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.
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Tuesday 30 November 2021
Our Govt Building Enabling Environment For Businesses To Thrive - Makinde
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.
Buhari will leave Nigeria better than he met it - Amosun
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.
Seyi Makinde, Alaafin, Gani Adams To Grace Ogbomoso Ajilete Carnival 2021
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.
Monday 29 November 2021
Senator Balogun Promises Justice For Late Adegoke, Takes Over Education Of 2 Children
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 said it was quite unfortunate that such a heinous crime could be perpetrated against a hardworking and illustrious young man who was only out to pursue a legitimate means to live a successful life.
Senator Balogun urged the family of the deceased to leave everything to God and declared: "God will judge. God will judge. God will judge. The perpetrators of the murder will not escape from justice."
Speaking earlier, Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Ibadan, called on Senator Balogun to ensure that the killers did not go unpunished.
He alleged that some surreptitious moves are being made to shield the suspects arrested over the murder from facing the law.
"Distinguished Senator, now that the suspects have been moved very close to you in Abuja, we implore you to help us keep an eye on them. We are no longer closer to them as we were when they were with the Osun State Police Command.
"Sir, the family know and appreciate all that you have been doing since the news of the murder of Timothy Oludare Adegoke broke. We know what you have you been doing to ensure justice for his family.
"But sir, you will have to do more. We all know that the man involved has money. He is very influential and also highly connected. But sir, we implore you to not let them go unpunished.
"What happened is not just about Timothy. His killing is not about him and his family because an injury to one is an injury to one. All those involved in his murder will not go unpunished.
"Timothy is the breadwinner of his immediate family. He was the one responsible for the well-being of his aged parents. He has two younger sisters who are dependent on him.
"He was the one also responsible for the welfare of his father's elder sister. His young wife is not working. He was the one that was taking care of his in-laws' family," Hamzat said.
Senator Balogun made some cash donation to the widow of Timothy, just as Gbade, the elder brother of the deceased, expressed appreciation to the senator for all his effort to ensure that justice prevails.
In a related development, Senator Kola Balogun paid a condolence visit to the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapa Easy Local Government Area, Alhaji Kasali Morakinyo, over the death of one of his children.
Alhaji Morakinyo expressed appreciation to the senator, saying all his efforts to ensure development in ibarapa East, Oyo South Senatorial District and Oyo State in general are not unnoticed.
Makinde, Sunmonu, CCII President, Others Task Journalists On Nation Building As Annual NUJ Week Begins
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.
Peller Celebrates Davido @ 29, Urges Him To Rally Youths On Nation-Building
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.
Saturday 27 November 2021
Lai Mohammed’s Subterfuge By Moonlight | By Festus Adedayo
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.
Friday 26 November 2021
We Will Continue To Improve Standards Of Education In Oyo - Makinde
Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will continue to improve the standards of education in the state.
Nigeria Needs N207bn For Digital Census – NPC
Management 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.
We‘ll Continue To Support Security Agencies To Deliver On Mandates - Makinde
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.
Court Finally Declared Bandits Terrorists
The Federal High Court Abuja on Friday proscribed bandit groups as terrorists.
Senator Balogun Charges IGP Over Murder Of Eruwa-Born Adegoke
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.
NWC Retreat: We'll Show Nigerians That PDP Is Different - Makinde
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.
Our Next Target Is To Attract Global Visibility- Lead City University VC
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.
Tuesday 16 November 2021
E-governance: Oyo Trains Top Directors On Effective Powerpoint Presentation
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 the State through the agriculture value chain, security, health and education.
In His words: “The governor is instrumental to this type of training and wants all our staff and workers to be computer-literate because he wants to improve on the service we have found ourselves by going digital.
“We want to ensure that all government operation and businesses are carried out through our computer operation. This saves time, makes work speedy, easy and confidential rather than the old analogue practice, where we carry files from one place to the other and still wastes time. Even in the process, documents get lost.
“It will be better for the service if they take this training very seriously.”
Earlier during her remarks, the Director, Management, Secretarial Computer and Business Studies, Mrs S.O Okedum, explained that the workshop will afford the participants the opportunity to make an effective PowerPoint presentation, which will inadvertently aid and enhance their activities at work.
She stated that government business requires efficient and articulate officers to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world, saying that no officer should be found wanting in the discharge of their duties as far as digitalisation is concerned.
