The Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has felicitated with Muslims in the state on the celebration of this year’s Maolud-Nabiyi which connotes the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Bayo Lawal, who is the Oyo North Senatorial Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the last general election in a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday urged Muslim brothers and sisters to live peacefully and imbibe the spirit of love, patience, and perseverance, which according to him, are virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The former Attorney General…
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A chieftain of the All progressives Congress in Oyo State, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has felicitated Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the 2020 Eid-el-Maulud. According to him, “I congratulate all Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of the birthday of the Noble Prophet Mohammed, SAW. The great prophet is historically revered as a man of many virtues. Imbibing these virtues, and the message of his teachings would have a far greater impact on attitudinal change and peaceful co-existence.” “For us as Nigerians, it is important to seek the face of God as we face these challenging times in our dear nation.…
The caretaker chairman of Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area Hon Sheriff Adeojo has charged muslim faithful in Nigeria, Oyo state and Omi-Apata LCDA in particular to use this year 2020 Eid Mawlid celebration to pray for for peace, progress and stability of the country. The council chairman also admonished them to imbibe the spirit of love , patience and humility which are virtues of the holy prophet Muhammad ( SAW) in order to make our nation great. Hon Sheriff Adeojo also urged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for more wisdom for our leaders to make right decisions and…
As part of efforts to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party, the Oyo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), reconciliatory committee led by former Chief of Staff to former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Saka Balogun, on Wednesday paid a visit to a leader of the party in the state, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Adebisi Olopoeyan, at his Bashorun, Ibadan residence. Other members of the committee who accompanied Dr. Balogun on the visit were the State Chairman of the party, wife of former governor of Oyo State, Alhaja Mutiat Ladoja, State Secretary of the party – Hon. Wasiu Adeleke, Mr Layi Baale…
Prior to his election as governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has proved himself as a dogged fighter. He dymistified the political power bloc in the state led by former governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi. He was able to sustain the heat generated by the rivalry created in the search for the control of the state politically. He subdued every antagonist outside and within the state to gain re – election. Governor Wike no doubt got the mandate of the people of Rivers State to govern them for another term of four years because they found him worthy as a…
About 167 Non- Governmental Organizations, Orphanages and Children homes collaborating with the Oyo State government have benefited from a special subvention of #11.5million designed to give relief to the bodies for their dedication in reaching out to the vulnerable people in the society. Presenting the cash subvention to the beneficiaries at the Conference room of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun said the subvention was targeted at giving relief and support for the smooth running of the organizations…
As the Muslim ummah mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, the Chairman Parliamentary Council, Oyo State House of Assembly, Ayotunde Fatokun and the Chief Whip of the House, Akeem Adedibu have urged Nigeria Muslims to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Mohammed (PBH) and imbibe same for a better Nigeria. In his goodwill message to the Muslim faithful, Fatokun said, “Prophet Mohammed displayed virtues of selflessness, tolerance, peace, love and fairness, pointing out that these virtues will always be required in the Nigerian society if the nation must achieve its full potentials.” “He said Nigeria is in need…
Former Nigeria U-17 World Cup winning goalkeper Laide Okanlawon (MON), the duo of goalkeeper Charles Tembe and midfielder Tope Orelope, have rejoined Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan. The trio tops the list of eight players recruited by the Ibadan soccer lords to bolster their squad ahead of the 2020/21 season of the Nigeria National League (NNL). The three players are making a return to the Oluyole Warriors, having previously featured for the team some seasons ago. Other newly signed players are Ferinyaro Lanre, a defender, Hyacinth Nwankegwu (striker), Stanley Worlu (midfielder),Taofeek Malomo (midfielder) and Adeyemi Abubakre, a striker.…
Special Assistant (Sports) to Oyo State governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, Honourable Oyewunmi Oluwatobi has commended the management, technical crew and players of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) for their level of commitment since the resumption of training. Oyewunmi, who paid an unscheduled visit to the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIIN) training ground of the Oluyole Warriors on Wednesday, also reiterated the commitment of the governor to the success of the club. Speaking with Shooting Stars Media, after watching Wednesday’s training session, the governor’s aide expressed satisfaction with the positive response of the players to training. “I must confess,…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a former Commissioner in the state, Alhaji Oribayo Okeyode and the immediate past chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and retired Permanent Secretary, Comrade Sikiru Bayo Titilola-Sodo as chairman of the Oyo State Library Board and Special Adviser (Labour Affairs) respectively. The governor equally appointed the National Missioner/Chief Imam of Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), Alhaji (Imam) Abdulazeez Rasheed Adewale as his Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs. A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Moses Alao, announced the appointments on Wednesday. The…