The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has postponed workers resumption date earlier scheduled for the 20th April,2020 to the 27th April, 2020. He stated this during a press briefing held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The Governor has also promised to provide one million face masks for residents of the state for a start. He said, it is mandatory for the use of face masks in public places going forward. GOALPOACHER NEWS quoted Makinde to have said “in view of some of the reports we have right now, especially the new cases that have returned positive, we have…
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Sat Guru Maharaji has advised Government at all levels to give palliatives to some categories of Nigerians such as the employers of labour to be able to pay their employees, students in Higher Institutions of Learning, Nigeria Union of Teachers and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), among others. He made this known at a press briefing to mark the 33rd anniversary of his spiritual village, Ibadan. He argues that the lockdown put in place by the federal and state government as part of measures to contain and curtailments the spread of the pandemic is obviously having…
The Oyo State Government has commenced airing lessons in English Language and Mathematics for Primary School Pupils on the radio. This, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said is in fulfilment of Oyo State Government’s promise to reduce the negative impact of schools’ closure as a result of the COVID-19 on pupils. Adeniran revealed that there would be a broadcast of the interactive radio instruction initiative tagged ‘OyoSUBEB Learning-on-air’ on Oluyole 98.5 f.m, while a simulcast would be aired on Oke-Ogun 96.3 f.m and Ajilete 92.1 f.m. According to him, the programme, which covers…
Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, politicking has commenced across the state. In this interview, the state Information and Orientation Commissioner, Donald Ojogo, defends his principal, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu(SAN), on the alleged marginalisation of Ijaw in the state and highlighted all development projects embarked upon by him in the minority Ese-Odo council area of the state. Excerpts: There is this allegation by the APC lawmaker representing Ese-Odo State Constituency that the minority Ijaw in the state are being marginalised by the Akeredolu-led government? As a representative of the people, he is entitled to his own opinion…
The police said on Thursday that they had arrested the killers of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the leader of the pan – Yoruba socio- cultural organisation , Afenifere , Chief Reuben Fasoranti . The suspects are Lawal Mazaje , 40 , from the Felele area of Kogi State ; Adamu Adamu , 50 , from Jada , Adamawa State ; Mohammed Usman , 26 , from Illela , Sokoto State ; and Auwal Abubakar , 25 , an indigene of Shinkafi , Zamfara State . The police said investigation revealed that the killing was carried out by eight…
The Oyo state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with victims of the fire inferno at Dugbe market on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The ruling party in a statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji, described the incident as unfortunate and heartbreaking. Engr Olatunji said that the demands of dealing with COVID-19 in the state was already overwhelming noting that such unfortunate occurrence was surely going to overstretch the state government especially during this period of fighting hard to curb spread of the dreaded virus in Oyo state. The party added that it…
TRUE FEDERALISM IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO-AYO ADEBANJO Elder statesman and Afenifere leader,Chief Ayo Adebanjo has renewed his call for a return to true federalism to correct the in balance and injustice on the present political arrangement. Chief Adebanjo said in a special interview on the television channel of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State BCOS TV that most problems affecting the nation ate rooted in a distorted constitution crafted by the military. The elder statesman said “the beginning of our problem in this country was the military coup of 1966.The people who want to do mischief,particularly our brothers…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, this Thursday said there is need for the state to set up an endowment fund to manage disasters in the state. Governor Makinde, stated this while inspecting the scene of the inferno that wreaked havoc on some shops at the popular Dugbe business hub, Ibadan. Speaking with newsmen at the scene of the fire outbreak, the Governor said, “at a time like this, the fire incident was the least expected, because we are battling with the coronavirus pandemic.” “We are battling with the social impact of it, as well as the economic impact…
A trailer filled with over 50 persons has been turned back by Niger’s Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Matane. The truck had been stopped by security personnel at Gidan Kwano area when they saw people on top of the truck unable to explain their journey. The driver had explained they were coming from Lagos and heading to Kano, pleading they should be allowed to pass through as they pledged not to stop in the state. But the security had to call the Chairman of the state Task Force on COVID-19 to seek permission to allow them to…
Facts are beginning to emerge on why U.S.-based Nigerian sprinter and Olympic medalist, Blessing Oghenewreseme Okagbare’s marriage with former Super Eagles player, Jude Otegheri Ighoteghuonor crashed so early. Okagbare and Ighoteghuonor’ marriage was well celebrated in Sapele, Delta State in 2014 shortly after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where she emerged as double sprint champion. However, six years after they tied the knot, things have fallen apart, as the union has crumbled like a pack of cards. Okagbare was said to have filed for a divorce. Speaking with a National Newspaper correspondent from Sapele, Delta State yesterday, a…