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PDP Convention: Ilaka Congratulates Arapaja, Commends Makinde's Leadership Role The immediate past Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo state, Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka has congratulated the newly elected National Deputy Chairman of the best Political party in Africa, the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The event which took place yesterday, at Eagle Square, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. In a statement released and made available to the press through his director of Communication on New Media, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates,  Ilaka described the former ambassador to Kingdom of Jordan as a man of unblemished character with his track record of good Leadership and unification agenda is on the rescue mission to salvage the country from the current mess. Oyo Central Senatorial hopeful added that the Successful conduct of the national convention is a pivotal step in 'Operation Rescue Nigeria' adding that PDP has shown its readiness to lead the charge. He stressed further that,

PDP CONVENTION : The Newly Emerge PDP National Deputy Chair' (South)  Amb Taofeek Arapaja Appreciates Fellow Party Patriots For Support Says, ' It Is Time To Rescue Nigeria|Read In Full Amb Taofeek  Arapaja on Sunday after his  after his emergent as the PDP Deputy National Chairman (South) has share his profound gratitudes with newsmen on the success for his successful victory.  The appreciation speech reads,  Fellow Party Patriots, words can not quantify how much I appreciate the unprecedented supports received from you before, during and after the just concluded Special National Convention. Worthy of note is our collective decision to speak in one voice while choosing new sets of people who will through their productive styles of leading rescue Nigeria from shackle and manacle of oppression.  Understandable, we are in human institution where premium is placed on democracy, contest will come, winners would emerge while administrative and politics works commence. Pe

PDP Convention2021:Full List Of New Members Of PDP NWC Emerge PDP Elects New Members Of National Working Committee At The National Convention. See Full List.  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has just elected a new set of members into its National Working Committee (NWC) to take over the leadership of the party. Twenty-one people were elected at the party national convention which began on Saturday October 30 and lasted till Sunday October 31 at the Eagle Square in Abuja. See the full list of the newly-elected national officials:  National Chairman – Iyorchia Ayu Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested) Deputy National Chairman (South) – Taofeek Arapaja (Contested) National Secretary – Samuel Anyanwu (Unopposed) National Treasurer – Ahmed Mohammed (Unopposed) National Organising Secretary – Umar Bature (Unopposed) National Financial Secretary – Daniel Woyegikuro (Unopposed) National Women’s Leader – Professor Stella Effah-Attoe (Unopposed) National Yout

 Oyo Govt, Technology Incubation Centre To Collaborate On Industrial Development For Employment Opportunities , Others -Barr. Olaleye Trade & Investment Commissioner The Oyo State Government has promised to promote industrial development by giving necessary support to the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), to create employment opportunities for its citizens and boost its economy. The Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, gave the assurance during a familiarization tour to TIC’s Zonal Office, Sango, Ibadan. Speaking to newsmen after the inspection, Olaleye promised that his Ministry will collaborate with all Industrial occupants of the centre to create employment, promote technological inventions and promote entrepreneurial skills for the people of the state. The Commissioner also stated that the revoked expanse of Industrial Estate land at Sango will be used for industrial purposes so that it will not go into was

Evidences as shown that the  candidate contesting for the post of PDP National Deputy Chairman (South) Amb Taofeek Oladejo from Oyo State wins the said post . According to our correspondence  Oba who is live at eaglesquare Abuja to covered the event. He told us as at the time writing this report, that though vote is still ongoing but evidences has shown that the said candidate clears the vote with highest number. Details below of the votes are  Oyinlola 705 Arapaja 2004 Void - 165 Total No Of Votes -2874

Press Release 28/10/2021 'Bloc Vote Of State Delegates Belong To You' – Oyo PDP Throws Full Weight Behind Arapaja Over Race For Party's Nat'l Deputy Chairmanship The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Oyo State chapter has thrown it's full weight behind Ambassador Taofeeq Arapaja for the position of National Vice Chairmanship (South West) of the party. This is coming on the heels of the party's preparation for its national convention slated for November 30th and 31st in Abuja. A statement by the Oyo State Publicity Secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji, of the party indicated that PDP in Oyo state was ready to hand Ambassador Arapaja the party's bloc vote from the state to boost his chances of clinching the seat of PDP National Deputy Chairman (South) at the national convention. According to the statement by the ruling party in Oyo state, Arapaja represents the bridge between the older and younger generation of politicians especially within the party.

