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The Oyo State Government has fixed November 1, 2017 as the date for a written/weeding test for graduates of Law to be employed as the State Counsel on Grade Level 09 in the Oyo State Civil Service. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Joseph Oladele said that the test is in line with the approval of Governor Abiola Ajimobi to employ state counsels, adding that candidates who have obtained, submitted or updated their applications are invited to participate in the Written/Weeding Test holding on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre by 10. 00. a.m. The Chairman explained that successful candidates in the written test would be invited for interview at the Civil Service Commission Complex at the date to be announced later, stressing that further enquiries could be made at room 49 of the State Civil Service Commission complex.

For those who might be wondering about personality of the newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. His appointment was announced this afternoon by Mr. Femi Adesina, S.A on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. We can, however,  tell you for free that Boss Mustapha has been described as a thorough man with experience. A lawyer cum politician, who has been a progressive since he joined politics many years back.  Mustapha, another Adamawa indigene, replaced Babachir David Lawal, who was formally relieved of his post today  following an indictment for awarding a questionable grass cutting contract, for which he was a beneficiary,  at an IDP camp. Mr Mustapha attended Hong Secondary School, in Hong Adamawa state and North East College of Arts and Sciences Maiduguri Borno state, for his A-Level. He then went to Ahmadu Bello University in 1976, where he  earned his Bachelor of Law (LL.B)  in 1979. He was  called to bar in 19

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has announced on his twitter handle that the suspended Secretary General of the Federation , Babachir Lawal and Amb Ayo Oke, the former Director General of  National Intelligent Agency (NIA) have been sacked by president Buhari. Though details of this development has not be ascertained but it was revealed that Mr. Boss Mustapha has since being named as the new SGF.

The management of 3SC football club has confirmed the Chief Coach of the team, Olumide Edith Agoye, who is also an ex- player, as the substantive Head Coach for the next football season.   Agoye was the Chief Coach under Fatai Amoo as the Technical Adviser in the last dispensation. The decision to make Agoye as the Head Coach was taken by the club management after an exhaustive interview session involving several coaches. The club's Executive Chairman, Mr Gbolagade Busari said the management settled for Agoye primarily because of his knowledge about the composition of the team and to maintain continuity in the development of the young players who will form the fulcrum of the new Shooting Stars. "Majority of our players are from the feeders and to continue inspiring their development, we felt Agoye is in good position to do this,” Mr. Busari said in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon in Ibadan.  He further said the mandate given

Oyo State Government has secured an order that will facilitate the conduct of local government election in the state. In a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday by the Commissioner for information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun quoting the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwaseun Abimbola, the government stated that Order 3 of the interim injunction forbidding INEC from releasing the voters register to OYSIEC for conduct of elections into LGs and LCDAs has been discharged by the court. According to Mr. Abimbola, “in respect of the case filed by Oyo baales challenging the LCDAs and in which the court had issued an injunction preventing the conduct of elections into LG&LCDAs. I made an application to the court to discharge the part of the Interim order preventing our conduct of elections into LGs since the subject matter of the suit is only on the propriety of LCDAs and not LGs. “The other counsels in the matter all conceded to the point as canv

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday disclosed that it is partnering Microsoft and Signal Alliance on its digital literacy programme, saying that 800 computers will be provided across eight centres as the pilot scheme. The Government stated these during a press conference attended by representatives of Microsoft Nigeria, Signal Alliance, Tertiary Institutions, Schools Governing Board and other stakeholders   held at the Film Theatre of the State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism in Ibadan. Speaking at the conference, the Special Adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Education, Dr Bisi Akin-Alabi stated that the state would launch digital literacy centers to prepare the state towards producing a knowledgeable competent workforce in the country. She explained that the state government cum Microsoft and Signal Alliance would give birth to eight centres with 100 computers each, stressing that four centres will be in Ibadan, two in Oke Ogun, 1 for Oyo/Ogbomoso Zon

