OGBOMOSO INFO

By Femi Ojo Some days ago, I was discussing Oyo North Senatorial District politics with a dear brother, who always gives me objective analysis of how Ogbomoso politicians stand in 2023 general elections. I told him that Oyo North Senatorial contest is one that will be most interesting with the current development in the politics of that axis. It’s no news that there is a renewed agitation by Oke-Ogun axis for equity and fairness and Hon. Shina Peller is one of the vanguards for this. He recently, cross-carpeted to Accord Party( one of the political parties gaining political currency in Oyo State with retinue of aggrieved politicians; majority of whom were formerly APC members). Shina Peller’s grouse was that the primary election that produced Baf Buhari was manipulated and was against the democratic tendencies which APC claimed it championed. No long story, Shina Peller has been welcomed to Accord. I ordered further and told my friend, besides that, within his home(Ogbomoso) there is a...

  Wale Akorede A veteran actor, Wale Akorede popularly known as Okunnu, has lamented the state of the nation. The Ogbomoso-born actor, who started acting in 1984, lampooned Nigerian leaders over the nation’s state in an early Monday morning Instagram post. Okunnu not only rained generational curses on Nigerian leaders who have contributed to the worsening state of the nation, but he also asked several open-ended questions. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Okunnu wondered when Nigerians would start enjoying a good life. A post shared by Wale Akorede Okunnu (@okunnu_1) The actor expressed his anger and frustration, saying, ”Nigeria is alarming. Whether a man, woman, child, an elderly person who has a hand in making the nation what it is today, their lives will also be affected from generation to generation.” “All those who contributed to making Nigeria as bad as it is today, their lives will also be bad from generation to generation. The veteran actor, best known for his comi...

    The National Population Commission (NPC) in Oyo State, has started training field personnel for the trial census in the state. According to a statement released by the Public Affairs Officer of NPC, Mrs. Priscillia Sawe, the training is in continuation of preparations for the conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census in the state. She said: “The National Population Commission has commenced State Level Training Workshop for field personnel to be engaged for the trial census from Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 8. “The 12-day training, which is taking place at the ITD Coding Room, NPC State Office in Ibadan, is to equip field functionaries with the required skills to effectively and efficiently deliver of the exercise. “Facilitators, supervisors and enumerators drawn mainly from communities within the selected areas have been carefully selected for the trial census through an online recruitment process”, she stated. The NPC spokesperson said the trial census would be...

                Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his elevation and swearing-in as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari. Governor Makinde described Iseyin-born Ariwoola’s elevation as Acting CJN as a deserving development and reward for diligence, patriotism and service to the nation. A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor, Moses Alao, quoted Governor Makinde as saying that he has no doubt that the jurist would restore the glory of Apex Court and the judiciary. “I congratulate a noble son of Oyo State, His Lordship, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on his elevation and swearing-in as Chief Justice of Nigeria, in acting capacity. “This elevation comes as a deserving development, a well-deserved promotion that comes after decades of hard work, diligence, patriotism and forthrightness in the judiciary. “I have no ...

                    CP Adebowale Williams The Oyo state newly appointed police commissioner, CP Adebowale Williams, has provided some crucial security advice in an effort to enhance and maintain the safety of Oyo residents’ lives and property. According to a statement by the force PPRO in the state; Adewale Osifeso, the commissioner stated that; “To guarantee you’re safe, remember that everyone has a role to play in security and that law enforcement personnel are not the only ones.” The comptroller listed the following security rips as key to forestall crimes’ 01. Avoid “TELL IT ALL” Car stickers, especially if it says a lot about your workplace, its location and other contacts. 02. Ensure to have a valid means of Identification at all times. 03. Avoid brandishing your priced possessions such as phones, jewelries, monies in public, you don’t know who is watching. 04. Make it an habit of shredding bank notifications generated from Point o...

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared that his administration will continue to maintain the religious harmony and peaceful co-existence in the state despite the religious diversity in the state. The governor, while receiving the members of Nigeria Inter- religious Council (NIREC), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Supo Ayokunle, at the Executive Council Chambers, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, said that Oyo State has remained peaceful, despite its diversity.   He appreciated NIREC for taking their quarterly meeting to the State in honour of the President of CAN, Rev. Ayokunle. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the meeting was coming at the right time, particularly as the general election is knocking on the door. He said: “What you stand for is what Nig...

  The Oyo State House of Assembly Thursday approved the request of the State Government to access additional N2bn loan facility from the Fidelity Bank Plc at a concessional interest rate of 12percent p.a and a repayment period of 12months. The facility is required to provide and finance counterpart fund for Donor Assisted Projects across the State. The Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin had sequel to the approval read a letter from the Executive Council requesting the nod of the State lawmakers to access the additional N2bn loan facility. Hon Ogundoyin noted that it was imperative and expedient for the Oyo State Government to fulfil its own part of the project agreement so as to ensure speedy completion of the projects. The letter read in part ” In a bid to further compliment the State Government’s efforts on the provision of critical and iconic infrastructure and very laudable projects across Oyo State , the Executive Council is seeking the approval of the State House of Assembly to acc...