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has uphold the suspension of suspended PDP national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus. The information reaching EaglesNews according to reliable sources read, The Appeal Court gave the judgement today, Thursday 28 of October in a suit by the embattled chairman over his suspension by the party. Also the court ordered the continuation of the PDP national convention shedulesd to 30th and 31st of October. More details shortly….

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the state government will partner with French Government to turn Akufo town in Oyo state into an International Farm Market. The governor made this known on Tuesday 26th October, 2021 during his presentation in the Oyo Agricbusiness summit held at the conference center International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan. According to the news gathered by eaglessighnews and heritage new who were present in the summit, the governor urges investors to take opportunity of the state numerous competitive potentials including available manpower, arable land to explore the state eco-friendly agric business environment. The governor used the opportunity to awared investors of no panic on discouraging factors such as bad roads, huge tax among others. He said that his administration has embark on numerous efforts to push the state forward on Agricbusiness . He highlighted the good roads that his administration has constructed a

Makinde sells Oyo to the World at  Agribusiness Summit  ...says state will continue to re-engineer agribusiness devt Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, said that his administration will continue to re-engineer agribusiness development in Oyo State, with a view to expanding the economy of the state. The governor, who was speaking at the Oyo State 2021 Agribusiness Summit, held at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, maintained that for agriculture to lift people from poverty to prosperity, it must not only be seen as a tool for rural development, but, specifically, as a business. While making a presentation titled “Re-engineering Agribusiness Development in Oyo State,” at the Oyo Agribusiness Summit 2021, Makinde enumerated the agribusiness investment potentials of Oyo State to the world, saying that his administration was already in partnership with the government of France and IITA, among others.  A statement by the Chief Press S

President Muhammadu Buhari  has launched the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) digital currency, the e-Naira. The source from vanguard news reads, While launching the digital currency, at the State House,Abuja, this afternoon, the president commended the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, for his efforts towards ensuring a more efficient payment system in the country. In his address, Mr. Emefiele announced  a new financial instrument titled “The 100 for 100 PPP – Policy on Production and Productivity,” to reduce the nation’s overdependence on imports. Under this policy the CBN will advertise, screen, scrutinize and financially support 100 targeted private sector companies in 100 days, beginning from 01 November 2021, and rolling over every 100 days with new set of 100 companies, whose names will be published in National Dailies for Nigerians to verify and confirm. “The purpose of this instrument is to take further steps to reverse our over reliance on imports.”

OYO AGRICBUSINESS:Governor Makinde Flags Off 3-Day Summit|Read More As part of Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde's commitment to establishing all-inclusive governance as well as boosting agriculture in the state, Oyo State governor, the governor flag off Oyo State Agribusiness Summit. The report from Tribune online reads, The summit, which is the first of its kind in the history of the state is scheduled to hold at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan from October 25 to 27. Well-meaning dignitaries and stakeholders that will grace the three-day summit include, Director General, IITA, Dr Nteranya Sanginga; President, African Development Bank (ADB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina; Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr John Donnelly; Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Mr Jérôme Pasquier; Ambassador of Netherlands to Nigeria, Mr Harry van Dijk; Chairman, United Bank of Africa (UBA), Mr Tony O. Elumelu; MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs N

Statement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee Regarding the Case Instituted at the High Court in Kaduna to Prevent the PDP from Holding its National Convention on October 30 and 31, 2021   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) is using this medium to alert members of our party and members of the public that we are aware of the actions of a few misguided PDP members who have approached the High Court in Kaduna in an attempt to prevent our great party, the PDP from holding its National Convention on October 30 and 31, 2021.   Notwithstanding their right to approach a court of competent jurisdiction to air their grievances, we maintain that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the PDP has acted in good faith in fixing our convention for October 30 and 31. It is not meant to witch-hunt anyone or to truncate anyone’s mandate.  Therefore, we call on all members and supporters of the PDP t

PRESS RELEASE  Makinde visits Abolongo prison, says investigation on-going  ...orders installation of CCTV cameras in all correctional facilities in the state  Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, visited the Abolongo Correctional Center at Oyo town, saying that government will take immediate steps to protect the facility.  The governor, while speaking after an inspection of the attacked centre,  said that he has ordered that the main road leading to the facility be immediately graded. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde also promised to install security cameras in the facility and link same with the security situation room in the state. The governor said: "This is shocking and, unfortunately, we lost a soldier and an Amotekun Operative. Another person is on danger list at the  University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, as we speak. "In the main, investigati

