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  The Oyo State House of Assembly has summoned the Zonal Director of the Federal Highways Maintenance Agency, FERMA, to answer to the state legislature and explain the failure to complete rehabilitation work on some Federal roads in Ogbomoso and other parts of the state. The call, which was jointly sponsored by Hon Sanjo Adedoyin (Ogbomoso South) and Hon Bimbo Oladeji (Ogbomoso North), was made by the House at its Tuesday sitting. The Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin spoke on the need to investigate the growing deterioration of federal roads in the state and stated how unfortunate it was that most Federal roads in the state are no longer motorable and summoned the leader of the Federal Agency to appear before the plenary on July 15. According to the speaker, the call is intended to encourage FERMA to speed up work on ongoing road reconstruction across the state, and also to urge the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to complete the Ogbomoso part of the I...

  The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has received a German grant to investigate the impact and implications of COVID 19 and malaria co‐infection. The benefactor is the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, encouraged to give the grant by Bayer Science and Education Foundation, Germany. The grant entails the establishment of a molecular laboratory in LAUTECH to build human capacity prepared to handle disease outbreaks. The research concept is entitled: “Establishment of Centre for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases.’’ The German Foundation said in the letter of award to LAUTECH that it hoped that the study would help to understand the clinical and immunological responses of malaria‐infected patients to COVID‐19. The five-year funding would begin from August 2021 and end in July 2026, Mr Lekan Fadeyi, LAUTECH’s spokesman said in Ibadan on Wednesday. At the molecular laboratory, Prof. Olusola Ojuroungbe, the Dean of Post Graduate School...

   Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed plans of his administration to replicate the construction of the Federal Government’s SMART School Initiative in each of the three senatorial districts of the state. The governor stated this while receiving a delegation of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in his of­fice led by the Permanent Sec­retary, Federal Ministry of Ed­ucation, Arch. Sonny Echono. He said that his govern­ment was set to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT). Governor Makinde com­mended UBEC for its support efforts in uplifting the basic education and Better Educa­tion Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative as well as plans to eliminate out-of-school syndrome in the state. He said: “I want to welcome this delegation to Oyo State and will like to thank you for your support to our state at the basic education level and even at the BESDA level. “Ibadan used to be ahead of the e...

  Epileptic electricity supply to Ogbomoso township, nonchalant attitude of IBEDC staffers to the obligation of the organisation to the consumers, alleged defrauding of the electricity users by the organisation through crazy bills among other allegations against IBEDC forced an Ogbomoso organisation, Ogbomoso Community Youth Forum under the leadership of Rev Peter Olaleye of New Estate Baptist Church, Ogbomoso to mobilize electricity consumers in Ogbomoso geo-political zone of Oyo state for a showdown with IBEDC, Ogbomoso branch with a protest on Monday, 21, June 2021. The youths organization decided to block the ever-busy Ibadan - Ilorin highway to show their grievances against the organization. The non-political, non-religious organization had previously met with the leadership of IBEDC, Ogbomoso branch over the epileptic power to the zone which has crippled the business of the people. However, there was little or no improvement in their services.  The protest was, however, ...

  Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, announced the dissolution of the state’s Executive Council. Those affected include Chief of Staff (CoS) and 17 Commissioners. The Cabinet was constituted on August 14, 2019, following Makinde’s historic victory in the March 9, 2019, election. The remaining Council members who were not affected include the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Head of Service (HOS) and the Director General of Due Process office. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde announced the dissolution of the Executive Council after a meeting of the body on Tuesday, which lasted about five hours. Governor Makinde, according to the statement, expressed the gratitude of the government and the people of Oyo State to the Council members, and wished them well in their future endeavours. The governor equally praised the dedication to duty and the commitment of the council members to the cause of taking O...