Nollywood actress and movie producer, Eniola Ajao, has recorded another feat. The actress has been made the ambassador by the fast-rising betting company, PaddyPaddyBet. This is in recognition of her growing fame and popularity and her wide-reaching fan base. With this brand ambassadorship, the beautiful actress is expected to help grow the company and attract more customers among other functions. According to the General Manager of PaddyPaddyBet, Alexander Ezekiel, the deal will see the actress as the face of the brand for the next 5 years with an option to renew the contract after it elapses. Speaking on this achievement, Eniola who has featured in several movie productions said she is excited about being made PaddyPaddyBet first brand ambassador and will utilize her fame and social media platforms to promote the betting platform among her teaming fans. "I am really excited about being made the image of PaddyPaddyBet brand. It is my best endorsement at

A luxurious mansion in the south of France is poised to become the most expensive sale of a residential home in history with a $410 million listing price, according to Bloomberg. Built in 1830 in the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat near Nice, Villa Les Cèdre sits on 35 acres decorated with 14,000 different species of plants, a man-made pond filled with lily pads, a bronze statue of Athena and 300-year-old olive trees, according to Bloomberg. The 18,000 square-foot mansion also boasts views of Villefranche-sur-Mer near Nice and the Maritime Alps. Inside, the walls are decorated with portraits and a library in the home houses 3,000 books on plants, according to Bloomberg, which took a tour of the estate. The property was purchased by the mayor of Villefranche-sur-Mer in 1850, when it was an olive tree farm. It also was a holiday home for Belgium King Leopold II when he bought the property in 1904. After he died, the Marnier-Lapostolle family, who make Grand Marnier Liquer, owned

Hip-hop singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has been held by the police in Lagos for giving false information following the mysterious death of a friend that was on a night out with him. According to NewsmakersNG, Davido is being held at the Lion Building Police Station in Lagos for questioning over Tagbo Umeike’s death. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal told journalists today at a briefing in Ikeja that the police were investigating a case of sudden and unnatural death which happened on September 3, 2017. “Recall that actress, Caroline Danjuma, the victim’s fiancé, published on her Instagram page that her fiancé died in the company of friends including one David Adeleke aka Davido. To be objective and in my usual style of fact finding, I called for a pre-investigative meeting in my conference room. In that meeting were all parties including the family, friends of the deceased, family and friends of Davido and of course that of Danjuma and the DPO at Lio

Another upscale betting game company, Paddypaddybet.com, has just sprung up in the ancient city of Ibadan. The firm with clear vision of re-defining sport betting industry already has 20 major outlets scattered around the capital city of Oyo State, Ibadan. Sport betting game is gathering momentum and many are now moving into the business but Paddypaddybet’s incursion into the business is about adding value to the economic growth of Nigeria, without ripping the hard-earned money. With the 20 outlets that opened up, Padddypaddybet outfit has extended its invest-in-people policy by generating employment opportunities for over 500 youths in and around the largest city in West Africa, Ibadan. According to interim General Manager of Padddypaddybet, Mr. Alexander Ezekiel, ‘People are so much in love with football in this part of the world. Like in the USA, we know they like soccer and basketball. We have twenty-two sports on our live betting platform and we also have the

The Patriarch of Awolowo’s family, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chairman, Elizade Toyota Nigeria Plc, Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo and First Female Broadcaster in Africa, Chief Mrs. Anike Agbaje-Williams were among prominent Nigerians honoured at the weekend at the maiden edition of Ibadan Mesiogo Golf Open Award. The event tagged IMEGA Award 2017 held at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan was also used to honour former governor of the Western State, General David Jembewon (rtd), BOVAS Group Chairman, Architect Bamidele Samson, the multiple Paralympics Gold medalist in Weight Lifting, Yakubu Adesokan MON, and the Commader of Operation Burst while former governor of the Western Region, Late Adekunle Fajuyi, literary and Cultural Icon icon, Late Adebayo Faleti and the former Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Late Chief Omowale Kuye were also given post humous awards. In his address at th

