Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has issued a marching order to the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) to fix all potholes on roads in the state. The Governor, who asked residents of the state to look forward to the disappearance of potholes on their roads, assured them that the government would continue to fix potholes on the roads, while also building new ones. Governor Makinde stated these on Tuesday, 18 July, 2023 shortly after meeting with the management of OYSROMA and inspecting the agency’s facilities at its head office, located in Eleyele, Ibadan. He said he had received assurance…
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, OON, CON has performed the official renaming of the National Women development Center to the Maryam Babangida National Center for Women Development, reports thegazellenews.com. Speaking at the event, the First Lady noted the sterling contributions of the ex-First Lady, Late Dr (Mrs) Maryam Babangida to the lives of the ordinary Nigerian especially at the grassroots, through her pet programme, Better Life for Rural Dwellers. Her Excellency Oluremi Tinubu described Late Dr (Mrs) Maryam Babangida as an icon who redefined the scope of women participation in national development through the National Center for Women…
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The announcement was made in a circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. While congratulating the Muslim faithful on the commencement of the New Year, the governor enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general. Signed:
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the reappointment of Justice Eni Esan (rtd) as chairman of the board of Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA). Justice Esan (rtd), who was the first female President of the Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal, was appointed as the pioneer chairman of the anti-graft agency by Governor Makinde. The Governor also approved the reappointment of Mr. Ehindero Olafola Lawrence, a Chief Superintendent of Police; Mrs. Olopade Esther Afe, Prince Oyebade Oyedepo, Mr. Temidayo Adebayo Ayorinde and Mr. Ayobami Stephen Ashaolu as members. Mr. Ibrahim Oyemola Tijani will still serve as Secretary to…
For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar, as a public holiday. In the Hijrah 1445 A.H Message, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said such a declaration would be in line with the Rule of Law, fairness and justice to millions of Muslims in Nigeria. Balogun urged the Federal Government to give recognition to Muslim New Year in the interest of fairness as benefitted by the Christian brethren on every January 1. This gesture, he stressed,…
The President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, on Saturday, 15 July, 2023, received and launched a state-of-the-art Barracks Inspection Bus generously donated by Sanomi Foundation through Mr Igho Charles Sanomi, a committed philanthropist and son of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police. The ceremony, presided over by the IGP, highlighted the significance of maintaining officers’ hygiene and overall wellness in the force. The event showcased a commitment to improving the living conditions of officers and encouraging them to embrace a healthy lifestyle. The Barracks Inspection Bus, equipped with modern facilities and amenities, will serve as…
The Director General of NARSDA, Dr Halilu Ahmad Shabba has stated that collaboration on consistent capacity building between the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the National space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) is key to personnel productivity and the successful operations of NCoS. Halilu said this during the opening ceremony of a five-day Geographic Information System (GIS) training for NCoS personnel at NARSDA office, Abuja Dr John Ayogu, who represented the DG, emphasised that NARSDA is an agency established to support other agencies in terms of pilot projects amongst others for national development Ayogu added that collaboration between NCoS could…
The Centre for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) has called for massive awareness campaigns across the country to sensitize Nigerians on sustainable practices to arrest growing threats of climate change. CMPI is a nonprofit organisation that seeks to promote conflict-resolving media practices and ensure better policy around the world. The President of CMPI, Dr. Uchenna Ekwo, made the call at the African Youth Leaders Dialogue on Climate Change, organised by ECube, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the CMPI and the United Nations on Monday in Abuja. Ekwo said the call has become imperative for community stakeholders to constantly engage…
A former Ogun East Senatorial aspirant, OmoOba Segun Senbanjo, at the weekend hosted friends and associates to celebrate the first Year Remembrance of the death of his late mother, Mrs Ibiyemi Olumide Craig. The Thanksgiving Service held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina Lagos, on Sunday 16th July 2023, had in attendance, notable dignitaries at the church service and reception. Among the notable personalities are; Oba Otudeko; Otunba Alex Onabanjo; a former Minister of Trade and Industry, Niyi Adebayo; a former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN; Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Monetary Policies, Wale…
Ogun State Government has reiterated its determination towards ensuring a conducive and safe learning environment for students across the state, as it constituted a committee to conduct integrity tests on various school infrastructures. Speaking during the inspection of a collapsed building at Agbado District Comprehensive High School, Ifo, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, who led the team from the Education and Housing Ministries said the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun had earlier directed that a formidable committee be put in place to cater for school maintenance and rehabilitation. Prof. Arigbabu said the…