Democratic rule returned to Nigeria in 1999, the political class and power brokers have continued to jostle for power in a manner that infuriates their subjects and nationals. Meanwhile many of them have read compendium of books and heard the stories that admonish the fact that earthly power and its enticement are not only transient but ephemeral yet, they have always appeared “intoxicated” with the vibe of dominion such that power is considered as their birthrights. A tons of the politicians, who paraded headline news during their tenure; staging boisterous and a host of jamborees, carrying themselves as though the…
Author: Goalpoacher
The lawmaker representing Akinyele constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly and the Chairman Parliamentary Council, Hon Ayotunde Fatokun has poured encomiums on his father, Engr (Dr) Olujide Fatokun on the occasion of his birthday. WHO IS Engr (Dr) Olujide Fatokun? He was born and raised at Ogbongan village near Ikereku in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadanland, Dr. Jeremiah Olujide Fatokun (Jide Fatokun for short), is an Agricultural Engineer who specialised in Water Resources Engineering. He is registered by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN R1170). He attended Methodist Schools, Ogbongan, Ikereku and…
….He ensures governance has true meaning in Oyo In continuation of his tour to some states, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic party(PDP) and one time Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi-Fani Kayode, has disclosed that Governor Seyi Makinde has ensured governance has true meaning in the state, since his assumption of office over a year ago. He similarly, hinted that, the state would soon overtake Lagos State, in terms of infrastructural development with the pace the governor has taken governance in the state. Fani Kayode stated this on Sunday at a press conference held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan,…
The governorship candidate of African Democratic Party (ADC), in the 2019 governorship election, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin on Sunday lost the firm grip of the party as chieftains of the party held a mini-congress that ousted his loyalists. Recall the former executives loyal to Lanlehin on Saturday issued a communique alleging some members of the party colluding with the ruling party to foist a caretaker executives on the party. Meanwhile, the factions loyal to Chief Koleosho, Chief Olakojo, Senator Monsurat held a mini-congress at the house of one the leaders to choose caretaker executives and a communique was issued after the…
Some top members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the four local government areas of Oyo federal constituency have ditched the party for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The defectors were hosted at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Saturday night. They are a former member of the house of representatives, Dr. Moroof Akinwande; a former member of the state assembly, Barr. Muideen Olagunju; Hon. Waliu Adetunji, Hon.Rasheed Oyekalu, Alhaji Siju Salaam, Alhaji Tajudeen Ademola (Romoke), Alhaji Kareem Gasikia, Hon. Oguntoye Ogundiya, Pastor Olorunnsola and host of others At a mini-ceremony, which…
The umbrella and apex body of Voluntary organization in Nigeria, Oyo State uses this medium to commend the efforts of the Oyo State Government through the State’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology with the plan to reintroduce Voluntary organization to public primary schools across the State, for character moulding and sound learning of pupils. The reintroduction will give pupils the opportunity to get first-hand insights on preparedness towards life and seeing the future that lies in volunteering. The NYCN Oyo State is also declaring their partnership with the ministry in achieving this objectives with her vast numbers of experienced…
The attention of the Oyo State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has been drawn to the plans by some members of our party, who, in cahoots with the ruling party and government in Oyo State, have finalised plans, to invite, incite and induce the National Executive Committee of our party to dissolve the current State Executive Committee, and consequently empanel a kangaroo Caretaker Committee, which will be willing, able and ready to do the bidding of the current ruling party. While we already know the identity of those behind this laughable plan, and aren’t surprised at all as…
…says government is sacrosanct to the delivery of quality health care The Oyo State task force in charge of operations of private health facilities in the state has sealed another six facilities in Ibadan and Oyo town over non accreditation , quackery practices amongst other misconducts by owners of the centres . The team headed by the state commissioner for health , Dr. Bashir Bello , closed four clinics and maternity facilities situated at Cele , Agunpopo in Oyo town and two in Ibadan ,located at Alakia and Amuloko . Dr. Bashir Bello ,while speaking during the monitoring exercise ,…
The Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Students Affairs, Hon Victor Olojede has advised Oyo State students in abstain from activities that could jeopardized their future. Victor stated this on Saturday at the inauguration of Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union National Council held at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. According to him, “today’s inauguration is to usher in new elected executive for FIBSU, it is my duty to ensure the event was colourful. More than ever before, this is the first time in the history of the union in a long time that the association had such colourful and wonderful event.…
As Ondo State Governorship election is fast approaching,Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has met with PDP National Campaign council for Ondo State Governorship Election 2020. The essence of the meeting according to Makinde is to strategize and place PDP in order ahead of the poll. GOALPOACHER NEWS correspondent reports that the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State Governorship, Election Eyitayo Jegede, Former Governor of Osun State Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, National Organising Secretary, Retired Col Austin Akobundu, National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan were received by Governor Seyi Makinde at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde said…