It is no news that for decades, pensioners who have toiled for 35 active years in Oyo State were subjected to untold hardship. Many of these people had given 35 years of their lives in service to the state and found themselves abandoned in their twilight years. It was indeed saddening!No one will claim that it is a fabricated story that under previous administrations in this state, pensions were not just meagre; they were also irregular. This left senior citizens who had, at one time or the other, worked for the state as teachers, civil servants and local government workers…
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Beneficiaries of Hon. Ayoade Akeem Adewale’s free UTME forms—brilliant but indigent students selected across the council area—have been charged to pursue their dreams with the utmost tenacity, dedicate their time to their studies, and remain committed to academic excellence to ensure success in the upcoming UTME examination. This charge was given by the political head administrator of Aare Latosa LCDA, Hon. Ayoade Akeem Adewale, while presenting the forms to the beneficiaries in a low-key programme at the council secretariat. Ayoade emphasized that education is the foundation of development, noting that training a child translates to building a stronger nation, ultimately…
The Tinubu administration is set to launch mass electric vehicle transportation in North-East Nigeria, following the Federal Executive Council’s approval of contracts worth nearly $100 million (N151.9 billion) for the supply of electric buses, tricycles, and charging infrastructure. As part of the plan, Bluecrest Integrated Concept Limited will supply ten 17-seater electric buses within six months for N2.9 billion. Messrs. Mutual Commitment Company Limited will deliver 4,000 e-tricycles within nine months for N49.6 billion, while Shanghai Integrated Infrastructure Development and Sinoma Investment International Limited will supply 3,000 e-tricycles each. All the tricycles have a capacity for nine passengers and a…
The Crescent Club of Saki has once again demonstrated its commitment to charity and community support by holding its annual Ramadan Lecture and Benevolence Programme, where about 100 aged and less privileged individuals receive gifts and support. The event, held at the Saki West Local Government Secretariat Mosque, featured a thought-provoking lecture titled “Ramadan: A Month of Mercy and Generosity,” delivered by renowned Islamic scholar and preacher, Barrister Nasirudeen Muslim. In his lecture, Barrister Muslim emphasized the importance of generosity in Islam, urging individuals not only to give but also to develop the intention of giving, even when in need.…
Muslims across the globe, State and the Council Area have been tasked to commit more of their time to seeking Allah’s face in prayers during this year 2025 Ramadan. This was contained in a message from the Political Head Administrator of Aare Latosa LCDA, Hon Ayoade Akeem Adewale in commemoration of this year Ramadan. Ayoade stated that it is solely the presence of Allah that is needed in all our affairs at this period. He said only God can right all the wrongs and ease all hardships the Country is witnessing right now hence Muslims need to commit more to…
The Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN), Oyo State Branch, has announced its Annual Ramadan Lecture, scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2025 (9th Ramadan 1446AH), at 9:30 AM. The event will take place at the Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, bringing together legal experts, scholars, and government officials. This year’s theme, Shariah Beyond the Criminal Justice System: Clarifying the Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding the Implementation of Shariah Law in Nigeria, aims to provide a broader understanding of Shariah law beyond its often-debated criminal justice aspects. Discussions will highlight its role in economic, family, and social justice systems, as…
The Oyo State government, in line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to expanding the state’s economy through tourism and hospitality, has announced its readiness to clamp down on illegal and unregistered hotels and hospitality businesses. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this known during a press conference held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Wednesday, February 26. According to a statement by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the ministry will collaborate with registered hospitality business owners, including hoteliers and security agencies, to rid the state of illegal hospitality establishments and…
On Monday, 24 February 2025, hundreds of former ad-hoc staffers across the 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State converged to plead with the governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to increase the number of ad-hoc staffers to be considered for full recruitment into the Local Government Service.Weeks earlier, Governor Makinde had approved the conversion of 1,591 ad-hoc staffers to full staff. This development led to joy and jubilation at various local government areas of the state as that type of effort was a one-of-a-kind development in the state.As part of his administration’s passionate commitment to reducing unemployment and…
The Oyo State Government has taken action against land grabbers in the state, demolishing properties on Government acquired lands in Podo Area, along Top One Garden, Oluyole Local Government, and Dizengoff, Kolapo Ishola Area, Ibadan. This was disclosed by the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin Funmilayo, on Wednesday in Ibadan. During the exercise at the affected areas, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands said, “The lands in question are assets of the Oyo State Government, and we will not tolerate any form of encroachment or illegal occupation.” He emphasized that those currently working on the…
Notably and without equivocation, Governor Seyi Makinde has performed exceedingly well in the delivery of his campaign promises in virtually all sectors. This is the case most especially in the area of employment and job creation. From his first term of office, the governor made it clear that aside from the four service point agenda of education, security, health and economic expansion, his administration would focus on reducing the unemployment rate in the state. Throughout his first four years, the governor lived true to his words with various policies implemented towards empowering the teeming youths of the state. Aside from…