The Chairman, Ogo Oluwa Local Government of Oyo State, Hon Seun Ojo and the Alajaawa of Ajaawa, the Council headquarters, Oba Thompson on Tuesday in Ibadan, raised the alarm over what they called a midnight police raid of Ajaawa, which they said left at least two persons dead. The council Chairman and the monarch had jointly addressed newsmen in Ibadan over the development, during which they also sent a Save Our Soul (SOS) message to the Inspector General of Police to save the council headquarters and the adjoining villages from attacks by policemen. According to Hon Ojo, the midnight invasion and sporadic shootings by policemen who were said to have come from the office of the IGP at midnight on Monday, led to the demise of two persons. Addressing the Journalists at the Conference room, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Secretariat, Ibadan, the executive Chairman, Ogo Oluwa Local Government, Hon Seun Ojo, said that he got frantic calls from many people in Ajaawa ar...

  Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter has declared that July 2, 2021 will be set aside as a day of intercession against insecurity in Oyo State and the country. This was part of resolutions reached today, between Oyo State government and Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) during a stakeholders meeting with the Christian body in Oyo state. During the meeting, the State Government represented by Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun and the Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe and CAN agreed to go spiritual, as CAN has vowed to hold a special praise, worship and prayer session to intercede for the State. Recall that the State Government had met with Islamic and Traditional leaders in the State, who also agreed to work with the Government to eradicate insecurity in the State. Speaking during the meeting, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun noted that the State Gover...

  The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa has explained that the Oyo State government did not play any role in the first year anniversary of late Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi because the state government was not informed about it. Fielding questions from Aanuoluwapo Omorinde on BOTTOM LINE- a political programme on IBR 92.5fm Ibadan at the Weekend, Adisa noted that that the common practice is for the family to inform the government about such but added that since the government was not carried along, it suggests that the input of the government is not needed. When asked if it was an oversight that the Oyo State government did not sponsor any advertorial to honour late Ajimobi, Adisa said it was never an oversight but that the family did not do the right thing hence, the disposition of the government. “As a former governor, he was not a private citizen but his family is treating like one. It was through the Villa that the State government got...

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, stated that his government is making efforts to institute a special health insurance programme for orphans across the geopolitical zones of the state. The governor said this while hosting orphanage homes from across the state at the Government House, Agodi. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, stated that the Makinde administration will continue to give the needed support to orphans in the state. He maintained that the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) will promptly facilitate the special programme, adding that orphans would soon begin to enjoy qualitative medical services in the primary health care centres nearest to them by the time they are completed. The governor said: “I have listened to the list of your request and can assure that we will continue to support you. “”Specifically on the medical request, I will sit with those in charge of insurance, OYSHIA, and make sure there is a s...

   Ogbomoso Community Youth Forum (OCYF) has again tackled the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the latter’s responses to its 8-point demand on better services in Ogbomoso. In a telephone interview with our correspondent on Friday, the president of OCYF, Rev’d. Peter Olaleye, totally frowned at the stance of IBEDC averring it reeks of pomposity. It is recalled that OCYF has been having a running battle with IBEDC over what has been described as the electricity company’s excesses in the city leading to convocation of a town hall meeting by the group, to which the officials of the electricity firm were summoned, aside other stakeholders during which an 8-point demand was issued as a basis for having continuous uninterrupted services in the city. But responding, IBEDC threw overboard the demands hinging its position on various reasons. Rev’d Olaleye, fumes, “Demanding that they suspend distribution of bills for three months is to make them atone for their many...

  A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and others on Friday eulogised the late Abiola Ajimobi, the state immediate past Governor, who died a year ago.  Ajimobi died on June 25, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Alao-Akala, was among other notable personalities that joined the late governor’s family for a Special Fidau Prayer to commemorate the one year anniversary of his death. He described Ajimobi as a close confidant who left an enduring legacy. “He was a nice man and a very frank man, an extrovert. I missed a friend and a confidant,” Alao-Akala said. Also, a former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, said that Ajimobi left behind a legacy of economic growth and sustained infrastructure. “As a governor, he started very well and ended well. “One of his distinguishing qualities as a leader is in the area of infrastructure development. “Asides road development, he also built a number of schools and facilitated positive changes in the education...

