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  Three persons have lost their lives in a fatal auto crash at Otte town on Ilorin-Ogbomoso highway on Saturday. Several others were injured in the fatal auto crash. Otte town is some kilometres from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The two vehicles involved in the crash, a pepper laden Mistibushi pickup and a black Toyota corolla private car had a head-on collision, according to eyewitness accounts. The accident sources revealed was caused by excessive speed. The three victims reportedly died on the spot. According to DAILY POST the car was coming from Ilorin, while the pepper laden vehicle was heading in the opposite direction. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Jonathan Owoade, confirmed the accident when contacted on phone on Saturday. He said three persons died, while others sustained fractures and head injuries. Owoade said the injured victims were taken to the state General Hospital, in Ilorin, while the corpses have been deposited at the morgue.

    The Oyo State Government has warned parents, guardians, and school-age children to reject free rides from unknown persons. The state government revealed that this is necessary in order to avoid being kidnapped. The state government on Friday, explained that kidnappers have developed another method by wearing school uniforms in order to abduct school children. It added that kidnappers now perpetuate their criminal acts by wearing school uniforms to abduct school children, particularly in Ibadan, the state capital. The government then admonished parents to sensitise and warn their children against falling victim. It advised parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to be security conscious by rejecting free rides from strangers. In a circular, Ref No: EDU 215 T18/166, from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and dated 27 October 2021, the state government explained that there is a need for all and sundr...

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has expressed worry about the high rate of drugs and substance abuse especially among the youth in the South-West, especially Oyo and the Lagos States. The Principal Staff Officer in charge of Treatment and Rehabilitation, NDLEA, Oyo State Command, Titilope Asiru, said this in her presentation in Ibadan on Wednesday. Speaking at a drug-free symposium organized for secondary school students by Ayo Fatokun Foundation in collaboration with Psychid Foundation; Konymandibio Foundation and JOCHJED Foundation, the NDLEA said the drug use prevalence in Lagos and Oyo States stood at 33 and 23 percent respectively. She said, “The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime recently released the national drug use survey in Nigeria which shows drug abuse prevalence rate in the South West zone as very high. “Oyo State, with 23 percent prevalence rate, is occupying the second position in the region while Lagos State which has 33 per cent prevalence ...

The federal executive council (FEC) has approved request of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to take over the reconstruction of 21 federal roads, including the dualization of Ibadan-Ilorin road (Route A2) Section II in Oyo State (Oyo-Ogbomosho) 52km. The road projects would cost N621.2 billion in exchange for tax. Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, disclosed after the FEC meeting presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday. The minister said that the roads would cover a total distance of 1,804.6 kilometres. He said there was an Executive Order 7, signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, allowing private sector operators to identify infrastructure such as roads for which they would deploy in advance the taxes that they should have paid. “You recall that I had briefed you here about the use of that policy by the Dangote Group on the Obajana to Kabba and Apapa to Oworonshoki. “ Earlier this year, there were five other roads, the Kaduna Western Bye-pass,...

  The Oyo State Government has announced the creation of an intervention committee that will monitor the evacuation of wastes and refuse in the State. The Committee consists of management from Oyo State Waste Management Authority, the Ministry of Environment and some selected PSPs. A statement released and signed by the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni, said the government will soon roll out a sustainable roadmap on waste management. The Commissioner admitted that waste has taken over some parts of the State but assured citizens that efforts are on to tackle the challenges on the evacuation of solid wastes on major roads, medians, and other open spaces in no distance time. The statement further added that the present administration led by his Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde is committed to listening to the demands of the citizens of the state. He also noted that Government is on top of this current situation. “We are on t...

Oyo state government among states yet to pay victims of police brutality a year after they set up panels on human rights violations. The non-payment, the Nigerian Bar Association lamented the refusal of states to pay compensation to victims of police brutality. In a statement by its President, Olumide Apata, the organisation said only Lagos State had paid compensations to victims as recommended by the several judicial panels set up. He said it was unfortunate that during the one-year anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, demonstrators were being harassed by security agents. A member of the panel in Oyo State, Mr Babs Oduyoye, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, told The PUNCH that payment would be made from Abuja after the state government had submitted the report to the Vice-President. He stated, “Our approach is to do everything.  Some states did it in piecemeal but we have done all the cases and made our recommendations and what  remains is...

