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  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo FAS FTWAS has commended the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye for his dedication and professionalism in serving humanity.  Professor Adeyemo gave this commendation on Monday at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the occasion of Barrister Olaleye's  birthday.  The Secretary to the State Government said the commissioner has worked selflessly in uplifting Oyo State  in various capacity which according to the SSG gave him the opportunity to have served the government in many Ministries.  She stressed further that Barrister Olaleye has used his vast knowledge and experience in law for Development, urged him to be more committed and wished him many happy returns of the day. Responding, the celebrant, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye commended Governor Makinde for giving him the opportunity under his administration to serve the state.  He said "I

  Professor Olanike Adeyemo, secretary to Oyo State Government, has been re-appointed to the Steering Committee of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS). The reappointment is in recognition of her immense contribution to food security and human nutrition globally. The HLPE-FSN is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to global food security and nutrition. The HLPE-FSN is governed by a Steering Committee of 15 world-renowned scientists drawn from the academia, research Institutions, public and private sector, civil society among others. Professor Adeyemo is one of the three African members of the Steering Committee, including Mr. Serraj Rachid from Morocco and Hettie Schonfeldt, a national of South Africa. She will serve for two additional years. The letter conveying her reappointment reads in part: “Your reappointment reflects your exceptional experience and expertise, a

The ruler of Ebiraland was said to have died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 95. Palace sources told our correspondent in Lokoja the he died in an Abuja hospital where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailment. Before ascending the throne, he was a successful businesman who lived most parts of his life in Lagos. While waiting for the official pronouncement from the Ohinoyi Palace and government of Kogi State, it is expected that the late first-class monarch will be buried later this Sunday in Okene, in accordance with Islamic rites.

A retiring Justice of the Supreme court, Musa Dattijo Muhammad, who reportedly pulled out from the seven-man panel that dismissed all the appeals that sought to remove President Tinubu from office, has accused the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, of abusing the powers of his office. Justice Muhammad, who spent 47 years in active judicial service, bowed out of the apex court bench on Friday, having clocked the 70 years mandatory retirement age. He used the opportunity of a valedictory session that was organized in his honour by the Supreme Court, to address what he observed as rots in the judiciary that have continued to affect the justice delivery system in the country. “Through the years, I rose to become the second most senior justice of the country’s apex court and Deputy Chairperson of the National Judicial Council. “Considering the number of years I have spent in judicial service and the position I have attained by the grace of the Almighty, I feel obliga

The Nigeria Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Ibadan Chapter has inducted 37 new members from the Polythecnic, Ibadan for the 2023 Student members induction and technical lecture series. The event took place at the Assembly Hall, North Campus of the Polythecnic, Ibadan with the Theme "Electrical Engineering, Past, Present and Prospects". In his Welcome address, Chairman of the Institute, Engr. Babatunde Ogunpaimo said NIEEE Ibadan Chapter in collaboration with like minded Nigerians has taken a bold step to promote engineering professionalism and mentorship for the new inductees to access better engineering services. He said, "The NIEEE has decades of record as the foremost and leading professional body among engineering profession in Nigeria since it was established in 1984, as it currently houses over 15,000 strong database of engineers and other professional engineering cadre in all specialities of Electrical/Electronics Engineering and has 35

  An Oyo state High court sitting in Ogbomoso has ordered the removal of the Soun of Ogbomosoland Oba Ghandi Laoye and ordered a fresh selection process. More details shortly...

  As 2023 World Food Day is being marked by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology Eleyele Ibadan, members of the Public have been called upon to drink adequate water daily for a sound health and physical well being. The Provost, Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Pharmacist (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Oyewo made the call while  declaring open activities and celebrations put in Place by Nutrition and Dietetics department of the College to mark this year's World Food Day globally, annually celebrated on the 16th of October. The Provost who was represented by the Director of Works, Engr. Ayokunmi Ojerinde said the theme for this year's World Food Day was relevant and concise in view of the inevitable role of water within the body system. The provost enjoined Nigerians to avoid starving themselves of the required quantity of water every day. Delivering his lecture on the theme: Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave n

CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD AT SABO, IBADAN. The Young and Woman Initiative YAWI celebrates international day of girl child on Saturday October 14, 2023, at sabo, mokola primary health center in partnership with local Zonta Clubs in Ibadan and various organizations committed to the empowerment and well-being of girls.  The celebration was marked by a series of activities aimed at promoting girls' rights, leadership and health awareness. Ambassador Agbeja Adebobola, Executive Director of Young and Woman Initiative (YAWI), addressed the importance of girls' rights. YAWI's Adolescent Boot Camp Girls Volunteers were present to passionately advocate for the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (EndFGM). Menstrual hygiene, a critical aspect of girls' health, was discussed by Zontian Funmi Adegbile from Zonta Club 2, Ibadan. Leadership skills were also emphasized during the event, with Zontian Tayo Alabi from Zonta Club 1, Ibadan, leading an informat