Caroline Danjuma, in an exclusive interview, has talked on Davido's late friend, Tagbo. What transpired the night that the sad incident occurred and many other issues.  Firstly I would like to address this whole razzmatazz about David killing Tagbo and that I said so, I never said that but yes, I did call out Davido to know the whereabouts of Tagbo but I never said he killed him, I never used that word ”Killed Tagbo”. The last time I heard from Tagbo was on Monday when I just got back from MFM Church praise and worship which took about 7-8 hours Around past 8pm to ask me where I was. I had invited him for the programme but he didn't show up. He called and asked where I was and when I said I was home, he said he was coming over. I was tired but didn't want to sleep off because if Tagbo comes he would ring the bell. So Iwent upstairs to watch CNN to keep myself awake until he comes and for some reason I slept off and woke up by part 1am or 2am and as you know

The Northeast Zonal coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abdulsalam Badamasi is dead. He was reportedly slumped in a hotel room in Maiduguri, and later died at the hospital he was rushed to early hours of Friday. NEMA Information Office, Mr Sanni Datti, confirmed the sad incident.  “Yes, He is dead, after he slumped at his room early hour on Friday and he was rushed to hospital but later gave up," Sanni said. Meanwhile, it has before now reported that some staff of NEMA have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over non-payment of N665 million staff claims. The claims, tagged unverified, the staff said have been generating crisis between the workers and the management of the agency which said the claims are not verified. There are reports that the workers who are under the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) are also protesting the transfer of the secretary of the Women Commission Member of the Trade Union Congre

A former director of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Professor Benjamin Ogunbodede, who was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment on Tuesday, has claimed that he and two other convicts spent N177million naira to bribe lawmakers and some employees of the Federal Ministry of Finance. Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, had on Tuesday, sentenced Ogunbodede, to 40 years imprisonment for corruptly enriching himself to the tune of N177 million. Zacheus Tejumola, a former Chief Accountant of the institute, was also sentenced to 40 years imprisonment while Clement Adenose, another staff, bagged four years in jail. In a judgment which lasted over two hours, Ayo-Emmanuel said that he convicted the trio based on the overwhelming evidence against them. The judge, however, said that he had no reason to convict them on count 13 due to want of evidence. “There is no ambiguity in the facts tendered by the prosecution that

Senior Pastor at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has penned a very touching tribute to his late Dad. Fatoyinbo announced the father's death on social media. "My Father has gone to glory. I am so privileged to have come to this earth through You. I learnt humility, love, leadership and kindness from you. You taught me how to deal wisely, how to manage people and how to choose my words whenever I talk. I am close to my children only because of how you loved us your children. I miss you already, but I am grateful for the privilege God gave to us (your children) to look after you properly. I appreciate the times we spent sharing about Jesus and praying together. I am consoled that you are with the Lord Jesus. I know your kind soul rests in peace already. Love you Dad."

Influential Nigerians, groups and associations have been admonished to lend hands of support to governments at all levels to radically transform the country’s education sector. This admonition was given by Professor (Chief) Emmanuel Olufemi Omisore of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife over the weekend while speaking at the 2017 Reunion of the 1982 set of old boys of Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan. Professor Omisore who is also the National President of Lagelu Grammar School Old Boys (LAGSOBA) explained further that the economic recession being experienced by the country has made it imperative for concerned groups and individuals to lift more than one finger in support of education in the country. His words “when we take care of education, we take care of the future. The present generation of youths must be supported to acquire quality education. Governments at all levels must get their priorities right. Education should be given the kind of attention it requires.”

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday sentenced a Professor of Plant Reading and former Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, Professor Benjamin Ogunmodede to 40 years imprisonment without an option of fine. Also sentenced alongside Ogunmodede are Mr. Zaccheus Tejumola and Adenekan Clement. Mr. Tejumade and Adenekan were chief accountant and staff of the institution during Ogunmodede’s tenure as Executive Director.

