Oyo state Police Command on Thursday called on parents and guardians to warn their wards to desist from further acts capable of causing total breakdown of law and order following a mob attack on police personnel at Mapo area of Ibadan . Some hoodlums deeply involved in the crisis rocking the city of Ibadan were said to have mobilised and attacked police personnel that arrested two of the notorious miscreants accused of unleashing mayhem and causing the death of a sixty year old woman , Mrs. Modupe Daramola on the 25th of January ,2021 at Akobi area of Ibadan. The…
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The Ibadan Progressive Union (IPU) has passed a vote of confidence in the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun, stating that it is an initiative that must not be allowed to fail due to its importance to the security architecture of the state and the South-West region. The group equally implored federal security agencies to collaborate and support the local initiative, even as it lauded Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his efforts in securing the state especially the important role he played in the setting up of Amotekun alongside other governors of the South-West. IPU, in a…
The much-expected meeting of the warring groups in the South-West People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hit the rocks, on Thursday, as former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and party leaders loyal to him shunned the meeting. However, River State Governor, Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti governor, Olusegun Oni, and Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Hon Rita Orji among others attended the meeting, which the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan today. A competent source disclosed to our reporter that even though Fayose was favourably disposed to attending the meeting, his loyalists told him pointedly It was reliably gathered that, at the meeting held in his…
The Okere of Saki land , His Royal Majesty , Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi , Ilugbemidepo , has advocated the creation of new polling units due to the rapid expansion of the town, for members of new settlements to participate in the forth coming local government council elections at ease . The Royal father , who assured members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission of maximum support , enjoined sons and daughters of the town to believe in the commission and troop out enmass and vote for preferred candidates at the local government election Oba Olabisi , while speaking…
Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a steering committee for COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, Programme for Result (CARES) to provide necessary intervention and support that would improve livelihoods in the state The ten man steering committee which was inaugrated at the executive council chambers will be chaired by the commissioner for finance, Mr Akinola Ojo. Speaking before the inauguration, Governor Seyi Makinde said the focus of the world bank assisted project was basically to mitigate the damages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim of caring for the poor and vulnerable, guarantee food security, support…
In a bid to reconcile the warring parties in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone of the country, a meeting has been scheduled to hold between the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, in Ibadan on Thursday. GOALPOACHER NEWS gathered gathered that the meeting will hold at the Oyo State Government House, Agodi, with PDP leaders on the side of Fayose as well as those with Governor Makinde in attendance. Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike will also be in attendance. GOALPOACHER NEWS gathered that both Makinde and Fayose were…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State and a member of the caretaker committee in Afijio Local Government Honourable Ayoola Kolawole popularly called Arabambi has urged people to comply with Covid-19 protocols to prevent the spread of Covid -19 pandemic in the State. Arabambi stated this on Wednesday, during a symbolic presentation of thousands of face shields and hand sanitizers to party members in Afijio Local Government. The chairmanship aspirant for Afijio Local Government enjoined people of the State to adhere strictly with Covid-19 protocols, like wearing of face shields, hands-washing, observing social distancing and others. He…
The caretaker chairman of Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area Hon Sheriff Adeojo has charged security agencies in Oyo state to synergise in order to reduce crime in the pacesetter state. Hon Sheriff Adeojo gave the charge while addressing security agents during peace and security meeting held at the council secretariat, Omi Adio, Ibadan. The council boss commended all security agencies within Omi-Apata LCDA for their support and cooperation throughout year 2020 and therefore called on all security agencies to embrace Amotekun and be more tactical in handling hoodlums, armed robbers, hooligans in order to have a peaceful society. He then…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the state, declaring that his administration remains resolute about fighting bandits, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers. Makinde, who addressed State House Correspondents in Abuja said that the real enemies of the state are the criminal elements. He equally sought for greater synergy between the state and the federal security agencies, noting that collaborations are required for the state’s security plans to work effectively. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde told the…
Residents of Adogba Area, Iwo Road, Ibadan have commended Governor Seyi Makinde for fulfilling his promise to rebuild the demolished Adogba Mosque and the Arabic School in the area. They stated this while speaking with newsmen who went on an inspection tour of the New mosque and the Madraasat Islamic school which is under construction. A statement by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Abdulrasheed AbdulAzeez indicated that Governor Seyi Makinde had last year promised to rebuild the mosque and the Arabic school, when the old structure gave way for the construction of Bus Terminals in…