A coalition of National Youth Council of Nigeria, National Association of Nigerian Students, civil society organisations and human rights activists on Monday held a simultaneous peaceful protest in Ibadan, demanding justice for all the victims of rape and to put to an end to Gender-Based Violence in the state. GOALPOACHER NEWS correspondent who monitored the peaceful protest reports that the groups marched from the office of the National Orientation Agency to the state secretariat. On her part, the Chairperson, National Orientation Agency, Oyo Chapter, Dolapo Dosumu who addressed the protesters, threw her weight behind the peaceful protest says…
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[08/06, 11:00 am] D GOAL POACHER: Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State , Chief Akin Oke, speaks on why the party is opposed to the partial lockdown of the state as directed by Governor Seyi Makinde and the controversy surrounding the distribution of COVID – 19 palliatives , among other issues. Why has the APC persisted in the recent call for the enforcement of total lockdown in Oyo State despite Governor Seyi Makinde’ s reasons against the measure ? Let me make it clear that COVID- 19 is not supposed to be politicised by any right…
The ruling party in Oyo state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described a statement credited to the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) through its statement, Chief Akin Oke, that the opposition was warming up via its reconciliation to return to government in the state as a clear show of grandstanding over monumental failure. The Oyo state PDP made this disclosure in a press statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Monday. The ruling party stated that it was unfortunate that despite the colossal…
A fresh crisis is looming in the All Progressives Congress following renewed calls for an emergency National Executive Council meeting to address a brewing constitutional crisis . Pioneer Deputy National Auditor of the APC, Captain Muhammad Jibrin , in a statement in Abuja on Sunday , called for the emergency NEC meeting to address constitutional breaches with respect to the scheduled Edo State governorship primary . Jibrin urged the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd . ) , as well as the APC National Leader , Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu , to save the party from a looming disaster…
Okezie Ikpeazu, governor of Abia state, has tested positive for COVID-19. John Okiyi Kalu, commissioner of information in the state, announced the case in a statement on Monday. He said the governor had gone into isolation before his result returned positive, and that he has directed the deputy governor to act on his behalf pending the time he resumes duty. ”Recall that on Saturday, 30th May, 2020, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu volunteered his sample for COVID-19 test and subsequently directed members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) and those of the inter ministerial committee on COVID-19 to submit themselves for…
HONOURABLE AYOTUNDE FATOKUN UPDATES CONSTITUENTS WITH HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN ONE YEAR: Honourable Ayotunde Fatokun representing Akinyele Constituency 1 has promulgated his activities at his constituency in the last 365 days. The Honorable who is also the Chairman Parliamentary Council of the House of Assembly has showcased his capabilities to the good people of Akinyele LG that gave him the mandate to epitomize them at the House. In fruition of the craving of the people of Akinyele Constituency 1 in Oyo state, the achievements of the Honorable would be divided into three: A. Legislative duties (Motions sponsored and…
says initiative would be beneficial to relevant stakeholders — Oyo AG Legal pratitioners in Oyo State have collaborated with the government to launch an online platform tagged COVID – 19 Alternative Disputes Resolution Initiative ( CADRI) to resolve the deadlock of business related cases and other disputes before court as a result of the pandemic . The initiative which was launched via virtual and physical gathering at the conference room, ministry of Justice, state Secretariat , Ibadan , visoners , was aimed at resolving cases between parties in a friendly manner . The initiative according to the initiators…
The 2019 Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has commiserated with People of Iseyin over the death of a Progressive Chieftain, Chief Salaudeen Adebayo Adelere. Chief Adelabu said the progressive fold has lost another Awoist and one of the founding fathers of APC in Oke-Ogun who had contributed his qouta towards the development of the State. The former CBN Deputy Governor who spoke through one of his Media Aides, Comrade Femi Awogboro said the lofty contributions of late Pa Adelere to ideas and programs on the development of Oke Ogun and Oyo state in general will…
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the late Pa Salaudeen Adelere as a huge loss to the political class and the entire state. The governor added that Pa Adelere, who is renowned in the progressives fold as one of the major leaders dating back to the Second Republic, made a great impact on the politics of the state, etching his name on the sands of time. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor had a course to relate with Pa Adelere in his…
The Caretaker Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, Hon. Alh. Sanusi Musibau Adesina popularly called (SHABA), has declared that the proposed Ultra-Modern office complex for Local Government Service Commission and Local Government Staff Pension Board will enhance effective and efficient service delivery when completed. Hon Shaba made the statement on Friday, shortly after the Official Flag- off ceremony for the Construction of an Ultra-Modern Secretariat/Office Complex for Local Government Service Commission and Local Government Staff Pension Board by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. He described Makinde as a leader who understands the plight of the masses and his resolve to…