Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Oyo State Government has warned residents of the state to ignore a news trending on the social media about Governor ‘Seyi Makinde approving the sum of N20,000 as 2024 Ramadan Support Fund. The state government urged residents to be wary of fraudsters, noting that the report did not emanate from any arm of the government and is without any basis. The report, which is being circulated on social media platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp, claimed that Governor Makinde approved the fund due to high level of inflation, economic hardship and high cost of feeding. It added that the sum…
By Kehinde Gbadeyanka, a Member of the GSM Advocates The pace-setter state has produced several colors of leaders in the past 48 years of its creation by the then military decree. Oyo has been governed by both military and elected leaders for some time. Today at the helm of the affairs of Oyo state, we have His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde Fnse KJW. Suffice to say that God has helped Seyi Makinde to realise his term ambition of becoming governor after many rigorous years of trying. Apparently, Seyi Makinde as a great man with deep intellectual clarity, independent mindedness, sound…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the forthcoming local government elections in Atiba local government, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, and his vice Hon Badmus Olaide Ismail have penned a heartfelt congratulatory message to the former and first woman Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district, Sen. Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu on her appointment as the head of the Oyo Federal Constituency Local Government Election Management Committee. It was announced yesterday that the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State after due consultation with the leader of the party in Pacesetter State, Engr Seyi Makinde have approved Sen. Monsurat…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, grabbed their first away victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Doma United FC of Gombe, yesterday. A 44th minute goal by winger, Gideon Monday, ensured the Oluyole Warriors silenced the Savannah Tigers in front of their vociferous fans. Fresh from their 3-0 win over Akwa United last Sunday, the coach Gbenga Ogunbote tutored lads gave nothing to chances in the matchday 25 fixture played at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe. The Ibadan soccer lords fought hard to deny the hosts the equaliser in the second half, thwarting all their efforts to…
The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State after due consultation with the leader of the Party in Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde have appointed the belows names as member of the State Election Management Committee. The Role of this very highly esteemed leaders will be to coordinate and oversee the processes and eventual happenings as it concerns the forthcoming Local Government Council Elections. The State Campaign Management Committee: While congratulating the new Party appointees, we assure them of maximum cooperation with the state Secretariat of the Party. Thank you. E-Signed:Alhaji Wasiu AdelekeOyo State Secretary.
Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, expressed its commitment to further collaborate with the French Community to foster continuous success of the French language programme in the schools. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology,Prof Salihu Adelabu stated this while commissioning the Teaching Materials donated to selected Secondary Schools by the French Embassy at the Center for French Training and Documentations,Iyaganku,Ibadan. He expressed gratitude to the French Embassy for the generous contributions to the educational sector of the state, saying that the teaching materials will assist both the teachers and students to excel in their French language studies. The Commissioner reiterated…
The chairman of Oyo State Anti Corruption Agency, (OYACA) Justice Eni Esan RTD has revealed that over 300 corruption cases have been investigated since the inception of the Agency in 2021. Speaking during a chat with the Commissioner for Information who paid her an official visit in her office, Justice Esan said the agency has made significant strides in investigating cases of corruption and 14 cases are currently being tried. According to OYACA chair, a large sum of money have been recovered from politicians, contractors , Civil/Public Servants among others. She revealed that States like Kano, Kaduna Jigawa, Ondo, Lagos,…
The Oyo state Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) Chairman, Aare Isiaka Olagunju SAN has disclosed that electoral officials to assist in commission in conducting the April 27th local government elections in Pacesetter state will get their engagement letter next week unfailingly. The chairman OYSIEC who gave this hint during a media chat on a live programme called “Gbarada” at Oluyole 98.5 FM, assured that the commission remained committed to the April 27th time table to conduct local government elections in the state. Aare Olagunju explained that training for electoral officials as well as orientation programmes for adhoc staff would commence soon,…
The political landscape of any society is often defined by the level of support a candidate garners from the populace not necessarily party members alone. In recent times, the magnitude of the crowd at political rallies has become a significant indicator of a candidate’s popularity and potential success. More so, that there were series of unconfirmed reports of rented crowd by desperate politicians. One of such remarkable event was witnessed at the campaign flag-off of Akeem Olatunji, a trained civil engineer and COREN certified turned politician, a charismatic leader vying for public office in Oluyole local government where he would…
With his opener against Akwa United of Uyo in last Sunday’s Matchday 24 fixture, left back Victor Ehibe, has joined the list of defenders who have scored for the Oluyole Warriors. The light skinned defender, lashed onto a pass from Christian Pyagbara to drive home the ball, thus setting the tune for a convincing win over the Promise Keepers. Here are the defenders who have previously found the back of the net in the ongoing campaign. Adelowo Gbolagade – The center back, who has not missed a single minute in the season, has so far scored two goals in the…