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By Wuraola Oyedokun The Executive Chairman, Olorunsogo Local Government in the Oke Ogun area of Oyo State, Hon. Qozeem Orelope Olayanju, on Monday,  called on the state government to speed up the establishment of the proposed special task force on illegal mining for the protection of mineral resources in the state. Olayanju made the call while speaking with journalists in his office at the council secretariat, Igbeti. The chairman’s statement followed the Solid Mineral Development Agency stakeholders meeting held with the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal last Friday at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. The state government agreed with…

Reactions have started to trail the news that the House of Representatives would transmit a bill seeking a return to a regional system of government for Nigeria  to President Bola Tinubu in a couple of days. The drafter of the private bill, Dr Akin Fapohunda, who had earlier hinted journalists of  his intent to interface with members of the National Assembly ahead of the transmission of the bill to the parliament, on Friday, said he had chosen to send the proposed law to President Tinubu, who may in turn present same to the parliament as executive bill. As gathered,…

…Says Obi should stop comparing S’ Africa’s polls  with Nigeria’s  …Says Obi maligning institutions he’s biggest beneficiary   …Says it’s hypocritical to accept Alex Otti’s victory, reject Tinubu’s  By Wuraola Oyedokun Coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Middle-Belt Pan-Nigerian Forum has urged the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, to respect the outcome of the 2023 Nigerian general elections and stop crying over spilt milk. In a statement issued by the group’s spokesperson, Dr. Danladi Ceceko, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, on Sunday, the coalition stressed  that the election results, which saw…

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, said contrary to the claims in circulation, President Bola Tinubu immensely benefited from his goodwill. Atiku punctured the narrative that Tinubu helped his political career by giving him the Action Congress (AC) platform to contest the 2007 presidential election. The former vice president said but for him, Tinubu’s political career might have been terminated while he was governor of Lagos State in the early part of the Fourth Republic. Atiku was reacting to a comment made by Vice President Kashim Shettima. On Thursday, Vice President…

The Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Town, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan, on behalf of the Governing Council and Management of the University felicitated,  the Oyo State First Lady, Engr. (Mrs.) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde on her 52nd birthday celebration. In a statement by the University’s Media and Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye, quoting the Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi S. Asunmo, “Your Excellency Ma, as a University, we celebrate you on the auspicious occasion of your 52nd birthday and appreciate your support for our amiable Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE. It is glaring that your unparalleled support has gone a…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State chapter, on Sunday congratulated the First Lady of Oyo State, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, on her 52nd birthday. In a statement signed by the chairperson, Mrs. Omolola Alamu, and secretary, Mrs Eniola Adeaga, the association lauded  Mrs. Makinde’s exemplary style of showing love to women and children in the state, describing it as “highly commendable”. The women-journalists thanked Mrs. Makinde for leading the women of the state by example and prayed for God’s continued guidance and good health for her to continue her humanitarian work. The association joined others in celebrating the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate has  arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. According to the head of  Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, the suspects  were nabbed in an early morning sting  operation  at a “ Yahoo Party” held simultaneously  at Signature  and Abah Clubs  on  Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Akure, Ondo State. Credible  intelligence showed that the alleged party was initially scheduled for Wednesday,  June 5,  2024 but was later moved to Saturday to beat security and intelligence networks of the EFCC. The suspects have given useful information…

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Sunday, congratulated the Oyo State first lady, Engr. Mrs Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde on the occasion of her 52nd birthday. Ogundoyin, in a congratulatory statement issued by his Media Aide, Oyetunji Oyekunle described Mrs Tamunominini as a shining example of love, compassion, kindness and support. The speaker said: ” I am happy to felicitate with the entire family of our Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on the 52nd birthday celebration of a woman of substance, elegance and excellence, Engr. Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, the Oyo State first lady. Happy birthday to…

By Wuraola Oyedokun The Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Town, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan,  will today, Sunday, June 9, 2024 deliver the annual luncheon lecture of the Government College (GCI), Ibadan Old Boys’  Association, Ibadan branch.   The lecture, titled: “Higher Education And The Future of Work in Nigeria: How Critical Is the Wheelbarrow Mindset”,will hold at the Felicia Hall, Jogor Center, Liberty Road, Ibadan by 1.00 p.m.  prompt. The event, according to a release from the Media and Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Wale Adeoye quoting the chief host, Olawale Babalakin who is…

  Yesterday, General Sani Abacha clocked 26 years in the grave. Abacha’s sudden expiration at the thick of his maximal and maniacal rule reminds Nigerians, especially those who were old enough in 1998 when he died, of how human beings should never play god. Abacha ruled with iron fist, after his seizure of power. He summarily executed dissidents and political opponents while those who held other views disappeared without trace. A very interesting equation was when he ordered the deaths of Generals Oladipo Diya and Abdukareem Adisa for plotting to sack him. As Epo Akara, the Ibadan Awurebe musical lord,…