Hilly terrain is of Saki, the food basket of the southwest Nigeria. Saki is situated in the northern part of Oyo State. Historically, indigo was a natural dye extracted from the leaves of certain plants, and this process was important economically because blue dyes were once rare. … It is the blue often associated with denim cloth and blue jeans as the good people are known for production of indigo which they use to dye cloth, the town is also a centre of cotton weaving, they are very good in yams, cassava, corn (maize), sorghum, beans, shea nuts, and okra…
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…Boss Advocates Trust In Electoral Processes The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission,(OYSIEC) , Aare Isiaka Olagunju,has harped on the need for citizens of the state to have trust in the state’s electoral processes and participate actively in order to experience good governance at local level. He stated this on Thursday , while featuring on a Yoruba radio program in Ibadan , tagged “Benbe Oro.” The Board chairman said it was essential to reposition the process of selecting leaders at the local government councils , hence , the general public must have confidence in the board and turn out enmasse…
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Hon Kunle Yusuff (MON) has called for a positive and active collaboration between the 33 local government caretaker chairmen,the ministry of local government and chieftaincy matters and the SDGs Office on the roles they are to play in the developmental projects of the SDGs in different councils through the NEEDs ASSESSMENT EXERCISE. Hon Yusuff stated this on Thursday at an interactive forum with the 33 caretaker chairmen at the state Secretariat. He noted that the SDGs office will facilitate a training for the caretaker chairmen and key…
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, will not be distracted in his determination to ensure a strong and united Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone, his Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters, Hon. Babatunde Oduyoye, has said. Oduyoye, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan, on Thursday, stated that Governor Makinde will not be deterred by opposition to his reconciliatory efforts and plans to bring unity and cohesion to the PDP in the South-West. He added that the governor has been doing his best both as elected governor of Oyo State and as a…
The Chairman/CEO, Olufest Finance, Mr. Festus Tope Olubiyo has concluded arrangements to launch his Non-governmental foundation, to provide for the needy in the society. According to his Media Relations’ Officer, Tolu Oluwo, the foundation would be launched on his birthday, Friday, September 11, 2020. A statement signed by Tolu Oluwo and made available to Journalists read, “We are counting down excitedly to the birthday of an astute Entrepreneur and a complete gentleman, Mr. Olubiyo”. “To celebrate his birthday, he will be launching his Foundation by giving out cash , food and other gifts to assist at least a quarter of…
A federal lawmaker, Hon. Yemi Taiwo, representing Ibarapa East and Ido federal constituency, has put smiles on the faces of his constituents, by sponsoring the training of 20 people in aquaculture business. According to a statement made available to goalpoachernews on Thursday, the 20 beneficiaries of the training had already been lodged in an hotel in Lagos, in readiness for the commencement of the 2-day training, which start on Thursday (today) at the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Victoria Island, Lagos. The statement read: “It is with joy that I, Rt. Hon. Oluyemi Adewale Taiwo, announce the…
The Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo State, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede has inaugurated a 13-man Oyo State Youth Advisory Council, the membership of council comprises of various youth group leaders across the state, the event took place at the office of the Commissioner on Wednesday 9th September, 2020 During the inauguration, he charged the council members to use their wealth of experience to develop means of actualizing the roadmap for Youths development of Governor Seyi Makinde led administration. The council will play an important role in youths development in Oyo State. The Honourable Commissioner said the Ministry will…
Six individuals, including a young secondary school leaver have been arrested and taken to court for various offenses ranging from printing and issuing forged Park Management System’s receipts and collection of more than the amount on the receipts issued to motorists in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Chairman, Disciplinary Committee of Oyo State Park Management System, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi (Auxillary) while answering questions from reporters at his Podo, Challenge area of Ibadan Southwest in Ibadan. Alh. Mukaila said that against the notions from some quarters that the disciplinary committee was not doing enough to…
It started like the usual party politics characterised by intrigues, mudslinging and cacophony of voices. Then it would dovetail into series of caucus meetings to resolve contending issues and then finally the gladiators would say “as one family, we have resolved to work to deliver the party.” What could have caused the leadership crisis between Governor Seyi Makinde and staunch ally, Ayodele Fayose the former Governor of Ekiti State. On Monday some chairmen of Peoples Democratic Party from Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Osun and Adeleke’s representatives, Hon Ladi Adebutu, alongside former zonal vice-chairman, Dr Eddy Olafeso and one other member had met…
…..I Regret Not Settling Feud With Him Until His Demise Former Nigeria International, Mutiu Adepoju has said that he regretted not settling the feud between him and late Super Eagles’ colleague and friend, Rashidi Yekini. Adepoju confirmed that the closeness between him and Rashidi Yekini was like that of brothers, and that he was so close to him to the extent that they visited one another at home. He confirmed all these while featuring on Parrot Xtra Hour on Radio, anchored by Olayinka Agboola on Space FM 90.1 on Tuesday. Mutiu Adepoju, the “head master” said he was a close…