Shooting Stars 2-0 Kwara Utd: Oluyole Warriors Daze Harmony Boys'

 Shooting Stars 2-0 Kwara Utd: Oluyole Warriors Daze Harmony Boys'

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, returned to winning ways on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Kwara United of Ilorin.

The Matchday 28 night game, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, saw the Ibadan soccer lords grab the maximum points via two second half strikes.

Determined to banish the memories of the 1-2 painful loss to Niger Tornadoes on Matchday 27, the coach Gbenga Ogunbote tutored lads took the game to the visitors from the start of the game.

After surviving the opening minutes onslaught from the Stars, the coach Kabiru Dogo lads later settled down to fight back.

After a barren first half, the Ibadan soccer lords finally got the breakthrough three minutes after the restart  through Gideon Monday's stunning shot.

The goal brought out the best in both sides as Shooting Stars pushed to increase the tally while the Harmony Boys' made frantic efforts to level up.

The Oluyole Warriors put the game beyond the hard fighting visitors few minutes to the end of the game when Adewale Yusuf nodded home Ayobami Junior's well floated free kick.

3SC, who have moved to the sixth position with 43 points from 28 matches, will next travel to Kano for a Matchday 29 fixture against Kano Pillars.

Olubadan Stool: Ibadan Elevated Obas May Regret Actions— High Chiefs, Not Kings Can Nominate New Olubadan - Barr. Michael Lana

 Olubadan Stool: Ibadan Elevated Obas May Regret Actions— High Chiefs, Not Kings Can Nominate New Olubadan - Barr. Michael Lana

A former attorney-general and commissioner for justice in Oyo State, Michael Lana, has intervened in the twist in the selection of a new Olubadan.

OYOINSIGHT.COM had reported how the elevated Ibadan Obas failed to honour a meeting called by Otun Olubadan, Rashidi Ladoja, saying that they are bigger than him because the former governor is a high chief.

It would be recalled that Ladoja had been opposed to the chieftaincy review by the government which elevated the high chiefs to Obaship status. He is currently in court challenging the process.

OYOINSIGHT.COM had also reported a subtle move to prevent Ladoja from ascending the throne when it is his turn.

But Lana, who was in court as Ladoja’s lawyer before the late Olubadan, Oba Mohood Balogun was allowed to be enthroned, said that action of the elevated Obas may boomerang should Chief Ladoja decide to fight back.

In an exclusive interview with OYOINSIGHT.COM, the Ibadan-born lawyer who was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 election, said that “under the Olubadan declaration, only high chiefs and not Obas can nominate an Olubadan. If they toe this line of argument that a non-Oba could not chair the meeting of the ones, then their meeting is null and void and any nomination made by them as obas is invalid.

“In law, we view the capacity in which a thing is to be done. A person usually has multiple capacities with each capacity controlled by different laws. In this case, the High Chiefs qua high chiefs have a role different from the high chiefs qua Obas. The elevated Obas are in dual capacity; one as Oba and the other as High Chief. As Obas, they cannot nominate a person for the stool of Olubadan; they can only do so as High Chiefs. In the latter capacity, their most senior chief is Chief Ladoja who is also the only person that can validly call a meeting for the purpose of nominating the candidate for the Olubadan stool. I think the elevated Obas should note this difference in their capacities.

“This is part of the problem I knew would happen ab initio. Let me break it down: In the process of nomination of a candidate to fill a chieftaincy the first document you look at is the Chieftaincy Declaration pertaining to that Chieftaincy.

“In elevating the chiefs to Obas, their Chieftaincy Declarations were not amended. Under the defunct White Paper of Ajimobi, it was stated that the Obas would be chiefs under the Olubadan.

