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HOME NEWS Olopoeniyan, Femi Babalola, Others Are Political Chickens, Lack Maturity – Bayo Lawal ...says Ladoja didn't compensate him for 3years without eyebrow The Director General of Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 general elections and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Bayo Lawal has described a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeniyan as political Chicken, and Immature for complaining that he has been sidelined. He also said the former senator who represented Oyo North between 2007 and 2011, Senator Femi Babalola and other people who are complaining about his boss are political Chickens, saying; “many of them have received their pay before the election, hence they have no reason to complain.” The PDP chieftain said he contributed greatly to emergence of former governor Rasidi Ladoja in 2003 but he didn’t compensate him for three years of his administration and he never raise eyebrow. Bayo Lawal who

HOME NEWS Oyo State Releases Names Successful Amotekun Applicants By  BOWA MEDIA The list of successful applicants from the recent recruitment exercise of the Amotekun corps in Oyo State has been released. According to Tribune Online, the commandant of the security outfit stated that all candidates are to check their names at their various local government headquarters and the Oyo State job portal on the internet. “Successful candidates are to report at the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo on Tuesday, November 3, from 9:00 a.m. for documentation, while the duration of training will be two weeks. “Candidates are to come with two pairs of blue short knickers, white vest and canvass, as well as plastic buckets, cup, plate, spoon and broom. “Those who can read and write should come with their writing materials.” The commandant, however, said those whose names are not on the list should not bother to come for the documentation

HOME NEWS We Not In Haste To Return Officers To Duty Posts – Oyo CP Despite the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Muhammed Adamu for officers to return to their duty posts after the #EndSARS protest that rocked the nation, the police in Ibadan are yet to comply. The protest which made police officers object of attacks by suspected hoodlums led to their withdrawal from public places. Reacting, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr Nwachuku Enwonwu said the police were the major targets during the protest which resulted to death of officers and burning of several police stations. Mr Enwonwu said the action made the force to withdraw officers to the headquarters to avoid further attacks. The Oyo State Commissioner of Police stated further that, the command is putting in place strategies before the redeployment of officers to the road to prevent further clashes.   Mr Enwonwu restated the commitment of the command to the protection of lives and property

HOME NEWS Crime Just In: Kidnapped Oyo LG Boss, Driver Regain Freedom Kidnapped caretaker chairman of Iganna local council development area of Oyo State, Comrade Jacob Olayiwola Adeleke, and his driver have regained freedom. Their freedom came 6 days after they were abducted. A council boss, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed their release. BOWA MEDIA had reported how the council helmsman was kidnapped Sunday night alongside his driver along Okeho-Ado Awaye on their way to Ibadan for a meeting scheduled with Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday. Men of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, from the area and neighboring local government areas and LCDAs are had been deployed forests and bushes in the area. Though details of their release were still sketchy as at press time, This Newspaper understands that the abductors had reached out to families of the victims, demanding N200 million ransom.

HOME NEWS BOWA MEDIA ENDSARS: 11 YEAR OLD BOY, ARRESTED BY THE EDO STATE POLICE COMMAND FOR DECLARING SELF IGP, AS BEEN RELEASED By  BOWA MEDIA Some kind hearted individuals after reading the news about the teenager's arrest , decided to take it upon themselves to take absolute responsibility, ensuring the boy's release from the police custody ..  BOWA MEDIA understands that the little boy was arrested by the police for allegedly putting on an officer's uniform and afterwards declared himself the new Inspector General Of Police  "We have been able to secure the unconditional release of the 11 year old boy by name Gift Osayuhi whose picture went viral on social media yesterday for allegedly joining some miscreants to break into Oba Market Police station, took their police Uniform,wore it and declared himself as the new IG of Police during the ENDSARS protest. The boy was released to us  after we undertook  to rehabilitate and reform him. The youn

   HOME NEWS SECURITY ENDSARS: HENCEFORTH RESISTS ATTACKS - IGP ADAMU TELLS POLICE OFFICERS The Inspector – General of Police , Mohammed Adamu , has charged officers of the force to protect themselves against attacks. The IGP who spoke on Friday during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command , Abuja, explained that the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of physical danger. He also encouraged the operatives who had abandoned the streets for the past five days following the killing of over 20 policemen in the violence that rocked the country. Adamu alleged that the # EndSARS protesters were out to demoralise the personnel, adding that the government and the Nigeria Police Force would soon roll out packages for the families of the deceased officers. He stated , “ The unity of this country lies in the support that is given to police officers because if you are demoralised , the tendency is for criminals to take over the publi

