Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan made it six straight win without conceding a goal as they beat Nasarawa United of Lafia 2-0. The midweek matchday 21 cracker played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, saw the determined Solid Miners, succumb to the fire power of the Oluyole Warriors, thanks to a goal in each half by Tijani Kabir and Sadiq Ibrahim. The homers, as expected showed their readiness to carry the day from the blast of the whistle but had to wait till the 14th minute when an unmarked Tijani Kabir lashed onto Ikouwem Utin’s cross, to effortlessly slot…
Akojanu-Ile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Òyó, ti o n soji Ijoba Ibile Atiba, Asofin Gbenga Joseph Oyekola ke Gbajare Si Alase Ijoba Òyó, Lati Se Idasile Ile-Iwe Alakobere ati Girama Si Awon Agbegbe ti O Nsese Dide Bo Ni Tibu-tooro Ipinle Òyó. Nigba ti o nse agbekale Aba ohun, ni Ile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Òyó Loni, Asofin Gbenga Oyekola kiyesi bi awon idagba soke olokan o jokan se nde ba tibu tooro awon ijoba ibile kaakiri ipinle oyo nipase isejoba rere ti ololajulo gomina Seyi Makinde laarin odun marun seyin. Opolopo igbę loti di igboro ti oti mu ki awon adugbo…
…NULGE, Ibadan Ajorosun Club, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Oyo State chapter too More condolences poured in over the death of Engr Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF), former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; PDP National Secretariat and Chiefs in the Iyalode Olubadan Line paid condolence visits to the governor. Other groups, who visited the governor included the Ibadan Ajorosun Club, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Oyo State chapter, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Oyo State chapter, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing and…
In a groundbreaking move, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has officially launched Nigeria’s first Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) Units in both the State Legislature and the Ministry of Justice. This pioneering initiative aims to strengthen legislative oversight, ensure accountability, and enhance the impact of laws passed by the Assembly. The Speaker performed the official inauguration of the pioneer PLS units today at the Western Hall, Oyo State House of Assembly, Secretariat Ibadan According to Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, the introduction of PLS into our…
The Governors Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a condolence visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following the passing of his elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. Led by the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, the delegation arrived at Makinde’s private residence at Agodi GRA in Ibadan on Wednesday to commiserate with him and his family over the loss. Rivers state governor and vice chairman of the Forum, Siminalayi Fubara,was part of the delegation. Speaking during the visit, Governor Mohammed expressed the forum’s heartfelt sympathies and described the late Engr.…
The Executive Chairman of Ido local government, Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, has sent a congratulatory message to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) who has just been elevated to a higher rank. The chairman, in his heartfelt congratulatory message to the newly elevated officer, Mr. Hassan Khalil, described him as a fine officer who, along with other officers, did their best to keep their jurisdiction safe and secure while serving as the DPO Ile-Ido. “Your new rank and elevation is a well-deserved promotion, as a gallant officer who put in his best for the safety of the people of Ile-Ido” This…
As part of efforts to create better coordination and prevent future disputes, the Oluyole Local Government (LG) has announced plans to create a comprehensive database of farmers and herders within the council area. This decision follows a roundtable discussion convened by the executive chairman of the local government, Engr Akeem Olatunji, to address grievances aired by farmers from Oja-Ibadan. The controversy arose when a group of farmers, led by Destiny Aigbe, visited a local radio station to express their concerns regarding land use. Their move prompted the Executive Chairman of Oluyole LG, Engr. Olatunji, to engage stakeholders in a dialogue…
Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem, a prominent gubernatorial hopeful for Oyo State, has issued a statement today(January 29th, 2025) to mark the celebration of World Free Thinkers Day, underscoring the critical role independent thought and intellectual freedom play in shaping a progressive society. In his message, Dr. Kareem reflected on the significance of the day, emphasizing how free thinking nurtures an environment where ideas can flourish without bias or constraint. He argued that societies that embrace critical thinking and intellectual independence pave the way for more innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking governance. “World Free Thinkers Day serves as a reminder of the…
…..Says Port Operations will boost the $1 trillion economy by 2031 There can be no better time than now for the take-off of the National Single Window initiative aimed at eliminating bureaucratic delays in export and import processes to boost trade efficiency and enhance economic growth. This was the consensus of stakeholders and industry experts at the opening of a three-day workshop on the presidential initiative called the National Single Window project launched by President Bola Tinubu in April, 2024. The stakeholders, including the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of Mr. Bioku Ismail Abass Adebukola as Auditor-General for Local Governments and Mr. Olatunji Kunle Daramola as Auditor-General for the State. The confirmation followed a thorough screening by the Committee on Public Accounts, which presented its findings and recommendations to the House during Tuesday’s plenary sitting. Chairman of the House Committee, Hon. Olushola Owolabi, told the house while presenting the report that the committee was satisfied with the duo’s responses during their screenings which informed their recommendations for their new designations. Westernmirror.com.ng reports that the screening exercise, held on January…