“Under the Declaration, the following are the Kingmakers: a) Otun Olubadan, b) Osi Olubadan, c) Ashipa Olubadan, d) Ekerin Olubadan, e) Iyalode f) The Balogun, g) Otun Balogun h) Osi Balogun, I)Ashipa Balogun, j) Ekerin Balogun and Seriki(which is no more)

“To nominate a candidate, the most senior Chief in the line that is NOT producing the candidate shall summon a meeting where the chiefs in the line that will produce the candidate shall do the nomination.

“Note that it doesn’t talk of an Oba in the lines but a chief. Secondly Ladoja is the most senior in the line that is NOT producing the candidate and the only person that MUST summon the meeting,” he added.

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Historyville:ANCIENT CITIES IN YORUBA LAND AND THE NAMES OF THEIR FOUNDERS.

 ANCIENT CITIES IN YORUBA LAND AND THE NAMES OF THEIR FOUNDERS.

Yorubaland is a territory situated in the South Western Region of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Yoruba tribe which can be categorized as a frontier among the most speaking languages in Africa, is blessed with rich culture, tradition, customs, and most urbanised in Africa.

Below are the names of Yoruba cities and their founders.

(1) Ile-Ife̩ was founded by O̩batala

(2) O̩wo̩ was founded by Ojugbelu.

(3) Oshogbo was founded by Larooye 

(4) Akure̩ was founded by O̩mo̩remi O̩mo̩luabi

(5) Ondo was founded by Queen Pupupu

(6) Iwo was founded by Prince O̩gbaigbai.

(7) O̩yo̩ was founded by Prince O̩ranmiyan

(8) Igẹdẹ Ekiti was founded by Ake

(9) Abe̩okuta was founded by Shode̩ke̩

(10) Ilesha was founded by O̩walushe Ajaka. 

(11) Esie was founded by Prince Baragbo̩n

(12) Ije̩ro Ekiti was founded by Prince Ogbe

(13) O̩ta was founded by O̩so̩lo̩ and Eleidi Atalabi 

(14) Igbe̩sa was founded by Akeredun

(15) Ipe̩ru was founded by Ake̩san

(16) Ikire was founded by Akinere 

(17) Ado Ekiti was founded by Awamaro

(18) E̩sa-Oke was founded by Omiran Adebolu.

(19) Ilo̩rin was founded by Ojo Isekuse

(20) Ikorodu was founded by O̩ga.

(21) Badagry (Badagiri) founded by Agbedeh and his family

(22) Iree (O̩s̩un) was founded by three brothers: Larooye, Arolu, and Oyekun.

(23) Ila-O̩rangun was founded by Fagbamila Ajagun-nla.

(24) Ikere-Ekiti was founded by Aladeshelu 

(25) Iko̩le Ekiti was founded by Akinsale

(26) E̩de̩ was founded by Timi Agbale.

(27) Omu-Aran was founded by Prince Olomu-Ape̩ran

(28) Ode-Re̩mo̩ was founded by two hunters: Arapetu and Liworu.

(29) Ikirun was founded by Akino̩run

(30) Saki was founded by Ogun

(31) Eruwa was founded by O̩baseeku

(32) Iraye was founded by Odudu-Orunku

(33) Ogbomo̩sho̩ was founded by Ogunlo̩la 

(34) O̩ffa was founded by Olalomi O̩lo̩fa-gangan

(35) Inisa was founded by Prince Ooku Eesun 

(36) Ido Ani was founded by O̩ba Osolua

(37) Ejigbo (O̩s̩un) was founded by Akinjole Ogiyan (Ogiriniyan)

(38) Okuku was founded by O̩ladile 

(39) E̩fo̩n Alaye-Ekiti was founded by Iji-E̩migun

(40) Ije̩bu Ode was founded by O̩banta 

(41) Is̩ara-Re̩mo̩ was founded by Prince Adeye̩mo̩

(42) Odeogbolu was founded by Eleshi E̩kun Ogoji 

(43) Ise-Ekiti was founded by Akinluaduse (Akinluse)

(44) Itele-Ijebu was founded by Ojigi Amoyegeso

(45) Ije̩bu-Jesha was founded by Oba Agigiri Egboroganlada

(46) Ibokun (Ilemure) was founded by Obokun

(47) Ikoro-Ekiti(Eso -Obe) was founded by two hunters: Olushe and Olugona.

