Who Will Settle Abisola Kola-Daisi and Fatima Ajimobi’s Fight? Fatima Ganduje, daughter of Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, was received into the household of former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi amidst pomp and ceremony. The stateliness of the intended groom, Idris Ajimobi, was nearly outdone by that of the attending guests, including Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo; wife of the President, Dr. Aisha Buhari; All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; and countless other dignitaries of high power and standing. What could not have been known at the time was that the delectable daughter-in-law…
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Ibadan Mayhem: Biola Ebila Leader Of ‘One Million Boys’ Is Not An Indigene Of Our Community-Oke-Odo Community Following series of violence and the killing of a gang leader, Moshood Oladokun known as Ekugbemi by a rival gang of ‘One Million Boys’ led by one Biola Ebila; Oke-Odo community where the dreaded ‘One Million Boys’ has its base has denounced Ebila, saying that he is not an Indigene of the community. In a press release signed by Honourable Adeshina Akinpelu on behalf of Oke-Odo, Oke-Oluokun, Oke-Ola community said that Biola Ebila, the notorious leader of ‘One Million Boys’ is not an…
Bukola Adio. The incident of COVID-19 in Oyo State, one of the states most ravaged by the rampaging novel virus, and the apparent inadequacy of funds at the state’s disposal, worsened by what seems like a dramatic avoidance of the state by the Federal Government, can potentially snowball into a full blown pandemic (God forbid) if the state does not receive the urgently needed adequate support from the Federal Government and other prospective sources. The World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This has a myriad of implications! Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, at…
Easter: Peace Corps of Nigeria Oyo State Command Congratulates Christians …Says Nigeria will overcome COVID-19 …Urges officers not to cave in The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), Oyo State Command has congratulated Christian faithful for witnessing yet another Easter celebration. In an Easter message made available to journalists in Ibadan,the state capital,the State Commandant, Patriot Lukman Yekini Adelowo, said this year’s Easter celebration is unique and therefore urged the residents of Pace Setter of Oyo to renew their hope in Christ. The Peace Corps chief enjoined Christians and adherents of other faiths in the state to emulate simplicity, sacrifice…
The Oyo state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Christians in the state to continue to show love, compassion, kindness, tolerance, and forgiveness as Nigeria and the rest of the world celebrate Easter. The goodwill message was contained in a statement from the ruling party’s office signed by the state publicity secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The party urged residents to as a matter of civic responsibility continue show love, tolerance, and forgiveness to one another noting that man could never attain perfection since only God is perfect. Engr…
The lawmaker representing Akinyele constituency 1, in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ayotunde Fatokun, has advised Nigerians to show love, promote peace and unity in the country. The lawmaker stated this in his Easter message signed by him and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, said that Nigerians should show love to one another and be willing to make sacrifices for greater unity, peace, political stability and progress of our beloved country. Fatokun who is also the Chairman Parliamentary Council, said that Nigerians, Oyo indigenes and residents should reflect on the lessons of Easter to ensure that they…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has rallied residents of the State to be full of prayers and imbibe Christlike sacrifice this season of Easter. The governor, who stated this in his Easter message to the people of the state, said that residents and especially those of the Christian faith, must use the opportunity of the Easter season to engage in more prayers for the State and Nigeria. A statement made available to the Media by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor also encouraged the people to imbibe the lessons of sacrificial…
The Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command, have deployed men of the force to Idi Arere, Born Photo and other flash points in Ibadan. You recall GoalPoacher News had reported during the week, the upsurge in crimes, criminality and sporadic gunshots in areas like Idi Arere, Soka, Ososami and other areas. As at the time of filing today’s report, eye witness account has it that one Moshood Ekugbemi was reportedly injured in the fracas that ensued between two rival groups. Details shortly…..
The US has become the first country in the world to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day. Figures from Johns Hopkins University show 2,108 people died in the past 24 hours while there are now more than half a million confirmed infections. The US could soon surpass Italy as the country with the most coronavirus deaths worldwide. But experts on the White House Covid-19 task force say the outbreak is starting to level off across the US. Dr Deborah Birx said there were good signs the outbreak was stabilising, but cautioned: “As encouraging as they are,…