  86 REGULAR RECRUITS INTAKE FOR TRADES/NON TRADESMEN AND WOMEN IN THE NIGERIA ARMY. 1) This is to inform the general public and all interested qualified candidates that online application for Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise, 86 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Trades/Non TradesMen and Women has commenced on 25th September, 2023 and closes on 20th October, 2023. 2) Basic Entry Requirements for the 86 (RRI) TradesMen/Women include: i). Possession of at least a minimum of 4 Passes in not more two sittings in WASC/GCE NECO/NABTEB. ii) In addition to the above qualifications, those applying as TradesMen/Women must also possess Trades Test/City Guild Certificate (Details available on the website). iii) Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 22 for Non Trades while for the TradesMen/Women, between the ages of 18 and 26 as at 18th December, 2023 for TradesMen/Women. iv) Registered Nurses and Midwives not above 30 years old may also apply.  v) Applicants must not be less than 1.68 m

  The dust over who takes charge as Post Master General of the federation has finally settled as Tola Odeyemi few minutes ago returned to the headquarters of the nations postal agency and addressed management and staff of the agency. Subsequently, she went into closed door meeting with top management staff and the meeting is still ongoing as at press time. It will be recalled that controversy has earlier trailed the leadership of NIPOST shortly after the government announced the appointment Odeyemi as the new Post Master General, Sunday Adeyemi Adepoju, the erstwhile Post Master General re-appeared at the headquarters of NIPOST and was seen in the midst of staff members celebrating his re-instatement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Earlier today, the duo of Adepoju and Odeyemi resumed at the NIPOST headquarters which led to a deadlock and subsequent protest by members of staff of the agency showing their support and solidarity for Adepoju, while Odeyemi was booed and asked to leave by

  In appreciation of God's faithfulness to Abiye Faith home, the Maternity Arm of CAC Oke -  lye Ibukun, Ajameta Bus-stop, Alakia, Isebo, Ibadan, a week long activity was organized by the church authorities under the District Superintendent, Pastor Emmanuel Layi  Afelumo with his amiable wife, Lady Evangelist Dorcas Funmilayo Afelumo. Earlier, a praise night had come up on Friday, 13th October, 2023, featuring eminent gospel artistes ministering. Thanksgiving Service took place on Sunday, 15th October, 2023 at the Church auditorium, attended by mother's of Abiye children from all over the world . Delivering a sermon at the Thanksgiving Service, the guest preacher, Prophet Michael Fakinle congratulated the matron of the church's maternity centre, Abiye Faith home, Lady Evangelist Dorcas Funmilayo Afelumo  under the leadership of her husband, Pastor Layi Afelumo for witnessing this year's 2023 Abiye Day. Prophet Fakinle commended the Matron Lady Evangelist Dorcas Funmilay

Suspected theft of train coaches of the Nigerian Railway Corporation foiled at Maiduguri Railway Terminus following a tip-off of good samaritans, suspects apprehended by the police. Credit- NTA NETWORK NEWS More details shortly...

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, FAS FTWAS., has charged the executive members Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) to work more for the development of Ibadan land. She stated this while hosting the CCII Executive Council Members led by it's President General, Barrister Ajeniyi Ajewole at the SSG's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Secretary to the State Government said she is fully affiliated with Ibadan, hinting that most important people in her life are from Ibadan. She said. "I move in Ibadan circle, I thank you for honouring me with this courtesy visit, I am part of you, we are all flourishing in Ibadan, I love the development in Ibadan land and I want to seek your continued support on behalf of the state Government in our bid to take Oyo state to greater height. Responding, the Present General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Barrister Ajeniyi Ajewole commended Governor Seyi  Makinde on the appointment of Professo

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo has disclosed that the present administration will continue to give the State Health Care Sector a pride of place for the betterment of the people of the State. She stated this today in her office while hosting the Management Staff of the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. According to her, Governor Seyi Makinde has good intentions for the people of Oyo State, adding that part of the LAUTECH turn around is sole ownership of the Institution by Oyo State and the commissioning of LAUTECH satellite campus at Iseyin. She charged the Management Staff of the Teaching Hospital to prioritize all their needs for the attention of Government to  attend them for the benefit of the people, saying that "health care delivery is a public service". The Secretary to the State Government urged the Management to improve on their internally generated revenue drive as part of the efforts to improve t

As the media buzz heralding the just announced appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede is about settling down, a quick check on the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has committed a fundermental error in announcing Olukoyede as replacement for Rasheed Bawa, who was suspended, arrested and later resigned his appointment as chairman of the anti-graft commission. A look at Section 2(1) of the ammended 2004 Establishment act of the commission reveals that: 2: (1) The Commission shall consist of the following members – (a) a chairman, who shall - (i) be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Commission. (ii) be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; and (iii) Possess not less than 15 years cognate experience A check on the profile of Ola Olukoyede reveals that non of his credentials does match th

Two yet to be Identified Nigerian Lawyers threw caution in the wind as the engaged in an unprofessional conduct devoid of the expected finesse and candour usual associated with members of the revered legal professional. In a discreet video recorded by an unknown individual, both me were seen embroiled in an heated argument in a court room a d at some point raised chairs in an attempt to attack each other with the deadly weapon. Watch Video: This show of shame, which has put the legal profession and practitioner alike out in the open is has continued to raise concerns about the level of decadence and decay gradually eating up the fabric of the legal profession and calls for an urgent intervention to save the law profession from further ridicule.

