Makinde Appoints Chairmen For OYSROMA, Pacesetter Transport Service

 

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Mr Soladayo Busoye Ogunlade as chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA).

The governor also approved the appointment of Mr Salami Ibraheem Oladeji as Chairman and Sole Administrator of the state-owned Pacesetters Transport Service.

These were contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

The governor, while congratulating the new appointees, counseled them to see their appointment as a call to service.

Biography of Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach

 

Nigerian Author, Activist and Journalist, Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach was born on 15th February, 1995 into the family of Elder Dr. Idegu Alhaji Solomon, a university lecturer and Deaconess Idegu Afor Dorathy, a full-time businesswoman. He is the first child of his family and a graduate of English Education from Kogi State University, Anyigba. He hails from Ochadamu in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach has developed four self-help subjects (Shadrachology, Ideguology, Ojonugwaology and Aruwaology) to strengthen human desires and, to broaden the cords of memory in order to activate reasonable, comfortable and progressive environments. Shadrach began writing at 17, the publication follows at 22 and the sale follows at 23 years old. Since then, he has over 57 published books. His writings cut across all genres of literature with profound themes and contents dealing with moral, religious, political and educational matters of the era. His books have been translated into Spanish, Greek, Portuguese and Italian. His The Manner is in audio-format. His "The Colourful Regain: Selected Plays" has been selected for production by Peacemaker Movie Industry in 2024. He is the founder of The Compodium an online publishing platform.

Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach has published the following articles on Nigeria newspapers and international journals: The Doom of a Mannerless City, The Citizen Movement, Why Some Nigerians Take to Writing, The Impact of Activism on Political Engagements, Our Govts Should Wake Up, My Long Work on the World Politics, Nigeria Political Robbery, Reasons for Lack of Political Symmetry in Nigeria, Advocating Youths for Political Inclusion, My Writing Task on Governance, Religious Engagements and Balancing Africa Politics, and My Letter to Nigerians.

Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach has travelled widely within the country and other countries in quest to facilitate his writing careers and in the process has met great people who are changing narratives of some environmental doctrines with him.

Jonathan visits Tinubu in Aso Rock

 

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Also said to be meeting with the President were the Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara).

While the purpose of the meetings remains unclear, Jonathan’s return to the Villa comes barely a month after his June 13 visit.

Jonathan, who doubles as Head of the ECOWAS Mediation Team to Mali, noted that the visit was to discuss issues pertaining to Africa and the West Africa subregion.

“I came to brief the president about some continental and subcontinental bodies,” he told journalists on his exit from the State House.

“I am the ECOWAS mediator for Mali and I’m the chair of the West African Elders Forum. So, there are certain issues bordering on the continent and the subregion that I discuss with various presidents.”

Makinde Reappoints Esan as OYACA Chairman, Returns Other Members To Board

 

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the reappointment of Justice Eni Esan as chairman of the board of Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA).

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 the board of the agency.

These are contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

According to the letter, the appointments are with immediate effect.

The governor, while congratulating the chairman and members of the board, urged them to see their appointment as a call to serve the people of Oyo state.

"Hijrah 1445: Oyo Govt Declares Wednesday As Public Holiday

 

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 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 also enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general.

BREAKING: OYO ASSEMBLY SUSPENDS AGBA EGBE, ADEDIGBA AS CHAIRMAN OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Oyo state house of assembly has asked the chairman, Akinyele local government, Mr Taoreed Adedigba to step aside pending investigation into alleged gross misconduct, misappropriation of funds.

This followed deliberation on the floor of the house during plenary on Tuesday.

The house however directed his vice to take over the council while the secretary take over the LCDA 1 and the assistant secretary to LCDA 2.

The assembly also directed the chairman, Ibadan North local government, popularly known as Agba Egbe to step aside.

Agba Egbe was alleged of impunity, abuse of office and misappropriation of local government funds.

The house however constituted an adhoc committee headed by Mr Peter Ojedokun to investigate the allegations

Details later…

PMS price rise to N617

 

The price of Petrol has increased to about N617 per litre, Daily Trust can confirm. A visit to an NNPC filling station in the Central…

A visit to an NNPC filling station in the Central area of Abuja by this reporter confirmed that the fuel price has now been adjusted from N539 to N617 per litre. 

