Alaba Lawson: We ‘ve lost a gem-Olubadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has described the death of Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chie Mrs. Alaba Lawson as the loss of a gem to Nigeria in general and Yorubaland in particular. This was contained in the immediate reaction of Olubadan to the mid-day news report of the sudden demise of the woman of substance on Saturday as...
Subsidy removal: Oyo distributes 16,000 bags of maize to poultry farmers
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government on Friday, began the distribution of over 16,000 bags of grains (maize) to poultry farmers across the state, under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). According to the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye the grains are being distributed to 1691) farmers. He said it will cushion the hardship induced by the removal...
Makinde approves installation of 4 Obas, 44 Baales
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the installation of 48 chieftaincy title holders, including three Royal Highnesses, one coronet-wearing Oba and 44 Baales in various local governments of the state. The approval was granted by the governor sequel to a memo raised by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. According to a statement by the Commissioner...
Makinde appoints member, state advisory council, new aides
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has appointed Alhaji Bashiru Ajibade as a member of the Oyo State Advisory Council. The governor equally appointed Oluwaseun Akintola Philip-Idiok as Special Adviser on Youth Affairs. This was as the governor appointed Victor Dideoluwa Olojede and Friday Oluwaseun as Senior Special Assistant on Student Affairs and Project Delivery respectively. The appointments were contained...
Oyo to employ more environmental health officers
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde, has said his administration would pay priority to the environmental wellness of residents in line with the 'Own Your Action' agenda of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. In this regard, the governor expressed the willingness of his administration to recruit more Environmental Health Officers in the state. The governor spoke at a...
Supreme Court: Yoruba Patriot Movement congratulates Tinubu on victory
By Adeyinka Adeniran From Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan The National Coordinator, Next-Level Consolidation Forum / Yoruba Patriots Movement (YPM), Oladosu Oladipo has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory of the Supreme Court. He spoke in a statement shared on the platform of the group where he prayed God to grant the President wisdom and good health to lead the country aright. The statement...
Security: Makinde hands over 30 pick-up vans to police, NSCDC, Air Force, local hunters
...warns criminals to look elsewhere from Oyo By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has warned criminals to look elsewhere from the state, stating that his administration will continue to prioritize security as one of the four pillars of his government. The governor spoke on Thursday, while presenting 30 Pickup Vehicles to security agencies in the state, adding that the vehicles...
Senator Alli congratulates Tinubu, Shettima on Supreme Court Victory
By Adeyinka Adeniran Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on the Supreme Court verdict which validated their victory in the February 25 presidential election. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday. The court upheld their victory in the...
FG signs $463million agreement for distribution lines upgrade with Chinese consortium
By Adeyinka Adeniran To enhance the availability of electricity to homes and businesses nationwide, the Federal Government represented by the Ministry of Power, has signed a $463 million distribution lines upgrade contract with a Chinese consortium. The contract, to be financed by the China Exim Bank has both off-shore and significant on-shore content. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser for Strategic Communication and Media...
Oyo govt kicks against destruction of water facilities
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government has appealed to residents of the state to take ownership of public infrastructure, saying it was adopting measures to address the challenge of water facility vandalism across the state. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Elias Adeojo, disclosed this in Ibadan in a statement. Adeojo enjoined residents to desist from stealing and destroying the...
