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Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the State and across the world on the occasion of the Eid-il-Kabir celebration and admonished them to continue to adhere to the teachings of love, sacrifice and perseverance, which the festival exemplifies. Governor Makinde, in a Sallah Message, made public and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, noted that the “Festival of Sacrifice” known as Eid-el-Kabir, presents an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the faith with which Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) willingly agreed to sacrifice his son, in obedience to the command of the Almighty Allah. The governor maintained that the all-important Eid Adha was worth celebrating despite the restrictions brought upon the world by the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging the Muslim Ummah to use the opportunity to pray for the peace of the world and to show love and selflessness in line with the examples shown by Prophet Ibrahim. The governor equally urg...

The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, said Muslim Praying Grounds across the state will be opened for the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers, warning, however, that Muslim faithful must ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the state. According to the government, it has become imperative for the sake of public health and wellbeing of all worshipers that the Eid prayers are conducted in strict compliance with the guidelines on prevention of COVID-19. The government urged the leadership of each praying ground in the state to ensure availability of hand wash points and compulsory use of nose masks. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that part of the protocols that must be observed during the Eid Adha festivity include observance of the social distancing rule by allowing only 25 per cent of worshippers at every instance. The statement read: “As the Muslim Ummah prepare to undertake this year’s Eid-el-Kabir prayers, the...

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde signed into law the reviewed 2020 appropriation budget. The State lawmakers yesterday passed the bill reviewing the budget from N213billion to N174billion, noting that there is a substantial justification for the request made by the executive arm of government. The streamlining of the budget size tends to achieve a realistic budgeting in the State which is one of the key advocacies of the finance and budget experts. The newly reviewed budget is to accommodate the latest financial reality of the nation and the State courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to drastic drop in oil price, national revenue and subsequently reduction in federal allocation to States and revenue generation in Oyo State.

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde on Tuesday inaugurated the the governing of councils of the state’s tertiary institutions, with a charge to the council members to reposition the institutions. The institutions are, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oke Ogun Polytechnic Saki, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, College of Education Lanlate, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igbo Ora. Makinde noted that in as much the state continues the drive towards the expansion of the economy, most of the institutions would also benefit from it and would become stable. ” some of the issues that affect Tertiary Institutions in Oyo State, some of you would have noticed that we have the issue of quality assurance, effective teaching methods and efficiency in running the system.” “This administration believes that the chairmen will do excellent job in ensuring that these institutions would be put in the right direction. If ...

  The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July, 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion. He called on the Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country especially as the world is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic. In a letter signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Georgina Ehuriah, the Ministry assured members of the public, that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians, emphasized that government would ...

Oyo State government has on Monday, announced tax relief packages to private and corporate businesses in the State to further cushion the effect of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic on the State’s economy. The State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinola Ojo made the announcement at Ibadan, during a Press Conference on the Implementation of Tax Compliance Relief Programmes for Individual Taxpayers and Businesses in Oyo State. The programme witnessed the presence of captains of industries and representatives of the corporate and professional bodies at the Western Hall of Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan. Akinola said the State administration, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde has undertaken many efforts at making life better for residents which included constitution of covid-19 task force which comprises individuals from the health, security and other critical sectors of the society, upgraded and equipped health facilities and provided needed incentives as palli...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of some railway stations along the Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe/Ajaokuta/ Aladja/Warri corridors after some deserving Nigerian citizens. Minister of transportation Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi disclosed this through a statement by his ministry’s Director of Press, Eric Ojiekwe. The statement noted that the deserving citizens have contributed to the progress and development of their respective communities and the nation at large. According to the statement, for the Lagos-Ibadan with extension to the Lagos Port Complex at Apapa railway station, the beneficiaries are: Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Apapa station) Mobolaji Johnson (Ebute Metta Station) Babatunde Raji Fashola (Agege station), Lateef Jakande (Agbado station) and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (Kajola station). Others are Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Papalanto station) Prof. Wole Soyinka (Abeokuta station), Aremo Segun Osoba(Olodo station) Chief Ladoka Akintola (Omio-Adio station) Chief Obafemi Awolo...

