The first major flash point in the #ENDSARS protest in Oyo was Ogbomoso, where Isiaka Jimoh and two others were said to have lost their lives. The palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland was also targeted by angry youths. That set the stage for other crises. How did you manage through all that? I had to make a statewide broadcast on Monday, October 19, 2020, to appeal for calm and lay out our position on the protests. I supported the protests and we made it clear that I was for peaceful protest. On Tuesday, I visited the palace of the…
Author: Goalpoacher
According to a 19th century legend, the Truth and the Lie meet one day. The Lie says to the Truth: “It’s a marvellous day today”! The Truth looks up to the skies and sighs, for the day was really beautiful. They spend a lot of time together, ultimately arriving beside a well. The Lie tells the Truth: “The water is very nice, let’s take a bath together!” The Truth, once again suspicious, tests the water and discovers that it indeed is very nice. They undress and start bathing. Suddenly, the Lie comes out of the water, puts on the clothes…
The greatest aspiration of a man in life is to live a life pleasing unto God and humility to other. It was a thing of joy for the good people of Ibadan North East Local Government and Ibadan North West Local Government when they witnessed the good work of the friends of Deji Ola in cleaning of the major area of the two local governments and terminated the cleaning exercise at the government house, Agodi lbadan. The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Adeleke expressed his appreciation to Comrade Deji Ola and his friends for their contributions to…
A group within Oyo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described Chief Bayo Lawal’s derogatory remarks on Engr. Femi Babalola Jogor and other chieftains of the party as unfortunate and malicious The Pacesetter News reports that Bayo Lawal, on Saturday, while featuring on Fresh FM 105.9hz Ibadan Political Circuit on Saturday, described Barr. Sharafadeen Alli, Alhaji Olopoeyan, Engr. Femi Babalola and others as political chickens and immature. “Many of those complaining about Governor Seyi Makinde have received their pays before the election, hence they have no reason to complain” he said. A group within Oyo State PDP named Ibadan Youth…
The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Oyo state, Alhaji Rasheed Adebisi “Olopoeniyan “ has described the present commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in Oyo state, Chief Bayo Lawal has irrelevant and valueless. Olopoeniyan said, “Lawal was nowhere to be found when we were working for the emergence of Gov. Seyi Makinde when we created “Oyo First”, Ilaka, Halleluyah, Mulika, Alli etc where the one that formed it, it was Bisi Ilaka that brought Bayo Lawal to join us then” Olopoeniyan said this while speaking with Double A Exclusive Media in Ibadan today, “In that Oyo…
The chances of reconciling coalition partners and neglected members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with Governor Seyi Makinde look slimmer as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal, described them as overrated politicians. OYOINSIGHT.COM understands that it has not been rosy between the governor and candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC and Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, Sen. Olufemi Lanlehin and Barr. Sharafadeen Alli, who stepped down their ambitions to form a coalition with Makinde to defeat Oloye Adebayo Adelabu of the All Progressives Congress, APC. some chieftains of the ruling party, notably Chief Adebisi…
A leader of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has congratulated Oloye Lekan Alabi on the occasion of his 70th birthday. According to Tegbe, “It is with great pleasure that I felicitate with an icon of culture and a distinguished elder statesman; the Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oloye Lekan Alabi. You have distinguished yourself as a reputable figure in the fields of journalism, public service, culture and our traditional institution.” “Uncle, you are indeed an embodiment of our Omoluabi Heritage. All who have interacted with you have testified to your wide knowledge, deep wisdom and…
A cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has congratulated the Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district, Teslim Folarin on the occasion of his 57th birthday. Tegbe stated this in a press release issued in Ibadan through his media aide, Adeola Adelabu and made available to GOAL POACHERNEWS. COM reads: “Birthdays are moments of new beginnings, of reflections and of thanksgiving. It is on this graceful note I heartily rejoice with you Oloye, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin on the auspicious occasion of your birthday.” “On this day I celebrate a tenacious and dogged mind; and a man of…
Members of the Senior Staff Club of The Polytechnic Ibadan have elected a new Executive Committee to steer the affairs of the Club for the next two year. The nomination and acceptance, which was the highpoint of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the prestigious club held on Friday 30th October 2020 produced Mr Muyiwa Samuel Adedayo as the new President. He takes over from Mr Yinka Okemakin who stepped down after concluding his two terms spanning 4 years. Other members of the new executive committee are Tolulope Kolawole who was elected as Vice President; Oshotoye Bradford who was elected…
Oyo state government, on Friday, presented #180 Million gratuity cheques to 94 retired civil servants. The brief event held at the state ministry of establishment and training had in attendance retired teachers, non-teaching staff, and judicial service commission staff whose papers have been completed as of June 2013. While presenting gratuity cheques to the 94 retired civil servants, the commissioner for Establishments and Training, professor Dahud Sangodoyin, stated that the state government has within 16 months, paid a total sum of #2.9 billion for about 1900 retirees. He, however, hinted that the Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has constituted a…