  Alayede of Ayede, Oba Solademi Akanni Adewuyi II has joined his ancestors. This was confirmed through a letter by the Alayede Royal family, signed by its secretary, Prince Adepoju Adekanmi Sunday, and dated October 19, addressed to the chairman of Ogo-Oluwa local government, Mr. Seun Ojo, and another to the Ogo-Oluwa local government traditional council. The letter titled,” The notification of the demise of Alayede of Ayedeland,” states, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to God Almighty, we, the Alayede Royal Family of Ogo-Oluwa local government of Oyo state, hereby notify you of the demise of our royal father, HRM, Oba Solademi Akanni Adewuyi II.” According to a source, Oba Adewuyi passed on last Friday, October 15, at the age of 84 years. He had been sick for about four years. But the announcement had to be delayed in line with tradition. Late Oba Adewuyi had several legacies in Ayede such as establishment of a government secondary school in 2011 (Ayede Community Grammar School...

    Oyo State Government has released the take-off grant for the commencement of activities at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)’s College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin, in Iseyin local government area. This was made public on Tuesday evening at Iseyin by the Chairman, Governing Council of LAUTECH, Professor Ayodeji Omole, who led other members of the council and management members of the University, on fact-finding mission to ascertain the cost of putting up structures and renovating existing buildings for administrative, research and residential purposes. Omole hinted that with the release of the take-off grant, work would start in earnest, as Governor Seyi Makinde would do the turning of sod at the administrative site of the College along Okeho road by November, 2021. The Chairman who visited the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr. Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1, said “we appreciate the community th...

  The Oyo State House of Assembly has given its nod to Governor Seyi Makinde to access N18.7bn Federal Government Bridge Facility meant to cushion the effect of Covid-19 pandemic in the State. The request was contained in a letter forwarded to the State legislature by Governor Seyi Makinde and read during Monday’s plenary by the Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin. President Muhammadu Buhari approved the bridge facility for all the 36states of the Federation and it will be accessed from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN It was meant to give support to States following the resumption of monthly deductions for the repayment of their various loan facilities. Recall that the federal government had earlier suspended the monthly repayment of the loan facilities by States due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. The N18.7bn which will be disbursed in six tranches (6months instalment) of N3.1bn each is expected to be repaid monthly for 30years (360 months). The lawmakers in their comments on the r...

  Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration, advising that the unity of purpose, virtues of kindness, humility, and peaceful co-existence exemplified by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (SAW) be emulated. The governor explained that on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Maulud, which is observed annually by Muslims all over the world to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad.(SAW), Muslims must reflect on the life of selflessness and piety, which the Holy Prophet lived. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted him as saying that “peaceful co-existence is part of Islamic ethics taught by the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). As a leader in Medinah, he did not only live peacefully with others but was just to them irrespective of different tribal and religious affiliations. “One of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is good neighbourliness, as neighbours remained the closest alli...

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslim faithful both at home and in the diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. He admonished all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country. Ogbeni Aregbesola in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality. As the indisputable leader of our race, we must show responsible leadership in Africa. “While calling for a stop to all divisive tendencies across the country, the Minister ...

  The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Executive arm of Government to put measures in place for the implementation of Anti-Open Grazing Prohibition Law. This was the resolution of the lawmakers while contributing to a motion on the need to put measures in place to forestall herdsmen/farmers clashes in Oyo State as the dry season approaches, jointly brought by Hon Francis Adetunji (Oluyole) and Hon Saminu Gbadamosi (Atisbo/Saki East). The lawmakers expressed concern over the possible rise in herders/farmers clash in most agrarian communities across the State as the dry season approaches. The motion states in part “As the dry season approaches, herders and their cattle from the fast drying North will be moving down to the West to get greener pastures for their animals. The concern is that the herders would not restrict grazing of their cattle to uncultivated farmlands alone”. “Experiences in the past would remind us of the bitter tales our farmers have had to tell. Many ...

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the promotion of religious harmony in the state. The governor, who spoke at the 8th day Fidau Service in honour of the late Chief Imam of Ogbomoso Land, Sheik Asafa Sanusi, held at the Ogbomoso Eid Praying Ground, where he was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, said that the late Chief Imam was an epitome of peace and integrity. The governor, while commiserating with the Ogbomoso Muslim Community, enjoined the religious bodies in the state to keep supporting the present administration. He described Sheik Asafa Sanusi as a peacemaker, adding that he preached and practised religious harmony. A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, indicated that the Fidau was attended by top government officials and  Islamic scholars from across the South West,  Kogi and Kwara states. “What we have seen here today reflects that Baba lived a ver...

