…Urges Saki East, Saki West To Embrace peace The Oyo State Government, through the Chairman State Sub -Technical Committee on Boundary Dispute Resolution, Surveyor, Alaba Abiodun has advised the State Government of Osun to follow directives from the National Boundary Commission that Oyo/Osun States should maintain the status -quo ante on Ewi/Idiya boundary villages in Surulere Local Government area of the State. He said the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engineer Seyi Makinde is a man of peace, he is a peace loving citizen of Oyo State and Nigeria in general, adding that Oyo State Government still stands on NBC…
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The Rotary Club International, has honoured the lawmaker representing Akinyele State Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ayotunde Fatokun at her 7th Anniversary and Investiture Ceremony held at the Rotary Club House, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The event, which was part of the organisation’s way of celebrating exceptional leadership in social, economic and political circles. Presenting the award, it was stated that the Rotary Club of Ibadan-Ring Road DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD was presented to Hon. Ayotunde Fatokun in recognition of his outstanding commitment and contribution to community development”. You would recall that Hon. Ayo Fatokun in July empowered…
The Nigeria Customs, Oyo/Osun area command has said the officer involved in the shooting of an executive member of the proscribed National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lateef Aboki at Iseyin -Moniya park in Iseyin acted outside the rules of Engagement. This was stated by the Public Relation Officer of Oyo-Osun Area Command, Abullahi Lagos Abiola on Fresh FM Crossfire this Sunday and monitored by GOALPOACHER NEWS. “I can tell you outrightly, there is no way the Oyo-Osun Command would be involved in such activity, I can assure you non of our residents would be involved on such kind…
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has flagged- off the distribution of palliatives to farmers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. This was confirmed to GOALPOACHER NEWS by the caretaker chairperson of Orire LG, Hon Mrs Lydia Bankole on Saturday. She said the gesture was part of efforts to cushion the effects of the partial lockdown, occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hon Lydia assured farmers that His Excellency, Seyi Makinde would do everything within his powers to put smiles on the faces of the people, she noted that the lockdown had placed undue burden on some sections of…
Coalition okays 2023 Power shift, condemns Southern Kaduna killings, hails Adelusi Adeluyi @ 80, Ola – Oni Widow @ 77, Ngige @ 68, Obanikoro @ 60, Omo Agege @57, Opeyemi Bamidele @ 57, Najeem Salam @ 55, congratulates Olumide Apata, Ashafa, Jubrin, Niyi Idowu, others We condemn in strong terms, the statement credited to the Elder Statesman and an older Nephew to President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, Malam Mamman Daura, as he said competence, rather than zoning should be the guiding principle for the 2023 Presidential Election. It is illogical for the man of his calibre to believe that only…
Former lawmaker representing Ogun-East Senatorial District and businessman, Buruji Kashamu, is dead. It was gathered that Kashamu died at the First Cardiology Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos. He was said to have been on a life support machine for weeks at the hospital after slipping into a coma following Coronavirus complications. “I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19. Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable. He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss,”…
Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has described late Senator Abiola Ajimobi as a major bridge builder and a dear elder brother. Osinbajo stated this Saturday when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former governor at his residence in Oluyole Estate, Ibadan. He added that Ajimobi was considered as one those who could mediate practically any dispute in any situation. He noted that his demise was a major significant one and loss to the All Progressives Congress and very unfortunate at a time it has come especially this is a time when we are trying to build…
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has advised people to always remember their last day in whatever they do and strive to leave good legacy behind. Makinde stated this at the burial programme of late Engineer Abdulateef Olalere Adigun, the Ààrẹ Ago Olubadan of Ibadanland, lamented he had lost a dependable companion and a trustworthy confidant. The Governor said Engineer Adigun, who became his father after losing his biological father eight years ago, stood by him and supported his governorship ambition both in 2015 and 2019. The mandatory Janazat Prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan land Shiekh…
Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun has described the Secretary to the State government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun as a strong coordinating point that has helped in stabilizing government activities in Oyo State. Olatubosun stated this in a statement he signed on Saturday to celebrate Adeosun on her birthday, saying the the female administrator is a blessing to governance in the State. Olubanwo was appointed SSG by governor Seyi Makinde 2019 after she held the position of Country Implementation Lead of Shell Business Operations (SBO). “Mrs Olubanwo is a model for our young folks, she has…
The Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has led a delegation of the State legislature to Gbagi International Market, Ibadan for on the spot assessment of the situation in the textile market. This was in fulfilment of the promise made to the leaders of the market when they paid a visit to the Speaker few days ago. The Speaker while addressing the traders said the visit was meant to personally see the problems confronting Gbagi International Market as highlighted by the leaders of the market during their visit to his office. Hon Ogundoyin assured that the problem…