The Man Called 'ARAPAJA', PDP National Deputy Chair' Candidate |Read Here William Shakespeare says: "Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great. some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja a thorough bred and grassroot politician was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Oladimeji Oladejo arapaja of Kudeti/Idi Arere, Ibadan, Oyo State on the 10th November, 1958. Young Taofeek Arapaja started his education career at Ibadan Public Day School, Kobomoje, Ibadan between 1966 and 1972. He proceeded to Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan between 1973 and 1978. While there, he was the President of the Muslim Students' Society (MSS). His father, Pa Ladimeji Oladejo who died on the rostrum during a Presidential campaign rally for late Chief Obafemi Awolowo at lwo, in the old Oyo State delayed his study abroad earlier, fixed for January, 1980. He thereafter travelled to the United Ki

Oyo Govt. Promises Integration of Local Farmers Into Development Plan Oyo State Government has reassured smallholder farmers of improved support and integration into the development plan of the state, in accordance with the four points agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde led administration. This, the Government said, would spur productivity and enhance the quality of food consumed by the people in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi gave this assurance while declaring open a 4-day training for Agric Extension Workers, organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, at OYSADEP Office, Apata, Ibadan. Adebisi noted that the training is one of the ways of stemming the tide of the declining number and low skill of small scale farmers which has hampered the adoption of best practices and new innovations, resulting in low productivity and rejection of Nigerian products abroad. He promise

The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran has congratulated the newly elected party Chairman of the ruling People’s Democratic Party in the State, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, on his overwhelming victory at the State Congress. In a statement signed by the Chairman today, he said the success was a sign of the confidence PDP stalwarts reposed in the Seyi Makinde administration and the new chairman. According to him, “Your victory at our party’s State congress, indicates clearly the confidence that the entire party delegates repose in the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration as demonstrated in the implementation of the party’s policies”. “I therefore join thousands of party members home and in the diaspora to celebrate this deserved victory even as you take our party to its deserved victory in the 2023 polls”, he said. He also described the victory of Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro as a good omen for the Board, adding that the new party Chairm

Oyo, UNICEF Finalize Moves on Social Protection Policy Plan …As Wife of the Governor Pledges Ready Intervention for Orphans, Less Privileged   Oyo State Government and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Akure Field Office have finalized plans on the implementation of Oyo State Social Protection and Implementation Plan. Speaking during a four-day stakeholders’ meeting held in Oyo town, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the State through constant engagements with relevant stakeholders have finalized the production of a Medium Term Sector Strategy (M.T.S.S).  Prof. Babatunde said that part of the aims of the social protection programme was to address the issues of lack of access to education and healthcare for children. He said the policy is aimed to strengthen social protection among the vulnerable people in the state. Prof. Babatunde also said that the partnership with UNICEF would provi

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has charged Nigerians to pray for the peace and prosperity of the nation. In a statement issued by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Olamilekan Olusada, the Oluyole Federal Constituency representative joined millions of Muslims to celebrate this year's Eid-el Maulud in good spirit and in the spirit of oneness. She urges the citizens of Oluyole and Nigerians home and in the diaspora to show love to one another regardless of political differences, ethnic, tribe, religious and cultural diversity and to promote peaceful coexistence as a Nation. She said, "I rejoice with all Muslim brethren on the celebration of this year’s Eid Maulud and urge Nigerians to Pray for peace and prosperity in the Nation.” Akande-Sadipe added “This is a celebration of the birth of our dear Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) who demonstrated over his live, that we can co-exis

Oyo Goverment  Gives Promotion Letters To Over 16,500 Primary School Teachers Oyo State Government on Wednesday distributed over 16,500 promotion letters to primary school teachers across the 33 local government areas of the state.   Speaking at the symbolic presentation of the promotion letters to 66 representatives of the teachers, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, said the letters were for the arrears of  the 2017- 2020 promotion  exercise. Adeniran said the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde is passionate about the welfare of workers, adding that the teachers will never be denied their entitlements. He said:”The important thing is that the governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, is so passionate about workers’ welfare. These are arrears of promotion that were supposed to have been given even before we came on board. The governor was magnanimous enough to say look, these people were due for