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command, on Tuesday, arrested 22 suspected ”Yahoo Boys” for alleged involvement in internet fraud in Ogbomoso. The suspects are Akintunde Ibrahim Olajide, Yusuf Taiye Afeez, Jimoh Idris Okikiola, Adeyemo Wariz Adegoke, Ademola Olalekan Saheed, Anif Abayomi Busayo, Oriade Sunday Oluwatobi, Ajadi Opeyemi Damilola,Peter Akanji Blessing,Olaoluwa Felix Oguniran, Agbei Shola Peter, Toheeb Adeagbo Tola, Ajayi Akinyinka Umar.   Others include Ibrahim Opeyemi Ishola, Samson Shonubi Oluwafemi, Oki Kayode Oluwadunsi, Durosamo Temitope Dickson, Akinremi Ridwan Abiodun, Ahmed Ogunyele and Olawore Ridwan Olalekan.

  Oyo State government has announced plans to build modern estates in five federal constituencies in the state. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation, Barrister Bayo Lawal, stated this during the presentation of an Award of Excellence to him at the Corporation’s Headquarters, Bodija Ibadan, by Prime Media, a group composed of reputable journalists. While speaking with the group, Lawal stated that the five estates would be situated in Ogbomoso, Saki, Iseyin, Eruwa and Kishi. He said the project, which is in line with the developmental agenda of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, will kick off in the year 2022, adding that the projects will drive development in the proposed areas.

     The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ),Oyo State Council has congratulated Mr Chris Isiguzo,the NUJ President on his re-election for another 3-year term. In a recent release signed by its Chairman, Ademola Babalola and Secretary of the Union, Sola Oladapo,the Union maintained thatI Isiguzo alongside others emerged from the election and were sworn-in at the 7th Triennial Delegates Confrence on Thursday in Umuahia Abia State. Among other elected National officers are Alhassan Yahaya as Deputy President, Dele Atunbi as Treasurer; Samuel Dada as Financial Secretary; and Ladi Emmanuel as Internal Auditor. The Oyo NUJ described the re-elected President as a worthy and peace-loving leader who, despite provocations before and during the just concluded election, maintained his calmness and trusted in God for victory. “Mr Isiguzo had his eyes on the ball and remained focused and unperturbed in the face of glaring provocations and abuses by some misguided union members. “Isigu...

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed his condolences to the Muslim Ummah in Ogbomosoland and Oyo State over the demise of the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Dr. Ashafa Abdulyekini Sanusi. The governor, who described the death of the Islamic cleric as a huge loss to Oyo State, equally condoled with the Soun of Ogbomosoland and all sons and daughters of the historical city. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the late Chief Imam has played his part well in the development of the state and the growth of Islam. He prayed to Allah to grant him Aljanah Firdaus and also grant the Muslim Ummah, the family of Chief Imam Sanusi and the entire Ogbomoso community the fortitude to bear the loss of the revered Islamic leader. He said: “I received the news of the death of our Baba, the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Dr. A.Y. Sanusi with total submission to the will of Allah. “His death is a huge loss to the state, b...

  The Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Asheik Ashafa Sanusi, is dead. The Muslim cleric passed away in the early hours of today, A source said. Asheik Ashafa became chief Imam of Ogbomosoland  on 2nd of June 2002. Asheik Alamal Yekeen Ashafa Adegboyega Sanusi (adamalahu ayatahu) is in his late 80’s. His janaza will hold by 4:00 pm today at Ogbomoso central mosque.

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated teachers in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, saying that teachers remain the unsung heroes of global developmental strides. Governor Makinde, in a statement made public by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said that he was happy that teachers are now recognised globally with the dedication of a day to celebrate them. “Being the son of a teacher, I practically recognise what teachers go through and the level of appreciation accorded them by the society. “I am, therefore, pleased that the world has come to recognise these usually unsung heroes to the extent that they are being celebrated today,” the governor said. He added that upon assumption of office, he placed the welfare of teachers in the front burner by approving regular training and retraining programmes. The governor said: “Our administration has always been guided by this mantra; education remains the best weapon to fight pove...