HOME NEWS Oyo Govt. Announces Death Of Former SSG, HoS Akinyeke   The Oyo state government has announced the death of Chief Theophilus Adekeke Akinyele, the former secretary to the state government and Head of Service, sympathised with the family of Akinyele over the loss of their father, grandfather who died on Friday at 88. In a released statement made available by Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, Secretary to the State Government, Oyo government described late Akinyele as true compatriot, with unquestionable passion for work.   ” with great sadness, we announce the home call of our former Secretary to the State Government and Head of Service, Chief Theophilus Adekeke Akinyele who passed to the great beyond in the early hours of Monday 26th October, 2020 at the age of 88. “Chief Akinyele served as Secretary to the State Government/Head of Service from 1976 to 1978. He was passionate about the development of Oyo State and his dedication to duty was unparalleled. He will be sorely mi

HOME NEWS Just In: Oyo Civil Service Commission Invites 188 Shortlisted Candidates For Interview (SEE DATE)     The Oyo state civil service commission has announced that it has shortlisted 188 candidates who made the benchmark for the recruitment of Environmental Health Officers and Technologists. The commission through its chairman, Alhaji Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe, made this known on Tuesday in Ibadan while revealing details of the scheduled exercise to newsmen. SEE DETAILS BELOW: 1. Wednesday, 4th November, 2020 – All candidates from Local Governments in the State, except Ibadan land. 2. Thursday, 5th November, 2020 – All candidates from Local Governments in Ibadan land. VENUE :- Civil Service Commission Conference Room, Secretariat, Ibadan. TIME :- 8.00 am. NOTE :- All candidates are to appear formal with face masks, original copies of their credentials, with photocopies and other relevant documents.

Home News By  BOWA MEDIA AKINOSA HOLDS SPECIAL MAOLUD PRAYER SESSION FOR OYO STATE    Special Assistant to the Governor On Egbeda-Ona Ara Federal Constituency, on Thursday morning organised a special prayer session for the restoration of peace, stability and economic prosperity in Oyo State . A statement issued by his Media Assistant to the S.A  Mr. Bodija Akinwale, said the prayers were held at the home of the S.A in Ibadan Speaking during the prayers, Hon. Akinlolu said  it was necessitated by the fact it is a time to celebrate the birth of the holy prophet Muhammed “For us to assemble here its can only be an opportunity to call on God to help us with the challenges that we are facing in the state. That was why we deemed it necessary to utilize this opportunity of self denial to call on God to intervene in the affairs of our dear state and the nation.” ” For every one who is a man or woman of faith, prayer is central. The reason why prayer is neces

Home News Maulud: Hon. Musibaudeen Felicitates With Muslims, Urges Support For A Peaceful And Sane Society The Caretaker Chairman Ona-Ara Local Government, Hon Musibaudeen Adesina Sanusi (Shaba) has congratulated muslims ummah in Ona-Ara and Oyo State as they celebrate the birth of the holy prophet Muhammad (SWT). The Caretaker Chairman in his message marking this year’s Maulud, called on Muslims faithful to promote love, unity and understanding and also urged religious leaders to use the period to spread love, tolerance and support for the ongoing reforms by the Oyo State Government . “As we mark this year’s Eid Maulud, I wish to rejoice with our Muslim brothers and sisters and to urge that we take advantage of the occasion to renew our bond of unity and to continue to pray for peace, progress and stability ,” he said. “I want to call on our youth to emulate the teachings and virtues of the holy prophet and always resist individuals or groups that may saw seeds of division

Home News Maulud: AkinOsa urges Muslims to pray for peace, unity   The Special Assistant to governor on Egbeda-Ona Ara Federal Constituency has urged Muslims to use the Maulud period to pray for the peace, unity and stability in Oyo State and the country as a whole. The Special Assistant made the call in a statement issued through his media Assistant  in ibadan.   AkinOsa said the call was imperative for the Muslims to dedicate the Maulud celebrations and pray for peaceful coexistence in Oyo state both among the Politicians and the masses too. “Maulud is the period to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, we should use this blessful period and offer special prayers for our dear State.   “Let us seek for divine intervention to guide our land especially Oyo state to completely end kidnapping and other forms of crimes affecting the state and other parts of the country. “Nigerians, irrespective of our differences should work together to ensure one peaceful country,” he said. A

