The Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin led delegates of the State lawmakers on condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi. The lawmakers visited the family on Monday, a week after a special tribute sitting was held in Honour of the late former Governor. Speaking at the Oluyole GRA residence of the Sen. Ajimobi, Ogundoyin noted that Ajimobi is a Statesman with outstanding wisdom and intelligence, which gave him edge in governing the State and contributing to the nation’s politics. He said, “As the helmsman of the State, the late Governor Ajimobi…
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Over five hundred households in Ibadan, yesterday benefitted from the palliatives that were distributed by the 2 Division of Nigeria Army in commemorations of this year Nigeria Army Day Celebrations. 2 Division of Nigeria Army through their Deputy Director of Public Relations, Colonel Hassan Ifijeh Mohammed, who made it known in a press release that was made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital on Sunday, stated that the relief materials were distributed to not less than five hundred households in Ibadan South East Local Government part of the State. The release further stated that “The Chief of…
This is to remind all the Principals and Teachers that NO child or staff must be allowed to enter the school gate, environment, or any of the classes without wearing FACE MASK. Any student or staff that is found in any of the classes that are not putting on the face mask or not wearing the mask properly must not be allowed into the school environment while other COVID-19 prevention rules must be strictly adhered to. The School Principal and the other school administrators would be held responsible for the disobedience. Please adhere strictly. Grace Oderinde Permanent Secretary Oyo TESCOM…
A youth group in Oyo State, Progressive Oyo Youth Forum (POYF) has written to appreciate Hon Akinremi Jagaban, the Ibadan North Federal Rep for his effort in ensuring Oyo state is adequately carried along in the activities of the Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress. We recall, that on 25th June 2020, Hon Akinremi Olaide (Jagaban) was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari alongside other members from across the country, to manage the activities of the APC for the next 6 months, been the only representative of the House of Reps on that committee. In…
Former Co-Chairman of Nigeria Inter-Relgious Council, NIREC in Lagos State, Dr Abdullahi Shuaib has urged religious leaders to prioritize messages of hope in their preachings to mitigate COVID-19 effects on the people. He made the call at a virtual Faith Leaders’ Dialogue Forum organised by Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace in collaboration with Faith for Peace Initiative. Dr Shuaib who is also the Chief Executive Officer, Jaiz Foundation said considering the devastating effects of COVID-19 on socio-economic activities of the people, there was the need for religious leaders to provide spiritual tonic that would rekindle the hope of their subjects…
To the unsuspecting members of the public, kindly disregard APC Media Team Press Release in its entirety, it wasn’t a private family affair because Otunba Alao Adebayo Akala and many others were there and the family were well informed in advance that the Deputy Governor would be leading the Government delegation to the event. It was reported that the security personnels at the gate informed the Government delegation that there was an order from Madam not to allow the Government delegation into the venue. Kudos to His Excellency Engr Rauf Olaniyan for displaying high level of maturity and Omoluabi…
Press Statement There is the need to clarify the believed presence of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan at the 8th day prayer of HE Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the immediate past Governor of Oyo State. 1. The Deputy Governor arrived after the prayer had started.The event was strictly a family affair. 2. There was a need to comply with the Covid-19 protocol as established by NCDC- Social distancing, not more than 30 people in a place and seats arranged, accordingly. After which the gate was shut. 3. No one was aware that the Deputy Governor was coming…
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan was on Sunday turned back from the gate of the Oluyole Estate house of the late governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. The Deputy Governor, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Lands, Barrister Abdurahman Abduraheem were harassed as they arrived the premises. Some policemen attached to the late governors house blocked the entrance as the bluntly told the deputy governor to turn back and that they would not be allowed entry. As the states number two man was trying to make enquiries, the gun totting policemen became hostile…
Though the former Governor Abiola Ajimobi is late, it would be very difficult for many to forget his pragmatism and heart of gratitude in a jiffy. I had two notable encounters with him and the first led to my immediate appointment as Special Assistant Broadcast Media a year to the end of his meritorious 8 years tenure. The event took place in the office of his former Chief of Staff, Dr Gbade Ojo. I have been very close to Dr. Ojo for about 3 years prior to that time. So that fateful day, I was on a visit and…
The embattled Ondo State Deputy Governor , Mr Agboola Ajayi, has declared that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu must follow the constitution by handing over power to the former if the latter remains in self – isolation after 21 days . He said this was irrespective of their political differences . Akeredolu has been in self – isolation after being confirmed to have contracted COVID- 19 a few days ago . However , the governor, through the state Commissioner for Information , Mr Donald Ojogo , on Friday, said the governor would not hand over to Ajayi, who had left the…