Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Lawmaker representing Ibadan South East/North East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has appealed to Nigerians against engaging in violent activities in the forthcoming #EndBadGovernance protest on August 1 – 10. Agboworin, in a statement signed by his Media Group over the weekend, urged citizens to demonstrate peacefully to express their grievances towards the current unbearable hardship in the country emanating from high cost of living, fuel scarcity, insecurity among others. He added that peaceful protest would avert the repeat of #EndSARS protest of year 2020, where young people across the nation…
No fewer than 25 Individuals Receive Honorary Doctorates,and 32 Bag fellowship awards of Institute of Arts Management Professionals, Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management, Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching, Professional School of Public Relations, Professional School of Project Management and Professional School of Human Resources were given while 21 persons graduated with Diploma proficiency in different courses including Project management, Human Resources, Customer care, Health and Safety and Digital marketing) as Uniplan Integrated Services, Prowess University collaborates to induct several individuals at university of Ibadan. The Uniplan Integrated Services, Prowess University and some institutes collaboration event, held on…
Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, was in attendance at the female’s fireside chat convened by Ms. Titilope Gbadamosi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiative. The event, which was predominantly attended by young girls and women, provided a platform for rubbing minds and chitchat on various issues, including the representation of women in politics. The attendees, female who made up over 90 percent of the room, showed keen interest in politics and expressed their readiness to effect change and increase the number of women in power. The Honourable Commissioner’s presence at the event underscored her…
.As CCII lauds gov, honours wife, deputy Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has counselled Nigerians planning to protest over hardship in the country to exercise their rights in a peaceful manner and not resort to violence or destruction of public facilities. He stated that while protests are within the rights of all Nigerians, destruction of public utilities and other properties built with government money would culminate into the government having to spend resources that can be channeled to more meaningful use to fix the damage. The governor gave this admonition on Saturday, while speaking at the grand finale of the…
The Oyo State government has reached out to Ogbomoso sons and daughters in North America to key into the various investment opportunities in the State by taking advantage of the landmark developmental projects across the State under Governor Seyi Makinde administration. The commissioner for information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, expressed this while delivering a keynote address on the occasion of the Ogbomoso sons and daughters North America Convention, held in Atlanta Georgia, USA. Prince Oyelade said the Seyi Makinde administration has continued to lay lasting infrastructural legacies across all the geopolitical zones of Oyo State which has made the State an…
Residents of Wire And Cable, Ire Akari, Alada, Agbofieti, and some neighboring communities have urged the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde to fulfill the promise he made to them during his election campaign in 2019. The residents said that Governor Seyi Makinde while seeking their votes for his election in 2019 promised to rehabilitate the only major road that links over 35 communities at Wire and Cable in Apata, Ido local government. In a jointly released statement, the communities acknowledged the unrelenting effort of Governor Makinde to continue to embark on building infrastructure that impacts the economy of the state.…
Oyo State, Nigeria – The Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service System remarkably marked its first anniversary, with drivers showing their appreciation to Chairman Hon. Dikko Salami for his outstanding leadership and initiatives. According to a statement made available to newsmen Thursday, the drivers led by Chief Driver, Ayanleye in a heartwarming gesture contributed money to purchase a brand-new Sienna vehicle and a beautifully crafted art frame, showcasing a photo of Chairman Salami, symbolizing their appreciation for his dedication and leadershi which they proudly presented to Chairman Salami as a commemorative gift. The drivers’ kind act was in recognition of Chairman…
Nigerian Senator who represents Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left for London two days ago. Ubah was a Nigerian Politician, entrepreneur and businessman who until his death served as the CEO of Capital Oil (CCO), which he founded in 2001. The deceased was married to Uchenna, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, with whom he had 5 children. He also ran a foundation which is named after himself; Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation. In September 2022, Ubah…
An integral part of “iwa” is, of course, loyalty to friends or values subscribed by the community. Oyo Deputy Governor, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, is a study in loyalty. A man who has graciously gained the affection of his principal, Seyi Makinde, and most individuals who value progress and good things in the state. One of the things that has made Barr. Lawal stand out among his peers in the country and make him one of the most popular Deputy Governors in Nigeria is the fact that he has clearly demonstrated to everyone that, even in a Deputy capacity, one…
Oyo State Youth Coordinator has praised the State Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS) under the leadership of Chairman/Sole Administrator, Hon. Dr. Salami Ibraheem Dikko, as the company celebrates one year of unprecedented development, embracing technology and strengthening partnerships to achieve remarkable results and progress. The Youth Co-ordinator commended Dr. Salami Dikko’s outstanding leadership and unprecedented achievements in revolutionizing the transportation sector in Oyo State. Reflecting on the implementation of the Tap Card System on all buses with free Wi-Fi, this innovative approach has led to global recognition, making Oyo PTS one of the leading transport companies in the country. Security and…