A Pan Yoruba Socio-political Group, Atayese, has cautioned the Federal Government on the handling of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) crisis, urging that negotiation should be embraced in order avoid a chaotic situation in the eastern part of the country. The organization which is committed to the attainment of a Yoruba regional autonomy where each region develops at its own pace advises that every effort should be made towards preventing any situation that can degenerate to  another civil war. Atayese, in the statement by its National Chairman, Chief Tokunbo Ajasin said that the calls for restructuring are very crucial at this stage and is happy that the APC, the party in control of the federal government has already taken the right step by instituting a public hearing for presentation of memoranda to its committee on true federalism. He however warned that this matter should not be treated as a mere distraction, but a strong move towards the fulfillment of the party’

About 110, both local and international, Golfers are expected to participate in the maiden edition of Ibadan Mesiogo Open starting tomorrow, October 4, 2017. The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Aboyomi Oke stated this on Tuesday in Ibadan, disclosing that the competition is being organized in conjunction with the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes and 3e Actuaries. Mr. Oke explained that 69 local golfers and 41 foreigners from 18 countries are being expected to be part of the competition that ends on Sunday, October 8, 2017. The commissioner said that the competition will start with IMEGA Women Empowerment and Fund Ceremony tomorrow while the State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi will tee off the golf Competition for professional golfers at Ibadan Golf Club on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Oke added that IMEGA 2017 Awards Gala will hold on Saturday, October 7, 2017 and the IMEGA Amateur Open for Ameteur Golfer at the Ibadan Glof Club will hold on Octo

The Oyo State government has warned that it would blacklist any contractor that poorly executes its project emphasizing the need for quality and timely delivery. The state commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr. Wasiu Dauda gave this warning over the weekend during the inspection of ongoing road projects within Ibadan metropolis. Mr. Dauda, who was on an on-the-spot assessment with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Oyesola Oyedele, charged all contractors handling various projects in the state to ensure that the projects are completed within the stipulated contract period and in line with the contract’s specification. He noted that the government will not accept any contract that is below its quality specification, adding that all projects being executed are expected to meet the expectation of the people of Oyo State. The Commissioner inspected Challenge-Efunsetan to Orita Challenge Phase II, Ibadan (Eleyele) Eruwa road, Idi -Ape Bashorun Odogbo Baracks, O

C ome Saturday October 21st 2017, the Abuja social establishment is going to play host to what could be best described as the mega party of the year. As top politician Dame (Mrs.) Uju Uchendu Ozoka (Esq)'s son, Odera Jordan Ozoka weds in style. Odera will be tying the conjugal knot with his better half, Chinazaekpere, at St' James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja. After which a grand reception and entertainment of guests will follow at the International Conference Centre (ICC) Area 11, Garki, Abuja. Traditional wedding, attended by prominent celebrities like the Innoson Motors boss Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, Chief Vincent Jideofor and many others, was held early this year on Saturday 4th January, 2017, at Agba's Compound, Okofia, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State. Engineer Odera is a modern film producer and three time Holywood award winner; Best Film by an Africa Film Maker in Diaspora, Museum of Tolerannce film festival (the British Museum) and Houston  Muse

My dear Nigerians, October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom. Over the years the country has gone through trials and tribulations, but October 1st is always a day for celebrations. It is a day for thanks giving, reflection and re-dedication. It is also a day for remembrance. We should remind ourselves of the recent journey from 1999 – 2015, when our country happily returned to democratic rule. However, in spite of oil prices being an average of $100 per barrel and about 2.1m barrels a day, that great piece of luck was squandered and the country’s social and physical infrastructure neglected. We were left with no savings and huge infrastructure deficit. The APC Government’s Campaign rallying cry to restore security, re-balance the economy and fight corruption was not all rhetoric. The country must first be secured. The economy must be re-balanced so th