matter within this month. The governor, however, explained that the decision to engage Platinum Consultants, which is the crux of the matter between the state and some of the institutions, became imperative to ensure transparency and accountability in the system. According to the governor, his administration’s desire to improve the quality of education in the state had led to its scaling up the subventions to tertiary institutions up to 100 per cent from the…
The Senior Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Hon Kunle Yusuff on Sunday felicitated with the Christian community in Oyo State, especially, Akinyele and Lagelu Federal Constituency on the occasion of Easter celebration. Why speaking with Journalists in his residence on Sunday morning, Yusuff urged residents of the state emulate christ virtues. “My sincere greetings and best wishes go to our Christian brethren as we commemorate one of the most historic moments of human history, Easter. “It is significant that this is coming at a time of yet another historic trial for the human race.…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Mineral Development Agency, Hon Abiodun Oni has rejoiced with Christians in Oyo State on occasion of this year’s Easter celebration. He urged the Christian community to continue to trust and believe the words of God which enjoin them to love one another. While speaking with Journalists in his country home in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government, Oni noted that Easter, which is celebrated in remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, preaches love and the hope of everlasting life, and he, therefore, asks Christians to continue to have hope and faith that Governor…
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Hon Rita Orji has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Easter celebrations to pray for national rebirth and the fulfillment of their aspirations for a safe and prosperous nation where love, truth and justice will prevail. The former House of Representatives Member who represented Ajeromi, Ifelodun federal constituency between 2015 and 2019 noted that Easter which marks the celebration of the resurrection of the Jesus Christ from the dead, offers great lessons on the inevitable victory of life over death; truth over falsehood; light over…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Christians across the country to learn to be their brother’s keeper and always forgive when being offended. The governor gave the charge, during his Easter celebration message, while speaking with the Governor’s Office correspondents on the essence of season. Makinde said: “I want to thank God for sparing our lives up until this moment and to encourage the people, residents, and citizens of Oyo State to remain through. Christ has paid the price for us. So, they should keep on supporting their government and should, in the spirit of the season, be…
As part of its urban renewal drive, Oyo State government has announced its readiness to review the building laws in the State, in order to align with the international best standard and modern aesthetics. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Prof. Kehinde Sangodoyin, when he received a delegation from the State branch of the Nigerian Institute of Buildings, (NIOB) as the body celebrated the 2021 builder’s day. The Commissioner stressed that although Oyo State does not experience building collapse like some other States, it was necessary to re-examine the laws that bother on…