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Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, said that his administration has been formulating and implementing policies that have helped the state to build an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and prosper in the state. The governor maintained that in less than three years of  his administration, the state has witnessed significant improvements in its investment outlook and that these have brought many positive results to the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, as saying this during the launch of a N200m Farmers' Fund by the British American Tobacco, Ibadan. He said: "I understand that this state-of-the-art factory, the largest tobacco manufacturing facility in West and Central Africa, which was commissioned and began operations on June 17, 2003, has attained the capacity to produce 100 million sticks of cigarette per day for ex

The former governor of Ogun state and senator representing Ogun Central, Ibikunle Amosun has affirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari has done more good for the country and will leave office a hero. He described leadership as the major problem confronting Nigeria while commending President Buhari for being fair to Nigerians.  Amosun while juxtaposing the six years administration of the APC with the sixteen years rule of the PDP at the 2021 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo Council in Ibadan, noted that Nigeria has fared well under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari's six years reign and the progress is visible for all to see.  He posited that the current issues confronting the country, most especially insecurity, were as a result of the sixteen years misrule of the PDP, he thereby urged all Nigerians to support President Buhari as he continued to battle the many problems facing the nation.  "Agriculture and infrastructure have been the major focus of the Buhari&

Eminent personalities and cultural enthusiasts including the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111 and Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, among others, are expected to grace this year's Ajilete Carnival in Ogbomoso.  The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade; Onpetu of Ijeru, Oba Sunday Oyediran Lagbami Osekun and Olugbon of Orile Igbon, and other traditional rulers are also expected to grace the event.  According to the Chief organizer, Hon Akinwale Akinwole, Otunba Olusegun Ogunwuyi, the Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor, is the Chief Host.  In a statement signed by Ogbomoso Ajilete Carnival Concept, the event is scheduled to hold on 26th December, 2021at Recreation Club along old Ogbomoso-Ilorin road.  Akinwole said the change of venue from Ogbomoso Township Stadium to Recreation Club is to avoid distractions on the upgrading of the Ogbomoso township stadium.  He added that "

Senator Kola Balogun has promised to ensure justice for the family of the late Timothy Oludare Adegoke who was brutally murdered at Ile-Ife, Osun State, early this month. The senator, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, made the promise when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Eruwa in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Monday. This was as he announced before the family that he would take over the education of the 7-year-old twin-children of the deceased who are currently in Primary Three at the Salem Academy, Abuja. Timothy, a 37-year-old Executive MBA student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), was reportedly murdered at the Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife where he lodged, preparatory to writing his examination. Addressing the aged parents of the deceased, his widow, three young children and other family members, Senator Balogun assured that the perpetrators of the dastard killing of the late Timothy Adegoke will not escape from justice. He

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, a former senator representing Oyo central senatorial district, Monsurat Sunmonu, the President, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and a business mogul, Architect Bamidele Samson on Monday tasked journalists on nation building. They spoke at the 2021 opening ceremony annual press week of the Oyo state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, held at the Union's Secretariat, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Speaking at the event, governor Makinde who was awarded the best Media-Friendly Governor in the history of the 45-year-old pacesetter state said he had fulfilled majority of his campaign promises in 2019 election. Makinde who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun sought for the support of journalists in the state. He said; "I promised to reposition LAUTECH, we did it and make it solely owned by Oyo State. Our healthcare facilities were in comatose before we came on board but

A  member of the House of Representatives from Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Hon. Shina Peller, has challenged the famous Nigerian artiste, David Adedeji Adeleke aka DAVIDO, to leverage on his popularity to influence Nigerian youths to partake in the country's electoral process. Hon. Peller made this known while congratulating the famous artiste on his 29th birthday via his social media handles. Hon. Peller, who described Davido as one of the most influential people in Africa, urged him to ride on his influence and acceptability to appeal to the minds of the youths to get involved in nation-building right from their immediate communities. The post read: "Birthday shoutout to my brother, King David as I fondly call @davido  "I celebrate you on the occasion of your birthday. You've grown to be one of the most influential people in Africa. You have proven to the world that leadership is not a matter of age.  "The mantra “we rise by

