Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with a distinguished legal luminary and APC chieftain, Mr Akeem Agbaje, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Agbaje as a committed leader whose contributions to the legal profession and the progressive cause in Oyo State remained invaluable. He lauded Agbaje’s unwavering dedication to justice, fairness, and the upliftment of democratic values, noting that his leadership and experience continue to inspire many within and beyond the party.…
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The Oyo State Government has announced plans to commence the 2025 agricultural loan scheme with a single-digit interest rate for farmers. The Chairman of the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheik Taofeek Akeugbagold, disclosed this through a press statement in Ibadan, stating that preparations are underway for loan disbursement to enhance farmers’ productivity. Akeugbagold said this is a reaffirmation of the Oyo State government’s commitment to food security. He explained that the core mandate of his agency is to facilitate the mobilization of funds for the provision of agricultural loans at an affordable rate and to ensure easy…
In a fantastically life-transforming decision that has set the hearts of students across Oyo State aflame with hope and jubilation, Governor Seyi Makinde recently announced the approval of substantial bursary and scholarship awards specifically targeting final-year students of Oyo State across the country.With a whopping sum of N554,989,000 allocated for this purpose, the initiative is designed to assist students in various institutions of higher learning, including those in the prestigious Nigerian Law School, Aviation Schools, Medical Schools, and students pursuing Higher National Diplomas (HND) and final degree programmes at universities.The announcement was made by Rt. Hon. Moruf Atilola, Chairman of the…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Oyo State APC Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Moshood Abas, on his appointment as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the appointment as a well-earned recognition of his dedication to service and progressive ideals. He commended Alhaji Abas’ unwavering commitment to the development of Oyo State and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker said that Abas has consistently demonstrated loyalty, discipline…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who died at the age of 44 in the UK. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described her demise as a tragic and painful loss, not just to her family but to Oyo State and the nation at large. He noted that Abisola, who served as Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning,…
Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a man of no mean achievements. An experienced and exposed man, he rose to his country’s political pinnacle at the young age of 32 years when he became the military head of state following a coup d’état. But he was in the saddle for only 74 days, from 16th January 1996 to 29th March 1996, after which he voluntarily relinquished power and handed over to a democratically elected government. On retirement from the Sierra Leonean Army as a Brigadier in 1996, he relocated to the United States of…
The Oyo state government has partnered with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) to enhance the accuracy of the national social register. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Musbau Babatunde stated this in Oyo town at a three-day step-down training for field personnel. According to him, the initiative that commenced on Thursday aims to improve social intervention programmes in Oyo State. He explained that the field personnel will conduct an update on the social register, as the government plans to leverage the National Identification Number for efficient delivery of intervention…
The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has implemented a review of Entry Grade Levels for University graduate nurses within the Civil service. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Provost, Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Ibadan, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, during a meeting with 21 Nursing Tutors, whose entry Grade levels were reviewed to GL10 from GL08. Dr. Owolabi charged Nursing Tutors of the institution to be diligent in their duties and imbibe integrity and quality. Recall that the National Council of Establishment (NCE) in its 43rd meeting in 2022, approved that University graduate nurses should be reviewed to grade…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, accusing President Bola Tinubu of acting in bad faith and using the crisis for political advantage. In a statement personally signed by him, Atiku argued that Tinubu has been a partisan player in the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers, rather than a neutral mediator. He alleged that the move was not about restoring order but rather a calculated punishment against the people of the state to serve the interests of the president’s allies in the Federal Government. Atiku further described the decision…
The Muslim Staff Community of Saki West Local Government has announced a public lecture themed “The Ideal Muslim Home Concerning the Inordinate Ambition of Our Younger Generations.” The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Saki West Local Government Premises. The lecture aims to address the challenges posed by excessive ambition among young people and provide Islamic perspectives on building a morally upright and balanced home. The guest lecturer, Alhaji Barrister Imran Atilola, the Grand Chief Imam of Tede land, is expected to provide insightful guidance on the topic. The event…