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  This comes barely after the expiration of the 48 hours ultimatum issued to DSS director-general to release all the 12 detainees or risk being jailed for contempt. The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday released eight of the 12 aides to Yoruba nation secessionist agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Igboho. DSS operatives had arrested all the 12 aides at the Ibadan, Oyo State home of Mr Adeyemo on July 1. The agency had adamantly continued to detain the detainees despite the bail granted them by the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 4. The release of eight of the 12 detainees on Monday comes barely after the expiration of the 48 hours ultimatum issued by their lawyer to the DSS director-general, Yusuf Bichi, to release them or risk being jailed for contempt. “Such blatant disregard for, and contemptuous, spiteful and insolent disrespect for an order of court if allowed to fester would undermine the very integrity of the court,” said Pelumi Olajengbesi, the det...

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, described the death of a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Busari Adebisi, as a huge loss to the state at this critical time. Governor Makinde, who commiserated with the family, friends and political associates of the renowned politician, prayed to Allah to grant him Aljanah Firdaus. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as describing Adebisi, a prominent member of the Coalition of Political Parties that collaborated for his victory in the 2019 election, as a true democrat and statesman. He added that his death has created another gap in the state and the country, as according to him, the country needs elder statesmen with wealth of experience in different areas now, more than ever before. The governor said: “I received the news of the passing unto glory of Chief Busari Adebisi, a former Secretary to the State Government in the state, who later served as Chai...

  Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated the readiness of his administration to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, NITP, on proper town planning and urban development in order to boost the socio-economic status of the state.   The governor, while receiving the members of the Institute, led by its National President, Tpl. Oluwatoyin Ayinde, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, also said that his administration is open to working with local resources and expertise to develop the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as urging town planners to come forward and explore how they can work together for the development of the state. He said: “You are welcome to Ibadan and I am glad that you came yesterday and you must have seen some things around. Well, just as you have identified, town planning is a big problem to us in this country. Where I was born, the actual address of th...

…As Community Procures Land, Accommodation, Temporary Offices For Take-off The members of staff of the newly-created College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Iseyin Campus will resume in Iseyin on Monday, as academic activities will commence by September. This was disclosed by the Provost of the College, Professor Jacob Adewale on Tuesday evening after inspecting facilities provided by the Iseyin community for the take-off of the institution. Adewale said the inspection tour was in accordance with the directive of the State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde that the College should start academic activities by September and for the management of LAUTECH to see the readiness of the community to host the institution. He told community leaders after the tour that the College will start off with two faculties, which are Faculty of Agricultural Science and the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources. He said “no doubt, the e...

  The Oyo State government has commenced the administering of the MODERNA vaccine across the 120 vaccination posts in the 33 LGAs of the State. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. M. B. Olatunji, residents who have not received any of the earlier COVID vaccines. people aged 18 years and older, healthcare workers and other frontline workers who are at a high risk of exposure are eligible to participate in the programme. The vaccination exercise is temporarily scheduled to commence from Monday 23rd August, 2021. The statement also included that Senior Citizens with or without underlying health conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension etc can partake in the exercise as well as those with previous records of Covid19 infection but have now recovered. Steps towards being vaccinated: 1. Register or enrol for the vaccine via the NPHCDA E-Registration portal: https://nphcda.vaccination.gov.ng/ This is to generate a unique vaccina...

  ..says recruitment based on merit Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, charged the 5,000 newly-recruited teachers and 700 non-teaching staff converted to teaching cadre to embrace professionalism in the discharge of their duties. The governor, while speaking at the Induction and Training Programme for the new teachers employed by the post-Primary School Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, said that the teachers’ appointments were based on merit. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as equally saying that his administration will continue to train and retrain the new teachers and give them all the necessary support needed for the success of their works.  He said: “I want to use this opportunity to congratulate the inductees. I am sure that the majority of you got this appointment by merit. It is not because you know a Permanent Secretary or th...

