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JUST IN: Oyo Inter-Party Advisory Council Honours PDP Spokesperson, Akeem Olatunji ..... dedicates award to Governor Makinde In recognition of what has been described as outstanding contributions, performance, and selfless service to humanity, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Oyo State chapter, has presented an Award of Excellence to the Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) Spokesperson, Engr. Akeem Olatunji.  The award presentation which held at the Molete PDP state Secretariat in Ibadan on Friday July 30 was witnessed by the party state Chairman, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha, State Secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, other members of the state working committee of PDP, state PDP Coordinator for the party's E-registration, Miss Bidemi Oresanwo, and other top party members. IPAC is an independent advisory council comprising representatives of all registered political parties in Nigeria with state branches registered across all 36 states of the...

Ibadan North Council Chair'  Agba Egbe Commiserates With The Family Of Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru Over His Demise. The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Yusuff Sahib Oladayo ( Agba Egbe), Has Condoled With The Immediate Family, Friends And Ibadan North Local Government On The Demise Of      Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru  The Executive Chairman was acompained by Hon. Hamisu Nafiu Dodo, councilor representing ward 6 and the rest of the  councilors from the twelve wards. In a condolence statement signed by his SA on media and publicity, Mr Bodija Akinwale said: “The passing away of the iconic patriot and elder statesman, Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru was a huge loss. “The likes of Alh. Ahmed were the proverbial hewers of wood and drawers of water who laboured hard for the strong foundation upon which our...

Ibadan North Council Chair' Agba Egbe Celebrates Sallah With Destitute In Akinyele*   *The Executive Chairman Of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Yusuff Sahib Oladayo, Once Again, Had Placed Joy And Happiness On The Faces Of Those Who Recently Were Taken Off The Streets Of Ibadan To A Better Alternative Shelter And Accommodation Provided By The State Government.*  The council boss who was accompanied by the twelve local government ward councilors, party stakeholders and loyalists said his decision to celebrate with his brothers and sisters and children because he wdislikes calling them destitute or beggars was to give them a sense of belonging and prove to them that the PDP led administration in the state will always keep to its words and promises at all times. Food items was donated by the local government chair. Hon. Yusuff pointed out that the welfare and well-being of these destitute should be the collective responsibility of wealthy and pri...

The Yoruba Nation agitator who had reported arrested in cotonous  has been release and he is on his way to Germany. A reliable source from Cotonou confirmed this to Irohinoodua. The Source said his release was party due to Western countries involving Britain, Canada, France, Germany and the United States mounting intense pressure on the Government of Benin Republic not to hand over Chief Sunday Adeyemo, (Igboho) to the Nigerian authorities. The Sources in Cotonue further explained that the Ambassadors of some Western nations reached out to the authorities of Benin Republic asking them not to hand over Chief Adeyemo to the Nigerian government for the safety of his life. They emphasis their arguments on strong facts that Igboho will not get justice if returned to Nigeria. “We do not think returning Igboho to Nigeria will set standards for Benin Republic in line with global human rights best practices’a diplomat told our correspondent in Benin Republic. Details L...

UPDATED:"WHY BENIN REPUBLIC WON'T HAND OVER SUNDAY IGBOHO TO NIGERIA GOVERNMENT - AKINTOYE EXPLAINS|DETAILS HERE A renowned historian, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, has acknowledged the arrest of the yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho In a statement confirming the arrest, Akintoye who heads the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups,Ilana Oodua, said he and others are “working to provide assistance for Ighoho to prevent his extradition into Nigeria,” saying “Benin Republic is a land that respects the rules of law.” He called on all Yoruba people “within and beyond the shores of Nigeria to come out and ensure that their ancestral land is not defeated by invaders.” The statement titled, ‘Ighoho: There’s A Strong Possibility That Extradition Request Of Nigerian Government May Be Rejected By Benin Republic – Akintoye,’ was signed by him and made available to newsmen by his Communications Manager, Mr. Maxwell Ad...

Eid-El-Kabir : Ibarapa Kan Felicitates With Muslim Faithfuls, Entreats For Love and Peaceful Coexistence. The Executive Chairman of Water Corporation, Dr. Adebayo Adepoju  expressed that the Eid-El-Kabir  Festival is a special festival among Muslims faithfuls. It is the one that brings family and relatives together. He pray for more love, peace and unity among our people. The Chairman of Water Corporation made this available to the press men in his Salah greetings to the good people of Ibarapa Land and Oyo State at large, Ibarapa Kan hope on this spiritual festival of Eid there is peace, pureness and holiness in the family. On this festival, he prayed that Allah listen and answer all our prayers, he charged Muslims to have faith in Him, and He will grant all the heart desires. In support of the hands of goodwill extended to Muslim faithfuls by the Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Ibarapa Kan also gave out rams, foodstuff and cash gift to traditi...

