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  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the reinstatement of staff members of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, sacked by the last administration. The Governor also approved payment of their salaries for five months during the Executive Council meeting held on September 29, 2020 at the Council Chambers, Secretariat, Ibadan. The 41 staff reinstated were among those affected by the sack order issued by the administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi. Oyo Information Commissioner, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun hinted that the resolution of the Oyo State Government was in tandem with the resolve of Governor Seyi Makinde to cater for all, no matter their status in the society. “The Executive Council has approved that the reinstatement takes effect from May 2020, when their colleagues in LAUTECH who were also affected,  resumed office”. The State Executive Council meeting held on  Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the Exco Chamber, Governor’s ...

  A former staff of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Oreoluwa Adesakin, was on Monday handed a cumulative 98 years in prison by Justice Muniru Olagunju of the Oyo State High Court. The convict was prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on 14-count charges, bordering on stealing, forgery and fraudulent accounting. Adesakin, female, was found guilty of committing financial fraud against her employer to the tune of N49,320,652.32 and additional $368,203.00 belonging to the bank which she converted to her personal use. One of the charges read: “That you Oreoluwa Adesakin sometime between the months of May, 2013 and November, 2013, at Ibadan within the Ibadan Judicial Division, whilst being a staff of First Bank PLC stole the sum of N25,974,116.13 from First Bank Plc MoneyGram Payment Naira Account, property of First bank Plc.” She pleaded not guilty to all the charges, which necessitated her trial. Prosecution counsel, Usman Murtala ...

    The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2020, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration, congratulated all Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s Diamond Jubilee while stressing the government’s commitment to the socio-economic transformation of the country. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘FG Declares Thursday, October 1, 2020, Public Holiday To Mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary’ and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah. According to the statement, the minister praised Nigerians for the feats in economy, education, the creative sector, amongst others. The statement also quoted Aregbesola as saying, “Though celebrating sixty years of independence really calls for pomp and pageantry, but with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced all nations in the world to think and act cautiou...

  The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Kamorodeen Abisoye has allegedly stabbed the woman leader of the party, Mrs. Felicia Ogunleke. It was gathered that Abisoye allegedly stabbed the woman leader of his party on Monday morning.   It was learnt that the party Chairman stabbed Ogunleke with broken bottles. The duo of was gathered, belonged to different factions of APC in the state.  OGBOMOSOINFO gathered that the misunderstanding between the duo of Abisoye and Ogunleke started due to a misunderstanding on how to distribute some items given to the party chieftains by Chief Adebayo Adelabu who was celebrating his 50th Birthday anniversary  in the state.  Abisoye when asked for his response said he was not ready to speak to journalists. He noted that he cannot talk because he was in a meeting. Abisoye immediately noted that he was in a meeting  He said, “Please, excuse me. I am in a meeti...

  The gubernatorial candidate of the All Peoples Congress in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, clocks 50 on Monday, September 28, 2020. Adelabu no doubt as made his marks in life as a banker, administrator and community leader and he has been a blessing to humanity. For all this, it’s not a misplaced priority if he rolls out drums to celebrate the milestone in his life.  In a pre birthday press conference where he unveiled the program of events for his golden anniversary celebration in Ibadan few days ago, Adelabu expressed his gratitude to Almighty Allah earth for seeing this far in his earthlly sojourn, He equally paid a deserved tribute to his ancestors and reiterated his commitment to his political career which was based on service to the people and berated the Makinde administration for lack of concrete and sustainable achievements in his nearly two years in office aside payment of workers salary which according to him should not be brag...

  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that Nigeria will get to its desired destination of growth and development through sustained adherence to democratic tenets. The governor, who stated this on Sunday, during a special thanksgiving service to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary, held at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, added that despite the myriad of challenges facing the country, all hope is not lost for Nigeria. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde was represented at the service by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, who was accompanied by a number of government officials. While speaking, the governor urged all residents of Oyo State to continue to support and pray for his government to succeed in its avowed determination to uplift the state and take its people from poverty to prosperity. He said: “I will request of you all, as we mark the nation’s 60th ...