(48) Ilara Mo̩kin was founded by O̩balufo̩n Modulua Olutipin. 

(49) Igbara Oke was founded by O̩lo̩wa Arajaka

(50) E̩pe̩ was founded by Hu-Raka

(51) Malete (Ise̩yin) was founded by Adenle Atologunte̩le̩

(52) Igbo-Ifa(Kishi) was founded by Kilisi Yeruma 

(53) Ije̩bu-Igbo was created by Ademakin Orimolusi.

(54) Ilobu was founded by Laarosin

(55) Gbo̩ngan was founded by Akinfe̩nwa

(56) Iree-Ekiti was founded by Ogundahunsi, son Ogun.

(57) Iwoye (Ayedun) was founded by Atabata.

(58) Igbajo̩ was founded by Prince Akeran

(59) Ime̩si-Ile was founded by Odunmorun and Eye.

(60) Orile-Owu was founded by Pawu.

(61)O̩tun-Ekiti was founded by Oore 

(62) Igbo Asako( Igbo-O̩ra) was founded by Obe Alade.

{63} Ibadan was founded by Lagelu

No Sacrifice is little, let's emulate the life of Jesus Christ - Arole Felicitates with Christian faithful on Good Friday

 No Sacrifice is little, let's emulate the life of Jesus Christ - Arole Felicitates with Christian faithful on Good Friday

The immediate past chairman of Oyo state sports Council and former chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government Hon. Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi 'Arole' has Felicitates with His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE The Executive Governor of Oyo state and the Christian faithful in the state for this year Easter festive.

He urged them to be a good ambassador and to emulate the teaching of Jesus Christ so we can live in peace and harmony. he also advice the good people of Oyo state to have patience and be prayerful for this state and our Governor so we can have a great nation

He also stressed that we need our selves, so we can attain a high place so let's love our selves

Finally he extend his greetings to all the clerics and clergy both Christian Association of Nigeria and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Oyo state chapter

Signed:

Ifeoluwa Ayodele Ogunlola

Personal Assistant 

Put a smile to someone face, because Jesus Christ comes to bring back the lost happiness - Niche Development Foundation wish the people happy good Friday

 Put a smile to someone face, because Jesus Christ comes to bring back the lost happiness - Niche Development Foundation wish the people happy good Friday

Chief Oluwole Akinwale, Mogaji Mato Royal family Oranyan Ibadan who double as the Chairman of Niche Development Foundation Nigeria has wish the good people throughout the globe happy good Friday.

He urged them to be a reason of someone happiness because everyone deserves a smile, he advice the people to emulate the lesson that the good Friday taught us, we named it Good Friday because our hope was restored by someone who was punished to the point of death without guilty because of us, this taught us to be our brother keeper's in which we have been doing this in Niche Development Foundation and we will not relent in bringing hope to the masses, giving the privilege to the less privileged, restoring ability to our disable, you can also take part in this activities by raising people from the little you have, Jesus Christ had no gold nor silver but he sacrificed with what he have and restored back globally Joy 

I Chief Oluwole Akinwale, Mogaji Mato Royal family and Chairman Niche Development Foundation wish you happy good Friday, May the Lord bless you more abundantly.

Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun has restored back royal heritage - Obasanjo paid a tribute visit to late monarch palace

 Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun has restored back royal heritage - Obasanjo paid a tribute visit to late monarch palace 

The former President of Federal republic of Nigeria His Excellency Chief OLUSEGUN Obasanjo GCFR paid a condolence visit to Oba Olalekan Balogun palace to console the wives and the children of the late monarch

The Wives of the late monarch and Ekerin Olubadan Oba Hamidu Ajibade received the erstwhile president on behalf of Ibadan Oba council

On his speech Obasanjo condole with the entire families of the late monarch, Governor Seyi Makinde and the entire Ibadan people for the Loss of the late monarch. He described the late monarch as the man who cherished Yoruba culture and whom has elevate the royal system of Ibadan and restored back royal heritage of Ibadan land. He also stressed that he supposed to pay visit to Governor Seyi Makinde but the information reaching to him is that His Excellency is out of town 

The Mogaji of Alli-iwo commend Obasanjo for playing fatherly role because is the father of Yoruba now and urged him not desert them because he is the father they have now

In Baba Obasanjo entourage are Chief Oyewole Fasawe, Chief Toyin Jokosenumi, Hon. Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi 'Arole'

Igbalajobi donates solar lamp to all mosque in ward 6 of Ibadan North East

 The Councilorship Candidate for ward 06, Ibadan North East LG, Hon. Mojeed Igbalajobi Adekola has described himself again as a promise keeper, a man of his words and a trustworthy person. 

   Two weeks ago, Hon. Igbalajobi Adekola Visited the League of Imams in ward 06 to have a dialogue and to make plans about the coming local government election. 

It was gathered that the Imams under the leadership of Imam Mahmud requested for the assistance of Hon. Igbalajobi for solar lights for some mosques within the community but Hon. Igbalajobi told them he can't afford a solar lights panel for now but he will give them rechargeable lamps to manage for a while.

       Yesterday, the Promise was kept. Five (5) Powerful rechargeable lamps was given to the ward 06 League of Imams to give it to the mosques that needed it. 

Imam Mahmud express his gratitude to Hon. Igbalajobi on behalf of Imams and prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the desire of his heart unto him in this coming election.

    Hon. Igbalajobi Adekola is a trustworthy and a man of integrity, No wonder ward 06 chose him as their representative as he will not let them down if elected.

Ibadanland: Why we have not yet nominated Olakulehin as new Olubadan —Council of Obas

  

Council of Obas in Ibadanland has said that Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin cannot be nominated in absentia for Governor Seyi Makinde’s approval as the new monarch for Ibadanland.

The Ekerein Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade stated this while speaking to the Nigerian Tribune.

Oba Olakulehin has yet to make a public appearance since the transition of the late Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun precisely 12 days ago.

The council, as reliably gathered, ought to meet after the eighth Fidau which was held last Friday in accordance with the tradition.

Oba Ajibade hinted that the council met on Monday at the Oja’ba palace, with crowned kings of Ibadanland in attendance except Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

According to him, the crowned kings of Ibadanland were present at the meeting except Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Ajibade stated: “Nine of us, namely Oba Eddy Oyewole (Osi Olubadan), Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, (Otun Balogun), Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe, (Osi Balogun), Oba Biodun Koka-,Daisi, (Asipa Olubadan), Oba Kola Adegbola, (Asipa Balogun), Oba Hamidu Ajibade Salaudeen (Ekerin Olubadan), Oba John Isioye Dada,(Ekerin Balogun), Oba Muritala Akande, (Ekaarun Olubadan) and Oba Abiodun Azeez Agagagugu, (Ekaarun Balogun) were in attendance.

All of us are Royal Majesties. We are the Obas that the late Oba Lekan Balogun gave crowns to by the power conferred on him by our governor, Seyi Makinde.

“We are the Oba Advisory Council. We are not Chiefs. The only Oba who is not present at the meeting is Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and we cannot nominate him in his absence.

“We are waiting for the next Olubadan that will come from the Balogun line and that is Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

“There was not much in our meeting yesterday except that we Obas in Council that have been crowned by the Oyo State government will know the next step to take.

“We have visited the house of the Olubadan designate shortly after the demise of the late Olubadan.

“We met his son, the former Commissioner, Sunbo Owolabi, who told us that Baba was not around. We told him that anytime that he is around they should let us know in order for us to pay homage to him as the new Olubadan.

