Arapaja, Aboderin, opposition parties join PDP in Oyo
By Adeyinka Adeniran Hundreds of opposition parties members from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo state have joined the ruling People’s Democratic Party. Amidst fanfare and jamboree, a former Deputy Governor of the State, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, a former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Ex-Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mr Deji...
Oyo Assembly suspends 13 council chairmen indefinitely
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday announced the suspension of 13 Caretaker Chairman across the local governments (LG) and local council development areas (LCDA) across the state. The affected caretaker chairmen are from five LGs and eight LCDAs in the State The indefinite suspension, which takes immediate effect was announced during Tuesday plenary was due to the...
Ibadan youths clear roadblocks and barricade to end protests
By Adeyinka Adeniran Worried by the way the good intentions have been compromised hundreds of concerned youths in Oyo state under the auspices of #Notobadgovernance over the weekend trooped out to embark on environmental sanitation and cleaning of the environment. The youths who were seen removing debris, objects and heavy items used for roadblocks during the #EndSARS protest across the state...
Makinde to compensate families of slain policemen
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said the families of police officers who were killed during the #EndSARS protest would be compensated from the N500million fund set aside by the government for victims of police brutality and injustice in the state. The Governor who also promised to look into and grant the lists of requests put before him...
The #EndSARS protest that rocked Ogbomosho axis of Oyo state had left in its trail, tales of woes and destruction. Adeyinka Adeniran looks at the issue of the attack on Soun’s palace What started as a genuine concern from well-meaning individuals, mostly youths has no doubt left a sour taste in the mouth. When the promoters of the #EndSARS campaign...
Global pandemic, protests evidence of God supremacy, cleric warns
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Senior Pastor, Christ Apostolic Church, Eagle's Wing Assembly, Wakajaye Ibadan, Pastor Joseph Akinade on Thursday said the recent happenings in the country is an indication of God proving his supremacy over all situations. He spoke during a press conference to herald the first year anniversary of the church where he noted that the current situations across the...
Covid-19: Oyo ready for post #EndSARS protest upsurge
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State government has assured that it is adequately prepared to combat like upsurge in the number of Covid-19 cases in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello gave the assurance while fielding questions from journalists during a one-day sensitization programme for journalists in the State, as parts the effort to enlighten the media practitioners on ways...
Breaking: Oyo Police arrest three for kidnapping council boss
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Police Command has arrested three of the suspects behind the recent kidnap of a council boss in Oyo State. Governor Seyi Makinde made the revelation while addressing top police officers at the State Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan on Monday. Although the Police Command has not made the details of the arrest public, Governor Makinde commended them...
