The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has commiserated with the state Governor, Seyi Makinde over the demise of his mother, Abigail Makinde who died this morning. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Azeez Olatunde reads thus: “The SAD NEWS of the Transition to Glory of Madam ABIGAIL OMOJOLAGBE MAKINDE on Thursday, 15th October 2020 came as a rude shock to the people of Oyo State.” “Surely,nobody wishes to loose his beloved Parent but we are consoled with the fact that she lived a good and worthy life.” “On behalf of all the APC members in Oyo State,…
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The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board said that it is preparing its Quality Assurance Officers on ways to improve learning and to meet up with global best practices. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said this in Ibadan today at the opening of a two-day training on E-Quality Assurance. The training was organized in conjunction with Universal Basic Education Commission for all Quality Assurance Officers in the 33 Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities in the State. Facilitated by the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr. Adeniran said the training seeks to…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on his 82nd birthday. He described the monarch as a father and royal icon with exemplary conduct and leadership. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as adding that the Alaafin’s impact on the society has been immense. He prayed to God to continue to grant Kabiyesi good health to lead the people and to make more impact on Oyo Kingdom, Oyo State, Nigeria and humanity at large. He said: “On…
With total submission to the will of the Almighty God, we announce the passing to the great beyond of our mother, Mrs. Abigail Makinde, who departed this world in the early hours of today, Thursday, October 15, 2020. Though Mama gave no indication of any sickness, she slept peacefully in the Lord at the age of 81, in the early hours of the day at her Ibadan home, 7B, Oyeleke Street, Ikolaba, Ibadan. While we appreciate the Almighty for sparing her life thus far, we must confess that we will sorely miss her counsel, motherly role and impact on the…
Following the receipt of the information on the demise of Governor Makinde’s mother, Mrs Abigael, workers and political functionaries are currently on a mournful mood. Though, the news has not yet been confirmed by the State Government but sources close to the Governor have expressed sadness over the death of the Governor’s mother. Attempt to speak with the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa proved abortive as his line was not reachable. Mrs Abigael would have clocked 81 on 7th November, 2020.
A philanthropist and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe on Thursday eulogised His Imperial Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111 on the occasion of his 82 birthday. The popular politician and 2023 guber hopeful in a statement issued by him and made available to GOAL POACHER NEWS by his aide reads in part: “I’d like to felicitate with His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III and by extension, all Oyo sons and daughters, at home and in diaspora on the occasion of his 82nd birthday.” “The Alaafin…
A former Secretary to the Oyo state government and the Gubernatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in 2019 general elections in Oyo state, Oloye Sharafadeen Alli has described the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, as a quintessential traditional ruler and custodian of the culture and tradition of the Yoruba race. Alli in the congratulatory message he personally signed to celebrate the monarch on his 82nd birthday, said the Alaafin is an ambassador of unity, development and greatness, not only in Yoruba land but in Nigeria, Africa and in the whole world. He said the contributions…
The wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, said on Wednesday that educating the girl child will give female children “a strong voice and a bright future.” Mrs. Makinde, who stated this while commemorating the 2020 International Day of the Girl Child at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan, also stated that girls must also give priority attention to their health. She said: “My dear girls, for your voice to be heard clearly, you must say yes to your education and cultivate your vision and dreams. While knowledge is vital to your well-being, you should also…
The fact that H.E Engr Seyi Makinde promised the people of Oyo State transparency in the administration and governance is the essence of this piece. Quite frankly,we would expect Gov Seyi Makinde to shed light on the ALLEGATION that each of the 33 Local Government Council in Oyo State are being instructed to contribute #50million each for God knows Project and before saying Jack the Local Government Councils have started complying with evidence of Payment. (1)What PROJECT is the STATE GOVERNMENT embarking upon that required the contribution of #50million Naira each by the 33 Local Government Council in Oyo State…
The lawmaker representing Akinyele Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Ayotunde Fatokun has commended Nigerian youths for leading a peaceful protest that led to the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Ayo Fatokun who doubles as the Chairman Parliamentary Council, urged them to continue on the path, as this is how nations are built, adding that the action of SARs is not just a flagrant abuse of power, but a societal menace that affects everyone. Fatokun in a statement signed and made available to GOAL POACHER NEWS in Ibadan said “SARS, Police brutality has been…