“Everybody knows what is going on in Ibadan. We know the next king. That is Baba Owolabi. He is the one that will become His Imperial Majesty.

“I am not aware of any scheduled meeting. We the Obas met yesterday, (Monday) and it was concluded that we will continue to wait till we see the new Oba.

When contacted on the telephone, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo state, Senator Rasidi Ladoja said that he was not aware of any meeting, stressing that “I was not contacted for any meeting scheduled for Monday.”

Source: Nigerian Tribune

LG Elections: PDP Ona Ara LG Candidate, Dr. Temitope GLORIOUS Unveils 'NEW ERA' Manifesto, Pledges to Emulate Governor Seyi Makinde's Track Record

 LG Elections: PDP Ona Ara LG Candidate, Dr. Temitope GLORIOUS Unveils 'NEW ERA' Manifesto, Pledges to Emulate Governor Seyi Makinde's Track Record

Ona-Ara LG Elections: PDP Candidate, Dr. Kolapo Temitope GLORIOUS releases manifesto, Promise to Emulates Makinde's Track Record 

The People's Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the coming Local Government election in Ona Ara, Dr. Kolapo Temitope popularly known as GLORIOUS, weekend promises to emulate Governor Seyi Makinde's Track Record.

This was gathered through the Media unit of the Glorious/Windapo campaign organisation led by Chief Waheed Ajao Adurodekun, while unveiling his manifesto tagged ”NEW ERA" agenda, aimed at revitalizing the region and ushering in a period of positive transformation.

The "NEW ERA" agenda encompasses six key pillars, each designed to address critical areas of need and drive sustainable development in Ona-Ara LGA:

1. Nourishing ONA-ARA Heritage: Dr. Kolapo's agenda includes initiatives to preserve and enhance Ona-Ara's rich heritage, such as asset maintenance, sustainable landscaping practices, and public safety enhancements.

2. Education Per Excellence: Dr. Kolapo is committed to promoting educational excellence through initiatives such as information empowerment hubs, scholarship programs, and educational orientation platforms.

3. Welfare & Social Services: Dr. Kolapo aims to improve welfare and social services by establishing an Ona-Ara LG database, enhancing access to healthcare services, and revitalizing sports and empowerment initiatives.

4. Economic Growth & Development: Dr. Kolapo seeks to foster economic growth and development by creating a conducive environment for businesses, embracing technology and innovation, and attracting investment.

5. Road & Infrastructures Management: Dr. Kolapo's agenda includes initiatives to improve road and infrastructure management, such as road maintenance, traffic management, and refuse clearing programs.

6. Agricultural Improvement: Dr. Kolapo plans to bolster agricultural development through initiatives such as organizing low-cost markets, supporting farmers, and providing specialized empowerment for youth in agriculture.

Dr. Kolapo's "NEW ERA" agenda is a testament to his commitment to the progress and prosperity of Ona-Ara LGA. By prioritizing key areas of need and implementing strategic initiatives, Dr. Kolapo aims to build a brighter future for the people of Ona-Ara.

Vote for Dr. Temitope Kolapo Glorious and embrace the promise of a "NEW ERA" for Ona-Ara LGA.

*#NEWERA2024 #ONAARA2024 #GLORIOUS2024 #GLOWIN2024*

Unveiling Hon. Azeez Olalekan Kabir- Media Team

 Unveiling Hon. Azeez Olalekan Kabir

Hon. Azeez Olalekan Kabir was born in E3/186 Onideure compound Ojaigbo Ibadan to the family of Pa. Moshood Azeez Onideure, He is fondly called Omo iya Eleja through his commitment to his mother trade during his childhood era

He attended Adelagun Memorial Primary School 1, Ojaigbo Ibadan for his elementary education, Proceeded to Lagelu grammar school, Agugu Ibadan for his junior secondary school from  2001 to 2004 and later completed his secondary education in Anglican Grammer School, Ojebode Ona Ara Local Government Ibadan for his Secondary School Certificate education.