Another Customer who confirmed this development to Daily Trust simply said “It is true, I just bought at N617 per liter,” 

The immediate reason could not be ascertained but it is not unconnected to the recent projections by oil marketers that fuel price will hit N700 per litre soon.

The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NDMPRA) is yet to comment to Daily Trust enquiry as at the time of filling this report.

Details later…..

(C) Daily Trust

Oyo Speaker appoint Leader Remi Yusuf

 

Today Mr. Remi Yusuf has been appointed as Special Adviser on Political matters to Rt Hon Debo Edward Ogundoyin Speakers of Oyo state house of Assembly this was known through speaker Facebook handle quoted

Warmest Congratulations to Hon Aderemi Omoniyi Yusuf on his appointment as my Special Adviser on Political Matters. 

Our new appointee is a politician of high repute and a grassroot mobilizer par excellence.

We are convinced beyond the least shadow of doubt that Hon Aderemi Omoniyi Yusuf will exhibit and demonstrate his political sagacity and dynamism in his new post. 

I wish you success in your new assignment.

Hon. Aderemi Yusuf was hail in Ode Aje of Ward 8 in Ibadan North East Local Government, he was loyalist to the Party

FG Confirms First Case Of Anthrax Disease In Nigeria

 The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria after disclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State.

Making this known in a statement on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that it “is deeply concerned to announce the confirmation of an anthrax case in Niger State, Nigeria.”

It added that “On 14th of July, 2023 the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria was notified of animals manifesting symptoms of a suspected case of anthrax in a farm in Suleja, Niger State.

“The case was in a multi-specie animal farm comprising of cattle, sheep and goats located at Gajiri, along Abuja-Kaduna expressway Suleja LGA Niger State, where some of the animals had symptoms including oozing of blood from their body openings – anus, nose, eyes and ears.

“A Rapid Response team comprising of federal and state One Health Professional Team visited the farm to conduct preliminary investigations and collected samples from the sick animals

“Subsequent laboratory tests by the National Veterinary Research Institute laboratory confirmed the diagnosis, marking the first recorded case of anthrax in Nigeria in recent years and after the report of an outbreak of anthrax in Northern Ghana a few weeks ago.”

According to the statement, all animals affected have died.

The Ministry had a few weeks ago communicated the risk of incursion of Anthrax into the country, following confirmed outbreaks in Ghana and other countries in West Africa.

Anthrax is a major zoonotic disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which primarily affects animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats but can also infect humans, who come into direct contact with infected animals or consume contaminated animal products.

The disease can also be transmitted through contaminated pasture, feed and water.

The clinical signs of Anthrax in animals include sudden death and blood oozing from natural body openings (nose, ear, mouth and anal region).

The spores of anthrax can persist for decades in a contaminated environment.

The Federal Government said it has through the Ministry and in collaboration with the Niger state government, taken proactive measures to timely control and contain the disease.

HEALTH: Oyo First Lady To Host 990 Girls, Train Them On Menstrual Hygiene

 Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, will on Wednesday, host 990 girls, to be trained on everything pertaining to menstrual health and hygiene.

The programme, which will be held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, will have in attendance 10 students drawn from three schools in each of the 33 Local Government Areas of the state.

Ninety-nine teachers drawn from the participating schools will also be in attendance at the event. Mrs. Makinde, who is the chief host of the event tagged ‘A Day out with the Girls of Oyo State,’ will use the event to commemorate the Menstrual Hygiene Day held on May 28.

The Oyo State governor’s wife usually hangs out with girls in the state twice a year since 2020 in commemoration of the Menstrual Hygiene Day as well as the International Day of the Girl Child which holds on October 11.

According to a statement from the office of the Wife of the Governor, the event is designed as a day for Her Excellency to hang out with the girls and enlighten them on menstrual hygiene matters.

There will be facilitators who will train the girls on menstrual hygiene and everything about their menstrual health. There will also be an avenue for questions and answers while the girls in attendance will be given souvenirs and menstrual hygiene products.