  Mrs  Grace Odetomi, wife of former commissioner and three-term chairman of Ogbomoso South local government, Hon. Remi Odetomi was in the early hours of today murdered by unknown gunmen   in  Ibadan. Mrs Odetomi was killed in her home around Ashi area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital in the early hours of friday.  She retired as a primary school teacher and ventured into a private business. Confirming the sad incident, Oyo State Police Public Relation Officer Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Adewale Osifeso in a message made available to journalists said that, “The deceased, Olayemi Odetomi, aged 66yrs, died on the spot after being shot during a robbery incident which occured during the early hours of Friday 25th June, 2021 in her home. Updates on Investigations would be provided in due course, please.  

  The Managing Director of Abadat Motor Limited, Mr Henry Okosun has declared that The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) will not succeed in blackmailing the personality of Senator Buhari Abdulfatai. Mr Henry stated this in a release titled “Stiff reaction to misinformation from AMCON” issued in Abuja today. According to him “neither the lawmaker nor Abadat Motors Limited assessed any loan from Guaranty Trust Bank. What happened was that Abadat, PAN and GTB entered into a tripartite agreement whereby Abadat as a Dealer with PAN will collect a vehicle on credit while GTB will guarantee the credit for a month at 18%. This was what we maintained till 2008″. He added ” in 2009, we discovered that GTB was clandestinely charging us 30% against the agreed 18%, we requested for our statement but they refused to give us”. The release revealed that via the intervention of AMCON, Abadat discovered a lot of alleged fowl play through the Forensic Audit that was carried out. It add...

    Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso on Wednesday  matriculated over  7,500 fresh students into its various departments. The acting Vice-Chancellor of LAUTECH, Professor Mojeed Liasu, admitted them formally in the institution. The acting VC, Prof. Liasu while addressing the students, urged them to shun all anti-social tendencies and behaviors. He advised the newly matriculated students to always remember that the future of their academic career has commenced, urging them to set their priorities right He pleaded with the students to report any suspicious activities to the Dean of Student Affairs, security officers around the school, or staff of the university for immediate action. “The primary reason why you are a member of this community is to advance your academic career. “Every other engagement is extra-curricular and should be so handled. You are to also note that this university offers rounded education. “There are good student clubs a...

  As part of ways to address insecurity in the state, the Oyo State government is to commence the enumeration and registration of all residents of the state. The “Oyo State Residents registration programme” according to Special Assistant on ICT and E-governance to the Oyo governor, Mr Bayo Akande, will also help the government for planning purposes. Speaking during a press briefing at the governor’s office, Ibadan, on Tuesday, Akande added that the exercise will also enable the government to bring in more residents into the state’s tax net. Akande said: “It is a programme that involves the enumeration and registration of all residents of Oyo State. This is in a bid to secure the state to know the people coming in and out of the state and this will enable the government to plan more effectively. “This will also help in revenue collection so that we can bring in more residents under the Oyo State tax net.” The press briefing also saw state Commissioner of Finance, Akinola Ojo, confir...

  ...as Govt approves residents' registration programme Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, approved the relocation and establishment of the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) to Iseyin. The governor, while speaking shortly after the 11th Executive Council meeting of 2021, held at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, mandated the Ministry of Education and the management of LAUTECH to work with the community to ensure that land is provided for the establishment of the College. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the take-off grant was also approved for the project. The statement indicated that the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun; Commissioner for Justice; Professor Oyelowo Oyewo; Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye and his Finance counterpa...

  The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said that its troops along Mokwa-Jebba road intercepted and arrested a fleeing bandit in a vehicle travelling from the Northern part of the country to Ogbomoso, Oyo State, during a stop-and-search operation. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu. He stated that the troops sighted an occupant of the vehicle who claimed to be “Sergeant Aminu Sule.” He added that the suspect had a pair of camouflage, military boots, a knife and substance suspected to be charms. He said on further interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was travelling to Ogbomoso and further claimed that the uniform and boots belonged to his brother, who he said was a soldier. According to him, the suspect was fleeing from the ongoing military operations in Niger State to a safe haven. The army statement further said the troops handed over the fleeing bandit to the police at Mokwa...