His loyalty to the party has earned him Local Government Party Publicity Secretary For People's Democratic Party in Ibadan North East Local Government from 2018 - 2021 in which he voluntarily resigned in other to contest for a seat of ward 3 Councillorship in 2021 which he was defeated but he doesn't relent and continue working to the success of People's Democratic Party in his domain as a grassroot politician, after the Local Government Poll in 2021 he was appointed by the present administration in Ibadan North East Local Government as Special Assistant to the Executive chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government.

He is a man who love development of Ward 3 which have Alafaara, Areokuta, Ojaigbo, Akosile, Idi Ose, Ajiyalu, Olubode, Onideure, Ajobo, Ile Mato, Arolu, Ataapin, Kupalo, Kosodo and his environs. This birth the slogan of his campaign which quoted "Ward 3 Deserves Better".

He is an expert artisan who has trained some youth in House painting.

We will like to use this medium to Unveil Hon. Azeez Olalekan Kabir, PDP Councillorship Candidate for ward 3 in Ibadan North East Local Government.

CIRCULAR ROAD CORRIDOR WILL ACCOMMODATE INDUSTRIAL PARKS, OTHER AMENITIES - Oyo Commissioner for Works

 CIRCULAR ROAD CORRIDOR WILL ACCOMMODATE INDUSTRIAL PARKS, OTHER AMENITIES - Oyo Commissioner for Works

Commissioner for Public works and Transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin in an interview with Soji Ajibola opens up on the plans of Governor Seyi Makinde for 110km Circular road.

In life, everybody aspires for development.

We were born here 63 years ago and the level of development as at 2019 in ibadanland was too slow compared to cities like Cairo, Johannesburg and others. Cairo, in the 60s used to be at par with Ibadan in terms of infrastructural development, same thing with Johannesburg in South Africa. Governor Seyi Makinde led administration is looking for a situation when Ibadan will be at par with developed cities across the globe in terms of development. The Circular road will contribute immensely to the development of Ibadanland and possibly take us to the level that even foreign countries, United Kingdom, Canada will be envious of Ibadanland when completed.

What will the setback on the circular road be used for?

It will be converted to Industrial Parks while other amenities of accrued benefits would be sited there. If you have been to Johannesburg and you travel to Pretoria which is 56km road, I have video of that road, there is a particular building on that road. The building is 2km from the road. Other buildings are Industrial Parks up to Pretoria. It is lovely. That is what Seyi Makinde wants to replicate on Circular road. We are also starting the 36km from Badeku to Alarere, that is Moniya end. In the next six months, we will start clearing… We want to make sure that we have access and connection with the Train station. By the time we open the second leg of the South East and North east segment, you will find out that Ibadan would have become one of the developed cities in the world.

How many bridges do we have on Circular road?

We have six bridges and two interchanges already completed. From the Technical University to Jagun area, that is the first part, we have three underpasses and one overpass and some culvets. The culvets are the one helping us to channel the rivers. The other ends have five underpasses and one overpass, that is Badeku to Jagun that is the only area that people are shouting that we have been demolishing houses. The one from Jagun to Tech U has only one building on our pavement now. The owner of the affected building has actually left because he knew actually that he was not supposed to be there. The one under contention is the one from Badeku to Jagun that has many illegal buildings on the pavement. Works are progressing. We have paid off the contractors. The inflation is going up. If they are unable to access the road, the contractors will leave. That is why the ministry of Lands is assisting us to bulldoze illegal buildings on the pavement of 150 metres to the right and left.

What is the level of works at Olodo Bridge and Olorunsogo-Akanran expressway?