Last week, as Minister of Information and Orientation, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, was engrossed in his theatrics on television over the Lagos EndSARS panel report; I was wrapped in sobriety as I listened to Manchester-based UK pop group of artists called the Hollies.  Renowned for being one of Britain’s leading musical groups of the 1960s and into the mid 1970s, especially with their unique and distinctive  blend of a three-part vocal harmony style, Hollies’ renown got catapulted to the zenith through their highly evocative song entitled He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. The song was composed by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Russell, born April, 1914, was an American songwriter and lyricist who died of lymphoma in Beverly Hills, in 1970, shortly after the song was released in 1969. With Elton John in the background fiddling with the piano and Alan Clarke, the lead vocalist tugging the base of the world’s empathy, the Hollies badgered the world to care for the other person, with their lyrics pi

Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will continue to improve the standards of education in the state. The governor, who stated this  while hosting  the Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Kalu Uche, at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that  education is one of the key pillars of his administration. A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,  quoted Makinde as saying that the  Start Them Early Project, 'STEP-Oyo', being operated in secondary schools, was introduced  to improve education standards in the state. He noted that Methodist High School is one of the schools that have been selected for the project. He said: "I want to thank and appreciate you for your kind words in terms of what you have seen that we are doing in the state. We also appreciate you for coming for this visit.  "This is a government that does not have any godfather apart from God the Father.  "So, it i

M anagement of the National Population Commission (NPC) has said Nigeria requires N207billion to conduct a successful digital population census next year if approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview, the chairman of Census Committee and federal commissioner representing Rivers State in the NPC, Ipalibo Harry, he declared the readiness of the commission to conduct the first-ever digital population census in May next year.   Harry said the NPC had carried out census pretest exercises in the Federal capital Territory (FCT) and some states across the country to test run the digital process.   However, the committee chairman objected to the N178 billion budget that had been approved by the National Assembly, stating that it was a far cry from what would be needed for the exercise. He also addressed the notion that while Nigerians might raise hackles on the issue of the proposed budget not being enough, it was important to note that the exercise would need manpower to execute a

Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that his administration will continue to support security agencies operating in the state to deliver on their mandates. Makinde, who stated this at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, while receiving State Directors of the Department of State Services in the South West States, who were in the state to hold the South West Zonal Conference of Directors of State Services, said that security is key to the successful implementation of government policies. The governor praised the  team, led by its  Chairman, Sheikh Mohammed Waziri, for helping to tackle insecurity in all the nooks and crannies of the country. He said: "We welcome you to Ibadan and I am glad that the conference went very well. You were able to interact and identify some of the security challenges within the geopolitical zone.  “I am also happy that from your interaction, you have been able to come up with the fact that drug abuse and children in primary school becom

The Federal High Court Abuja on Friday proscribed bandit groups as terrorists. Justice Taiwo Taiwo in his ruling,  specifically held that activities of Yan Bindiga and Yan Ta’adda bandit groups, constitute acts of terrorism.   The ruling followed an ex parte motion the Federal Government filed through the Federal Ministry of Justice. The FG had in an affidavit it filed in support of the motion, told the court that intelligence reports affirmed that the bandit groups masterminded several killings, abductions, rapes, kidnappings and related acts of criminality in the north-east, north-central and other parts of the country. Federal government also alleged that the groups were equally responsible for the growing cases of banditry, incessant kidnappings for ransom, kidnapping for marriage, mass abductions of school children and other citizens, cattle rustling, enslavement, imprisonment, severe deprivation of physical liberty, torture, rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced pre

Senator Kola Balogun has written a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, calling for a thorough investigation into the brutal murder of the Oyo State-born Timothy Adegoke Oludare. The late Oludare was reportedly murdered in the night of 5 November, 2021 in his room at the Hilton Hotel and Resorts, Ile Ife, Osun State where he had lodged to sit for his Executive MBA examination at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife. As contained in a release by his media aide, Dapo Falade, Senator Balogun, in the letter dated 21 November, 2021, called on IGP Baba to institute a thorough and deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder with a view to unveiling the perpetrators of the heinous crime. Balogun, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, recalled that the slained Timothy Adegoke Oludare, until his death, worked in Abuja from where he had travelled to Ile-Ife on 5 November, 2021, in pursuance of his Executive MBA programme at t

Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, declared on Wednesday that with a new leadership  that will soon take over the administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he was hopeful that the party will begin to take actions that will show Nigerians that it is different and ready to work for Nigerians' best interest. Makinde, who maintained that elective office holders on the platform of the PDP must show that the party is ready to engender good governance at all levels, added that there is a connection between the performance of elective office holders and the high level of voter apathy in the country. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde, who chaired one of the sessions at the retreat for newly-elected PDP Officers, held in Abuja, urged the party to end voter apathy by mobilising women and youths, who represent critical segments of the voting population. According to the governor, the PDP must address the i

Vice Chancellor of Lead City University, Ibadan, Professor Kabiru Adeyemo, has said that the immediate vision of the University is to attract global visibility and grands. Having surpassed the Institution's core mission which is to be a centre of excellence, unique urban-based university that specialises in Social Sciences, Management Law, Information and Communication Technology and Applied Sciences. Saying noting that part of Lead City University mission is also to contribute to the development of tertiary education in Nigeria. By providing qualitative access to knowledge, training and innovative teaching technologies that guaranteed a balanced education. Adeyemo disclosed this while featuring on a “Breakfast Meeting”, organised by the South West Group of Online Publishers (SWEGOP), held on Thursday, in Ibadan. "By next year, to the glory of God, we are looking into global visibility. I want to make sure that Lead City University attract global visibility and grands. So that

As part of the efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its officers, Oyo State government, on Tuesday, organized one-day effective PowerPoint Presentation Workshop for Assistant Directors on GLS 13 and 14 in the Oyo state Civil Service. Declaring open the event held at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal, stated that the training was imperative to improve on government service in the aspect of e-governance. Lawal, at the event, urged the participants to live up to expectations by applying the vital computer operating and presentation skills, PowerPoint presentation techniques into practical use in their different job situations, adding that "it is by so doing that you will be able to add value to the system." He appreciated the current government under the dynamic leadership of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, who has been consolidating the expansion of the economy of t

His Imperial Majesty, Oba(Dr) Frederick Akinruntan(Okoro Ajiga 1), The Olugbo of Ugboland, Ondo State has said that the ancient city of Ile Ife in Osun State is owned by his forefathers. The monarch made the assertion while addressing some  members of Southwest Group of Online Publishers(SWEGOP) who were on a courtesy visit to his palace. Oba Akinruntan reiterated that his ancestors were the original settlers and aboriginal owners of the ancient city which is known as the cradle of Yoruba race, before migrating to the coastal area of Ondo State. He said their migration was based on the directive by Ifa and Osanyin that the land of the ancient city was barren.  Revealing more facts about Ugbo Kingdom, Akinruntan said," it is a notorious fact that Oduduwa came as a stranger to Ile Ife. Oduduwa met sixteen communities in Ile Ife out of which thirteen have been identified in present day Ile Ife, and the aborigines are still very much in these communities, being active and holding prin

The FCT police command says it has ordered an autopsy to be carried out on the body of the lady identified simply as Susan, who was allegedly electrocuted at the Hustle and Bustle club owned by businessman, Obi Cubana, in the Aminu Kano Crescent area of Wuse, Abuja on Saturday, November 13. The management of the club has since shut down its operations following the unfortunate incident. “We’re closed till further notice. This is due to the loss of our esteemed client. We are deeply saddened by this situation and need time to heal from it. Our prayers are with the families of the lost soul; may her soul rest in peace. We sympathize with the family on this unbearable loss.” Reacting to the development, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, DSP Josephine Adeh, said an investigation is ongoing and that the police would conduct an autopsy on the corpse. “The case was reported to the police. This is a case of sudden and unnatural death, which investigation is going on. We are going to

The government of Oyo State has announced the reopening of Mokola Flyover to traffic following the completion of repair works on the collapsed barrier on top of the  bridge. The Oyo State Road Transport Managenent Agency OYRTMA) had, on Monday, suspended the use of the bridge, following the collapse of the barricade installed on the bridge to prevent use by heavy duty vehicles. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, which quoted the  chairman of OYRTMA, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi, indicated that the flyover has been reopened  to traffic from early hours of Tuesday. The statement said that the quick completion of the repair works followed concerted efforts and coordinated synergy between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the OYRTMA, adding that "normalcy has returned to the area within the shortest possible time to ease the hardship faced by motorists whilst the work lasted." He quoted Fagbemi as saying that the repair work wa