Transport
UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter the EU
UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter countries in the European Union from next year. People who do not live in the EU will need to fill out a €7 (around £5 at the current exchange rate) application to enter. At present people can spend up to 90 days, in every 180, …
Why we want Dare Adeleke sacked -Group
Communiqué We are addressing this public tribunal, not for the sake of ourselves but this generation and the next generations of Oyo State indigenes and Nigeria. We are indigenes of Oyo State who are not only interested in the progress of the state but also have a deep interest in ourselves and our well being. …
VIDEO: Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Attahiru Ibrahim, 7 others die in Kaduna plane crash!
Nigeria’s army chief Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru died in a plane crash on Friday on an official visit to the northern state of Kaduna, which has had security challenges in recent months, three military sources told Reuters. The air force said in a statement that its plane crashed near Kaduna airport and that it was …
Opinion: IBADAN, Honour to the undeserving. By Wole Arisekola
According to an American lawyer and politician, who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929; Calvin Coolidge, said ‘no person was ever honoured for what he received but honour has been reward for what he gave.’ All over the world, conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving personalities is …
SW Zonal Congress: PDP Will Not Succumb to Blackmail – Dare Adeleke
South West Zonal Congress: PDP Warns Detractors Oyo PDP Chieftain and Chairman, Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company Chairman, Dare Adeleke has expressed disgust over a press statement issued by Dr Sikirulai Ogundele. In the statement, Ogundele had warned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to stop threatening the PDP NWC, saying that he was not the …
Makinde Presents 33 Operational Vehicles, 396 Motorcycles To Amotekun Operatives
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has presented operational vehicles and motorcycles to the Southwest Security Network known as Operation Amotekun with a view to checkmating the nefarious activities of the suspected kidnappers, hoodlums and armed robbers. The presentation took place today at the Oyo State House of assembly, secretariat Ibadan where the …
LAGOS-IBADAN TRAIN SERVICE : 15 Things You Must Know Before Boarding
Lagos-Ibadan rail By Fadairo Olufemi I took the lagos-ibadan train ride on the second day after it was officially opened for commercial business. It was a wonderful experience. I know many people would write about the train as more people get to use it, so i would only focus on salient points that people may …
Makinde Sacks Works Commissioner Afonja, Swaps Two Others
– as gov appreciates his contributions Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja of his appointment. The governor, in a letter dated August 10, 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination takes immediate effect. …
Oyo Approves Issuance of N100 Billion Private Bond for Circular Road, Iseyin- Ogbomoso Road, Ibadan Airport Expansion
Bond to Take Care of Construction and Upgrade of Hospitals, Ibadan Dry Port and Rail Corridor Development – Commissioner The Oyo State Executive Council on Tuesday approved the issuance of a N100 billion private bond tagged “Oyo Prosperity Bond” to facilitate the execution of priority projects that will further drive economic development in the State. …
Tragedy: Boat Capsized in Lagos, Rescue Mission Underway
Breaking Not less than four persons were rescued from a boat mishap while other passengers are still missing on Lagos water Friday evening. A Nigerian local news portal MetroNews gathered that the boat was coming from Lagos island with workers inward Ikorodu. Report says another boat passing by noticed a call for emergency …
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH 2020
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH 2020 Fellow Nigerians, 1. The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles. 2. It is a day …
OMITUNTUN GUARDS ‘ Paid Solidarity Visit and also present a congratulatory roll up stand to Park Management System Chairman
OMITUNTUN GUARDS ‘ Paid Solidarity Visit and also present a congratulatory roll up stand to Park Management System Chairman Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi warmly received the delegation of Omituntun Guards today in his Podo Office, at New Garage (New Motor Park), Ibadan. Among the visiting Members of the Guards were, Adeyemo Adeoye, Ajibola Adamsom, Inspt Olabode …
Auxiliary Leads Park Managers In Fighting Against COVID-19 In Oyo State Parks, Rolls Out Handwashing and Sanitizers
Leads Sanitation and Hygienic Measures against CoronaVirus In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the entire world, the PMS chairman, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary) has joined hands with the safety and precautionary measures initiated by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde in a bid to stem the tide …
Makinde Approves 8 Road Projects: 3 In Ibadan, 2 In Ogbomoso
3 In Ibadan, 2 In Ogbomoso… — Makinde Approves 8 Road Projects For Rehabilitation, Reconstruction Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved for immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction, a total of eight road projects in various zones of the State. The State’s Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja, who revealed this development on Friday, …
Coronavirus: Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company Fumigates Buses, Equips Operators With Safety Gear, Sanitisers For Users
As the fear of Coronavirus spreads across Nigeria with more cases recorded in Lagos, and the FCT, two governors stand out in their preparedness to combat an outbreak of the virus. They are Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who has already set up a COVID-19 Task Force and Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos who has …