Olodo bridge, by the special grace of God will be opened to the traffic by the 30th of April 2024. As I speak now, we have completed the casting of the beam. I was there on an inspection last Sunday. We are doing what we call approaches. By the end of March, all the slabs and what we have casted would have been fixed. After this, we will do approaches in terms of the asphalt and by mid-April, we will do a test run on that bridge. By God’s grace, 30th of April, the road will be opened to human and vehicular movements. On Olorunsogo-Akanran expressway, we have finished laying of asphalt. There are two levels of asphalt laying; the first level is called binder course, after binder course, you will leave it for natural compartment. Let me go back to Olodo bridge again, Olodo bridge construction is not an artwork that you can say in two, three days, I will finish this artwork and give it out. There are so many factors that will look at weather condition is number one while the second one is soil test. The project is affected by the weather condition even the soil itself, when you do soil test, you must be sure that the soil can actually take up the piling. There may be one or two adjustments. What delayed that one was the issue of weather, issue of some equipment. Like I mentioned in one of the interviews granted that we came with four equipments for us to lift the slab but two of them were faulty when we started the process. We have to look for another one. These are the machines that must operate at the same time because one will lift it from where we did the slab while another will drop it, unto the piling, then another one will check that it is properly done. This is not something that we can say in two or three hours the works will be carried out. But thank God, we have broken the bar of that because as I am speaking we have casted the entire slabs. We are doing the approaches. For the Amuloko road. I was there on Thursday. What happened was that over the last two, three weeks, we have been doing the binders course. The binders couse means ceiling the soil base and the stone base. What we did was the wearing course. Wearing course means final course asphalt layer that we are going to do. The issue about the drainage on the other part is what we are focusing on. If you get there now, you will see that our men are working on the drainage. If we have not finished the drainage, we cannot go to the hardwork on the pavement because drainage must be completed before we do the soil base, the stone base, the binder course and the real course.

What is the stage of work at Agara and Odo-ona Elewe bridges?

They have promised us that the work will be completed by April ending. As I speak, work is tremendously going on on that bridge.

Oyo state agog as Africorp Consortium sets to establish multi- millions dollar factory in Ibadan

 

Africorp Consortium will soon open multi- millions factory in Ibadan, The Executive Governor of Oyo state His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE were in Casablanca, Morrocco to authenticate the agreement between the state and Africorp Consortium, this was reveal through the Governor social media handle on Facebook which are as follows:

"We have been in Casablanca, Morrocco for a series of meetings with Africorp Consortium led by Chairman, Saad Berrada Sounni and CEO, Mr Jaafar Harti. Africorp is the parent company of Dolidol which acquired Mouka Foam and is establishing a multi-million-dollar factory in Ibadan. Our administration has already allocated land for this purpose and Africorp has paid the required fees and taken possession of the land.

We also signed a memorandum of cooperation with Africorp Consortium which has business concerns in agro industries, mining, education, mattress, wood carpentry and PET recycling. We are looking forward to welcoming them in Oyo State."

This will improve the economy of the state and reduce the unemployment rate in the state

OYO GOVT REOPENS ACCESS ROADS TO GRAs Says HC Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo

 OYO GOVT REOPENS ACCESS ROADS TO GRAs Says HC Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo

Oyo State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Engr Sir Dsc GSSRS KJW FNSE Abiodun Seyi Makinde has re-opened some access roads to existing Government Reservations Areas (GRAs) within the Ibadan Metropolis.

The Commissioner for Lands Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, on Friday, said this is to ease the hardship land owners face in such GRAs which include Omololu Olunloyo Ring Road, Ogun Osun River Basin, Aba igbira, Galilee Foundation, Elenusonso and NIHORT.

According to him, some portions of the affected GRAs at Ogun-Osun River Basin are Government Acquisitions that were only leased with TOL (Temporary Occupation License), before the advent of the present administration, adding that it has been designed into Layout as GRA.

He added that some of the allottees did not have access to their lands due to the non-availability of access roads and the nefarious activities of some land grabbers.