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde  has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Gubernatorial candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2019 election, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. Makinde, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, made available to newsmen, expressed gratitude to God for granting Adelabu, his opponent in the 2019 election, the grace to witness the golden jubilee of his birth. He noted that achieving such a landmark age can only be a privilege from God. The governor admonished the businessman, who flew the governorship flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 election, to see the new age as a great responsibility and a challenge to put in more efforts into serving humanity and making a meaningful impact on the society. He further admonished him to imbibe politics without bitterness by freely contributing his quota to the ...

    Workers in Oyo State have been directed to join the nationwide strike commencing on Monday, September 28, 2020, to protest the recent hike in petrol pump price and electricity tariff. The directive was served a statement jointly signed by the state secretary of Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Ibrahim Muhammed, and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Comrade Falegbe Mayowa Festus. They called on affiliated unions to begin mass mobilisation of all professional groups, religious organizations, market women, civil society allies to ensure total compliance of the indefinite strike action. The statement reads, “Following the directives of both the national bodies of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, in reaction to the insensitivity of the Federal Government to the well-being of her citizenry by the sudden and unwarranted increase in petrol price as well as hike in electricity tariff, the state executive councils of the labour centres in Oyo State in co...

  The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has said that the governor has been fulfilling his electoral promises and building a new Oyo State. The governor’s aide stated that contrary to criticisms by the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the 2019 election, Mr Adebayo Adelabu that none of the promises Makinde made to the electorate has been fulfilled, the governor has in the last one year and four months, placed the state on a sound footing for economic expansion and put in place policies and programmes that are lifting the people from poverty to prosperity.   A statement by the governor’s Media Aide indicated that Adelabu’s comments are clear indications that he has lost touch with the current reality in Oyo State, having been blinded by unbridled ambition to govern the state. He said: “Governor Makinde, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made promises on the campaign tr...

  As part of its plan to diversify the economy of the federal republic of Nigeria from oil and gas to agriculture and Mineral resources, the federal government has declared its intention to regulate over 44 mineral resources markets in the country. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite disclosed this in his address during a Mineral Surveillance Program Tour to Oyo state. According to the minister, plans are already underway to get International and local investors interested in mining in the country and make it a profitable venture for both the government and the miners. Arch. Adegbite further revealed that the federal government is interested in the Oyo state gemstone market, noting that necessary machinery has been put in motion to regulate it and site an economy hub gemstone center in Ibadan. In his remark, Governor Seyi Makinde lauded the federal government’s plan to regulate the Gemstone market via an economy hub center but appealed that the fe...

  The Oyo state government said it has released computer based test results for applicants who applied for the Environmental Officers and Environmental Health Technologists. The result of the test conducted for them on Monday, 21st and Tuesday, 22nd September, 2020 on the approval of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr Abiodun Olúwasèyí Mákindé FNSE, has been released, a statement signed by Alh Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe, Chairman, Civil Service Commission, reads. “Candidates who sat for the test are advised to check their results on the notice board in front of the Civil Service Commission office, Secretariat, Ibadan, from 2.30 pm on Friday, 25th September, 2020.” The government said the cut off marks for the next stage of the recruitment process will be released as soon as the Commission decides at its meeting.

  The contemporary story of Alao Akala in all progressive Congress (APC) began in the intense surge of last elections when this political Titan like torpedo blasted and became renowned beyond the initial known quarters. Succinctly put, his name skyrocketed and landed over the Pinnacle of Aso Villa where he was called to help the then Apc gubernatorial candidate, The gallant son of the great Pa Adegoke – Adelabu penkelemesi as he is fondly called this was why Mr President called. This political icon having been molested by a set of coalition orchestrator, relegating and limiting the name and ability of his father’s land. Meanwhile, as an illustrious son of his town, he declined the filthy offer and he aligned with those who understand grassroots ability to mobilize and get accepted, he is such a man of the people. Chief Akala considers the care and concern of the  Masses invaluable and priceless to him. Though, a level apathy existed within the rank and file of the party which ...