                    The suspects The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, August 20, 2021, arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Oyo State. The suspects who were arrested at Ibadan and Oyo Town include Kehinde Emmanuel Ayoola, Adewale Adeparosi Samson, Adeniran Tijesunmi Ayobami, Abiodun Olamide, Olaoye Afolabi Bolarinwa, Ajibade Sodiq Ayodeji, Babalola Opeyemi David, Fatunbi Gboluwaga Oludotun, Abdusalam Mojeeb Ololade, Taiwo Emmanuel Olaoluwa and Oyewole Oyewunmi Fred. Others are Akinboade Fatai Jimmy, Oyewole Samod, Ishola Akinyemi Labayo, Ayinde Oluwasegun Ridwan, Oladokun Abdulkadri Akolade, Adebayo Dare Basit, Adebayo Tola Kudus, Oladeji Joseph Popoola, Samuel Ayomide, Oladoja Oluwaseun Peter, Olakunbi Feranmi Ayodeji, Khalid Mohammed, Salimon Sodiq and Oparemi Ayomide James. A statement issued on EFCC’s website revealed that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded....

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, mourned the death of a former Military Administrator of the state, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin. Makinde, who described the death of the late former MILAD as painful, condoled with the people of Oyo State over the demise of “one of the past administrators who shaped our great state.” A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde equally commiserated with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the people of Ogun State and the Olurin family. He said: “I learnt of the death of former Military Administrator of Oyo State, General ‘Tunji Idowu Olurin. “It is sunset for another great man and one of the first set of leaders that providence gave to Oyo State at its earliest stage. “Through the efforts and contributions of Gen. Olurin and other leaders, the foundation for the shaping of the Pacesetter State, which has become a first among equals, was successfully laid. “G...

    Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said that his administration has been operating an open-door policy and is determined to continue to make businesses thrive in all the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor, while receiving the management and governing board of Dominican University, Ibadan, led by its Pro-Chancellor and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, at the Courtesy Room of the Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, assured that following his administration's efforts to upgrade the Ibadan Airport, more airline operators would commence operations in the Airport soon. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as stating that his administration will partner with Dominican University to improve the educational system of Oyo State. He equally assured that the government will look into the demands of the University. He said: "First, let me thank you for your support during my el...

   …budget to cater for 3 Major Projects The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has sought the consideration and approval of the State House of Assembly for a supplementary budget of #50billion. The request was contained in a letter sent to the House of Assembly on Tuesday by the Governor and read at plenary by the Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin. The Governor said that the #50billion Supplementary Budget was to cater for three major projects not captured in the approved 2021 budget. The three projects, according to Governor Makinde included, Ibadan Circular Road which takes the largest sum of Twenty-Five billion naira (#25,000,000,000,00), Iseyin -Ogbomoso Road which takes Fifteen billion naira (#15,000,000,000,00) and Ibadan Airport Improvement which has the lowest sum of Ten billion naira (#10,000,000,000,00). He added that ” the #50billion will be provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Differentiated Cash Reserves Requirements, DCRR of which #100billion was appr...

    That the Federal Government is rehabilitating the Takie/Caretaker area of the federal highway in Ogbomoso, Oyo State is good but the diversion of traffic to the township roads has created more problems for the people of the second largest city in the state. All the township roads have been damaged by the many heavy duty vehicles and other articulated ones that were diverted to them especially the north bound trailers. What made the damage severe is the fact that these heavy laden North-bound vehicles remain stationary for hours or days before they could meander through these roads that were not originally constructed for their use.  The economic life of the inhabitants has since changed for the worse as a result. Traders can no longer display their wares for lack of buyers, as commercial vehicle owners have been forced to go back to the farm as a result of damage of their cabs and buses. The rehabilitation of these township roads is far beyond the local government off...

  Towards ensuring bridging infrastructural deficit and achieving even development across the State, the Oyo State house of assembly has approved additional Six billion Naira credit facility for Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration. In a letter sent to the lawmakers from the executive, Governor Makinde noted that the six billion Naira loan request in favour of Oyo State Government contractors is to ensure a seemless execution of contracts awarded by the State government in bridging infrastructural deficit in the State. He said, “The Governor-in-council met and approved that an additional 5billion naira loan facility and the balance of 1billion naira window both of the First Bank Nigeria Ltd. be made available to the Oyo State government. “The total sum will be used to finance the existing projects in the State.” In his words, the Speaker of the house, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin said that the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly will continue to monitor the spending and expenses of t...