The event is expected to have in attendance officials of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, including the Permanent Secretary, Directors and Deputy Directors, as well as officials of the Ministries of Women Affairs, Health and Education in Oyo State.

JUDICIARY: OYO C.J SWEAR- IN 15 NEW MAGISTRATES (SEE FULL LIST)

 

The Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima, on Monday swore in 15 new magistrates, saying it would enable the state judiciary to perform better.

Yerina, at the swearing-in ceremony held at the State High Court premises, Ring Road, Ibadan, said that the Oyo State Magistracy had, over time, suffered a shortfall in the number of magistrates.

She said there were only 19 magistrates presiding in the various Magistrates’ Courts, spread over all the magisterial districts in the state.

According to her, there have been circumstances where a magistrate would preside over more than one magisterial district

She was, however, optimistic that the situation was set to change.

“With the appointment of more qualified legal practitioners as magistrates, I am confident to state that the judicial arm of government will be many steps closer to responding adequately to its statutory responsibilities aggressively.

“This will ensure that justice is not only done, but seen as done to all and sundry,” she said.

The chief judge charged the newly appointed magistrates to exercise their authority with fairness, impartiality, honour and utmost integrity.

“You have the power to shape lives and communities through the decisions you make; with this power comes an even greater responsibility.

“Remember that the scales of justice are balanced, and it’s your duty to ensure that they remain so,” Yerima said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new magistrates are: Adebola Adedoyin, Olasumbo Kudirat, Raji Oluwaferanmi Ayomide, Adelabu Olajumoke Victoria, Rufus Adeoluwa, Ige Oladipupo and Jimoh Kazeem.

Others are, Amin Aminat, Adebiyi Aderemi, Atanda Moyosore, Fasasi Kabirat, Oladele Gladys, Ayanfe Kaosarat, Tolani Sofiat and Macus Omolara.

Dignitaries present at the event include the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs Evelyn Akintunde, as well as serving and retired judges.

Team Arole paid Thank you visit to Arapaja

 

Earlier this Morning the political group named Team Arole paid appreciation visit to His Excellency Amb. Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja for his fatherly role since.

Hon Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi Arole firstly appreciate Amb. Arapaja for his support and also extend his appreciation to His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde the Executive Governor of Oyo state for the divine wisdom he is using to pilot the affairs of the Party and Oyo state in particular.

he said "Sir, through your undoubted loyalty to His Excellency and your support to our group this is our councillor that was given to us Igbalajobi Abdulmajeed Adekola from ward six in Ibadan North East Local Government"

in His remark Amb. Taofeek Arapaja appreciate His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde for the privileged given to him to be among the stakeholders in the party, in his fatherly advice he preached about loyalty and reward he urge Igbalajobi to be always be 100% Loyal to where ever he find himself, Loyalty to Party, Loyalty to Governor, Loyalty to your Executive Chairman and Loyalty to your Team member this is the ladder to positive rewards also thanks the Team Arole Member for their steady support for his political dynasty and pray to Almighty Allah to bestow more wisdom on His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde

in attendance are:

Hon. Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi Arole

Hon. Abdulmajeed Owoade (Team Coordinator)

Hon. Yetunde Aderibigbe (PDP IB North East Executive)

Hon. Isiaka Adediji Apesin (PDP IB North East Executive)

Engr. Femi Okunola (PDP IB North East ward 6  Chairman)

Hon. Igbalajobi Abdulmajeed Adekola

Hon. Ifeoluwa Ayodele Ogunlola 

Makinde Reappoints Adefowope As DG Bureau of Public Procurement, Olayanju As Amotekun Boss

 

The governor also approved the reappointment of Colonel Bisiriyu Olayinka Olayanju fdc (Retired) as Commandant, Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), Oyo State, while appointing Engr. Mufutau Open Salawu as Executive Assistant, Project Monitoring.

These are contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

According to the letter, the appointments are with immediate effect.
The governor, while congratulating the appointees, urged them to see their appointment as a call to service.

Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo Emerge as Consensus Candidate for Ibadan North East Local Government Chairman

 Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo Emerge as Consensus Candidate for Ibadan North East Local Government Chairman

Ibadan North East Local Government stakeholders had their meeting today at in selection of it's consensus candidate for chairmanship seat for Ibadan North East Local Government.

The meeting was chaired by Chief Bayo Lawal and while Engr. Akinleye stepped down and the stakeholders voted in which Hon. Abiodun Samuel Ogunjobi scored 1 vote while Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo scored 13 votes 

In attendance are as follows

1. Chief Bayo Lawal

(FMR Commissioner)

2. Chief Isiaka Fatokun Abiye

(Party Chairman, Ibadan North East)

3. Hon. Gbenga Adewusi Arole

(FMR, Chairman Ibadan North East Local Government)

4. Captain Adebayo

(FMR Chairman Ibadan North East Local Government)

5. Hon. Abiodun Babalola

(Member, OYHA Ibadan North East 1)

6. Hon. Olusola Owolabi

(Member, OYHA Ibadan North East 2)

7. Mogaji Olamide Akinajo

(FMR OYHA Ibadan North East 1)

8. Alhaji Akeem Azeez

(P.A 1 to Governor)

9. Mr. Akeem Oladeji

(FMR. Commissioner SUBEB)

10. Chief Mrs. Funmilayo Arulogun

(FMR PDP NWC)

11. Mogaji Wale Ladoja

(Party Chieftain)

12. Mr. Aderemi Yusuf

(Party Chieftain)

13. Engr. Akin Akinleye

(Ibadan North East Local Government Secretary)

14. Hon. Adeyanju Sunday Moses

(FMR. S.A to His Excellency)

SAKI WEST LG: Hon Omirinde Achievements In Office As Council Chairman

 SAKI WEST LG: Hon Omirinde Achievements In Office As Council Chairman

See how time flies! As we all know, Saki West Local Government over the years has been a centerpiece for excellence where many Local Government Chairmen look forward to emulate it's developmental agenda.

The Executive Chairman of Saki West, Hon. Sarafadeen Omirinde Ahmed over the years has demonstrated an act of leadership that many might find strange or sees as uncommon among the political circuit in recent times, little wonder many have qualified him as a “Passionate Chairman."

His performance so far to the Grassroots Politics is worthwhile, corroborating the Mr Governor's Envisioned Foresight Skilled goal on human capital, developmental engagement, putting the interest of the people first is his ultimate focus as the executive Chairman of their council hence the need to have him represent their interest again come 2024.

Below are some of the achievements of The Executive Chairman of Saki West in office so far and still counting: 

(1) Rehabilitation of Kinin-Kinni Oke Aya Road

(2) Construction of 6 Unit of Culvert at Salam Salam road Along Abojupon Road.

(3) ALGON Hospital renovation

(4) 20,000 Empowerment for 100 People

(5) Construction of 125 metre rubble stone drainage and retaining wall.

(6) Construction of 13 metre culvert at gate spare part road along Ilesha Ibaruba.

(7) Provision and Erection of 15 Poles for Eroomo community

(8) Construction of Ogbooro garage Drainage

(9) Presentation of 50 Gas cylinder for women

(10) Renovation of Maternity in 11 wards with Stanby Generator

(11) Provision of 150 Artificial leg and Hand for Amputees

(12) Construction of Mighty Bridge at Ojase Area Along Mosafejo Area

(13) Donation of N1,000,000 for Saki City Gate football game

(14) Donation of N1,000,000 for SAKI United football team

(15) Upgrading Of Tomato Market

(16) Refurbishment of Vigilante and Nigeria Police Bus

(17) Provision of 8 Bajaj Motorcycles for the people in the community. 

(19) Construction of culvert with drainage and retaining wall at daaru Salam area .

(19) Construction of culvert with drainage and retaining wall behind Olubodun compound, Daaru Salam Area.

(20) Ongoing Total rehabilitation of ADABO SHOPPING COMPLEX, among other.

Let's support Hon. Sarafadeen Omirinde Ahmed to bring more dividends of democracy to Saki West Local Government, Oyo State.

Omirinde Again......