An unidentified policeman guarding the home of a former governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, at Toru-orua community under Sagbama Local Area of the state, has been shot dead by some gunmen. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday after the gunmen entered the compound through the creek behind the house. When contacted by Sahara Reporters, spokesperson for the police in the state, Asinim Butswat, said he will confirm and revert on the matter. Meanwhile, a statement from Dickson’s spokesperson, Fidelis Soriwei, confirmed the attack and death of the policeman.
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The Oyo State government has revived the celebration of Arts and Craft Exhibition for pupils and students with special needs in both public primary and secondary schools in the State. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who made this known while delivering his welcome address at a one day Arts And Craft Exhibition/Celebration organized by the ministry in Ibadan, explained that the event would henceforth, be an annual exercise. Speaking further, the commissioner maintained that the programme was salient and crucial to promoting entrepreneurship among persons with special needs in the society. The Commissioner, while…
As part of his committee’s commitments towards supporting governor Makinde’s giant strides in bridging infrastructural deficits in the state, the Chairman, Oyo state Disciplinary Committee for Park Managers, Tipper, Quarry, and Lorry, Alhaji Adewale Yekeen popularly known as Oluaye has rehabilitated a 2km Bank Olodo to Elesingodogbo road to ease human and vehicular traffic. Speaking with Sunrisebulletin.com in Ibadan on Wednesday over what many commuters along Olodo axis described as ‘commitment to community development’ by the state disciplinary committee chairman, Alhaji Yekeen noted that governor Makinde has already committed himself to so much in his bid to transform the state…
I have met and met so many people in politics. I have related with governors and leaders around the country. My penchant for excellence is not in doubt. I have seen such excellence in leaders and in the recent time, our leader, Governor Seyi Makinde, has demonstrated that feat in his excellent contributions to our dear state in many ways. Among the admirers of the achiever par excellence is Honourable Ayoola Kolawole O. (aka Arabambi Afijio). He is a youth with a passion for youth development. I have always cherished the doggedness and dedication of my friend to the cause…
The Oyo State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has commenced drilling of about 58 boreholes in the State. The people of Onimalu, Amunro, ward 10, Adegbayi Egbeda Local Government welcomed both the Senior Special Assistant on SDGs and Caretaker Chairman Ajorosun. The community leader, Chief Aso Isa appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for fulfilling his campaign promises. He said the community has been suffering from Public water system for almost 10years and by giving us this motorised borehole, it shows that our votes was not wasted. He however promised to always pray for Governor Seyi Makinde. The Community’s woman Leader also appreciated…
The Oyo State Government has resolved to start paying gratuity to officers of the State Government that retired from 2019 till date so as to further reduce the backlog of unpaid gratuities to retirees from the State service. The monthly allocation for the payment of backlog of unpaid gratuities has also been increased from #230million to #235million with the promise of upward review of the amount as the State finances improve. The decision was reached at the last Executive Council meeting of the State on Tuesday evening and was communicated to newsmen by the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and…
Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Omi Adio Command with other sister Agencies in Oyo State earlier today held a walk/sensitization program tagged “Ember months are Glorious Months”. The program was aimed at sensitizing motorists and commuters along the Omi-Adio axis that borders with Ogun State on the need to drive more carefully during these ember months to avoid crashes and other unfortunate road incidents.
Earlier today, The Radio Nigeria, South-West Zone presented the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi a Distinguished Service award in what the highly revered and premier FM station described as been “in recognition of your selfless contributions to the wellbeing of the human race”. Dr. Fagbemi while appreciating the organizers of the epoch-making event which witnessed the honoring of veteran journalists across the country and several other dignitaries across all walks of life seized the opportunity to reiterate the importance of journalists and media houses in the timely and frequent dissemination of useful…
OYSG To ensure a safe, secure urban and rural communities of Oyo State, leading to a peaceful and stable society for enhance socio-economic development, Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared Oyo State Security Network Agency code named Ameotekun Corps Operational. Governor Makinde stated this on Wednesday at the passing-out ceremony of Oyo pioneer Amotekun Corps at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Sports Complex, Main Campus, Oyo. The Governor noted that security has always been an issue and why security was made one of the pillars of his administration. He said an insecure state can never attract investors either…
After days of speculation, Dave Umahi, Ebonyi State governor, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The governor, who defected to the APC on Tuesday along with members of his cabinet, said the South-East geo-political zone has suffered injustice from the PDP. His possible defection to the APC has been for quite a while. Speaking with journalists, Umahi said he had no regrets moving to the APC. The governor said he moved to the party because of injustice metted out to the South-East by the PDP. He said, “Let me clear the air and…