Mr. Akin-Funmilayo however promised that the exercise would provide necessary access to rightful owners of land to develop their portions of the lands.

PICTORIAL: Access Bank Organizes Operation 'Keep Oyo State Clean' Project

 PICTORIAL: Access Bank Organizes Operation 'Keep Oyo State Clean' Project

....members of the public extols their dedication 

Access Bank Plc Marketing Department Idi Ape branch in early hours of Tuesday, 26th March, 2024 embarked in Community Social Responsibility(CSR), tagged ACCESS BANK KEEPING OYO STATE CLEAN.

As sighted by Egalitarian Voice correspondence, Wisdom Akinlabi, members of ACCESS Bank marketing department gathered in their numbers to engage in clean-up exercise at Agodi Gate Area Axis, Gate Spare parts Area, Agodi Prison and markets in Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to the team lead, Mr. Oladosu, said that ideas was borne out of the desire of their team members in supporting the vision of His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde which  in beautifying and making Ibadan the most cleanest city in the country and also to give back to the community for their patronage and the trust they have in Access Bank Plc.

He further stated, that the exercise is not the first and it won't stop there, as other areas in Ibadan will soon be covered and clean-up across the state.

While giving their commendation, members of the public acknowledges the crucial role played by the Access Bank Marketing Department in the project tagged ACCESS BANK KEEPING OYO STATE CLEAN. 

Continuing, one Mrs Oyelami (Market woman) lauded Access Bank Plc Marketing Department dedication to improving the environment and ensuring the well-being of Oyo State residents for community growth and disease-free society.

Members of the team includes; Mr. Oladosu (Team Lead), Mrs Olufunmilola, Alh. Sheriff Olarenwaju, Mr. Tayo, Mr. Leke, Mr Ogungbe Temitope, Kehinde Olasupo and others.

Oyo Yoruba Youth Leader, Asoju Odo Alawode Rahmon Turbaned as Ameer Shabab of HODIF Muslim Society

 Oyo Yoruba Youth Leader, Asoju Odo Alawode Rahmon Turbaned as Ameer Shabab of HODIF Muslim Society

Today, at the 5th Annual Ramadan Lecture, Turbaning, and Award presentation event held at the Olunde Primary School Ibadan Playground, the Oyo State Chairman of the Yoruba Council of Youth Worldwide (YCYW), Asoju Odo Abdul Rahman Akintunde Alawode, was turbaned as the Ameer Shabab of the Habeeb Onihantu Dawah Foundation (HODIF).

Expressing his gratitude to the HODIF Muslim Society for bestowing this honor upon him, Ameer Abdul Rahman Akintunde Alawode (Asoju-Odo) emphasized that the award and turbaning serve as a significant encouragement to further dedicate himself to the cause and struggle in the path of Islam.

In his remarks, the proprietor of the HODIF Muslim Society, Ustaz Abeeb Onihantu, described Asoju Odo Alawode Rahmon as a leader with exceptional qualities. He offered prayers for Asoju Odo's continued successful reign as the state youth leader and wished him a long and prosperous tenure as the Ameer Shabab of the esteemed Muslim Society.

Asoju Odo Alawode expressed his gratitude to Almighty God for His grace and extended warm greetings to all attendees of the event. He extended special recognition to notable personalities present, including General Manager of Success FM Ibadan, Alahji Azeez Adeshina Jagunmade (PAJ1), Honorable Waheed Akintayo Ilumoka, Presenter, Comrade Adegoke Ridwan Pal Solution, Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) JCC Oyo axis, and his entourage. He also acknowledged the delegation of the Yoruba Council of Youth Worldwide (YCYW) Oyo State Council, led by Omoluabi Akinkunmi Akinpelu (Oracle), APC Ona Ara Councillorship Candidate, Honorable Ismail Jamiu Adewale, CEO of Yemigth Cakes and Decorations, Ms. Rukayat Akande, among others.