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A recent press release by a major opposition party in Oyo stated that the non-performance of the party’s federal lawmakers is because the Oyo state Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has hampered the performance of our local councils due to a lack of financial autonomy. This piece looks into the following questions: 1.​Are Local government councils financially hampered from delivering development? 2.​Evaluate the performance of some chairmen across the state. 3.​Are our councils better run under the financial system being used by the Seyi Makinde administration? The framework that established local government as a third-tier government can be attributed to the…

Nigerians have been urged to harness the power of sports in shaping a healthier and united nation. Hon. Adedeji Stanley Dhikrullahi Olajide, gave this advice, while speaking at the closing ceremony of the third edition of the Senior Special (SS28) Golf Championship of the Ibadan Golf Club. The SS28 Golf Championship is an annual event, that draws both seasoned professionals and emerging talents to the scenic greens of the Ibadan Golf Club. Hon. Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency of Oyo state, at the national assembly commended the Seyi Alaba-led executives of the Ibadan Golf Club for…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has likened the death of a prominent leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, to the fall of a mighty Iroko tree in the forest. Governor Makinde, who described Pa Adebanjo’s death as the end of an era, commended him for being a great nationalist, federalist, patriot and true democrat, who gave his all for Nigeria to be a better country. Describing Adebanjo as a father of all, Governor Makinde expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the late Afenifere leader, the Afenifere, the Government and people of Ogun State…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has lauded the retiring Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Ayodele Sonubi, for his sense of dedication and diligence. The governor gave this commendation on Friday at the Eleyele Police Command, Ibadan, where he presented a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to the CP through his Executive Assistant on Security, CP Sunday Odukoya (rtd). The CP, who assumed duty in Oyo State on June 16, 2024, will retire in a couple of weeks. In his response, Sonubi appreciated Governor Makinde for the honour done to him, saying “this is a big honour…

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has congratulated Engr Yunus Gbadamosi Badmos, also known as HIMUS, on his recent appointment as Chairman of Muslim Community, Saki. In his congratulatory message on Friday, the Deputy Governor described the appointment as a well-deserved one considering the antecedents of Alhaji Gbadamosi in the propagation of Islam. He urged the former chairman of the Saki West local government to use his new role to promote interreligious cooperation throughout the state as well as unity, peace, and development. The Deputy Governor equally expressed confidence in Alhaji Gbadamosi’s ability to make a…

League Of Yoruba Land Imams Declares March 1 To Commence Ramadan, Abandons Sultan – Islam For Muslims The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has announced that Ramadan 1446 AH (2025) will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025, departing from the traditional practice of waiting for the official declaration by the Sultan of Sokoto, who is regarded as the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims. In a communiqué issued by the Office of the Grand Mufti of the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, the body stated that its decision was based on precise astronomical calculations and international Islamic…

The South West Governors’ Forum, comprising the Governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo States, held its meeting on Thursday, 13th February 2025, at the Governor’s Office, Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State. After extensive deliberations on key issues affecting the South West region. Part of the communique: —South West Development Commission (SWDC) The Forum commends the Federal Government and the Senate for establishing the South West Development Commission (SWDC) and collectively agreed to situate its headquarters at Cocoa House, Ibadan, Oyo State. —Odu’a Investment Company Limited The Forum acknowledges the efforts of Odu’a Investment Company Ltd.…

Hon. Najeem Omirinde, former Chairman of Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (Oyo RUWASSA), extends his warmest birthday wishes to Otunba Seye Famojuro, a distinguished leader and pillar of support in Oyo State. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Omirinde described Otunba Famojuro as a visionary, a man of integrity, and a steadfast supporter of progressive governance. He commended his steadfastness and dedication to the development of Oyo State and his invaluable contributions to the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. “Otunba Seye Famojuro is not just a leader but a bridge builder whose influence and commitment to the…

The Oyo State Government has inaugurated a steering committee and a technical working group for the effective and sustainable management of gender-related issues in the state. The event, which also commemorated the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, was held on Wednesday, at the Local Government Staff Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. While inaugurating the committee, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, said the fight against female genital mutilation and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence is not an isolated struggle, adding that they go hand in hand with the…

The Oyo State Government has reiterated mandatory safety guidelines to corporate bodies, event planners, and individuals organizing St. Valentine’s Day celebrations, emphasizing that the day should be observed in a safe and responsible manner. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the move is in response to the anticipated increase in social gatherings during the Valentine’s celebrations. The Commissioner emphasized the importance of involving security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun, and Operation Burst, in the planning process. He stated that their involvement is crucial to ensuring comprehensive logistics…