  The Legal Practitioners' Priviledges Committee, has announced the list of 58 successful candidates, who scaled through the screening processed to emerge Senior Advocates of Nigeria. The list which includes 57 members of the Bar and one from the academia revealed that the successful applicants will be sworn in on Monday, 27th November, 2023. See List:

  Detained Isese worshipper, Tani olohun has finally recanted in his earlier stand of refusing to allow reason to prevail and finally apologised to the Ilorin Emirate and the entire Muslim UMMAH'S worldwide for the unfounded allegations and degradation his utterances has had on them. This an many more us contained in a letter of apology written on his instructions by his lawyer. Read: It is believed that this apology will be a precursor to the final resolution of the impasse which has generated a lot of heat in the last few months and his subsequent release from detention.

  An end seems to be in sight to the crisis that rocked the erstwhile ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the rundown to the recently concluded 2023 general elections as two of major contenders for the Presidential ticket of the party Sen. Bukola Saraki and Barr. Nyesome Wike, seems to have put the past behind them are are now back as friends. A viral video of Saraki in Wike's kitchen watching as Wike put his culinary skill to practice is out there in social space signaling an end to the long drawn battle between the duo. See video: The days ahead will say a lot and help shape the political firmament of Nigeria as close watchers say, Politicians can be very very unpredictable...

  Succour has now come for  Science Students, Medical Officers and and members of the public  who are eager to have in-depth knowledge on mental health with the launching of a book by  a long Serving Officer of Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan, Dr. Adeniyi Lawal, titled  Concise knowledge for Layman In  Psychiatry Welcoming guests to the launching ceremony held at the College's hall in Eleyele Ibadan, Provost of the College, Pharmacist (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Oyewo, congratulated the author, who is the Head of General Studies, Dr,Adeniyi Lawal, for writing the book at a time like this when information is mostly needed on mental health and psychiatric issues. She said the book had exhaustively discussed mental health matters required of a normal person and focuses  on how best to maintain normal and heathy behaviour recommending the book for everybody . The OYCOHEST boss noted with delight that the launching was unique as it coincided with World Mental He

Yakubu Dan-Yumma "Jack" Gowon  born 19 October 1934 is a retired  Nigerian army  general and military leader. As  head of state of Nigeria ,  Gowon presided over a controversial  Nigerian Civil War  and delivered the famous "no victor, no vanquished" speech at the war's end to promote healing and reconciliation.  The Nigerian Civil War is listed as  one of the deadliest in modern history , with some accusing Gowon of  crimes against humanity  and  genocide . Gowon maintains that he committed no wrongdoing during the war and that his leadership saved the country.

  A retired Permanent Secretary in the Oyo State Civil Service, Pastor David Olatunde has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde for appointing Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni as the 24th Head of Service in the State. Pastor Olatunde stated this during a reception programme organized in honour of the HOS, held at  Eleventh House, Jericho, Ibadan. He described the appointment of the Head of Service as a round peg in a round hole, saying that she is always ready to move with the system.  Olatunde commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his magnanimity to appoint one of them (an Olivetian) as the number one civil servant in the Pacesetter State. In his word of exhortation, Pastor Dotun Ajayi enjoined the Head of Service not to hold on desperately to what she did not struggle to get, while hinting that God will join her to succeed in her present position.  In his welcome address, the Chairman Planning Committee of the programme, Dr. Bisi Ayoola said Governor Makinde has cho

  Obafemi Awolowo University, 1989 Political Science set, OAU, Ile-Ife on Sunday organized a civic reception to honour the Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni on her appointment as the State Head of Service. The programme was held at Nest Hotel and Suites. Ibadan. The Head of Service appreciated all  her classmates, Permanent Secretaries and other invited guests for celebrating her success in the State Civil Service.  She said she did not lobby anybody to become the Head of Service, saying that she only lobbied God to count her worthy for the position. She advised people at the programme to put their trust in God alone and do the right thing whenever they are in the midst of people, hinting that, you don't know who is watching you. The President of the association, Mr. Joseph Shopade, said Mrs Oni was a disciplined, cultured, radical, loved and brilliant student when she was at OAU Ile-Ife. Shopade added further that as a public servant, she is objective and committed