Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
“Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.” – Baruch Spinoza In the series ‘Great Ideas of Western Man’, a theologico-Political Treatise written circa 1670, Baruch Spinoza gave the world the now popular quote above deciphering the reality about ‘Peace’ relatively. Harmattan appeared to have returned to the ancient city of Ibadan on this day after a brief hiatus. It was quite dark as individuals and families were mostly returning home after the day’s work while the power distribution company had decided to shed load from the Old Bodija…
In a noteworthy session at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Chief Whip Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola, representing Atiba State constituency has moved a motion of urgent importance to address what he termed as the “excesses” of officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The focal point of his motion, titled “Motion Urging Action Against FRSC Harassment Over Faded Number Plates,” is the alleged harassment of motorists under the pretext of apprehending them for using faded vehicle number plates. The motion, meticulously presented by Hon. Oyekola, delves into various facets of the issue, emphasizing the paramount importance of vehicle…
A bill to expand the tax net of Oyo State Government and consequently increase the State’s internally generated revenue scaled 2nd reading on Thursday in the Oyo State House of Assembly. The bill tagged “Oyo State Presumptive Tax Bill, 2024 provides for the imposition, administration and collection of taxes on individuals and entities whose income cannot be ascertained due to lack of financial records. While deliberating on the bill, the lawmakers described it as the right step towards increasing and achieving the revenue targets of Oyo State Government. The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin said the…
The Oyo state PDP has released names of the campaign coordinating team for the forthcoming local government elections across the 33 local governments in the state. The team is carefully selected to involve all relevant stakeholders for a successful outing in the forthcoming pool. The list comprises of State Working committee, Senatorial and local executives of the party, serving council chairmen as well as serving National and State Assembly members and other relevant stakeholders. Kindly find below names of the committee members STATE CAMPAIGN COORDINATING TEAM
In a matter of urgent public importance, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, representing Ibadan North II, has called on all regulatory agencies to urgently enforce safety precautions, especially in handling and storing explosives. This call comes in the aftermath of the explosion that rocked Old Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday. The devastating explosion occurred at Adeyi area of Old Bodija, leaving scores of residents injured and claiming the lives of three people. The impact of the blast was felt 15km apart, affecting various residential areas and government buildings in Ibadan. Acknowledging the swift response of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi…
The Special Assistant on Interfaith Affairs, Reverend Femi, has appealed to religious and traditional leaders in the state to rise up and rally support for the present government under Governor Seyi Makinde maintaining that the state needs more than prayers at the moment. The Governor’s aide made the appeal on Thursday, January 18 while reacting to the explosion that rocked Ibadan few days ago leaving three confirmed dead and several other injured. Recall that governor Makinde during an on the spot assessment of the explosion site urged residents to say something when they see something maintaining that security remains everybody’s…
In the wake of the tragic explosions in Bodija, Ibadan, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state strongly condemns the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their disgraceful attempt to exploit this calamity for political gain. The statement released by Oyo APC, especially by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, reflects a callous endeavor to play politics with the lives and suffering of the affected people. It is crucial to emphasize that moments of crisis demand unity and a collective effort to address immediate concerns. Oyo APC’s insinuation that Governor Seyi Makinde failed in the area of security is unfounded and…
One of the paramount rulers from Oke Ogun, the Onitede of Tedeland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Alhaji Abdulrauf Adebimpe Oladoyin, Gbangbade Erun 11, has sympathised with the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde and the Victims of the last Explosions in Ibadan City and the entire people of the State over the unfortunate disaster of Tuesday, 16th January, 2024 at Old Bodija, Ibadan. The Royal Majesty called on the Government at all levels to thoroughly investigate the root causes of the matter and bring the perpetrators to book in earnest, so as to serve as deterrent to future culprits.…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo East local government, Alhaji Hon. (Prince) Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi Arosad has felicitated with the Oyo zonal members of the newly Inaugurated Oyo federal constituency Branch of Park Management System under the state chairman, Mr. Tomiwa Omolewa. This is just as the Oyo State government released and inaugurated new executive members of PMS across 33 local government areas, held on Tuesday at the House of Chiefs, State secretariat, Ibadan. While congratulating the new executive members namely; Alhaji Mojeed Agbaje, Alhaji Tula Oyo, Jimoh Ganiyu, Ade Ilaka, Alhaji Mumini Omo Alhaja, Agbara Iseke, Super K and Isan…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo East local government, Hon. Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi (Arosad) has sympathized with the victims of the unfortunate scene explosion caused as a result of the negligence of illegal Miners who had stored explosive device in their residence. Arowosaye commended the swift response of the executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde on his show of empathy having deployed relevant security agencies, and disasters response team to avert the wake of the tragic explosion, leading to irreplaceable loss of lives and properties to many families. He lauded the governor on his promise to punish the perpetrator…