Olukoyede urges stronger stakeholders’ collaboration against money laundering
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has called for stronger collaboration from Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professionals (DNFBPs) with the EFCC against money laundering and in tackling the vulnerability of major economic sectors of the country to the crime. According to the the Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale in a...
Makinde commissions 5.9km dualised Akobo-Ojurin-Olorunda Abaa road
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday, commissioned the newly-dualised 5.9 kilometers Akobo–Ojurin–Olorunda Abaa road, noting that the project is a strategic linkage road that will open up rural communities, stimulate trade, ease transportation and uplift the quality of life of the people. The governor, who was represented by his Deputy Bayo Lawal, noted that the project...
Oyo govt to rehabilitate Bodija market inner roads, as gov donates bus to market’s leaders
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the state government will soon begin the rehabilitation of inner roads in Bodija Market. The governor, who was represented by Chief Babatunde Tijani, stated this while donating an 18-seater bus to the Ibadan Foodstuffs Sellers Association, Bodija International Market, Ibadan. He noted that the bus is to ease the movement...
NBA Ibadan Visits Oyo Speaker, seeks legislative collaboration on law reforms
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin in his office to explore opportunities for legislative collaboration and legal reforms in the state. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the NBA Ibadan Branch, Barr. Ibrahim Lawal, was received by the...
I’m not a criminal, remove my name from wanted list, Sunday Igboho urges FG
...As Olugbon promises intervention By Adeyinka Adeniran Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged on the Federal Government to remove his name from wanted list, saying he is not a criminal and should not be treated as such. Igboho made the plea on Tuesday in a remark when he honored an invitation by the Olugbon of Orile...
Oyo Speaker pledges legislative support for mobile clinics, cancer screening programs
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has pledged comprehensive legislative support for cancer prevention and HPV awareness. This commitment was announced at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mobile Truck Clinic and Molecular Laboratory initiative spearheaded by the HPV Consortium at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. The event, graced by Governor...
Oyo unveils female football club, Pacesetter Queens FC, showcases logo, leadership
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a move that will cement Governor 'Seyi Makinde's place in the history of Oyo State, the state government has officially unveiled its premier female football team named Pacesetter Queens FC. Unveiling the team on Tuesday, at a press conference, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, showcased the club’s new logo and also introduced the...
Ibadan chieftaincy system will continue to remain solid, says Makinde
...visits late Olubadan's family By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration's bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019. The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced by the institution to...
Oyo lawmaker calls for urgent gov’t support as rainstorm wreaked havocs in Igboho
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a passionate appeal for rapid intervention, Hon. Jimoh Lukman, the APC Whip and representative of Oorelope State constituency, has tabled a motion before the Oyo State House of Assembly, calling on the Executive arm of government and emergency response agencies to immediately provide relief to victims of a devastating rainstorm that struck Igboho and its environs...
By-elections: Southwest APC assure of victory in Oyo, Ogun states
By Adeyinka Adeniran The leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southwest geo-politcal zone has predicted resounding victory for its candidates in Oyo and Ogun states. The assurance is coming on the heels of the August 16 date set aside by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of by-elections to fill the existing vacancies in elective political...
