Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
In a recent development, the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) has dismissed allegations of the submission of a fake WAEC result against Mr. Wahabi Waliu Adetunji (a.k.a Wabkem), the Atiba Chairmanship Candidate for the People’s Democratic Party’s primaries election in 2023. A petition dated 8th September 2023, prompted the OYACA to conduct a thorough investigation into the claims against Mr. Wahabi Waliu Adetunji. Upon receiving the petition, the Agency initiated a meticulous investigation, interviewing key individuals involved, including the representatives of the petitioners and Mr. Adetunji himself. Collaborating with the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the Agency verified the authenticity…
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the report of last Tuesday’s explosion at Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan to President Bola Tinubu. Makinde was at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to present the report to the president, at the weekend. The president had earlier commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State following the incident, while he also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA “to work with the Oyo State Government to offer immediate and comprehensive relief to the victims.” President Tinubu had equally called on all concerned agencies of government to quickly unravel the…
The Oyo Government is set to bring the excitement of football to the people by broadcasting the Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau match live at the Amphitheatre in Adamasingba, Ibadan. This initiative aims to create a thrilling and immersive football viewing experience for the community, allowing football enthusiasts to come together and cheer for their favorite teams in a lively and vibrant atmosphere. The decision to broadcast the Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau match at the Amphitheatre is a testament to the Oyo Government’s commitment to promoting sports and fostering community engagement. By organizing such an event, the government is providing a…
….As Govt Commences Integrity Test On surrounding structure Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that 90 per cent of victims of last Tuesday explosion have been discharged from various hospitals. He noted that the Medical Team of the Emergency Operations Centre and the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, were at two of the hospitals attending to victims, on Saturday. The governor stated this in an update on the incident, which was released on Sunday, noting that the death toll so far still stood at five. Governor Makinde added that a clinical psychologist has begun counselling for…
Last Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, jolted the historic city out of its peaceful reverie and sent shock waves across the Pacesetter State, which had been adjudge to be one of the safest in the country for quite some time. The blast, said to have occurred around 7.30 p.m. tested the serenity of the metropolis and left in its wake destruction, sorrow, tears and blood. With five people reportedly dead and about 77 people hospitalised, though the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, revealed that about 60 of those had been discharged as of Wednesday evening, the tragedy no…
The Executive Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, paid a condolence visit to the Felele residence of the team’s acting General Manager, Dimeji Lawal, who lost his father, on Saturday morning. The chairman was accompanied by the Technical Adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, the club’s Administrative Officer, Akintomiwa Babayemi, Omololu Waheed, who represented the players, as well as coach Olaitan Ogunbote. Other dignitaries were also on ground to condole the Lawal family over the demise of Pa Taibu Atanda Olanrewaju Lawal. They included media guru and publisher of Parrot Extra, Yinka Agboola, chairman. Sports Writers’…
…….. Solicits Support For Solar Installation Within Library Premises. In continuation of his effort to improve library services in the State, the Chairman of the Board, Hon.Yemi Taiwo paid another courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu. The Chairman of the Oyo State Library Board, Hon. Yemi Taiwo, paid a courtesy visit on Friday to the Commissioner for Energy, Barrister Seun Ashamu, to solicit his support for the installation of solar lights in the premises of the State Library Board Headquarters Complex to deter miscreants from lurking around the premises. Hon. Yinka Taiwo further…
The father of the former member of the nation’s junior and senior national teams and the acting General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Ibadan, Mr Dimeji Lawal, Pa Lawal has died. A close friend of the former football star shared the news on a WhatsApp platform, adding that Pa Lawal passed away Saturday morning (today). According to City info.com, he added that the deceased would be buried today at Muslim Burial Ground, Omi-Adio by 3:00pm, according to the Islamic rights. A Fidau prayer follows immediately at his Felele residence area of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state by…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo East local government, Alhaji Hon. Prince Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi Arosad, appeals to the people of Awe and Kieseni communities to embrace peace amidst a boundary dispute. He condemns the clash destroying houses in the Kieseni community (Oyo East) and Awe town (Afijio local government). Highlighting the government’s role in protecting lives and property, Arosad urges the warring villages to avoid disputes and focus on farming to prevent future famine. He acknowledges the unfortunate tensions arising from the long-running boundary dispute and assures both communities of ongoing efforts to address the issue. Arosad, along with Hon.…
Dear President Tinubu, I write to you as a concerned citizen, deeply committed to the progress and well-being of our beloved Nigeria. While reflecting on the challenges of the past year and the promises of Renewed Hope during the 2023 elections, it is with sincere concern that I address you, expressing the disappointment felt by many Nigerians under your leadership. The nation currently grapples with pressing issues in critical sectors including power, economy, security, food security, education, health, sports, aviation, and the petroleum industry. The stark contrast between the envisioned renewed hope and the harsh reality on the ground demands…