   The wife of Titus Badejo, the radio presenter who was shot dead in Ibadan on Saturday, Adebisi, has urged Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde and the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko to ensure killers of her husband are arrested and made to face justice. Adebisi who betrayed emotions on Monday when members of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oyo State led by the Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola paid a condolence visit to the Fele, Olorunsogo family house of the deceased begged relevant authorities not to allow her husband’s death to be in vain. Badejo, popularly known as Eja Nla by his admirers was shot dead at the frontage of Club 407 in Oluyole Ibadan. “My husband does not fight. He plays with everyone. People have been asking me if I suspect anyone but I do tell them nobody. I don’t suspect anyone because you cannot see where he is fighting. I want the government to do the right thing for those who killed my husband. I want the government to ...

    The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal has urged the newly Elected Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and the Heads of Local Government to operate within the ambit of the law. Bayo Lawal gave this admonition on Monday at the ongoing 2-Day Retreat for Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Heads of Local Government Area organized by Fosterfield Consulting in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Strategy, Political Matters and Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters themed “Ipa Ijoba Lese Kuku” in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. He urged them to adhere to due process and due diligence in the conduct of government business adding that they should work inline with the stance of Governor Seyi Makinde on zero tolerance for corruption. His words: “It would not be out of place to advert to the need to operate within the ambit of the law by ensuring strict adherence to due process and due diligenc...

The Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), led by their chairperson, Engineer Esther Oluwakemi Oladeji, visited the Oyo-Ogbomoso Federal road construction project last Thursday. Engineer Olusola Olalerin, the Chief Engineer of the project was there to receive the delegation at km 43 and there, explained that the project is a link section of the 52km-long Ibadan-Ilorin road stretching from where they were to km 95. The visiting delegation was also introduced to Engineer ‘Niyi Olowoyeye; the representative of the contractors in charge of the project, Reynolds Construction Company (RCC). Engineer Olowoyeye, along with the company safety officer; Mr John Jimoh together took members of the visiting delegation to the strategic locations on the project to show them how much progress had been made. According to a statement made available to the press: “All the hydraulic structures mainly Pipe and Box culverts are 95% completed. Major part...

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Monday, at the inauguration of the Board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, that the people of the state will see more visible actions being taken by the government to secure the state. He maintained that his government will continue to take the issue of security of lives and property, and people being able to go about their lawful endeavours, seriously. Governor Makinde stated that contrary to the negative pictures being painted by those hell-bent on politicising the insecurity situation, a lot more people and businesses have been coming to the state as a result of the policies of the administration. He called on residents not to panic but join hands to secure the state. “We know that because of the policies of this administration, a lot of people are coming into Oyo State, and when you have more and more people coming in, it will come with its own set of challenges and with opportunities as well. “In the days...

A former presenter and On Air Personality (OAP) with Naija FM, Titus Badejo, popularly known as Eja Nla, has been killed by unknown gunmen on Saturday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. He was killed outside 407 Club at Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, at about 11:30 pm News reports say that Eja Nla, who had been at the club from about 9pm, was leaving with some friends, when two masked men riding on a motorcycle suddenly stopped, wielding guns and asking all of them to lie down Thereafter, they reportedly aimed at Eja Nla, shooting him repeatedly before leaving, after ensuring that he was dead, without taking anything from him or his friends. Before his murder, Eja Nla had celebrated his birthday, said to be his 40th, a week ago. Being an Ogbomoso indigene, he was said to have gathered other indigenes in the town on his birthday, holding an elaborate programme by Eja Nla Entertainment, tagged ‘Made in Ogbomoso,’ to celebrate the birthday event. On hearing of the incident policemen fr...

  …as gov visits scene of Ibadan violence The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday morning, condemned Wednesday’s violence, which erupted in Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the state capital. The governor, who toured the affected area, said that the government will bring perpetrators of the act to book. Makinde described the occurence as unfortunate, adding that his government has ordered investigations into the violent act. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the government will sanitise Iwo Road and equally review the Park Management System. He said: “I visited the scene of the Iwo Road incident this morning. The loss of lives during the incident that occurred is unfortunate and should never have happened. “I give you my word that we will ensure that everyone involved in the dastardly act is brought to book. “I have ordered investigations. In the meantime, we will sanitise the area behind Iwo Road whe...

