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…set to enforce stringent measures The Oyo State Government has said it would implement stringent measures to curb the persistent menace of street trading in Ibadan and other parts of the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this on Thursday, during an enforcement drive in the state capital. The Commissioner registered his displeasure over the recalcitrant attitude of a number of street traders towards the government directives at ensuring compliance to the State Environment Laws on street trading. The Commissioner expressed his utmost displeasure over the illegal occupation of open spaces and roadsides, highlighting…

The campaign trail of the Ibadan North Local Government People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate Oluwaseun Olufade in Ward 4 of Ibadan North sparked fervent enthusiasm among residents as they eagerly received Olufade and his vice, Akeem Ayoade. Upon arrival, Olufade was greeted with a warm welcome from pupils of St. John Primary School, who presented him with flowers—a symbol of their support and acceptance. Subsequently, a stakeholders meeting was held at the late PDP leader Engineer Olatunji Daniel’s party office. During the gathering, Mrs. Felicia Ajuwon presented Olufade with a roll-up graphics gift with ONALA’s inscription, emphasizing the community’s…

In anticipation of the upcoming Local Government Council Elections in Oyo State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its comprehensive campaign itinerary, set to commence on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, and culminate on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. The schedule, released by Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, the Secretary of the Oyo State PDP, outlines a strategic roadmap for engaging party members, leaders, and stakeholders across various local government areas. The campaign activities will kick off with fervor as the PDP sets its sights on mobilizing support and galvanizing momentum for its candidates. Each event will be meticulously organized, featuring presentations of…

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company and the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday traded words over the disconnection of the hospital. The IBEDC said it was compelled to disconnect the UCH due to an outstanding debt exceeding N400m. But the UCH said it did not owe the power company N490m. IBEDC said it disconnected the hospital after exhaustive attempts to engage with the hospital’s management regarding the substantial overdue balance, which it said had persisted for over six years. Responding to an enquiry from our correspondent, the IBEDC Chief Key Accounts Officer, Mr Johnson Tinuoye, said despite numerous…

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sent a list of commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The list came three months after Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as governor on December 27, 2023. A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tayo Oluwatuyi, containing the list of the nominees, was addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji, on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday. Contained in the list were 12 nominees, which include Segun Ayerin, Olaolu…

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is hale and hearty, his son, Sumbo Owolabi, told This Newspaper on Wednesday in Ibadan. “He will soon make his first public appearance any moment from now and even attend the next meeting of the Council of Obas in Ibadanland,” Owolabi, a former commissioner in Oyo State, told our correspondent, who visited the family house on Wednesday. The clarification comes in the wake of concerns that Oba Olakulehin was absent at a Monday meeting of the Olubadan in Council to deliberate on his nomination to Governor Seyi Makinde as appointment as the next Olubadan. The…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday established the Presidential Economic Coordination Council comprising himself, the Vice President, Senate President and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum among 27 others. Wednesday’s move is “in furtherance of his administration’s efforts at re-engineering the nation’s economic governance framework,” the Presidency said in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu establishes comprehensive economic coordination and planning system for Nigeria.’ The PECC also comprises members of the organised private sector who would serve for one year. Tinubu’s new formation also includes 19 other…

House of representatives member, Hon. Dhikrullahi Adedeji Stanley Odidiomo, chairman house committee on ICT and Cybersecurity stands out as a shining example of action-driven leadership. Representing the Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency, his tenure has been marked by tangible contributions that resonate deeply with his constituents. One of the most striking aspects of Hon. Odidiomo’s approach to governance is his preference for action over mere words. In a world where political grandstanding is commonplace, he embodies the principle of “working his talk.” When he makes a promise, there’s no need for fanfare or empty pledges—his constituents can rest assured that it…

In a heartfelt gesture of support and solidarity, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday offered scholarships to the children of 17 soldiers killed in the Okuama community in Delta State. Also, he said the Government will provide housing for the families of the military men. Tinubu made the announcement while addressing the military, grieving families, and other sympathisers at the burial ceremony held in Abuja to bid farewell to the fallen heroes. Expressing his deepest condolences to the military, Tinubu said: “I wish to also commend our Armed Forces for their restraint in choosing not to carry out any reprisal attacks…

The Oyo State Government has said that its first international tourism summit 2024 tagged #ITSOyoState2024 is geared towards unveiling the tourism potentials of the state to local and foreign investors for investment opportunities. It noted that the summit will equally showcase the state’s tourism endowments and potential to the world. Addressing a pre-event press conference held at the Press Briefing Room of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism and chairperson of the International Tourism Summit Planning Committee, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, said the summit aligned with the vision of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to…