…reiterates commitment to conduct of transparent elections The Chairman , Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission,( OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Olagunju , has disclosed that the commission would not engage in any act that will affect the interest of the public because of personal gains at all stages of electorial processes . Olagunju, made this known during the courtesy call of members of the board to Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State,(BCOS), Ibadan . The board chairman hinted that concerted efforts would be made to change the perception of the public on forms of conducting local government elections over the years to enhance…
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Oyo State Government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Diaspora Affairs with the full support of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism is set to commence free online Yoruba language and culture lessons for Diasporans. The language lessons will make a debut at 6pm on Friday the 11th of September 2020 and will be aired every Friday. The culture lessons will equally be relayed every Sunday beginning from the 13th of September at 6pm. Both lessons will be available online @oyostatediasporans on Facebook and Instagram. The SSA Diaspora said the programme will be…
The Chairman Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has presented to the residents of the state what his agency has been able to achieve so far since he got appointed by Governor Seyi Makinde over a year ago even as he promised to do more in the education sub-sector. Adeniran who was a gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC), in 2019 before returning to the Peoples Democratic Party weeks to the general elections listed the agency’s achievements while having media parley with some journalists on Monday. His words: I was appointed on…
Coalition for A Better Nigeria calls for better understanding on fuel price increase and electricity tarrif hike, congratulates Buhari on P & ID judgement, President Akufo-Addo, Yaya Bello, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Ruth Imonina, cautions FG on Water Resources Bill, hails Olusegun Osunkeye @ 80, James Odunmbaku @ 73, remembers Gani Fawehinmi @ 11, mourns Attah of Igala. Since discovery of fuel subsidy frauds, we, the Civil Society members, are the Advocates of fuel subsidy removal because we believe that it is the only way to block the financial leakages. It is general belief that the regular supply of electricity will rebuild…
The Special Senior Assistant to Governor Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals, Hon Kunle Yusuff MON, says literacy plays vital roles in economic and national development. The Governor’s aide stated this in a chat with GOALPOACHER NEWS correspondent in commemoration of World Literary Day. His words: “September 8th was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO’s General Conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to Individuals, Communities and Societies.” “This is aimed at helping someone to read and write effectively or…
Traditional worshippers under the aegis of Traditional Religion Worshippers’ Association, Oyo State chapter on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over what they terned discrimination against the body by the State Government. The worshippers, who staged the protest at the front of the Oyo State Government Secretariat complex, carried placards bearing various inscriptions such : “stop discrimination against traditional religion”, Oyo is a secular state ,stop discrimination”, and others. They also appealed to the Muslims, Christians and others to join them in appealing to the state government to grant their request of giving public holidays to them. The General Secretary of…
….releases two jingles for sensitization of the general public Oyo State Police Command Headquarters Eleyele Ibadan, has on Tuesday announced the launched of campaign against activities of the cultists in the State and Nigeria as a whole, and also declared two sensitization jingles to the effect. The State Commissioner of Police Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu through a Press Release said that the Police Campaign Against Cultism and other Vices(POCACOV) is an initiative of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. The Press Release which was issued and signed through the office of the State Police Public Relation Officer SP.…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State and a governorship aspirant in the 2019 election, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe on Monday congratulated the immediate -past Head of Service in Oyo State, Mrs Hannah Ogunesan on the occasion of her birthday. Tegbe in a statement signed by him and made available to GOALPOACHER NEWS.COM reads: “A woman with a heart of gold; Elegant, yet humble! Many of your colleagues and subordinates have testified to how amazing you are as a colleague, a boss and as a leader. Deservedly, you reached the apex of your career in the civil service…
…warns FG over planned peaceful protest THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Monday, warned that except the Federal Government addresses the recent hike in fuel and electricity tariff, the non-teaching staff in collaboration with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), would engage the government in a peaceful protest across the nation, with a view to forcing the government to rescind its decision. The union, while reacting to the unfortunate increment, during a press conference at the SSANU secretariat, University of Ibadan, the National Vice President of SSANU, Mr. Alfred Jimoh, stated that, the union could not but comment on…
Oyo State Government through the office of the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on Diaspora Matter, Hon Bolanle Sarumi Aliyu said her office will kick start a voluntary certification and registration process of all recruitment for jobs and study agencies in Oyo State. Hon Bola stated this on Monday while hosting the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, Western States including Edo and Kwara sates on ways to tackle “Human Trafficking in Oyo State.” According to her, “Diaspora Office will create a database of all agencies certified by her office. We will also create another database for Oyo…