Eid-El-Kabir: BGI Felicitates With Muslim Faithfuls, Pray for More Love, Peace and Unity  House of Assembly hopeful, Hon.Babatunde George Ige felicitates with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir celebration. BGI in a press release signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Wemimo  made available to news men in Ibadan encourage Muslim Faithfuls to pray for more peace and love to rain in our State. He also congratulates Muslims on Arafat day which is the holiest day in the Islamic calendar and the first day of the major Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. BGI emphasised on how Allah replaced Ismail with a ram for Prophet Ibrahim. May HE replace  our sorrow with joy and abundance in life.May Eid-ul-Adha bring peace, love, warmth and happiness all our ways.  He therefore pray for good people of Ibadan South West Local Government, "In every shared smile and laughter;In every silent prayer answered; In every opportunity that comes your way ...

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, eaglessightnews gathered from punch that, Chief Sunday Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night, a top source familiar with the matter told our correspondent. Igboho was arrested by the security forces in Benin Republic about three weeks after the Department of State Services declared him wanted for allegedly stockpiling arms, an allegation he has since denied. The source told  The PUNCH  that Igboho will be repatriated to Nigeria on Tuesday (today) from Benin Republic, one of Nigeria’s neighbouring countries in the West African sub region. “He was arrested in Cotonou while he tried to travel out on Monday night. His destination was Germany. The security forces in Benin Republic should repatriate him to Nigeria on Tuesday,” the source said. We would recall, The Nigerian secret police had raised Igboho's IBADAN residence in the S...

PRESS RELEASE Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde congratulates Muslims ..urges them to reflect on essence of festival, adhere to COVID-19 protocols Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state, Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The governor, who called for tolerance and religious harmony at all times, urged Islamic faithful to reflect on the essence of the festival, which he described as the “Festival of Sacrifice.” He stated that with the Eid-el-Kabir, the Almighty Allah (SWT) is teaching humanity about the virtues of total submission to His will, adding that human beings must learn to put God first in all situations. He said:  “The Eid-el-Kabir presents an opportunity for us to reflect on the faith, with which Ibrahim (Abraham) willingly agreed to sacrifice his only son and was set to let go of his prized asset, just in obedience to the command of Allah (SWT)." A statement by the Chief Press Sec...

Ibadan North Chair' Agba Egbe Distributes Rams, Rice, Cash To Electorates, Plan To Spend Salah Celebration With The Just Relocated Destitute From Ibadan North  In celebration of the 2021 Eid el- kabir (Ileya festival), The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Yusuff Sahib Oladayo (Agba Egbe ) , has distributed rams, bags of rice and cash to leaders, party steward, less Privilege, Muslims across the ibadan north local governments in oyo state. According to his SA on Media and Publicity, Bodija Akinwale, more than a thousand of families had benefited from this humanitarian gesture of the Executive Chairman (Agba Egbe).  And it won't end there alone, the executive chairman will in person celebrate Salah with the just relocated destitute/ beggars from Ibadan north lg, who of recent was evacuated to the newly equipped Akinyele resettlement center provided by the state government  Some beneficiaries of this benevolent act expressed their heartfe...

Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Barr Muyiwa Makinde presents a Toyota Sienna Bus to Seyi Makinde Grassroot Mobilization Group. A leading grassroot politician and the immediate elder brother of the Executive Governor of the state, Engr Seyi Makinde and a prominent chief  of Ibadanland on Sunday, 11th, July 2021 hosted  members of   Oyo State Grassroot Mobilization Group led by their Chairman, Hon. Olufemi Afolabi. Oyo State Grassroot Mobilization Group are the political mobilizers and gatekeepers in all the 33 Local governments in the State, the group has been involved in various community activities across the state to improve the standard of living of the citizens and create awareness about the good work and achievements of the present administration under the leadership of Engr Seyi Makinde.   So to support this notable group, Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Barr Muyiwa Makinde, when being hosted  by the group at their headquarter...