  The Nigeria Football Federation has composed new technical crews for a number of National Teams. The composition sees the return of one-time U20 Boys’ Head Coach, Isah Ladan Bosso, with Christopher Danjuma retaining the U20 Girls’ lead role, and Bankole Olowookere emerging as Head Coach of the U17 girls, Flamingos.   Former international defender and the Head Coach of Crown FC of Ogbomoso, Oladunni Oyekale will serve as first assistant to Bosso at the U20, with Jolomi Atune Alli (second assistant), Samaila Marwa Keshi (assistant coach/scout) and Suleiman Shuaibu Akanmu (goalkeeper coach) completing the Flying Eagles’ bench.   Fatai Amoo will head the U17 boys’ squad, to be assisted by Ahmed Lawal Dankoli (first assistant), Nnamdi Onuigbo (second assistant), Hassan Abdallah (assistant coach/scout) and Danlami Kwasau (goalkeeper coach) in his crew.   Meanwhile, the Management, technical crew, players and staff of Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso congratulated the Head...

    …Extols his exemplary virtues as a businessman, Gov and community leader Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Governor of the state, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, who clocked 76 today. Makinde, in a congratulatory message  made available to newsmen through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, described Ladoja as an exemplar and a worthy model for younger generations. The statement lauded the Osi Olubadan for his life of service to the state and humanity. He stated that Senator Ladoja has shone brightly as businessmen, governor and community leader, praying to God to give the former Governor sound health and continuous grace. He said: “We rejoice with His Excellency, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Governor of Oyo State on the occasion of his birthday. “We celebrate a man who has distinguished himself as a leader in all ramifications, having shone brightly...

  Chief Bayo Adelabu, the Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate in 2019 governorship election has boasted that, his Party, All Progressive congress will defeat governor Seyi Makinde and his party comes 2023 general election. Adelabu, made the statement on Thursday at Best Western Hotel Iyaganku in Ibadan during a media parley, held to herald his 50th Birthday. He said, close to one and half years in government, Makinde and his party are wasting time, as not being able to make good decision. He opined that with the poor performance of the ruling party in the state, it going to make it easier for APC to win the state comes 2023. “Everything this administration promised the people of the state is still on their wish list 16 months after coming on board. With the caliber of people that have returned to APC, no party can stand the way of our party,” he said. “No state needs a governor before salary is paid. When salary is paid through statutory allocations and it goes straight to the Accounta...

  Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, handed over the Pacesetter Fruit Juice Company limited to a private firm with the aim of resuscitating the moribund fruit processing company. The handing over ceremony held at Oko in Ogbomoso had in attendance top Government officials which include the Oyo state deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan; the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubanwo Adeosun; the Chief of Staff, Bisi Ilaka, amongst others. While speaking during the ceremony which also recorded the attendance of Monarchs, Chiefs, Religious and political leaders, Governor Makinde stated that the Project will be executed via Public-Private Partnership, noting that the Indigenes would start deriving value for their money. "This PPP initiative is built on equity restructure model with a capital injection of about N350 Million. It will create 65 direct jobs and over 500 indirect jobs. Producers of our famous Ogbomoso mango will also have indigenous off-takers...

  Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated 5-man committee to audit the local Government Caretaker Chairmen in the state.  OgbomosoInfo reports that the committee were inaugurated this evening, Wednesday.  According to Makinde, the committee would be led by Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, and will have four weeks to conduct the audit and hand in their report. Speaking Senator Sunmonu Monsurat confirmed that Mr Olaitan former deputy comptroller general of immigration, Prof Hamzat Bayo lawal (commissioner for local government) and the secretary were also members. “The first three are members of the governor advisory council”, she said.

    The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran has expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance to Covid-19 rules by schools in Ogbomoso zone.   During a tour of schools in Ogbomoso today, Dr. Nureni Adeniran noted that the compliance level at Ogbomoso was highly impressive. The tour is a follow up to the statewide compliance monitoring tour he began yesterday, in Ibadan.   “Impressively, at Ogbomoso, most schools complied with the Covid-19 regulations for public schools”, he said. Schools visited include: Mosunmaje Methodist Basic School, Mosunmade – Ogooluwa local government. Baptist Basic School, Ajaawa   Methodist Primary School 1,2 and 3, Arowomole, Ogbomoso Ijeru Baptist Day School, Ogbomoso, Osupa Baptist Day School, Ogbomoso, ADS Basic School, Oke-Ado, Akintola, Ogbomoso St. Agnes RCM, Iluju, Oriire LG   Community Basic School, Ikose, Ogbomoso North St. Paul’s Primary School, Iresapa, Surulere LG

