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The Director General of the Oyo State Investment and Public-Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Mr. Tilewa Folami, has expressed deep sympathy over the demise of Engr. Sunday Makinde, the elder brother of Governor Seyi Makinde. In a statement issued on Friday, Mr. Folami described the passing of Engr. Sunday Makinde as a profound loss to the Makinde family and the state as a whole. He remarked that the late Engr. Sunday Makinde played a vital role in nurturing the values of humility, diligence, and service that the Makinde family is known for. “I am deeply saddened by the news of…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reassured the officers, soldiers and families of 2 Division Nigerian Army that his administration remained committed to promoting the already existing cordial civil-military relationship to a greater level for the betterment of the good people of Oyo State. He stated this on Friday while speaking at the 2024 West African Social Activities held at Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, stated that the impact of the achievements of the Nigerian Army during this period has added greater values, respect, honour and dignity to…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairpersons and chief executive officers for 42 federal organisations, alongside the secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Services. The president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement on Friday, saying all appointments take immediate effect. “The President has also appointed a new Managing Director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a Director-General for the National Board for Technology Incubation. I present news like rap music to keep young people informed – Joshua Gapsiso0:12 / 1:00 “President Tinubu directs the…

The death has occurred of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. He was aged 65 years. He died on Friday, January 24, 2025. Announcing the passing in a message, a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, wrote, “With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025. “His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3.20am today, Friday 24th January 2025…

Republican Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to allow a President to be elected for up to but no more than three terms. The language of the proposed amendment reads as follows: ‘‘No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has felicitated the First Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji Yekeen Abass, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In his heartfelt congratulations on Thursday, the Deputy Governor praised Abass for his astute leadership and comprehensive management of the market. He equally lauded his philanthropic gestures, and unwavering dedication to the development of Oyo State. Barr. Lawal expressed delight at Abass’s tenacity, fortitude, and resolve, which had contributed to his success in the business sector. He urged him to keep making contributions to the State’s prominence in the business world and…

These days, it has become the Vogue to try at all cost to be relevant. The bad thing however is that some are trying to do that at all cost. It is therefore not surprising that some self acclaimed local champions have arrogated themselves statuses of spokespersons against the creation of more chiefdoms by Governor Fintiri in Adamawa State. In different tirades reminiscent of politically frustrated people, they are trying to point a jaundiced picture of the Governor and the State House of Assembly. Their grouse against the government rest on the fact that Governor Fintiri is the only…

The former First Lady of Oyo State, Chief Mrs. Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, has expressed sadness over the death of Hon. Temilola Adibi, a prominent Ogbomoso-born politician and former member of the House of Representatives. Adibi passed away following a protracted illness. In her tribute, Mrs. Ladoja described his death as both shocking and painful, emphasizing that Adibi was a peaceful politician and a respectful individual who epitomized the Omoluwabi ethos. She revealed that his sterling qualities earned him recognition as one of the three candidates shortlisted to be the running mate of Governor Rashidi Ladoja in the 2003 guber…

Telecom operators’ demand to adjust tariff rate has been granted as the Nigerian Communications Commission approved their request in response to rising operational costs. This development, which allows for a maximum of 50% adjustment to current tariffs, was announced in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Monday, January 20, 2024. The NCC said the adjustmnent is in line with Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, adding that the new tariffs would remain within the limits outlined in its 2013 Cost Study. The commission also said the adjustments will adhere…

Hon. Adigun Agboworin: Grammar No Be Our Language, Grammar No Be Success // Adeniyi Amubikanhun In the early 90s, the legendary Afro-Juju maestro, Sir Shina Peters, committed a grammatical faux pas. In the process of sending his get-well wishes to the ailing JuJu Music generallissimo, King Sunny Ade, Shina Peters uttered the phrase “soonest recover”. Whilst grammar purists ridiculed Peters over that gaffe, the man went on to wax lyrical with the phrase, completely turning things around to deliver his hit song,”Grammar No Be My Language.” His words ” grammar no be success” in that song resonate deeply even today:…