The Ajia Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Adegboyega Adegoke, has said it is unrealistic that Nigerians will obey the government’s stay-at-home order if they have not received any palliative from government. He said faced with hunger, people who live on daily earnings would find it difficult to comply with the government’s stay-at-home order. To encourage compliance, Adegoke called for effectiveness in the manner government’s palliatives were being distributed to ensure they reach the targeted vulnerable citizens. He made the call while giving out cash to widows across six local governments areas in Ibadan, according to a statement on Tuesday.…
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Some unknown gunmen have allegedly kidnapped two children belonging to a popular Islamic scholar in Ibadan, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold. The incident occurred on Saturday night at about 8pm around Ojoo area, Ibadan. Akeugbagold, who alerted members of the public on the sad development through his Facebook account said, “What a country! My twins children were kidnapped at gun point at my Ojoo residence in Ibadan around 8PM Saturday, 10 minutes after I left my home recording lecture in a studio”
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Hon. Kunle Yusuf (MON), has shared the opinions of senior SDG Advocates, SDGs Funds Crucial for Global COVID-19 Response by Solberg and Akufo-Ado The President of Ghana and the Prime Minister of Norway, Nana Akufo-Addo and Erna Solberg, respectively have reiterated the importance of SDG funding in global covid-19 response in a letter addressed to world leaders. The Covid-19 has seemingly reversed global gains in good health (SDG3) and continually impacts about 1.25 billion students world wide, albeit negatively (SDG4), according to the UNESCO. Akufo-Addo and Solberg…
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has relaxed the coronavirus lockdown imposed on the state and has asked churches to commence full activities. The governor stated this in a broadcast to the people of the state on Saturday evening. Before the broadcast, church activities had been restricted for 14 days as one of the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But on Saturday, Obiano asked churches to resume full activities, stating that the worshippers must wear face masks and observe the World Health Organisation’s guidelines during worship. The governor announced that movements around the state were not restricted,…
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde says the state has identified 90,000 households as beneficiaries of the state government relief packages while 30,000 vulnerable will also benefit from the relief packages. The Governor stated this while briefing State House Correspondents at Government House, Agodi, this Saturday. Makinde, however, said the state secretariat would be reopened for workers from level 13 and above on the 27th April,2020. The press briefing was monitored by GOALPOACHER NEWS quoted the Governor, “The State Secretariat will be reopened on Monday April 27th 2020. Only civil servants at level 13 and above with separate offices will…
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, this Saturday, presented two two motorized modular fumigators to the Oyo State Government. The foremost traditionally ruler in the Southwest, said, the fight against the coronavirus pandemic is a collective responsibility, irrespective of ideas, wealth and status. On his part, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, while receiving the items, appreciated the generosity of Oba Adeyeye, adding that Oyo State indigenes and residents were grateful for his kind gestures at this trying time. Governor Makinde, however, assured the King that items donated would be used for the purpose they…
JUST IN: South West Governors Unanimously Return 10, 800 Bags of Rice Donated by FG as Covid-19 Palliative Back to Lagos Says Rice Unhealthy for Human Consumption Decision Communicated to FG through VP Osibajo How APC Governors kept mum, used Makinde to fly Story in the Media 85% of Rice sent to Ondo Now Green in Colour Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo to Return Own Portions, Lagos Dumps Own inside Lagoon By Bankole Adeniyi More facts have emerged on why the Oyo State Government decided to return the 1, 800 bags of rice donated to the state by the federal…
As Muslims all over the world commence the Ramadan fasting, the 2019 Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress in Oyo state, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has enjoined them all to pray for the country to overcome the current health challenges confronting the world. Oloye Adelabu made this known through one of his Media Aides Comrade Femi Awogboro. He stressed that as we observe the mandated fasting period, Muslims should engage more in prayers, alms giving and constant reading and understanding of the Holy Quran. This will move us closer to the Almighty Allah, the most beneficent and the most merciful.…
The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency and the Chairperson House of Representative Committee on Diaspora Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K has advised Muslims to give and practise charity during this pandemic. She urges them to follow rules and regulations that govern this Holy Month and pray for the country during this hard time. “During the Holy month we are to read the Quran daily, observe prayers on time, seek forgiveness and build healthy relationships. Muslim, should also practice charity as one of the five Islamic pillars, be generous by showing empathy to the hungry, raising money for the poor, donating…
The Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Mr Taiwo Akerele, has resigned. His resignation is not unconnected with the lingering crisis between the Governor and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. In his resignation letter dated 25th April 2020, Akerele said; “My decision to exit the government is based on administrative and governance grounds. “I am solidly with His excellency Mr Godwin Obaseki in his quest to transform Edo state. His mission and vision resonate with mine. “This is all I have to say, I will like to be…