  Oyo state government on Monday flagged-off the distribution of 5m insecticide treated nets across the 33 local government in the state.  Speaking at the flag-off of the long lasting insecticide -treated nets distribution campaign at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of the citizens in Oyo state.  Governor Seyi Makinde who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, said as a responsible government, the state has put in place different health intervention which is free and accessible, affordable and assessable to the grassroots. Makinde added that his administration will continue to reach out to development partners and well-meaning organizations with the view to improving the health status of the people. In her remarks, the representative of USAID, Celeste Carr, lauded the efforts of the Oyo State Government in the area health...

  Former Rector, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology at Igboora, Professor Jacob Gbemiga Adewale, has been named the Ag. Provost of the newly created College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, a Campus of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. Ag. Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Mojeed Olaide Liasu, in the same vein also announced Professor Lateef Oyewole Alamu of the Department of Crop and Environmental Protection in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, as the Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources. Their appointments which take immediate effect followed due nomination. Jacob Gbemiga Adewale was born exactly 58 years ago on 2nd May, 1961 into the family of PA and Mama Joseph Adeleke Adewale of Lagunna Obepi in Oluyole Local Government area of Oyo State. The journey of a thousand mile, they say begin with a step, Prof. Adewale as a promising young man excelled in the West African School cert...

 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council has called on the public, especially lovers of the journalism profession to pray fervently for the practitioners to end untimely deaths amongst them. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mr Ademola Babalola and Secretary, Mr Olusola Oladapo. The union in the statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan said the Union was yet to come to the reality that David Ajiboye is no more. The NUJ described the death of David Ajiboye, the General Manager, Fresh FM Ado-Ekiti as a very sad and great loss. It said that the union had within the year lost some of its members among whom are Mr Najeem Raheem of Guardian Newspaper, Sunday Ogunyemi of FRCN and Titus Badejo of Naija FM. The union expressed sadness over the loss of these fine professionals who died at their prime and when their contributions to media development where needed. "The union is disturbed by this latest development and we are ...

  The Governments of Oyo and Osun States have appealed to community dwellers along boundary routes to live in peace and unity with residents on the other side of the divide.   The appeal was made when the boundary committee of Oyo state and the state of Osun headed by both deputy governors met today in Ibadan, to resolve crisis and violent clashes between residents of Surulere local Government Area of Oyo and Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun state. While speaking, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan called on all affected local government councils and respective traditional institutions of border communities to continue to ensure peaceful co-existence amongst themselves. While condemning the tussles as a needless venture, he charged them to seek to understand one another’s perspective and should not under any condition resort to violence to prove a point. Engineer Olaniyan said since both communities speak the same language, have similar background...

  Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has rejoiced with the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and beyond on witnessing the first day of the Muharram 1443. The governor urged the Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of patience and endurance demonstrated by Prophet Mohammed (S. A. W) when he migrated from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, after enduring persecution from Makkah pagans. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as adding that Muslims should relive the significance of the occasion and what Hijrah represents in the lives of Muslims. He said: “Let us recall that the Islamic year began with the migration of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and his companions from Makkah to Medina in 622 CE after he was commanded by Allah to leave the city of Makkah, his hometown where he and his adherents were persecuted, victimized and oppressed, for Medina.  “Their only sin as alleged by the idolators of Makkah at that time was their firm belief in th...

  The upper chamber of the National Assembly has denied proposing creation of additional 20 new states. The denial followed a media report of what the Senate is proposing. The Senate, in a statement by its spokesman, Senator Ajibola Basiru, said that the report is a gross misrepresentation of the decision of the committee on the request for creation of more states. “Far from recommending creation of any state, the Senate Committee, while acknowledging receipts of several Bills proposing creation of new states, decided that it is not in a position to recommend or proposed the creation of any state unless there is compliance with the provisions of section 8 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic as amended,” the Senate said. Using the Constitution to back up its position, the Senate said, for ease of reference, Section 8 of the Constitution provides: An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if- (a) a request, supported by ...

