Politics
Oyo Govt announce New Chairman for Park Management
Oyo State government has announced Alhaji Oluwatomiwa Omolewa aka Tommy, former Park Management System (PMS) Secretary, as the new Chairman. Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe Lawal aka Baba Bola is to serve as the Secretary. The appointment is part of the reorganization of the PMS embarked upon by the state government. Details later. Signed Sulaimon Olanrewaju CPS …
Makinde to set up interim management team for PMS
Oyo state government on Thursday expressed its readiness to set up an interim management team for the Park Management System (PMS) in the state. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of stakeholders’ meeting on repositioning of activities of the PMS held at state Secretariat in Ibadan. The stakeholders’ meeting had …
Just In: Tinubu appoints Oyo-born career diplomat as State Chief Protocol [See Profile]
Victor Adekunle Adeleke, an Oyo-born career diplomat, has been appointed by Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s new president, as State Chief of Protocol. The newly appointed SCOP officially, began his assignment, today Monday, May 29, 2023. An accomplished diplomat and lawyer, Ambassador Adeleke joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1993 and rose through the ranks, serving in …
FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU 29 MAY 2023
FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU 29 MAY 2023 THE NIGERIAN IDEAL My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His …
President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation To Attend The Inaguration of Tinubu
President Joseph Biden, has announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, will lead the delegation. Mr. David Greene, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy Abuja …
US secretary of state, Blinken, phones Tinubu, seeks stronger partnership with Nigeria
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has phoned President-elect Bola Tinubu, pledging the commitment of his country to Nigeria’s democracy. Mathew Miller, a spokesman for the US government, disclosed this in a statement. “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke this morning with Nigerian President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emphasize his continued commitment to further …
Day Oyo workers hailed Makinde’s responsible stewardship
The 2023 edition of Labour Day, a day set apart internationally to celebrate workers and to highlight issues pertaining to their rights and importance to the society, has come and gone. But the soundbites of that day have continued to echo around the corridors of the state, especially by helping to provide answers as to …
We’ll Support Tinubu For Good Governance – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, promised to support the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in dispensing good governance to the people of Nigeria. He made the submission while addressing journalists after meeting with Tinubu at the Defence House in Abuja. Watch video of the meeting: “I came here to basically pay homage to the …
MY VICTORY IS FOR ALL NIGERIANS – TINUBU
Nigeria’s President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said his victory in the just concluded presidential elections is for all Nigerians. Tinubu said this on Wednesday during the presentation of Certificate of Return to him and the Vice President Elect, Kashim Shettima by Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday in …
Nigeria 2023: President Buhari Congratulates Tinubu
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the winner of this year’s Presidential Election, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reacting to the presidential election results announced this morning by Chairman of the Independent National ElectoralCommission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, President Buhari said: “I congratulate His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu …
Ex-Oyo SSG, Sarafa Alli, Wins Makinde’s Senatorial District for APC
A former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Mr. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has won the Oyo South senatorial district election. He was declared the winner of the election on Monday, at the Ikolaba High School, Ibadan venue of the collation for the senatorial district election. The election was held across the nine local government …
MAKINDE RECEIVES TINUBU: Oyo‘ll vote for equity, fairness, justice and unity of Nigeria -Makinde
Makinde has done a good job in Oyo -Tinubu …Oyo‘ll vote for equity, fairness, justice and unity of Nigeria-Makinde Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said on Thursday that Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has done a good job with his leadership of the state. Tinubu, who …
OYO POLICE CONFIRM APATA KILLING, EXPLAIN DETAILS OF SHOOTOUT
Oyo state police Command has confirmed killing of one vigilante officer during a protest in Ibadan. The sad development was confirmed through a press statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Adewale Osifeso. A copy of the statement made available to journalists stated that the Oyo State Police Command wishes …
TRIBUNAL SACK OSUN GOV ADELEKE, HEADS TO APPEAL COURT!
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the judgement of the governorship tribunal as “a miscarriage of justice”, vowing to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. The Election Petitions Tribunal hearing the All Progressives Congress’ Adegboyega Oyetola’s petition against the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Ademola …
Just In: APC gives EFCC, ICPC 72hours ultimatum to arrest Atiku
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, over corruption allegations. The campaign also issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the EFCC, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Conduct …