  The Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has welcomed a new commandant to the Command Headquarters, Old Nitel building Agodi, Ibadan on Tuesday. The newly posted commandant, Mr. Adaralewa Michael Akintayo takes over from Commandant Iskilu Abiodun Akinsanya who has been redeployed to Delta State Command as their new commandant after an active and memorable one year and ten months in Oyo State. Commandant Akinsanya expressed his appreciation to the government and good people of Oyo State for the encouragement given to him and appeal to them to stretch the same hand of fellowship to his successor. In his first briefing with officers and men of Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Commandant Adaralewa Michael Akintayo made it known to officers and men that his deployment to Oyo State Command is necessary to compliment the good work done so far by the former commandant who had been redeployed to Delta State. Meanwhile, after h...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday, said it has removed polling units from ‘inappropriate’ places and worship centres across the country. The commission’s chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja. At the meeting, he unveiled the locations of newly created 56,872 Polling Units (PUs) and also announced other electoral arrangements. 1,607 new polling units were created in Oyo state. This brings the total number of polling units in the state to 6,390. With the creation of the new PUs, Mr Yakubu said, Nigeria now has 176,846 full-fledged polling units against its initial 119,974 PUs in the states and Abuja. He pegged the total number of polling units removed from ‘inappropriate places’ at 749. “After wide ranging consultations with stakeholders and fieldwork by our officials, the 56,872 Voting Points and Voting Point Settlements were converted and added to the existing 119,974 Polling Units,” M...

  The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, claimed recently that the fee charged by the Oyo State owned Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) was the lowest in the South-West of Nigeria. He said this on Tuesday, 1st of June 2021, while announcing a 25 per cent reduction in school fees for students of LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, during a brief interaction with the students at the school auditorium in Ogbomosho. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Makinde said he was thankful to the students for according him warm reception despite the impromptu nature of his visit. He also stated that he was happy to fulfill the promise of securing the sole ownership of LAUTECH for Oyo State. Makinde said: “I am glad to be back among you. After the 2019 election, I should have returned to say thank you to you but I didn’t want to come until I fulfill what I promised you, which is the sole ownership of LAUTECH by Oyo State. “I am still...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested the leader of a deadly syndicate of juju scammers, Abayomi Kamaldeen Alaka (a.k.a Awise) over alleged N250million fraud. The EFCC said the leader and members of his syndicate have been operating from a shrine in Ashipa Town, near Abeokuta in Ogun State. A statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the commission, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspected syndicate allegedly tricked a woman to part with the N250million. The statement said: “Awise’s arrest followed a petition by a victim, Bright Juliet who lost N250m to the syndicate after she was tricked to provide money for sacrifices and invocations to heal her of an ailment. “She was introduced to Alaka by Akinola Bukola Augustina (a.ka. Iya Osun) whom she met on Facebook in the course of her search for solutions to her health challenge. “What drew her to Augustina was the latter’s post under the name, Osunbukola Olamitutu Spriritual Healing Centre. “On...

  By Festus Adedayo  Was it better that President Muhammadu Buhari remained unapologetically deaf to all entreaties to address Nigerians or open a window into his mind and reveal a cesspit of foul-smelling hate? Peradventure there were still nationalistic remnants among his coterie of admirers, after last Thursday’s interview that the president granted Arise TV, they would be at the crossroads. Their dilemma may jolly well be addressed by a famous Maurice Switzer quote, whose authorship had before now been a subject of controversies. Was it authored by Abraham Lincoln or celebrated humourist, Mark Twain? Anyway, Switzer, in a book written in 1907, had said ( which I tinker with for the purpose of this discussion) that, “It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought an ethnic bigot (inflection mine), than to talk and remove all doubt of it.” If anyone was undecided whether Buhari was at the roots of Nigeria’s worsening ethnic crises in the last six years or so, tha...