Director-General Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Hon Segun Ogunwuyi has felicitated with all men and women of the Islamic faith as we celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. The former State and Federal Lawmaker in a statement signed by him and made available to GOALPOACHER NEWS reads in part: “As we celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir, let us also rededicate and commit ourselves to the Holy Prophet’s injunctions of piety, honesty, charity and generosity to the less privileged, impartial leadership and true justice for all.” “These virtues and lessons will surely stand our nation and state in good stead as…
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…… Charges Faithfuls To Be Prayerful As Islamic faithfuls all over the world mark this year’s Eid-Al Adha Celebrations, an advise has gone to all Muslims to ensure the adherence to the COVID-19 Safety protocols religiously as they observe their Eid prayers all over the country. This advice was contained in a Sallah message by the Aare Musulumi Of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alh Dawud Makanjuola Akinola to Ummah towards this year’s Eid Kabir celebration. Alhaji Akinola in the message signed by his media aide Mr Akin Abolade noted that though Eid-al Adha Celebration is always characterised by mass…
Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has called on the people of Oyo State, especially rural dwellers to be wary of the type of water they drink during the Sallah celebration and after. In a statement signed by the Chairman Oyo RUWASSA, Engr. Najeem Omirinde and made available to newsmen on Thursday, the people were, especially those that traveled from urban to rural areas in the State to celebrate Sallah were asked to drink only from the best water source and maintain all regulations related to Covid-19. Omirinde reiterated the State administration’s stance on provision of portable…
Engr. Remi Oseni has felicitated with Muslim faithful on this year’s Eid- El Kabir festival, particularly, his party members, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family across the length and breadth of Oyo State, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland Sheik Abduganiy Agbotomokekere, the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Aare Dauda Makanjuola (De-Damak), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji (Ajeogungunnuso 1), the entire people of Ibadan, Oyo state and Nigeria at large on this year Eid- El Kabir festival. In his message, he urges all his supporters to be grateful to Almighty Allah who made it possible for us…
Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the State and across the world on the occasion of the Eid-il-Kabir celebration, admonishing them to continue to keep adhering to the teachings of love, sacrifice and perseverance, which the festival exemplifies. Governor Makinde, in a Sallah Message made public and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, noted that the “Festival of Sacrifice” known as Eid-el-Kabir, presents an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the faith with which Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) willingly agreed to sacrifice his son, in obedience to the command of the…
Senator Olufemi Lanlehin (SOLAN), has charged Nigerian Muslims to remain thankful to Almighty Allah for the gift of life, sound health, and the grace to witness this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, despite the pervasive uncertainty occasioned by the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic, and the resulting harsh economic realities. Lanlehin, Oyo State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2019 polls, and erstwhile Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, between 2011 and 2015, reminded Muslims to note that, notwithstanding the debilitating effects of the pandemic on the health and wealth of the nation, that they’re alive, in good health, and balanced…
Federal House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, says effective partnership of all tiers of governments, especially Wives of State Governors and other relevant stakeholders will enhance Nigeria’s fight against human trafficking in the country. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. (Mrs) Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K, made this known today in an interview with newsmen, as part of activities marking the 2020 World Day Against Trafficking Persons. Akande Sadipe, expressed worry over the high-level of trafficking, inviting, Wives of Governors in the to rise against this and other vices against females in order to end the evil act. This is another…
The Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency(OYRTMA) has rescued crash victims involved in multiple accidents that occurred Ibadan on Wednesday night and Thursday. The first accident occurred at Ijaye in which a car skidded off the road and fell into a river. Another accident also occurred at Orogun Express, along UI-Ojoo Expressway and while the third accident occurred at Guru Maharaji Bridge. The Executive Chairman, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi disclosed this to GOALPOACHER NEWS in Ibadan on Thursday. Fagbemi said that the accident at Ijaye happened last night while the two others happened today and it involved eight people. The…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has vowed that no region in the state will be deprived or denied enjoying the wave of socio economic development currently spreading around the state. The Governor spoke through the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matter, Mrs Funmilayo Orisadeyi in Iseyin, Oke Ogun axis of the state during the commissioning of some projects facilitated by the Transition Committee Chairman, Iseyin South Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Raheem Ajibola (FM). According to the Commissioner, Iseyin as well as the entire Oke Ogun region will continue to occupy a special place in the scheme of…
Olumide Akpata is set to become the next president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA after winning the 2020 elections with 1,002 votes representing 54.8% of the vote cast to defeat 2 senior advocates, Babatunde Ajibade who polled 808 votes and Julius Adesina who scored 679 votes It is the first time in over 3 decades that the President of the NBA will be emerging from the outer bar, and not among the rank of senior advocates. Alao Aka-Bashorun, widely regarded as one of finest President of the Bar who served between 1987 to 1989 during the repressive military regime…