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, charged professionals and religious leaders to participate in politics to enhance good governance and promote sanity in the political system. The governor, who gave the charge while speaking at a thanksgiving service of the Christ Revival Miracle Church, Molete, Ibadan, shepherded by Reverend P.F Owa, said that only the participation of men and women of faith can give Nigeria a perfect and complete nation. According to him, the first time he worshipped in the Church was September 20, 2018, adding, however, that he was back in the church three weeks before the election and the Pastor prayed with him in the auditorium. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying: “We knelt here and prayed, and God answered the prayers. “After I worshipped here, you prayed for me and prophesied that I was going to win the election and I won it to the glory of God.” He stated that even though he has been u...

  The Senate Committee on Constitution Review has recommended that referendum be conducted for 20 new states by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This comes on the heels of agitations for the creation of more states in the country. According to The Nation, the committee’s decision was reached after considering various factors including the ability of civilian administration to create states. It recalled that the defunct Mid-Western Region was created in 1963 in the First Republic. A highly placed source said the Senate panel will soon meet with the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for joint consultations on some of the approved amendments. Creation of new states tops the list of amendments to the 1999 Constitution. The list of requests for new states is quite long but sources said referendum may be conducted for no fewer than 20 states. Some of the requests include ITAI State (from Akwa Ibom State); State status for the FCT; Katagum Stat...

  By Sunday Adepoju The birthday song “For he is a jolly good fellow…” aptly captures the qualities of the quintessential enigma whose birthday is today. Today is, indeed, significant as the boy (back then) journeyed to this world. When the boy arrived, Ifá said he would be great; Òpè pointed out that the world would celebrate him. The boy of then has now transformed into a man of great honour and he is now being celebrated today. Uncle Sayo Alagbe is an example of Omolúàbí; he is an epitome of knowledge and philosophy. One hardly leaves his presence without gaining a new thing in terms of life and knowledge; no, it’s not possible. He has special angles to special issues. Uncle Sayo Alagbe is a counsellor par excellence and has lifted many burdens away from people. Apart from being a thorough-bred journalist of high repute, he is still a ‘ generalist’ – he knows something in everything. Talk about philosophy, education, culture, religion, politics, sports, name it; he is there to h...

By Folorunso, Fatai Adisa Of the three genres of Literature, Drama, is the most versatile, the most social and the most physically present of all artistic productivity.Being a composite interplay of literature, visual art, speech, movement and spectacle, makes it the icing on the cake of the three genres of literature. Perhaps, in the process of drama creation, various social aspects of human history are contracted and expanded in artistic reflection and refraction. In so doing, pleasure and entertainment are guaranteed not as sole, but additional benefit . As posited in the preceding paragraphs, “OGBORI ELEMOSHO”, a play by Lere Paimo who goes by the stage name, “Eda Onileola/ Soun Ogunlola” does not only gift its viewer with history, pleasure and entertainment; it also deepens them in some of the arts and cultural practices of the Yoruba nation such as: “bata dance”, “pipa aroko ” (signs and signals)proverbs, monarchical system of govt, communal life, hunting, “Ijala(hunter chants)” ...

  The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has declared Tuesday, 10th August 2021 as work-free day in the state, to commemorate the new Islamic calendar year, 1st Muharram (Hijrah)1443 AH. This is contained in a circular issued and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun today, in Ibadan. While congratulating all Muslims in advance on the occasion of this year’s Hijrah, Governor Makinde enjoined everybody to use the period to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the State and Nigeria as a whole.

  …exercise to start with Okada/Keke Napep, Micra operators The pilot phase of the Oyo State Residents’ Registration Programme will kick off on Monday, August 9, 2021, the Special Assistant (ICT) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Bayo Akande, has said. The programme, according to a statement made public on Friday, will begin with the commercial transport workers (Okada, tricycle, Micra and bus drivers) at various locations in Ibadan. “Once the pilot phase is concluded successfully, we intend going on to other sectors across the entire Local Government Areas in the state,” the statement read. It added that one of the benefits of starting with the transport sector is that it will give Oyo State the opportunity to deal with the security concerns that usually emanate from the sector. According to the statement, officials involved in the registration will issue ID cards to every Okada and tricycle riders as well as reflective jackets customised with each rider’s unique registration number. ...

   Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has swore- in the seven reappointed commissioner nominees confirmed by the state house of assembly. Swearing-in the commissioner designates at the executive chamber of the governor’s office,Ibadan,Governor Makinde urged the reappointed commissioners to raise the bar of governance in Oyo state. In the meantime,Governor Seyi Makinde has redesignated Alhaja Fausat Sanni to the Ministry of Special Duties from the ministry of women affairs and social inclusion while the six other commisioners retained their previous portfolios. The new Commissioners include, Akinola Ojo Finance,Professor Oyelowo Oyewo ,Justice, and Ayansiju Lawal Establishment and Training. Others are Professor Daud Sangodoyin Public Works, chief Bayo Lawal, Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, and Temilolu Ashamu Energy and Natural Resource.

Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani, Adams, as an ambassador for the Oyo State Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps, in a bid to stem the tide of insecurity in the pace setter state. Besides, Makinde also presented a new Jack pick-up van to Adams as pilot vehicle for his convoy, apart from deployment of three members of the Amotekun Corps as part of security entourage of the generalissimo of Yorubaland. The vehicle was officially presented to Adams by an official of Amotekun Corps, Akinro Babalola, who led the team of the security agency to Lagos residence of Adams at Omole Phase 2. In his acceptance speech, Adams, who is the leader of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) with thousands of members across Yorubaland, described the gesture as commendable, stressing that the security of the state remains the topmost priority of every government. He also called on Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu(Lagos), Dapo Abiodun(Ogun), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun)...

                          Commissioner-nominees The Oyo State House of Assembly Thursday confirmed the appointment of all Seven Commissioner nominees forwarded to it by Governor Seyi Makinde. Recall that Governor Makinde had on Monday forwarded the list of the seven Commissioners to the House of Assembly for screening and ultimately for reappointment. Their names were announced on the floor of the House on Tuesday by the Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin while reading the letter to that effect from Governor Seyi Makinde. The confirmation of the Commissioner nominees followed their appearance and the presentation of reports of their Ministries before the State Legislators. The Commissioners are Mr Akinola Ojo (Ministry of Finance), Prof Oyelowo Oyewo SAN (Ministry of Justice), Chief Bayo Lawal (Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters) and Prof Dawood Kehinde Sangodoyin (Ministry of Public Works). Others are Barr Tem...

  The seven returning Oyo State Commissioners whose names were forwarded to the State House of Assembly by the Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde will be screened by the House on Thursday, 5th of August, 2021. The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin announced this after reading a letter from the Governor requesting for the seven Commissioners to be screened and considered for reappointment. They are Mr Akinola Ojo (Ministry of Finance), Prof Oyelowo Oyewo SAN (Ministry of Justice), Chief Bayo Lawal (Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters) and Prof Dawood Kehinde Sangodoyin (Ministry of Public Works). Others are Barr Temilolu Nurudeen Ashamu (Ministry of Energy), Mrs Faosat Joke Sanni (Ministry of Women Affairs) and Alhaji Ismaila Ayansiju Lawal , (Ministry of Establishment and Training). The letter read ” It will be recalled that this administration dissolved her Executive Council Members some weeks back for further preparation and re-composition for be...

  Oyo State Government has said it employed 6,134 people into the state workforce in the last budgetary year.  Governor Seyi Makinde made this known during the community and stakeholders’ town hall meeting held at Saki.  He said the Oyo state work force has 5,000 new teachers, 600 education officers and 534 medical and healthcare workers to increase efficiency in government service delivery.  The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, said the recruitment was based on the drive to gainfully engage and employ the youth population while reducing the unemployment numbers.  He said, as of the half of the year budget evaluation, the budget performance stands at 60% while the target stands at enhancing it up to 75% before the year ends based on improved revenue performance.  The state’s helmsman asserted that the scarcity of resources will make government prioritize based on the most pressing while considering other requests in the n...