The Federal Government has said Secondary schools in the country will reopen on August 4, 2020 for pupils in exit classes to sit for their examination. The government said students will have two weeks to prepare for the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination organised by the West Africa Examination Council. WAEC exams, the government said will commence on 17th of August, 2020. The government announced the decision at the end of a virtual consultative meeting between the Federal Ministry of Education, Commissioners of Education of the 36 states, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT), the proprietors of private schools, and Chief Executives of examination bodies. In a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, FMoE, Ben Goong, said “stakeholders at the meeting agreed that the exit classes should resume immediately after the Sallah break, from the 4th of August, 2020 to enable them prepare for the WAEC examinations scheduled to commence from the 17t...

The police command in Benue has said that unknown gunmen on Friday kidnapped Ogbomoso born businessman, Asiwaju Isaac Akinkumi, the CEO/MD Tito Group, at his Makurdi residence. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Makurdi by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene. Anene said that the victim was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at his residence located at Kanshio on the Makurdi/Otukpo road. “Today, 24th July, 2020 at about 1.30pm Mr Isaac Akinkumi, was kidnapped in his house at Kanshio, Makurdi. “Information gathered revealed that a gang of four armed men scaled the fence into his compound, forced his door open and took him to an unknown destination. Investigation is in progress.” NAN reports that Tito Group are producers of the Tito Yoghurt and manage the Tito Restaurants in Benue and Nasarawa States

Nigerians need to learn a lot from the politics of the first Republic, especially in the South Western part of the country before jump to conclusion When one considers and reflects on some historian and the entire background of the Awolowo/Akintola feud ultimately one has to make a choice and come to a decision as to who was right and wrong and determine which side was really at fault. I see the era of Awolowo and Akintola like the present day political games play of the fourth republic you either belongs to progressive or conservative, however, we can see the trait of each group at they govern now. The era of Awo and Akintola political imbroglio what as a result of mass illiteracy of 60s/70s where tales of lies were assimilated easily without vetting Before one can take a legitimate position on this many questions need to be answered. For example, what was the agreement between Akintola and Awolowo before Awo left for the Federal government poll? Who is responsible for ...

There is no denying the fact that the Federal Polytechnic Ayede,Ogbomoso will improve the economy and provide employment opportunities for youth, improving the economic strength and buoyancy of Ogbomoso zone when it begins operation. Although, There is still a big question mark hanging on the ‘approved’ Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogbomoso in Oyo State. In October 2019, the social media was agog with the ‘unofficial’ news of the ‘approval’ of a new federal institution (Polytechnic) in Ayede,Ogbomoso which was welcomed by all and sundry in Ogbomoso zone. The establishment of a federal institution is a plus, considering the goodies and developmental strides that is embedded in it. The bill for the establishment of federal Polytechnic, Ayede was mooted in 2011 by Ex-Senator representing Oyo Central in the Senate, Senator Ayoade Adeseun (Solar) who doubled as Chairman, Senate Committee on Capital Market in the 7th Assembly. It is important to note Ayede is a town in Ogo ...

Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, has launched the STEP Program Agribusiness Facility at Fasola Grammar School, Oyo West Local Government Area on Thursday, 23, 2020. The ‘Start Them Early Program’, STEP initiative, was established by IITA to advance Agribusiness Development to Secondary Schools in Africa. Present at the occasion included the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, Head of Service, Chairman Advisory Council Committee, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable Commissioner for Education, the Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agribusiness and other political functionaries, the Coordinator for Technology For Africa, Agricultural Transformation, and the Coordinator for the STEP initiative and caretaker chairmen for local government areas and development areas. The Governor remarked that he was pleased to be at the launch of the STEP initiative which i...

Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, has launched the STEP Program Agribusiness Facility at Fasola Grammar School, Oyo West Local Government Area on Thursday, 23, 2020. The ‘Start Them Early Program’, STEP initiative, was established by IITA to advance Agribusiness Development to Secondary Schools in Africa. Present at the occasion included the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, Head of Service, Chairman Advisory Council Committee, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable Commissioner for Education, the Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agribusiness and other political functionaries, the Coordinator for Technology For Africa, Agricultural Transformation, and the Coordinator for the STEP initiative and caretaker chairmen for local government areas and development areas. The Governor remarked that he was pleased to be at the launch of the STEP initiative which i...