She charged them to see the training as an opportunity for self improvement and empowerment; to reciprocate the gesture by ensuring that the desired change, development and effectiveness is seen in them as the programme runs.
“As new skills and knowledge are being dished out to you, you are expected to demonstrate your competence and ability through better service delivery, Okedum stated.
Few participants who spoke during the event expressed gratitude to the government of the day for the privilege of the training, saying it will enhance their capabilities in the operation and usage of powerpoint system.
Ile-Ife Is Owned By My Ancestors - Olugbo Of Ugboland
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 principal roles in the day to day affairs of Ile Ife today.
"It is equally clear that he met these communities who had their kings that wore beaded crowns already in confederacy under the Paramount Ruler(Osangangan Obamakin), the existing communities in ancient Ile Ife, originally called Ugbomokun which had an established monarchical system of kingship as well as culture, customs and traditions regarding all faces of life including marriage, agriculture, worship, justice, security, parenting, commerce and others, under the leadership of Osangangan Obamakin(the son of Oranfe).”
He added, “Osangan Obamakin received Oduduwa into Ile Ife, and gave him residences as well as farmlands to cultivate. The elders in Ile Ife today still affirm that Oduduwa was a regular visitor to Ilero(Ile Apero), the palace of Osangangan Obamakin, which is still in existence today in Ile Ife, along Iremo road, and the aboriginal palace is unanimously adjudged by the elders of Ile Ife today as the Oldest Assembly In Yorubaland.
"Oduduwa was a likeable man, and was welcomed by Osangangan Obamakin but in time, dynastic wars began between Oduduwa and Obatala which eventually led to the defeat of Obatala in his Idita community, and sparked off series of events that have shaped history till this day.
"The Ugbo-Ilaje are direct descendants of Osangangan Obamakin whose dynasty founded Ile Ife, and reigned as the aboriginal Paramount Ruler of ancient Ile Ife which was known at the time as Igbomokun(Ugbomokun). He too was the son Oranfe who is recorded to be half man and half spirit, and lived on the hills of Ora.
" The offsprings and siblings of Osangangan Obamakin included Obalufon, Ojoyin, Alawo, Obawinrin, Obariyun, Owajan, Woyeasiri, Obarena, Obalara, Lowagbafin, and Baba Sigidi to mention but a few, in present day Ile Ife, there are existing quarters of Osangangan Obamakin where his direct descendants who are my kith and kin reside".
“Oranfe, the father of Osangangan Obamakin, was mystified as a god and believed to have his palace built of fire both in heaven and his earthy abode on Ora hill in Ile Ife. That was why he was fondly referred to as Oranfe Onile Ori Oke. Oranfe was greatly revered and the entire spiritual paraphernalia that founded ancient Ugbomokun otherwise known as Ife Ooye or Ife Ooyelagbo was in the custody of Oranfe which included the dictates of the Oro Initiates as well as the powers of Ifa, the god of wisdom and divinity, after the ascension of Orunmila(the progenitor of IFA) from the earth.”
The Monarch maintained that the historical facts of Ugbo Kingdom as expatiated above can be found in the article entitled “A History of The Oldest Throne In Yorubaland,” By His Imperial Majesty Oghonne, Oba(Dr.) F.E.O. Akinruntan CON, FICA, FNIM and ODU: A Journal of West African Studies, New Series NO 46 July, 2015, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Oba Akinruntan also explained that he has no link or historical ties with the Igbo despite sharing border with each other, stressing that people have been mistakenly pronouncing his Ugbo as Igbo.
He said that Igbo and its origin could be traced to East, while he, as the paramount ruler of Ugbo kingdom is from Southwest, geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
The Olugbo of Ugboland maintained that he has every fact regarding his claim about Ile-Ife and Ugbo kingdoms. He challenged anyone with contrary opinion to come out and contradict his facts.
He said some historians have turned the history of Yoruba upside down, stressing that it is high time the concerned authorities in history did something meaningful, factual and substantial for the sake of the current and subsequent generations.
Police Orders Autopsy On Lady Allegedly Electrocuted At Obi Cubana's Club
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 carry out an autopsy to determine the cause of death. I cannot tell you the cause of the death now until the investigation and autopsy are completed.”she said
Oyo Govt Fixes Collapsed Barricade Atop Mokola Flyover
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.
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