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Date:  May 30, 2020 Author:  OgbomosoInfo 0 —  Edit NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim joined other eminent Nigerians in celebrating the 54th birthday of the Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare. The ceremony, which was organised by the Management and staff of the Ministry was held inside the Minister’s office with strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols. It featured encomiums on the achievements of Mr Sunday Dare since assuming duty as the Minister. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, while speaking on behalf of the Management, Staff and all Corps Members extolled the leadership virtues and immeasurable efforts of the Minister in taking the Ministry to enviable heights. He also promised the support of the NYSC Scheme towards achieving the set goals of the Minister. Hon. Sunday Dare turns 54 yesterday, May 29.

Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said, on Friday, that his administration has completed 307 projects in the education sector, while 236 others are on-going, within its first year in office. The governor, in a state-wide address aired on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCoS), also expressed the confidence that, going by the performance of his administration in its first year in office, the future is, indeed, bright for the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Engineer Makinde as also appreciating residents of the state for the trust they have reposed in his administration. He equally urged the people to keep supporting the administration, with view to making the best decisions for their overall good. He noted that in one year, he has remained focused on the goal of developing the state. The statement also quoted the governor as saying that in line with his promise to build on the programmes ...

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has felicitated children in Oyo State on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s day. The Governor who spoke through the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran prayed for God’s protection on all children in the State. The Governor charged children to be good ambassadors of the State and their parents. He also urged them to shun evil vices and be of good behaviour so that that they can have a brighter future. He said, “I felicitate with the children of Oyo State and children all over the world on this auspicious occasion of Children’s Day celebration. Children’s Day is an event celebrated in many places across the world. The day is simply set to honour children and minors. He noted that the present reality caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak has impeded any funfair the State Government may have planned for them. “We sincerely love you, but in the face of the present situation of coronavirus in the countr...

To be born into royal lineage does not confer automatic kingship status on all princes . Princes are born but king are made through divine intervention. The Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III JP, CON, Soun of Ogbomoso was born on May 27,1926- a month after the birth of another monarch,Queen Elizabeth II of England. His father was His royal highness Oba Bello Oyewumi and is mother was Alhaja Selia Olatundun Adunni Oyewumi .Oba Bello Oyewumi married many wives and had 63 children. As fate dictated,31 of the children were female , a situation not quite attractive to the monarchy in those days because they would rather have preffered male children because of succession imperative. In the case of Oba Bello Oyewumi ,his children all lived together in peace and harmony in the royal palace . Prince Oladunni Oyewumi was the youngest of his mother’s three male children ,a development which attracted open rivalry,serious recriminations and unpretentious jealous...

Ogbomoso born politician and businesman, who was a vibrant member of Awo school of politics (AG) and chieftain of the Alliance for Democracy, AD Chief Prince Debo Gbadebo is dead. The Alliance for democracy, AD chieftain represented Oyo state on the Southwest Investment Company, Oodua group during the era of late Alhaji Lam Adesina adminstration. Prince Gbadebo, who hails from Ogbomoso North local government area of Oyo state, died on Wednesday in the early hours, after a brief illness. The deceased joined politics when he was in the secondary school. He was the Secretary of Nigerian National Youth Council (NNYC) in the 60s. Gbadebo was among the few youth chosen by the Government of Tafawa Balewa to represent Nigeria in the World Youth Council in Sophia Bulgaria. A close allied of the deceased, Moses Ajao,confirmed his death on facebook Wednesday morning, said “Erin wo, ajanaku sun bi oke” I woke around 4.00am this morning to ruminate of deeply about our monumental relationship inspit...

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III on the occasion of his 94th birthday, describing him as a leader and royal father with an exemplary life. Makinde, in a congratulatory message to the royal father, felicitated him, noting that his life as a leader and father to all “has always been something we are proud of.” The governor prayed to God to grant the Oba Oyewumi good health so that he continues to lead the people and bring greater prosperity to Ogbomosoland. The statement read: “On behalf of the Government and the good people of Oyo State, I felicitate our father, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, as he celebrates his 94th birthday. “Kabiyesi, your exemplary life as a leader and father to all has always been something we are proud of.  “We celebrate you today and pray that God Almighty grants you good health so that you can continue to lead your people and bring gre...

By Adeyinka Ojebamigbe Former Oyo State governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala has disclosed how he got the nickname Oyato Governor and ATM while in Office. The ex-governor had earned alot of respect around the world, when people hear the name ‘’ATM”, they would pause a little to place a face to it; but when you say ‘Oyato Governor’, there’s no pausing and thinking. Speaking recently on ‘our guest’ a City People TV Instagram Live Chat with City People Publisher Seye Kehinde, Alao-Akala gave account of how he earned “Oyato”. Otun of the Source maintained that why people are calling him Oyato Governor is simple. Alao-Akala said “When I became Governor, I had a vision and the vision was to transform Oyo State, to do something different from what I met on ground. There were lots of changes. “We physically showed it to the world there were changes and when they saw it that there was really a change, they started calling me “Oyato” That was not the only name they called me,...

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, who will be 94 on Wednesday, May 27. A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) in Abuja, on Tuesday, expressed the president’s belief that the almost five-decade reign of the monarch has witnessed peace, prosperity and development, with natives and settlers alike in Ogbomoso enjoying the amity that has attended the time of the respected Oba. “Your time has brought joy and succour to the people, and may it continue to be so, as you turn 94,” President Buhari said, adding that the collaboration various governments at both state and national levels have enjoyed from the traditional ruler is invaluable. The President prays continued good health and sound mind for Oba Oyewumi, noting that longevity is a divine gift, and thanking God for bestowing it on the frontline royal father.

By Adeyinka Ojebamigbe ‘Oju-Odo Apake’ is still sadly a dead trap in spite of the enthusiastic and patriotic efforts of some indigenes through publicity. It is a fact that couple of accident that have claimed lives of the residents and travellers happened around that portion. The vast drama angle, No more long convoys of siren-blaring vehicles in breakneck speeds heading in right, left, centre and opposite directions; large gatherings of party peoples here and there about the city and almost at the same time promises as they do across loud speakers, jingles ” Ona baba ona (good roads)”. Edibo fun wa(vote for us) for goodies. Large banners larger than life banners of seekers after the target seat in open spaces, posters on fences, street sides, at very spots, political music and ewi. However,there is a long line and fence between the political/elected leaders and followers once elected into office. They live in another country within the same country, chants ”We are set t...

Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, has put to rest the speculations of rift between him and Governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Olaniyan, who described the relations between him and his boss as cordial, said he has chosen to disregard all those who want to cause disaffection and rancor between them. The Deputy Governor spoke during a chat with journalists in the state, who were at his residence to celebrate Sallah with him. Speaking on achievements of the administration, which would be a year in days, the Deputy Governor noted that there is no need to begin to banter figures or trade words with those who don’t believe in the modest achievements of the Makinde-led administration. He added but for the novel pandemic which is slowing things down across the world, various innovations and efforts in the areas of education, agriculture, infrastructure and health among others would have been more obvious even for the blind to see. Olaniyan said:...