Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, a tink tank committee in a bid to prioritize and empower the youth, recently inaugurated the Oyo State Youth Strategic Committee. This committee is a significant step towards promoting youth development and providing a platform for their voices to be heard. The commissioner, known for her unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, believes that the future of any society lies in the hands of its youth. With this in mind, she has taken a proactive approach in ensuring that the youth of Oyo State have a say in the decision-making processes that affect…
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has urged the contractor handling Ido-Eruwa road rehabilitation project to expedite work on the road, and ensure that quality job is done. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin stated this when he inspected the 48km road project which was awarded by Governor Seyi Makinde in February, 2023. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin who was accompanied by the Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Public Works, Hon. Kehinde Olatunde was led on the inspection tour by the Project Manager, Engr. Vincent Okafor. The Speaker said the road was in fulfillment of the promise of…
Continuing the Royal Council Ward-to-Ward tour for familiarization, peace accords, and strategic movement ahead of next year’s local government elections in Oyo State, Atiba PDP Ward two (02) stakeholders, leaders, and faithful members have declared support for the chairmanship candidate Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji WABKEM, his vice Badmus Ismail Olaide, and all councilorship candidates. This unanimous declaration was made on Monday during their weekly ward meeting at Iyalamu Area, Oyo township. Name of all Atiba PDP candidate cleared by OYSIEC are: Chairman — Wahab Waliu Adetunji Vice Chairman — Badmus Ismail Olaide Councilor Ward 1 – Bello Kazeem Kolawole Councilor…
In response to the recent press release by the embattled spokesperson of the APC in Oyo State, Mr. Wasiu Sadare, on behalf of the party, wherein unfounded allegations were made regarding land grabbing and the supposed fraudulent nature of the 2024 budget proposal, we find it imperative to set the record straight. Please take this as a comprehensive rebuttal based on factual information. The recent claims made by the Oyo APC appear to be a desperate attempt to gain political relevance and to make noise by a party already in oblivion. The balderdash released by their spokesman is lacking the…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has today inaugurated the Governing Council for Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo with a charge to the Council Chairman, Professor Ayoade Olayiwola Ogunkunle and other members of the Council to run an all-inclusive administration that would accommodate all. EAUED Governing Council members and the Management team. In a release made available by the Institution’s Media and Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeoye, Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the 5-man Governing Council stated that his administration bought in into the upgrade of the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education to a university early enough during…
Nigeria talisman, Victor Osimhen has secured the 2023 African Footballer of the Year title, marking a double triumph for Nigeria at the CAF Awards in Marrakesh. The Napoli player outshone Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Achraf Hakimiof Morocco, becoming the first Nigerian since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999 to claim this prestigious honor. In a parallel success, Asisat Oshoala, who is a Barcelona star, clinched her sixth women’s award, maintaining Nigeria’s dominance. Winners are determined by a panel comprising Caf’s technical committee, African media professionals, and input from head coaches, captains, and clubs in Caf’s continental competitions.
In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s energy transformation,Governor Seyi Makinde has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to propel Oyo State into an era of unparalleled energy independence. His visionary leadership is evident in the strategic emphasis on practical solutions, notably the innovative use of biogas and organic waste for power generation. This transformative approach is not just a response to immediate energy challenges but a comprehensive strategy to secure Oyo’s energy future. The initiatives undertaken by Governor Makinde’s administration showcase a steadfast commitment to sustainable energy infrastructure. A prime example is the conversion of street lights to solar in designated…
.Inaugurates Emmanuel Alayande varsity governing council Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will create a different Oyo State where citizens are law-abiding despite the many challenges they are faced with. The governor also said that the state would soon come up with legislation to restore order and sanity in the society. The governor stated these on Monday during the inauguration of the Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN-led Oyo State Advisory Council, held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The members of the State Advisory Council inaugurated by the governor are: Chief…
In a jubilant gathering on December 10th, 2023, Oyo state witnessed the recognition of exceptional youth leaders at the 30 Outstanding Youth Leaders Award ceremony organized by the Young African Initiatives Network (YALI) Oyo State Chapter. The distinguished event unfolded at the University of Ibadan’s Department of Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Studies. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Digital Inclusion and Accessibility Award to Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, the visionary publisher behind The Populist News. This accolade celebrates his remarkable contributions to information dissemination and continuous updates that have digitally connected the people of Oyo state and…
Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has officially inaugurated the Governing Council of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. According to Westernmirror reports, Consequently, the Governor also announced Professor Ayoade Olayiwola as the Chairman of the Institution’s Governing Council. Members of the Governing Council named by Governor Makinde are Olusegun AJIBOYE, Aderemi ADEDIBU, Funmilayo OKIKIOLA, Aderibigbe KOLEOSHO. The inauguration held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan on Monday December 11. In his brief remarks before the inauguration, Governor Makinde said, the selection of the Governing Council members was based on merit devoid of any…