Home NEWS My Ally, My Partner In struggle: Hon. Musibaudeen Praises Wife On Her Birthday Hon. Musibaudeen Adesina Sanusi Celebrates his wife, Alhaja Moboluwaduro's on her birthday to remember what they had been through together as a couple, for years . In a message to mark her special day, Hon. Musibaudeen thanked her for sticking with him even in the most difficult times of the struggle for a better Ona Ara local government. He was referring to their days when she stood solidly behind him when there was no one to beckon  In His Words- “You have been my strongest ally and supporter through even the harshest and most difficult times, which is a separate chapter in itself, reflecting your perseverance, endurance and independent character.  I Celebrates you my darling wife for your continuous support and encouragement over the years and beyond ..

HOME NEWS BUSSINES UPDATES BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala emerges WTO DG Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been elected Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). As earlier reported by BOWA MEDIA Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been elected Director General of the World Trade OrgaIn the final two-man race, she polled 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat South Korea’s Trade Minister.

HOME NEWS ENTERTAINMENT GISTS Yahoo-yahoo is responsible for low rate of cultism, robberies in Nigeria – BBNaija graduate, Seyi Awolowo By  BOWA MEDIA   Big brother Naija 2019 housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has credited the presence of cyber fraud in Nigeria for the low rate of crimes like cultism, robbery, and kidnapping in the country. Seyi made the controversial statement during a recent chat with GoldMyneTV. In his words ; “I don’t stand for the yahoo-yahoo thing. But do you know that yahoo is the reason we don’t have really high amount of cultism?” “And this is just my perspective ‘cause when I was in university, I was always harassed by cultists. But then the next thing, there was a flow of yahoo and they all just disappeared. “People that used to slap and want to obtain would now rather give. It is something bad, so overtime we abused it. “Leaders who are supposed to make us see bad in it are doing worse things, stealing more money, and getting away with it. So

Home News UI Gate Reportedly Shut As Staffs , Workers Protest Against VC Imposition Vice-Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka is ‘putting no stone untouched to ensure the emerged of his anointed candidate, Adebowale.’ The protest by the workers, this newspaper understands, is not unconnected from the release of the name of the six candidates who made the shortlist out of those jostling for the seat. One of those who names announced was that of Prof. Adebowale. In multiple videos sighted by this reporter, the workers who had blocked all entry and exit into the institution. They were seen chanting various Aluta songs like ‘we no go gree oo, we no go gree, Imposition we no go gree. They also held placards with instructions like, “Impose Adebowale and shut down UI for six years, ” “we shall never work with Alatise again among others”.

HOME NEWS Makinde Approves N9.3b For 106 Mass Transit Buses, N2.5b For Traffic Lights BY  BOWA MEDIA   Oyo state government has approved the procurement of one hundred and six mass transit buses to enhance intra city mobility and complement its fleet of buses from the pacesetter transport service with an estimated cost of 9.3 billion naira. The approval was part of the resolutions reached at the state executive council meeting. The commissioner for youth and sports, Hon. Seun Fakorede who disclosed this in a briefing, explained that the rapid transit system would be involved in interstate services, assist in mobility of agricultural produces and positively impact on the state economy. Also, the commissioner for budget and economic planning, Barrister Niyi Farinto hinted that council had granted approval for the rehabilitation and construction of two link roads around Akobo, with one beside NNPC mega station and the other at general gas, to relieve traffic tension in the axi

HOME NEWS BOWA MEDIA ENDSARS: One Million Cash Gift, Devides Youths Group, Student Body Following a cash of 1 Million naira given to EndSARS protesters by governor Seyi Makinde on Tuesday after a Town Hall meeting held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, some of the youth protesters have rejected the money, said, #EndSARS protest don’t need government fund. As said by Kayode Babayomi, a.k.a ” Apostle Kay ” in a short video posted on social media, he said he was part of the #EndSARS protesters that attended Oyo state government Town Hall meeting with governor Seyi Makinde but not in support of Oyo state government giving them money as a result of their coordinated #EndSAR protests in Oyo state. According to him, he said : “We came here for meeting, but after the agenda of the meeting had been diverted and jeopardised, so the so called government of Oyo state gave #EndSARS protesters #1 Million, I Kayode insisted that the money should be returned back to the s

