In a world where achieving a state of sustained joy may seem elusive—even impossible—for many, millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses and their invited guests in some 240 lands will “attend” a global convention this summer with the theme “Always Rejoice” For the first time in their history of holding conventions, Jehovah’s Witnesses have moved this highly anticipated annual event to a streaming platform. Congregations, families, and guests will view the program during July and August 2020. Typically, these conventions are held in stadiums, arenas, conference halls, and smaller gathering places around the world. Locally, the convention was scheduled to be held…
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….As Oyo RUWASSA Is Set To Repair 330 Faulty Boreholes in LGAs Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has proposed a #3billion investment plan for water supply so as to make the commodity available at major cities and rural areas of the State. This was disclosed on Monday by the Chairman, Oyo State Rurally Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), Engr. Najeem Omirinde while answering questions on a radio programme in Ibadan. Omirinde said, out of the #3billion water investment plan, #500million was dedicated to repair of faulty public boreholes throughout the State to ease people of the burden of…
The Federal Government is in the advanced stages of finalising a contractual agreement with China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC) to build the Ibadan Dry Port at the sum of N43.24 billion after over two decades of foot dragging. In 2006, the Federal Government, granted approval for the establishment of six inland container depots and container freight stations across the country. The ICD project was conceived by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) as a solution to the problem of port congestion. Having noticed the uninspiring approach of Federal Ministry of Transportation on the projects, Senator Folarin as Senate Leader, in…
The Oyo State Government has written personal letters to individuals and corporate organisations that contributed to the state’s fight against the novel Coronavirus, Covid-19. The government, in letters signed by the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, and the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinola Ojo, and addressed to individual donors, corporate bodies and non-governmental organizations, expressed gratitude to everyone who gave monetary and material support to the state. It added that it was heartwarming that the government and people of Oyo State could count on them. A statement signed by the Chief…
Friends and political associates of Hon Kunle Yusuf MON, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Sunday poured on encomiums him, describing him as a diligent worker and exemplary leader. In his congratulatory message, the Lawmaker representing Akinyele Constituency 1 in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ayotunde Fatokun describes Kunle Yusuf as a diligent worker, exemplary leader, a thoroughbred administrator who built an enviable service record through sheer hard work, brilliance and integrity. On his part, the Chairman Oyo State Road Transport Management (OYRTMA) Mogaji (Dr) Akin Fagbemi says Kunle Yusuf remains an…
Leader of a notorious gang, One Million Boys, Biola Ebila was allegedly shot dead in Olomi area of Ibadan on Sunday by Operation Burst. Sources said the late Ebila and his deadly squad had tormented residents of Oke-Odo, Kudeti and other areas for years. Another source said, “the notorious Leader of One Million boys,Biola Ebila, was today killed in a gun duel with men of Nigerian Army. He was allegedly responsible for various criminal activities and violence in Ibadan and environs for years.” Recall GOALPOACHER NEWS reported Ebila was declared wanted by the Police in April following the death of…
OMI-APATA LCDA BOSS FROWNS AT ILLEGAL FISH PONDS THAT BLOCK WATER WAYS IN THE COUNCIL AREA. The Caretaker Chairman of Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area Hon Sheriff Adeojo has expressed displeasure at the rate in which the residents of the council area block water passage especially illegal fish ponds owners, disposal of refuse in drainages, rivers and streams. Hon Sheriff Adeojo stated this during an inspection of the on-going dredging of streams and rivers within the council area in order to prevent perennial flooding. The council chairman discovered at Jamoje that many illegal fish ponds are preventing easy flow of…
An Ibadan lady Peace Busari that was reportedly put up for sale in Lebanon has arrived Nigeria on Saturday. The news of her arrival was confirmed to GOALPOACHER NEWS by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on Diaspora, Hon Bolanle Sarumi Aliyu. Recall Oyo state government had been in touch with her family over her possible return to the Nigeria since she was advertised for sale in Lebanon. According to Sarumi, she said, “Peace Busari arrives Nigeria from Lebanon with 28 other Trafficked Victims,thanks to Oyo State Government, NIDCOM, Lebanese Government, Lebanese Community and the Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has congratulated young soldiers from Oyo State who just completed their course from depot. While hosting the young soldiers on behalf of the governor, Seyi Makinde, the Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan urged the gallant soldiers to make Oyo State proud in the discharge of their duties while serving their fatherland. In his remark, Ajao Musa who led team to the Governor’s Office, Agodi, said, “it was a thing of joy for him to have led the team of the young officers of the Nigerian Army to meet with the state Governor.” “We came to express…
A former commissioner for Natural Resources who served in the cabinet of the immediate past administration of former governor Abiola Ajimobi, Hon Fatai Olanrewaju Abimbola popularly called Abogun was said to have died in a road crash on Friday, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway The sad incident was revealed to GOALPOACHER NEWS by one of the aides of the former governor who served as Special Assistant to the late Governor. The source who initially refused to disclose the identity of the ex-commissioner as a result of not being sure if the family of the deceased commissioner had been informed about the sad…