PRESS RELEASE Sallah: Oyo govt pays July salary In order to ensure the smooth celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir Festival for civil servants in Oyo State, the state government, on Friday, paid the July salaries and pensions to all workers, retirees and political functionaries in the State. A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, indicated that civil servants began to get their salary alerts early on Friday. He maintained that the early payment of the salaries and pensions was in continuation of the government’s commitment to ensuring that workers celebrate festivities with ease. The statement recalled that a similar development took place in December, when workers received their December salaries and pensions on 16th of the month, ahead of Christmas. He said: “The payment is in continuation of the commitment of  Governor Seyi Makinde's administration to ensuring that workers are always happy. “This is the Governor’s way of ensuring ...

16/07/2021 PRESS STATEMENT You're An Opportunist, a Political Liability– Oyo PDP Carpets Teslim Folarin The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the statement credited to Senator Teslim Folarin describing the PDP as being in vegetative state, and one in his past has exposed his political ignorance and naivety. The PDP further described Folarin as a mere political opportunist, a barren politician with zero political clout  It described him a political orphan' without any known stronghold or base. According to a press statement by the Oyo State chapter of PDP signed by its state Publicity Secretary, Akeem Olatunji, and made available to newmen on Friday July 16, the party maintained that the Senator remains a liability he was to the PDP, which led the party to the collosal failure when he flew the party's flag for governorship in 2015. Recently, one of the leaders of PDP in Oyo state, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, while featuring in an ...

Sir, having gone through some of the best wishes on this auspicious day of yours, I would say words can not express how much you mean to  Oyo state PDP family and this generation at large.   You are kind just as your heart is. You are a father having  good influences.  Your works speaks just as the good testimonies about your kind gesture from all and sundry keeps flying. This humbles me and inspires a lot... It is what you do that people will talk about. And so, If a man is good , he is good. And it implies he has been specialy destined to be good.  Indeed, you are a great role model, and a philanthropist to many. Besides, you are a complete loyalist of PDP and GSM (Governor Seyi Makinde) who always want the best for this government and Nigerian at large  I would deduce that you are an icon of Integrity,and highly characterized  with goodness. May you move from strength to strength and from grace to grace. May the almighty God give you wis...

Makinde mourns Sound Sultan ...commiserates with family, Iseyin community, entertainment industry Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, described the death of multi-talented singer, Lanre Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan as a huge loss to the state and the entertainment world. He commiserated with the immediate family of the artiste, the Iseyin community and the entertainment industry on what he described as the demise of a truly great ambassador of Oyo State. A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor, Moses Alao, quoted Makinde as saying that Oyo State lost in Sound Sultan "a humble, unassuming but truly great talent and a shining light who has positively impacted the society with his act." According to Makinde, Sound Sultan, left the world at a young age of 44, but he made his mark and left strong messages for the Nigerian society through various songs with thematic preoccupations that centre on politics, commitment and...

Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has died at the age of 44. The singer died after battling Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Fasasi on behalf of the Fasasi family. The statement read, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our multitalented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan. “He passed away at the age of 44 following a hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma. If we can recall in may, news in circulation had it that Sound Sultan was diagnosed with cancer and was in the United States undergoing treatment. This had many fans and well-wishers saying prayers for his speedy recovery through social media posts. Reacting, the singer shared on Instagram, saying, “I must not ignore the massive show of love. Thank you all. I will tell you my story myself it will be true THEN not false.” Source, Punch.

NIPSS Lists Ibadan North, Lagelu Local Government To Benefit From Sustainable Developments Goals (SDG) in South West|Read details  The chairman Ibadan north local government hon. Yusuf Sahib Oladayo (Agba egbe) has expressed his gratitude for the thoughtful selection of two local governments having Ibadan north local government area council and Lagelu local government as one of the selected few for SDG (sustainable developmental goals) in South-west*  This was contianed in a press release made available through his S A on media and publicity, Bodija Akinwale. The chairman acknowledges and appreciate the unrelenting effort of the senior Special adviser to the Oyo state government on SDGs, Hon. Kunle Yusuf (MON) to make this possible. Hon. Yusuff Sahib Oladayo acknowledged It is no doubt that this development will facilitate the goal-set of Ibadan north local government to implement basic amenities and infrastructures and this opportunity shall be utilized to it's ma...