        Otunba Alao-Akala has assured all the APC members in Oyo state that, he as the head of Elders Advisory Council will remains neutral in the scheme of activities of the party in the state. Akala gave his assurance in a letter personally signed and address to party faithful in the state. He promised to remain neutral in the scheme of activities of the party, adding that he is not in support of any aspirant for any elective office and will never go against the wish of the people. Statement read : 21-09-2020 Dear Party Faithful, ONENESS & PROGRESS: OUR FOCUS. 1. I bring you good tidings in the name of the Almighty. 2. As we are all aware, our great party the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State (A.P.C) has been through series of upheavals in recent past but I am glad to inform you officially that this has now become a thing of the past. 3. All differences have been resolved and we have become a very happy, united and common front. 4. All hatchets have been b...

  By Alabi Quadri The Olujado of Ijado in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Alh. Ahmed Oyetunde Adegbile, Omolegbe I, clocks 20 years on the throne of his forebears on September 22, 2020.  The occasion is remarkable in the life of the Kabiyesi, Olujado descendants worldwide and Ijado community because, the Olujado of Ijado's throne and Ijado town witnessed tremendous transformation in the last twenty years. As a matter of fact the occasion calls for celebration, but the unfortunate pandemic affecting the world and thereby stifled any plan for celebration.  Be that at is may, the unfortunate pandemic should not stop one from paying the deserved tribute to kabieyesi for reviving the lost glory of his forebears. It is remarkable that Olujado's throne, which was one of the ancient and renowned in the pre-colonial Yorubaland. Ijado town, which was one among major towns in Ibolo province of the old Oyo Empire headed by Aresa.  The misfortune of the Olujado t...

  …says successful candidates to receive employment letters before the end of November The government of Oyo State, on Monday, kickstarted the oral interview exercise for some 7,000 applicants who scored 50 percent and above in the Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted by the state’s Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). The chairman of TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu, who briefed newsmen on the sidelines of the interview sessions, said that the successful candidates will receive their letters before the end of November. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Alamu as saying that applicants will only be employed based on merit and competence. Alamu, who said the exercise started about seven months ago before the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state, following an approval given by Governor Seyi Makinde to recruit teachers, added that teaching and non-teaching staff would be recruited into the service of the state. He said: “When we complet...

  …Queries Non-Compliant Schools The Oyo State Government has warned Headteachers of Public primary schools in the State against non-compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines, while it queried some schools who refused to comply with extant guidelines for resumption of schools in Oyo State. The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran gave the warning today during a state-wide monitoring of schools in Ibadan. Recall that Oyo State Government trained 2,454 Head-teachers on Safe resumption of schools in Oyo State in the penultimate week. During the compliance monitoring, Dr. Nureni Adeniran who led a team of management members from Standard and Quality Assurance Department frowned at the poor compliance of teachers and pupils in some schools, as some of them were seen without facemasks and flouting social distancing instructions. At some schools, Dr. Nureni Adeniran noted that the compliance level was not encouraging, while the team did not mee...

  Members of Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rose from a peace meeting in Ibadan, on Sunday, with a resolve to dislodge Governor Seyi Makinde come 2023. According to Nigerian Tribune, The meeting held at Ibadan residence of Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State was to consolidate upon the agreement for peace and unity reached when the party’s national reconciliation committee met with the Unity Forum and SENACO groups of the Oyo APC in Abuja last week. Speaking after Sunday’s meeting, Fayemi said all issues of disaffections raised by some members of the Oyo APC had been resolved with the party now boasting of a united front to take over the governorship of the state in the next election. Encapsulating the resolution as, “No Victor, No Vanquished”, Fayemi said all who had some misgivings at the party had been brought on board and all moving strongly towards the 2023 goal of retaking Oyo State. Fayemi also ruled out the existence of groups in the Oyo APC anym...