Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, put smiles on the face of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, by presenting the traditional ruler a brand new escort van, four days after the traditional ruler made the request from the governor. Makinde, had earlier in the week, paid a visit to the Olubadan, to congratulate him on his 92nd birthday. During the visit, the governor said that his administration would do all that is needed for all the traditional rulers in the state and that as someone with good upbringing, he would never disrespect elders. The presentation, which…
Author: Goalpoacher
The pandemic situation has been shocking news to all the nations and every nation has been trying to see to the way of reducing the cost and supporting its citizens. The case is different in Nigeria because everything became expensive during the COVID 19 pandemic The recent occurrence during this pandemic has really discouraged the trust citizens have in the federal government. It has proven to citizens that the federal government has less or no concern about the welfare of the citizens. Other nations of the world are striving so hard to give palliative to her citizen in order to…
The Chairman of Amotekun Security Corps in Oyo State, General Kunle Togun (rtd) has assured the Oyo State government of the readiness of the security outfit to provide adequate security to all major and vulnerable tourist centres when it commences full operation in the State. General Kunle Togun gave this assurance when he played host to the Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ademola Akeem Ige who was at the agency’s office to solicit its collaboration in the area of providing security for the properties and the people coming for tourism in the State.…
We find it most embarrassing to read of the increment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to #163. This is in addition to the 300% increment in electricity tariff. It is on record that this same President Buhari and his anti-people government increased stamp duty; devalued the Naira to the extent that a dollar is almost #500 now. No doubt, this government has worsened all the crises it has inherited from the last administration. In fact, the Buhari government is a clear example that we the students must go back to our revolutionary days as we cannot continue…
About two thousand people from Oyo North Senatorial district benefited from the mega empowerment scheme of Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, the lawmaker representing the district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Senator Buhari, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and current chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport is the first lawmaker to win a second term in the district. Items distributed included 20 Saloon Cars, 270 Motorcycles, 600 Grinding Machines, 250 Sewing Machines, 100 Laptops, 80 Deep Freezers, 100 Back Pack Sprayer and Chemicals for farmers. Others included cash support of 20,000 for 100 widows; cash support of 20,000…
Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to reintroduce Boys’ Scout Club to public primary schools across the State, for character moulding and sound learning of pupils. Dr Nureni Adeniran, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), said this in Ibadan during an advocacy visit by the State Commissioner of Boys’ Scout. According to a statement by the Board’s Media Team, Adeniran disclosed that subject to approval by the State’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Boys’ Scout will give pupils the opportunity to get first-hand insights on preparedness towards life. He said it would complement the…
3rd September, 2020 At exactly 10:58am the hearing began with only 4 Traffic offenders were charged for violating traffic rules His Worship Magistrate, M.Mudashir, listened to views of offenders at Court sitting regarding alleged offences. The senior state counsel, U.T Alimi interpreted the law to individual offender as charged was read out. The concerned offenders were charged on only one (1) count each and all were proved guilty to the charge. The four offenders were charged on MTOP 1(2), MTOP 2 and MTF 11respectively. However, one Mr. Onigbinde, was discharged on humanitarian ground having being charged guilty. The reason being…
With just fifteen months of the administration of our darling Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, in office, the state has undergone unargueably the biggest transformation since its creation 44 years ago. Across the length and breadth of the state and in almost all the sectors, our enigmatic leader has had a robust impact like never before, especially the way in which the previous administration handled the critical aspects of the system. Children in the public schools are receiving qualitative education; youth employment, entrepreneurship, on the increase. Oyo state is open for business and fast becoming the financial and economic…
History has it that for a state or nation to develop exponentially, all advantages, opportunities and low hanging fruits must be tapped while human management is also to be prioritized. The case is not different in Oyo state with GSM’s style of leadership which has created more opportunities for all and sundry irrespective of tribe, religion, race or creed not withstanding any political affiliation. The level of development no doubt has cut across all sectors. It’s however pertinent to note that, the development is in phases and with our support, it will surely get to the nook and cranny of…
A former Oyo Governor Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala has advised Governor Seyi Makinde against abusing or using foul language on his predecessors for any reason. Recall Akala governed Oyo State for eleven months after his boss, Senator Rashidi Ladoja was impeached by members of the state house of assembly. The Supreme quashed the impeachment and ordered Ladoja to be reinstated as the Governor of the state. In 2007, the then strongman of Oyo State politics, Lamidi Adedibu blessed memory was reported to have given the ticket to Alao Akala after a tensed primary which was reported to have held outside the…