In fulfilment of his promise made few months ago, the Caretaker Chairman of Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area, Hon Sheriff Adeojo today presented generating set to Gbekuba Araromi Central mosque. While presenting the generator to the chief imam of the mosque, Hon Sheriff Adeojo appreciated the prayers of all muslim faithfuls in the council area for the smooth running of his administration. In his response, the chief imam of the mosque Alhaji Shuab Quadri Abiodun expressed gratitude to the chairman for fulfilling promise made few months ago and prayed for successful tenure in office. In the same vein, Hon Sheriff…
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GOALPOACHER NEWS It is no more news that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde this Tuesday sacked his erstwhile Commissioner For Works, Transport and Public Works, Professor Raphael Afonja. The news of Afonja’s sack caught other Commissioners unaware. The State Government is yet to inform residents of Oyo what led to his sack. Here are some of his high moments in his short spell as a Commissioner in the Ministry of Works and Transport. MONIYA/IJAIYE/ISEYIN ROAD “The Oyo State Government said that it had approved the total reconstruction of the 65-kilometre Moniya/Ijaiye/Iseyin Road, linking the food basket of the state.…
Social Media practitioners storm Osogbo, the State of Osun capital today, 10 August 2020 for THE NIGERIAN ARMY SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR ON THE EVOLVING ROLE OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA IN SUPPORT OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY’S NON KINETIC LINE OF OPERATIONS. Social media users and practitioners were full of praise for the Chief of Army Staff’s giant strides at curbing fake news about the Nigerian Army and its operations. At the occasion the Chief of Army Staff was ably represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Army Headquarters, Abuja, Lieutenant General Lamidi Oyebayo Adeosun. The Chief of Civil Military Affiars,…
He said the examination will start on Tuesday 11th August, 2020 but urged Applicants to go to their examination centre with face mask adding that the examination will be conducted in obedience to all the COVID-19 protocols. He handed down a warning that any Applicant that refuses to go to the examination venue without facemask will not be allowed to write the exam. The Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission Board (TESCOM) in Oyo State, Pastor Akinade Alamu has warned Applicants for teaching job in the State not to rely on the purported past questions in the public domain stressing…
…as gov appreciates his contributions Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja of his appointment. The governor, in a letter dated August 10, 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination takes immediate effect. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the letter titled “Termination of appointment” as saying: “I wish to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect.…
The Soludero Hunters Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has petitioned the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Chuks Enwonwu over what it described as inhumane treatment of some if its members, who were allegedly detained in the police custody, following a fracas with the One Million Boys. Their detention, according to the hunters association, followed an attack on the Baale of Idi-Ayunre, Chief Jelili Oyetunde, by the notorious gang. The hunters association, in a petition signed by its President, King (Dr.) Nureni Ajijola Anabi and the Secretary, Chief Sanusi Ewenje, dated July 29, which copy was made available to Vanguard…
Ten students of tertiary institutions who are mainly indegenes of Ibadan have been awarded scholarship by a Non Governmental Organization, named Fola-Gold Global Foundation. According to the President of the Foundation who is also the wife of Mogaji Taiwo Gbadebo Oladejo, Pastor (Mrs) Folakemi Oladejo said the gesture was to support the beneficiaries in their various efforts to tackle their financial challenges, particularly at this time of economic hardships. While congratulating the recipients, Pastor Mrs Oladejo encouraged them to put in more efforts in their studies, to be able to enjoy the scholarship. Earlier, Mogaji Gbadebo Oladejo said he was…
… says Perm. Sec lied under Oath Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K. has called on the Federal Government to urgently put a stop to the exploitation of Nigerians abroad. She pointed out that Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, under the supervision of Dr. Chris Ngige has violated the law and has continued to issue International Recruiters Licenses to Agents, despite Federal Government’s 2017 moratorium. Hon. Akande Sadipe said this on Monday while responding to questions from journalists, lamenting that Nigeria has no Bilateral Labour Agreement with any nation and the execution of…
…..2yr-old, 95yr-old, among recoveries We undertake comprehensive assessment – Prof. Alonge The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19, said on Monday, that Isolation Centres run by the state has recorded zero fatality since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state, in March 2020. This feat, the Task Force noted, is due to the holistic approach adopted by medical personnel managing the COVID-19 situation. The Task Force added that medical personnel at the state’s isolation centres regularly embark on comprehensive assessment of patients, proper management of any underlying ailment and a robust nutrition and exercise regimen. A statement by the Chief…
…Reiterates Appeal For Strict Adherence To Safety Regulations The Oyo State COVID-19 Task force has been adjudged one of the best in the country in its efforts at curtailing the spread of the disease as well as providing adequate treatment for infected people. This statement was made today in Ibadan by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun , during a phone-in interview on a radio programme ” COVID-19 Situation Room” on Fresh FM. According to him, the efforts of the COVID-19 Task force in Oyo State could not be underestimated in the fight against…