The Oyo State Government today, raised an eyebrow over the persistent construction of illegal shops and shanties in unauthorized places. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resource, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola condemned the act during an official monitoring of Lagelu and Egbeda Local Government Council Areas. He frowned at the rate at which illegal structures sprang up in unauthorized places, saying it is alarming. The Commissioner, has consequently directed staffers of the Ministry to immediately issue evacuation notices to erring owners along Carlton Gate Estate, Chief Kolapo Isola Estate through Akobo Ojurin, Iyana Church, in Ibadan. The directive has consequently been…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Oyo State government and relevant Stakeholders, have reiterated their commitment to rejig the fight against Gender Based Violence, (GBV) in their respective areas of intervention. They made the pledge at the launch of the Standard and Guidelines for Medical Management of Gender Based Violence, GBV Survivors, organized by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with an International NGO, Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation. The document will ensure adequate justice for victims of gender-based violence in the state. Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said the document contains the legal procedure to cater to the…
The Oyo State Government has said it is committed to providing the necessary support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to unlock their full potential and ensure their long-term success. Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Adeniyi Adebisi said this in Ibadan when he played host to the organizers of the forthcoming Trade Fair in Ibadan. The newly deployed Commissioner played host to management of the Oyo State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OYCCIMA), in his office. Recognising the vital role that MSMEs play in the Nigerian economy, Adeniyi stressed the government’s responsibility to support these…
The Oyo State Government has condemned the destruction of a portion on the newly rehabilitated Olusoji-WCCI road, a few days after it was officially opened for public use. A viral video of the destroyed portion of the road had surfaced earlier on Friday. In a statement in Ibadan, the Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, ‘Busoye Ogunlade, said he was aware of the incident, where a truck carrying over 60 tonnes of cement destroyed the portion, after it lost its brake. Ogunlade, who expressed disappointment at how the truck driver took to his heels after the destruction, described it as…
Residents of Asese, Ogun State, are living in fear after Nigerian soldiers allegedly hired by Christ Embassy fired live bullets at workers executing a court-ordered demolition. The incident occurred on Saturday around 4 p.m., causing widespread panic and forcing businesses to close. Videos obtained by The Standard Gazette reveal the tense standoff, with Nigerian security personnel kneeling with guns aimed at the youths and employees of Iffen Ventures, the demolition company tasked with carrying out the court’s mandate. The sight of armed soldiers compelled the workers to abandon their equipment and flee for their lives. Iffen Ventures had previously attempted…
The eagerly awaited national finals of the 24th Milo Basketball Championship (MBC) wrapped up at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos. Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School of Lagos State and Dom Domigos College of Delta State emerged as champions in the male and female categories, respectively. In an intense and thrilling match in the male category, Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School triumphed over Father O’Connell, Niger State. The game, which ended 38-38 in the fourth quarter, went into extra time, where Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School finally edged out the boys from Niger State with a…
The Lagos State Government on Friday took another gigantic to managing the vast deposit of electronic waste in the state with the signing of a Letter of Intent with a company from the Netherlands for the establishment of a smelter plant in Lagos. Speaking during the signing programme at Alausa, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab who signed on behalf of the State said it is about the economy of Lagos and improving it. He added that when the smelter plant comes on stream, it would create new jobs and also create a new economy through conversion…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has advised Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase support for the country’s only indigenous telecommunication company, Globacom and prevent creation of other telecommunication companies in Nigeria. This call was made at the presentation of the 30th edition of the prophet’s annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations today Saturday, 6th of July, 2024 in Lagos. Primate Ayodele made it known that Globacom has the capacity to help Nigeria overcome economic challenges but the government must support them in order to increase this capacity. He stated that the company…
The Oyo State Government has launched a comprehensive training program for farmers in rural communities as part of its continued efforts to enhance food security. Declaring the training open on Thursday at the Oyo State- IITA Youth Incubation Park Centre, Awe, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, stated that the program was first of its kind in the state’s history under Governor Seyi Makinde’s tenure. He said that the program aims to reduce unemployment and increase food production, with 62 participants selected from various rural communities undergoing intensive training to enhance their agricultural skills and knowledge.…
The Oyo State Government has been relentless in its efforts to prevent cholera outbreak in the State, maintaining that no single case of the disease has been recorded so far. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated this while discussing with journalists in her office. She reassured the public that since the outbreak of the disease in neighbouring States, there have been only a few suspected cases in Oyo State, all of which have been successfully managed. She said, “As at epi week 26, a total of fourteen (14) suspected cases of cholera have been reported. Appropriate samples were taken…