..Says Facilities Are in Place For Emergencies As students in primary and secondary schools in Oyo State are preparing to resume back on Monday 6th July, 2020, the State government has announced various measures that were in place to prevent the spread of corona virus in schools. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olasunkanmi Olaleye disclosed on Wednesday while responding to questions from journalist at his office in Ibadan that various trainings have been given to categories of school heads, principals and teachers on how to monitor and report any sign of illness that showed…
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He was an Orator of uncommon dimension, active in Athletics, football and Table Tennis, including serving as a Game Prefect, and popularly known as Ajipelago during his Secondary School days, at Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan. Having acquired requisite educational background and reasonable wealth as a successful Business man and resourceful Senior Staff of Total Oil, he made a foray into Oyo State active politics in 2003 and succeeded Senator Peter Adeyemo, who majority of the Party members believed was not carrying people of his Oyo South Senatorial District along well. Within Two years of his sojourn in the Senate…
As State Confirms Cancellation of 2020 Hajj For International Pilgrims Oyo State Pilgrim Welfare Board (Muslim wing) has confirmed the decision of Saudi Arabia authority to allow only the local Pilgrims of different nationality to perform the Hajj 2020 and cancel the attendance of the international Pilgrims. The Chairman of the Board, Prof Sayed Malik made the disclosure while briefing Journalists about the development at his office at Hajj Camp, Olodo, Ibadan. Prof. Malik stated that the decision was to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic that is currently ravaging the whole world, considering the large number…
Oyo State Police Commissioner, CP Chucks Enwonwu has hinted that delay in prosecution of rape offenses was occasioned by failure of government agencies saddled with forensic examination to speed up the exercise. This was disclosed when the Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Faosat Sanni paid him a visit and commended the efforts and supports of the security agencies in fighting the high rates of rape, incessant abuse and killing in the State. Alhaja Faosat Sanni made the commendation on Tuesday when she led the state Rapid Response Rescue Team on Sexual, Gender Based Violence…
GENTLEMEN OF THE PRESS, EVER RESILIENT AND FOCUSED YOUTHS AND EXCOS HERE PRESENT. We objectively Stand here this day 23rd June 2020, to first of all spiritedly and unequivocally re-echoe our MISSION STATEMENT, within the unambiguous and enviable vision, of course as embedded in the Congress’s lofty, laudable and result oriented aims and objectives. As a non partisan body, we all agreed and sworn “To actualize the full rights of all Nigerian youths to enjoy social, political and economic development and to respect the rights of others, while actively participating in all decision making processes and equally complimenting government…
Earlier today, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi received in courtesy visit Hon. Adewusi Olugbenga Ayinde (Arole 1), the Chairman, Oyo State Sport Council. Discussion centered on how OYRTMA could effectively partner the Sport Council on frequent training and fatigue management for men and officers of the Authority to further enhance their physical agility with the aim of enabling them carry out their daily activities of maintaining sanity on the roads. Among the entourage of the Sports Council Chairman were the General Manager, Mr. Makinde Charles Adegboyega, Board Member Oguntoye Oluwaniyi…
…Says FG has done well by adopting Makinde’s proposals Hours after the Federal Government directed the reopening of schools to allow the resumption of final year primary and secondary school classes, the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for maintaining the pacesetting profile of the state. The PDP, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, stated that the decision of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to allow the resumption of certain classes was a complete adoption of the proposals earlier announced by…
…as NMMC Board holds inaugural meeting The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni, has stated that the marble industry in Igbeti will spring back to life within the next few months, as investors have already begun to show interest in developing the industry. Oni, who stated this shortly after a Board meeting of the Nigeria Marble Mining Company, added that the state has gone far in trying to get investors for the mining sector in the state. He noted that a couple of investors had already shown interest in developing the…
Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele, as a great loss to Oyo State and indeed, Nigeria. Governor Makinde, who described the late Parakoyi of Ibadanland and chairman of Modandola Group, as a worthy elder statesman and someone who is genuinely interested in the wellbeing of others, said that the late businessman will be sorely missed. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the late Akindele contributed in no small measure to the growth…
Report reaching GOALPOACHER NEWS has it that a popular Ibadan business mogul, chief Bode Akindele reportedly died this morning in Lagos. A source who disclosed the news to our correspondent said, “Ibadan has lost one of it illustrious sons chief Bode Akindele the Parakoyi Of Ibadan passed on at his Marine road Apapa résidence this morning. May his soul Rest In Peace.” Details later…