….Oyo State APC is now reenergized by the Ibadan stakeholders meeting – Akin Oke …..All aggrieved persons and groups are to be integrated as soon as possible to ensure victory in 2023 – Adedoja These and several other expressions set the tone at a well attended meeting of stakeholders, leaders, and elders of (APC) All Progressives Congress APC in Ibadan land was held on Thursday January 21, 2021, at the Civic Center Idi Ape, Ibadan. Present at the meeting were Chief Akin Oke (State Chairman of APC) Otunba (Dr) Adebayo Alao Akala (Former Governor of Oyo State and leader of…
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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, described the death of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Public Infrastructure and Transportation, Architect Adebowale Kizito Balogun, as painful and a sad loss to the state. The governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, condoled with the family of the late permanent secretary, civil servants in the Ministry, and the entire workforce in the state, describing him as a man who dedicated his life and times to the development of the state. According to Makinde, losing Architect Balogun to the cold hands of death few…
The Chairman , Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission OYSIEC,Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju , SAN, has revealed that the commission would continually dialogue with political parties in the state and other stakeholders for the purpose of achieving an all inclusive local government council elections . The commission chairman , also hinted that plans are underway for new innovations to harness situation reports from various polling units on elections day towards making the process credible and transparent . Olagunju , who made this known while featuring on a Fresh FM Ibadan Situation Room, anchored by popular broadcast journalist, Mayor Isaac Brown, said…
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde,Thursday congratulated the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, on his third installation anniversary. Makinde in a congratulatory letter delivered by his Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism, Honourable Akeem Ademola Ige, said : ” On this auspicious anniversary of your installation as the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, I congratulate you and yours.You are truly a leader among the leaders and promoter of peace and Yoruba cultural heritage and tradition not only among the Yoruba, but across the entire country by your doggedness, forthrightness and knack for truth at all times” The Oyo…
Party leaders and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, yesterday, gathered in continuation of their strive to unite aggrieved members of the party ahead of 2023 elections in the state. The party stalwarts made a collective vow to work assiduously with other stakeholders to dislodge the government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from power in the state at Ibadanland Stakeholders, Leaders and Elders Forum, held at the Ibadan Civic Centre. The forum had in attendance notable political gladiators within the progressive fold in Ibadan and all the speakers were unanimous in their call…
Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K on Wednesday made her first public appearance at Oyo Central Senatorial District Meeting since testing positive to COVID-19 early December. She narrated how she battled with the deadly coronavirus, explaining that she noticed the symptoms of the virus in early December, and immediately had a test that confirmed the positive status. Prior to the departure with her entourage from her constituency office Akande-Sadipe tearfully reunited with her Ward Chairmen, Women Leaders, Youth Leaders and several followers. Addressing Pressmen in Oyo, Akande-Sadipe said: “I feel great, I thank God for Life and my recovery and I am happy…
Oyo State government has announced that it has registered more market and traders associations from eight to twelve in numbers, in order for the groups to access government supports in terms of loan and other inputs. The Commissioner for Trade Investment and Cooperatives, Hon Adeniyi Adebisi stated this while speaking on a radio program on Lagelu FM in Ibadan on Thursday. He said the State government is leaving no stone unturned in making life more comfortable for traders through the provision of infrastructure and secured environment for their businesses. Adebisi added that the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration has met the…
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, embarked on an inspection visit to the completed first phase of the ultra-modern Akesan market complex, Oyo Town. The governor commended the contractor for doing a good job, adding that he was satisfied with the quality and pace of work at the ongoing construction of the market. GOALPOACHER NEWS correspondent reports that the over 400 years old ancient market was engulfed in a fire accident in January 2020 which led to loss of goods and valuables to the tune of hundreds of millions. Makinde equally directed that the second phase of the project should begin and…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun has disclosed that citizens of the State should disregard a voice note message urging people in Ibadan to stay indoors on Friday 22nd of January due to a purported ultimatum issued by some individuals to a Fulani Community in Igangan, Ibarapa area of Oyo State. Recall that Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has warned individuals to respect the constitutional rights of any Nigerian to live anywhere in the country in a peaceful manner and condemned the said ultimatum in a state broadcast to the people of the…
The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has gone tough on road-side vehicle dealers across the State. particularly, in Ibadan Metropolis. This follows a massive impoundment of vehicles indiscriminately parked on pedestrian portions of road corridors and in most cases occupying about half of the roads thereby leading to severe Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and avoidable traffic jam that leads to loss of productive hours that discourages potential investors in the State. Addressing newsmen during the special ‘clean-up’ operations carried out yesterday Tuesday 19th January, 2021 at Old-Ife road, Gbagi and Oluyole Estate Axis, the Executive Chairman of the…