PDP Ib North LG stakeholders pass vote of confidence in Gov. Makinde Says Party Remains One  Party Stakeholders of Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State have lauded Governor Seyi Makinde's performance for the past two years, describing it as phenomenal. They made the declaration during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting hosted by the executive chairman of ibadan north local government, Hon. Yusuff Sahib Oladayo, held at the Local Government Council Secretariat, where they passed a vote of confidence in Makinde. The leaders declared their total support and unwavering stand with the Governor “in his political direction come 2023.” The stakeholders at the meeting took turns to eulogize the governor for his equitable distribution of projects across the State. Part of those at the meeting were the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government Council Area, Hon. Yusuff Sahib Oladayo (Agba Egbe), the two House of Assembly members: Hon. Gabriel Babaji...

IBADAN CIRCULAR ROAD PROJECT: Makinde's Success Story Has Become Opposition's Nightmare  The criticism being raised against the SPV handling the ongoing road construction of the Ibadan circular road has once again exposed the crass ignorance deposited in the APC as an opposition party in Oyo State. It is not beyond common knowledge that the SPV is a child of necessity borne out of the fact that the company handling the project had to securitize their assets under this new company in order to complete the projects before them as and when due  As much as I understand that an opposition party serves as a watchdog in a democracy, such must be done within the prism of logic. But the Oyo state APC members have been acting in the contrary by always exhibiting crass desperation for power by attempting fruitlessly to twist facts and events just for the purpose of painting a bad image of the Seyi Makinde-led government in the eyes of unsuspecting members of the public. For t...

Oyoate Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has named Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi as his Chief of Staff. A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, confirmed Ogunwuyi’s appointment. The appointment takes immediate effect. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Ogunwuyi was, in 2019, named Executive Assistant to the Governor on Investment. He was later appointed Director-General of the Oyo State Investment and Public, Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPPPA), following the passage of the law setting up the agency.   As the DG of OYSIPPPA, Ogunwuyi midwifed series of Investment initiatives including the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA), which has helped the state in the execution of critical infrastructure projects.   Ogunwuyi, served as a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly between 2011 and 2015. He was, in 2015, elected as the member representing Ogbomoso North/South and...

UPDATED: Yoruba Nation!Sunday Igboho's Lawyer Demands N500m Damages, Apology From FG As Dss Begun Manhaunt...|Read Details... A total sum of N500 Million has been demanded from Federal Government as a compensation to the damages done to the unlawful attack on Yoruba Nation's Activist, Chief Sunday Igboho in the early hours of 1st July , 2021. This was contained in a letter written by his lawyer, Yomi Aliyu SAN where he demanded that the sum of N500m be paid by the Federal Government being reparation for the destruction of cars and the home of the activist. The lawyer, Chief Yomi Aliyu SAN, in a release made available to newsmen on Saturday, also asked for public apology from the State Security Service for the unconstitutional invasion of Igboho’s residence. This statement is coming at after the information flying around that the Department of State Security Service DSS has begun manhaunt on Sunday Igboho and that the call logs of his aide are...

Ibadan Cirular Road: We have saved over N100 billion for people of the state ~Oyo Government *N138.2bn for 110 KMS better than N70bn for 32kms by previous govt ...says Gov Makinde has saved over N100b for people of the state The Government of Oyo State, on Saturday, explained that the recent award of the construction of 110kilometres Ibadan Circular Road for N138.2 Billion is a better bargain for the people of the State than the expired 32 km contract  awarded by the immediate past government at the cost of N70bn. It noted that at the cost of N138.2 billion for the entire 110 kilometres stretch, the state government has saved about N100 Billion, adding that those creating controversies around the recent award of the contract are doing so purely for mischief. Going by simple logic, the 110kms, broken down into three, would be, at least, 36kms each. Therefore, the past APC government that awarded just 32kms for N70billion would as well have awarded the entire 110kms for m...

DSS confirms raid on Sunday Igboho's house. Declared him wanted! Press briefing here PRESS BRIEFING AT THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (DSS) ABUJA ON A JOINT SECURITY OPERATION ON  1ST JULY, 2021 AT IBADAN, OYO STATE In the early hours (about 0134 hours) of today, 1st July, 2021, a joint team of security operatives raided the residence of Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo a.k.a. SUNDAY IGBOHO at Soka, Ibadan, Oyo State. This was based on intelligence that he had stockpiled arms in the place. On approach to the residence, the team came under heavy gun attack by nine (9) men, suspected to be IGBOHO’s guards. Six (6) of them were armed with AK-47 gun and Three (3) others, with Pump-Action riffles.  2. In the course of the exchange, two (2) of IGBOHO’s armed men were gunned down while the rest were subdued and arrested.  Only one operative who was shot by the assailants on his right hand sustained injury. He has however received medical attentio...