HOME NEWS JUST IN: Seyi Makinde Approves Immediate Recruitment of 1,500 Amotekun Corp Members, To Start Operation Nov 1st The executive governor of Oyo state has ordered immediate recruitment of no lesser than 1,500 persons into the Amotekun Corp in Oyo state. The governor made this disclosure while speaking on Tuesday at the House of Chiefs at the state Secretariat in Ibadan with conveners and members of #EndSARS protest. Governor Makinde while highlighting his administration’s plans to arrest youth unemployment in the state reiterated that his government will ensure judicious disbursement of the initial N500 million earmarked for all victims of police brutality and EndSARS protest. He explained that the EndSARS agitation was a product of a long perceived injustice by victims of police brutality noting that it was for that purpose his government made sure that benefiting from the funds is not limited to only victims of EndSARS protests but all victims of police brutality.

Home News Adeseun Ogundoyin Poly Sacks Rector, Registrar, Bursar Following Report The Governing Council of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa has disengaged the erstwhile management in accordance with the Whitepaper of the Oyo State Government. A source which pleaded anonymity hinted that the Governing Council of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa (Formerly, The Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa) Oyo State at its meeting on Friday 9th October, 2020 implemented the recommendation of the Oyo State Government White-paper on the determination of the appointments of the institution erstwhile principal officers According to the Source, the appointments of the former principal officers: Mr. Rasheed Eyitayo (Rector), Mrs. Tomi Olatunji (Registrar), Mr Adegbola (Bursar), and Mr Kayode Joseph (Chief Librarian) were summarily dismissed by the Council on 9th October, 2020. The Council based its decision on the Oyo State Whitepaper and the institution staff handbook, section 10, subsec

HOME NEWS By  BOWA MEDIA Ona Ara Caretaker Chairman Distributes 500 Seedlings Of Palm Kennel To Farmers, Donates Motorcycles, Generators , Commissions Multiple Boreholes In his Continuous effort to expand agricultural produce in ona- Ara, the council Chairman hon. Musibaudeen Adesina Sanusi distributed 500 palm Kennel seedlings to farmers from various wards in Ona-Ara The Director for Agriculture to the council, Mr S A Adepoju, in his words Stated that it's important supporting the farmers at this time of the season  Adepoju who said Hon. Musibaudeen was poised to ensuring abundance in Palm oil production in Ona- Ara disclosed that ona-ara is generally accepted as a farming entity from time memorial with arable land favorable for palm oil production which is a major cash crop in the country and indeed globally. In other news Hon.Musibaudeen Adesina Sanusi (Shaba) towards fulfilling his promises commissioned Boreholes, Dona

Home News By    BOWA MEDIA I Will Miss His Fatherly Love , MAKINDE Exclaim, On Chief Theophilus Death  Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Bobajiro of Ibadanland and former Secretary to the State Government and Head of Civil Service in the state, Chief Theophilus Akinyele, as a great loss to the state. The governor, who stated that Pa Akinyele’s passing meant he has lost a very reliable father, added that the late bureaucrat’s wealth of experience and wisdom as well as his love for the state were unparalleled. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, added that the late Pa Akinyele is a proven historian, community leader, and lover of development, noting that he will be sorely missed by the Government and people of the state. The governor said: “I received the news of the passing of my father and a proud Ibadan and Oyo State son, who I can conveniently say is a role model and exemplar in all

Home News  By  BOWA MEDIA Gov. Makinde To Effects Immediate  Employment Of 5000 Youths Across All Agencies     The Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engr Seyi Makinde, today hosted security chiefs, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other critical stakeholders to a meeting in a bid to cart a new course for the post EndSARS agitation in the state. The Governor while responding to various commendations by the stakeholders noted that there was nothing extra ordinary in the manner he responded to the EndSARS agitation by the angry youths stressing that it was part of the demands of his Mandate as the governor to ensure security of lives and properties of all resident in the state. Governor Makinde explained that the agitation by the youths was legitimate and his administration will make a deliberate and concerted efforts geared towards productively engaging the youths to bring an end to youthful unemployment in the state. The governor stated that as a deliberate measure b