Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The 4-1 defeat of Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna by the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Sunday’s Matchday seven encounter was as a result of the determination on the part of the team. Technical Adviser of the Oluyole Warriors, Gbenga Ogunbote, while reacting to the handsome win over the Ikon Allah Boys, said the team was all out on a redemption mission, after the 0-3 loss to Remo Stars on matchday six. “It was a game we made up our mind to give our all, with the aim of redeeming our image and also to make our fans happy…
Governor Seyi Makinde has once again displayed his commitment to the welfare of the State workforce when he met with the workers today to approve a generous wage award of 25,000 naira per worker and 15,000 naira per pensioner. It is on record that the amiable Governor has consistently paid workers salaries on or before the 25th of each month for 53 uninterrupted months. He had also paid 13th month salaries for workers for the past four years. This is unprecedented in the history of Oyo State since the beginning of the current democratic dispensation in 1999. No other administration…
Oyo State Deputy Governor Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal has mourned the passage of one of the most dedicated members of the Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engineer Olatunji Ajuwon, describing his death as a rude shock. Engineer Ajuwon, who was renowned for his pivotal role within the (PDP) as a leader in Ibadan North, and as a delegate from Oyo state, died on Monday. While expressing his condolences, the deputy governor said that the deceased’s passing had left Ibadan North’s political scene in a state of mourning and profound sadness. He also said that the deceased had always stood…
Hon. Lanre Sarumi, the PDP candidate for the federal house of representatives in Ibadan North federal constituency during the last general election, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of PDP leader, Engineer Olatunji Ajuwon, as well as the PDP family in Ibadan North Local Government and Oyo State. In a statement released earlier today, Hon. Lanre Sarumi described the news of Ajuwon’s passing as deeply shocking. “Baba Ajuwon was a core party leader and an intelligent elder statesman”.Sarumi stated. Ajuwon’s contributions to the PDP in Ibadan North Local Government and Oyo State were recognized and highly valued by…
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has agreed to commence payment of workers wage award of twenty five and fifteen thousand naira for both workers and pensioners in the state. Consequently, the governor also assured that workers would start receiving payment alert from their respective banks before the week runs out. According to westernmirror.com.ng report, Makinde made this disclosure while addressing workers who besieged the governor’s Agodi Secretariat office on Monday, November 6. Recall that the workers had last month (October) threatened to embark on indefinite strike should the government failed to meet their demands of wage increase following the announcement…
Executive Chairman of Oyo East local government area Kosobo, Oyo, Hon. Prince Alhaji Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi, On Sunday, has been conferred with the prestigious public service award for his outstanding contribution to the productive grassroots governance, as well as significant contributions towards the betterment of the society and commitment towards the core values of Islam. The Prestigious award was conferred on him by the Muntadeen Islamic Foundation at their maiden Islamic Scholars and Distinguished Personalities Award held at MIFO Allah, Oyo township. According to the organizer of the event, MIFO Allah reaffirmed that they’ve been following the activities of the…
Princess Folashade Abeo, the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, has responded to recent criticism regarding her appointment, emphasizing her commitment to a peaceful and empowering leadership. In a statement issued on Monday, Princess Folashade Abeo clarified that her appointment as the Iyaloja General of Oyo State followed a rigorous and well-documented process that adhered to due diligence. All Oyo State Obas participated in her coronation, and she received a certificate of office signed by market leaders in the state before the formal coronation conducted by my father, the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III of blessed memory. Addressing…
Administration in both private and public sectors is believed to be a process of managing and overseeing the activities of an organization to achieve its goals and objectives effectively and efficiently. This process and act is essentially based on some core values such as; commitment, adaptability, professionalism, and innovation. At inception, the administration of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde in Oyo State, established the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources as an avenue to deliver on some of his cardinal points of improving the standard of healthcare system, standard of living and also improving the security architecture to pave the…
A Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos state on Monday, granted Singer, Azeez Fashola also known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, known as Sam Larry bail in the sum of Twenty Million Naira (#20,000,000) with three responsible sureties Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and two others were on October 6 arraigned and remanded over their alleged involvement in circumstances surrounding the death of a musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun told the defendants to submit their passports and ordered that they are to report weekly to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti. “As…
The People’s Democratic Party Chairmanship Candidate for the forthcoming local government election in the Ibadan North council area, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade has mourned the passing highly referred leader in the council area, Engineer Olatunji Ajuwon. Olufade expressed his profound grief at the loss of Engineer Ajuwon. He described Ajuwon’s passing as both deeply painful and profoundly surprising, emphasizing the significance of his contributions. Engineer Ajuwon, renowned for his pivotal role within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as a leader in Ibadan North and as a prominent PDP delegate from Oyo state, played a vital role in shaping the party’s direction…