Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condemned the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the governor, Similayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu, as well as the House of Assembly for six months. The President then appointed Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (Rtd.) as Sole Administrator for the state. Governor Makinde, in his biweekly newsletter, The Business of Governance Issue 110, which was published on Thursday evening, noted that the suspension of democracy in Rivers State, through the declaration of State of Emergency,…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has called on the Muslim Ummah to extend their acts of piety and goodwill beyond the holy month of Ramadan. He made this appeal during the council’s yearly Ramadan lecture, held in front of the Ibadan North Central Mosque. In his welcome address, Hon. Olufade expressed gratitude to the attendees for coming out in large numbers to participate in the spiritual gathering. He noted that many people dress piously and engage in virtuous acts primarily during Ramadan but emphasized the need to maintain these values throughout the year. The…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has convened a workshop to harmonize the Standing Orders of State Houses of Assembly, with the aim of strengthening legislative governance and promoting uniformity in parliamentary practice. The workshop, which took place on Thursday,March 20, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, brought together Speakers, Deputy Speakers and Majority Leaders from State Houses of Assembly across the country, as well as experts from the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers and Speaker of the Oyo…
The Oyo State Security Council, on Thursday, read the riot act to all illegal miners, bandits, illegal migrants, cultists and other men of the underworld to desist from the acts, saying the government is determined to deal decisively with them. The Council gave the warning at a press briefing shortly after the state’s Expanded Security Council meeting, presided over by Governor Seyi Makinde, at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, the state capital. The expanded meeting, the first in the year, was attended by some members of the State Executive Council, security chiefs, traditional leaders and all the 33 local…
Professor Abdulrahman Raphael Afonja (PARA), a young politician from Ogbomoso, has embarked on a spiritual journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser Hajj, also known as Umrah. This was made known during a chat with MOUTHPIECE NGR on Thursday. While performing the umrah rite, Afonja prayed for Nigeria’s prosperity and for Allah’s divine guidance for Governor Seyi Makinde as he leads Oyo State’s affairs. The former Oyo commissioner for works and transport equally donated a sum of one million naira to Oja’gbo central mosque for Ihtikaf in demonstration of his devotion and strives toward the cause…
…as applicants Laud Gov. Makinde for Empowerment Opportunity The Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) has officially commenced the interview process for shortlisted beneficiaries of the Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project – Sustainable Agricultural Finance and Enterprise Revolution (YEAP-SAfER) Loan Scheme. This initiative, a key part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision for economic growth and youth empowerment in the agricultural sector, has been widely praised by applicants. The interview sessions, designed to accommodate the convenience of all shortlisted candidates, were conducted both online and in person. While many opted for the virtual interview at 9:00 AM, others attended the physical…
The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency for Rivers State despite stiff opposition from stakeholders. The House also approved the six-month suspension imposed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly via a voice vote on Thursday. Details shortly…
As part of strategic steps toward transforming foundational learning in public schools, the Oyo State Government has partnered with German education technology company, EIDU GmbH to implement a digital learning pilot program. The initiative, which began in First Term of the 2024/2025 academic year, has already made a significant impact in four public primary schools selected for the pilot program in the state. Westernmirror.com.ng reports that the pilot program equips pupils and teachers in the selected schools with digital tools to enhance foundational literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy. Teachers also benefit from tailored training and resources, empowering them to deliver…
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, resolved to investigate the delay in disbursing the conditional cash transfer to some nominees of the Household Upliftment Programme of the Federal Government. This is just as the House during a plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to probe the delay in the payment of the funds, with a mandate to report back in four weeks. This move followed a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency of Oyo State, Rep. Abass Adigun Agboworin, during the plenary session. The Household…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have qualified for the next round of the 2025 President Federation Cup. The Ibadan soccer lords secured the ticket to the round of 32 on Wednesday without kicking the ball, following the refusal of Zamfara United FC to show up for the round of 64 fixture at the Area 3 field, Abuja. The referee Anthony Eze led match officials performed the walkover rites, declaring the game over after the mandatory 15 minutes. The Stars will square up with a yet to be known opponent in the round of 32 slated for April 2.