Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in the state on the occasion of the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) popularly known as the Eidul-Mawlid. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as congratulating Muslim faithful in the state and Nigeria on witnessing the 2020 Eidul-Maulid. The governor charged them to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, and perseverance, which according to him, are virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), stating that this will guarantee…
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In a strategic bid to forestalling avoidable road crashes across Oyo State during these Ember months, the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has reeled out speed limit advisories to motorists across the State. This was disclosed earlier today by the Executive Chairman, Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi while briefing journalists at the Administrative Headquarters of the Authority, Agodi, Ibadan on some of the arrangements the Agency has put in place to ensure an itch-free yuletide season across the State. The Chairman advised taxis and buses to maintain a maximum speed of 50km/hr within built up areas like streets in…
The Fastrack Emergency Rescue Operations Team (FERO) of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has early this morning at about 0900hours rescued victims of a motorcycle related road crash along the Elewure Junction, Sango, Ibadan. The crash, preliminary investigations revealed was caused by reckless and impatient driving on the part of the motorcycle riders which led to an unfortunate head-on collision of the motorcycles thereby inflicting serious injuries on the part of the single female passenger who after the first-aid treatment by the OYRTMA rescue team was immediately taken to a nearby hospital near Sango, Ibadan. You would…
Oyo state police command has paraded nine suspected arsonists and criminal looters who burned the Iseyin police station. While addressing the press at the state police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu stated that six police officers were gruesomely murdered, five divisional police headquarters and patrol vehicles were burnt while many police arms and ammunition were carted away by the criminals. The police boss therefore advised members of public to report anyone with illegal fire arms to the police. The suspected hoodlums are Taoreed Hamsat,26yrs, Tajudeen Ibrahim,40yrs, Moshood Fatai, 39yrs, Musibau Abubakar,21yrs, Sikiru Aliu, 25yrs, Fasasi Fatai, 24yrs, Isiaka…
Oyo state government has approved the procurement of one hundred and six mass transit buses to enhance intra city mobility and complement its fleet of buses from the pacesetter transport service with an estimated cost of 9.3 billion naira. The approval was part of the resolutions reached at the state executive council meeting. The commissioner for youth and sports, Hon. Seun Fakorede who disclosed this in a briefing, explained that the rapid transit system would be involved in interstate services, assist in mobility of agricultural produces and positively impact on the state economy. Also, the commissioner for budget and economic…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter hereby express gratitude to the compassionate attitude the State Governor, H.E Engr. Abiodun Oluseyi Makinde have been handling the State affairs. Most especially with the manner used to handle the ENDSARS Protest in Oyo State. In furtherance to curb the hijacked Protest by hoodlums and thugs that are looting public and private holdings, the serenity in the security architecture is of the State can be adjudged to follow the best practices. The Council acknowledged his doggedness for the Meeting with Youths, ENDSARS Conveners, Artisans and relevant stakeholders, this indicates that young…
The Nigerian Army finally broke its silence on the Lekki Tollgate shootings in Lagos, exonerating its men from shooting at the #EndSARS protesters last Tuesday. Rather, it described the allegation of killing of protesters by soldiers as unfounded, attributing it to the handiwork of mischief-makers. Recall that the protest took a violent twist after soldiers reportedly stormed the toll plaza, turned off the light and allegedly fired sporadically at the protesters. However, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Victoria Island, Lagos, where the soldiers were deployed from, declared that its personnel never opened fire on the protesters. In a…
*Makinde Celebrates Media Officer, Fasasi Ismail* The Oyo State Governor, engineer, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, felicitated with the Media Officer attached to his office, Mr. Fasasi Ismail, on the occasion of his birthday day ceremony. The governor, shortly after an assignment held at the Exco Chamber, Secretariat, Ibadan, was seen with the officer posing for group photographs alongside the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, and other well wishers. Governor Makinde, in his brief comment, wished Mr Ismail long life and prosperity and urged the officer not to relent in the good work he…
President, Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Prof Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday titled “President Buhari nominates Prof Yakubu as INEC chairman for second term in office.” The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. “In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said in accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the…
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has announced that beneficiaries nationwide will receive a one-time grant of N30,000 with Lagos, Kano, State and Federal Capital Territory, FCT and nine more States in the first batch. He said that enumeration and verification are still ongoing for Payroll Support Scheme The VP said that free CAC Business Names’ Registration for 250,000 MSMEs has also commenced. He said that as the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan progresses, the payment of N30,000 one-time grant to 330,000 artisans across the country is now in progress. The payments are being made to sets of verified beneficiaries…