Our Unification Agenda takes a step above Southwest- Arapaja In order to bring normalcy back to our fold and after due consultation with party faithfuls, members, leaders and stakeholders, today, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja participated in the screening of all Aspirants for the forthcoming National Convention at Legacy house Abuja. While Ambassador Arapaja would be aspiring for the post of the Deputy National Chairman of our great party, this ambition is borne out of the great idea of repositioning the Party to greater heights it rightfully belongs like we have started in the Southwest PDP. Our dearest Governor and Leader of PDP in the Southwest, Governor Seyi Makinde, has really raised the bar of politicking in our nation and we can't do otherwise than to follow his footsteps of all inclusive, purposeful and visionary brand of politics with human face. His supports has been very tremendous and we hope to continuing making him proud. It's our greatest hope that we sh

JUST IN:Makinde Releases Take-Off Grant For LAUTECH College Of Agriculture in Iseyin. Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde as ordered the release of take-off grant for the commencement of the activities at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)’s College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin, in the Iseyin local government area. This was made public on Tuesday evening at Iseyin by the Chairman, Governing Council of LAUTECH, Professor Ayodeji Omole, who led other members of the council and management members of the University, on a fact-finding mission to ascertain the cost of putting up structures and renovating existing buildings for administrative, research and residential purposes. Omole hinted that with the release of the take-off grant, work would start in earnest, as Governor Seyi Makinde would do the turning of sod at the administrative site of the College along Okeho road by November 2021. The Chairma

" The Patient Dog Eats The Fastest Bone" as they says. Truly loyalty pays . The incident that occurred at the State Government House on Monday afternoon can never be forgotten by the beneficiaries.  Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Monday 18th of October donates 2 Land Cruiser Prado Jeeps to the immediate past Chairman of Oyo State PDP, Alh Kunmi Mustapha, and the newly elected Chairman of PDP in Oyo State, Hon Dayo Ogungbenro, at the State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The two Jeeps handed over to the two beneficiaries by the Chairman of Governor's Advisory Council, Senator Hosea Agboola Halleluyah, with the assistance of Otunba Seye Famojuro and Hon Babatunde Tijani Double T.  is as a result of long time loyalty and patient of the beneficiaries

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State, says it recognises only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Congress conducted on Saturday at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba in Ibadan. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Mutiu Agboke, made this known in an interview with NAN, on Sunday in Ibadan. Agboke spoke when he led the management team of the commission on an advocacy visit to Abere Central Mosque, Agbowo, Ibadan.   It would be recalled that two parallel PDP State Congresses were held on Saturday in Ibadan where two separate executives of the party emerged. The faction of the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, held its congress at the main bowl of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba. Similarly, the aggrieved PDP members led by former Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Mrs Mulikat Adeola-Akande and Chief Bisi Olopoeniyan, held their separate congress at Jogor Centre, Liberty Road, off Ring Road, Ibadan.

1. DAYO OGUNGBENRO - CHAIRMAN 2. HON. JAMES OLUKUNLE - DEPUTY CHAIRMAN 3 HON. WASIU ADELEKE - STATE SECRETARY 4. HON. MUFU OGUNREMI - SENATORIAL CHAIRMAN, OYO CENTRAL 5. HON. GBADE OJELABI - SENATORIAL CHAIRMAN OYO SOUTH 6. HON. YUSUF ADEKUNLE - SENATORIAL CHAIRMAN, 0Y0 NORTH 7. HON. WULEMOT IBITOYE WOMAN LEADER 8. HON. MICHAEL OGUNSINA - YOUTH LEADER 9. HON. TAIWO ALAGBE - STATE ORGANIZING SECRETARY 10 HON. AKEEM OLATUNJI - STATE PUBLICITY SECRETARY 11 HON BANKOLE SUNDAY - STATE TREASURER 12. BARR. WAHEED GBADEGESHIN - STATE LEGAL ADVISER 13. OPATOKUN OLUDAYO - STATE FINANCIAL SECRETARY 14 ADELABU ADEREMI ALABA - AUDITOR 15. BARR. OLABODE DURODOLA - ASST. LEGAL ADVISER 16. TIAMIYU AKEEM , ASSITANT PUBLICITY SECRETARY 17 LAWAL MOHAMMED - ASSISTANT AUDITOR 18. ADEKUNLE OLUKAYODE - ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY 19 BIODUN POPOOLA - ASSISTANT ORGANIZING SECRETARY, OYO SOUTH 20. AGBEBI SOLA PETER - ASSISTANT ORGANIZING SECRETARY, OYO CENTRAL 2