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…
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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…
Seven months after the Supreme Court delivered its landmark ruling granting full financial autonomy to local governments, implementation remains stalled amid political manoeuvring and bureaucratic bottlenecks, ISMAEEL UTHMAN and OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN reportThe implementation of local government autonomy has faced numerous hurdles seven months after the Supreme Court judgment.Legal practitioners have expressed concerns that the delayed implementation of the Supreme Court ruling was disrespectful to the apex court and showed how the Nigerian government often seeks to circumvent judicial decisions.On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court ordered that local government allocations must be paid directly to them, as requested by the…
Since Thursday, when his autobiography, A Journey In Service, was launched, former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has taken centre stage of national attention. The autobiography reminds me of James Hadley Chase’s Make the Corpse Walk. It is the story of eccentric millionaire Kester Weidmann, who, in his weirdest best, believed money could buy everything, life and death inclusive. So, one day, Weidmann woke up with the crazy idea that his dead brother could be brought back to life. He then enlisted the services of a voodoo specialist to perform this crazed task. Rollo, the crooked nightclub owner, was his…
Popular singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, and nine of his aides were arraigned before the Ogun State Magistrate’s Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday over allegations of assault and obstruction of government officials. The charges stem from a February 5, 2025, incident at Odogwu Bar in Sango, Ogun State, where Portable and his associates allegedly attacked three town planners—Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef, and Akinpelumi Oyero—while they were carrying out their official duties. Portable, who had earlier been declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command, surrendered himself at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday. He was…
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey.In yet another culturally enriching move, Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) has reaffirmed his commitment to the economic and cultural revitalisation of Oyo State with the introduction of the policy directive that civil/public servants in the state should wear Aso Ofi on Thursdays.Under this directive, civil and public servants in the state have been directed to wear dresses or complement their dresses with the Aso Ofi material, a clothing material largely produced in Iseyin, Oyo State and some other towns of…