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HOME NEWS Oyo State NULGE Applauds Makinde, LGSC On Approval/ Release Of Conversion Letters The Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, led by Comrade Adeogun Ayobami Olusegun, overwhelmingly appreciates His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde's kind gesture for His excellent consideration and approval of the release of Local Government Conversion Letters. In a press release personally signed by the president, Comrade Adeogun Ayobami Olusegun and made available to BOWA MEDIA said, "This is the case to give our staff members who have been waiting to be converted to their various targeted cadres and departments expedited attention". In the same vein, Comrade Adeogun acknowledged the efforts made by the Local Government Service Commission Chairman, Dr. Aderemi Ayodele, the full-time and part-time members of the LGSC Board, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Akin Funmilayo, and other employees of the Commission to ensure the timely distribution

HOME NEWS Oyo State NULGE Applauds Makinde, LGSC On Approval/ Release Of Conversion Letters The Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, led by Comrade Adeogun Ayobami Olusegun, overwhelmingly appreciates His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde's kind gesture for His excellent consideration and approval of the release of Local Government Conversion Letters. In a press release personally signed by the president, Comrade Adeogun Ayobami Olusegun and made available to BOWA MEDIA said, "This is the case to give our staff members who have been waiting to be converted to their various targeted cadres and departments expedited attention". In the same vein, Comrade Adeogun acknowledged the efforts made by the Local Government Service Commission Chairman, Dr. Aderemi Ayodele, the full-time and part-time members of the LGSC Board, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Akin Funmilayo, and other employees of the Commission to ensure the timely d

HOME NEWS Sallah: Sultan Declares July 9 Eid Al-Adha The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha. Also known as Sallah, Eid al-Adha will feature the slaughtering of ram during the period known as the “festival of sacrifice”. This is the second significant celebration in Islam. In a statement issued by the National Moonsighting Committee, the Sultan urged Muslims to intensify prayers during the period. The first is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. It also declared Thursday, June 30, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah. “Eidul Adha will be on Saturday, 10th Zul-Hijjah 1443H (9th July 2022) In Sha Allah,” the statement read in part.

HOME NEWS Wale Ajani Resumes Office As Oyo DG Liaison Office Lagos and Abuja• Meets With Management and Staffs Comrade Wale Ajani has resumed duty as Oyo state, DG Liaison Office, Abuja and Lagos. This was contained in a release personally signed by him in Abuja. The DG, during an inspection, Introductory, and familiarization meeting with the management and staffs, urged and encouraged all staff to keep representing, and also continue complimenting the state government.  Comrade Wale Ajani in his words appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde once again for the opportunity to serve him and Òyó state and assured to put in his best to achieve the mandates of the governor. “Let us operate as a family as we plan to achieve the mandates of his excellency and that of Oyo state”  Until his appointment, Comrade Wale Ajani served as the President National Youth Council of Nigeria 

HOME NEWS Ajimobi’s Former Adviser On ICT, Niyi Ajao, Is Dead A former Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Communication Technology, under the administration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Niyi Ajao, has died. The death of Mr. Ajao was confirmed by close political associates in a telephone interview with Oyo News in the early hours of Wednesday. Mr. Ajao, according to our sources, died in the early hours of Monday. He was in his early 40s. He breathed his last at his residence after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. Niyi Ajao was a young compound chief in Ibadanland, known as Mogaji. He was the MogajiAirgunegun. Reacting to the news, many have expressed shock over the death of the former Governor’s aide, noting that his loyalty and commitment to the development of the Software were exemplary and worthy of emulation

HOME NEWS POLITICS  Makinde Appoints New SSA Diaspora, Ace Broadcaster Olalomi Amole, Others As Aides Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed ace broadcaster, Alhaji Olobe Amole Olalomi, as First Commissioner/Board Member of the Local Government Service Commission. The governor equally appointed a former Woman Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Mrs. Funmi Arulogun, as Senior Special Assistant (Diaspora). A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor, Moses Alao, indicated that the appointments were made public in separate letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun. The statement added that the trio of Mrs. Danjuma Odunayo Kayode, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufajo Oluremi Faith and 26-year-old House of Assembly aspirant in Lagelu State Constituency, Miss Amuzat Eniola Christabel, were also appointed Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Liaison, member of the Oyo Stat

HOME NEWS Like Osinbanjo, Gbajabiamila, Soyinka, Agba Egbe Bags IION Integrity Award As Ibadan North Ranks 1st On Least Corrupt Local Govts The executive chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon Yusuff Sahib Oladayo (Agba Egbe) has been awarded Integrity Icon of Nigeria (IION) by the Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation.  The organization, IION in the past had conferred the award to high personalities like the Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, the late Alaafin of Oyo, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, Federal House of Representatives to mention a few. Presenting the Award, The team leader, Mr. Salimusa Yakub. According to him, said the group is a non-governmental organization saddled with the responsibility to fight corruption and honor both public office holders and private sector, who have demonstrated the act of patriotism in Nigeria. A press release by the chairman's special adviser on media and

HOME NEWS POLITICS No Reconciliation Between Aregbesola, Oyetola Yet The Chairman of ‘The Osun Progressives,” a faction in the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, on Sunday, said no reconciliation yet between the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; and the State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola. The Osun Progressives, backed by Aregbesola during the last governorship primary of APC in the state, had supported a former Secretary to the State Government, Moshood Adeoti, against Oyetola, who eventually won the party’s ticket. Initially, both men had denied being at loggerheads, but days before the primary election exposed deep seated ill-feelings between them. However, pictures of Oyetola and Aregbesola in a warm embrace had on Sunday surfaced on the social media with accompanying caption suggesting that the two men had reconciled. But when contacted for reaction, the chairman of The Osun Progressives, Mr. Lowo Adebiyi, accused members of Ileri Oluw

HOME NEWS JUST IN: Buhari Swears Ariwoola In As Acting CJN President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn Justice Kayode Ariwoola in as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). He performed the ceremony in the Executive Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.   Justice Ariwoola became the presumptive lead justice of the Supreme Court, following the sudden resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad as CJN over health reasons. Ariwoola, who arrived in the company of fellow Justices of the Supreme Court at about 2.45pm in a white tinted coaster bus, headed straight for the Council Chambers. Ariwoola is the third Supreme Court Justice to occupy the top judiciary job of the country in the life of the Buhari administration. Justice Walter Onnoghen became the CJN under the President Buhari administration before he resigned from office. Buhari administered the oath of office on Ariwoola at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The acting CJN was

HOME NEWS REVEALED: How FIRS Engaging In Secret Employment, Which Has Bastardised Principle Of Federal Character, Applicant Alleges A Nigerian first-class graduate of Economics, Mr. Gabriel Adudu raised an alarm over what is currently going on in the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) under the leadership of Muhammad Mamman Nami as the Executive Chairman. Adudu said the agency has become only for the bourgeois and the high-class citizens for their children and wards to work there not for the overall interest of the Nigerian masses. He worried that how his certificate in economics is becoming a waste after many attempts to secure a job with the FIRS. According to him, he attended many interviews with the financial agency but his understanding of what is going on in the organization is whose son or daughter are the applicants. “I understand that if you are not a Son or a Daughter of a Governor, Minister, Senator, SGF, or even a high-ranking member

HOME NEWS Hajj 2022: Oyo pilgrims In Medina Receive Travel Reimbursements All the travel allowances promised by His Excellency Engr ‘Seyi Makinde have been paid to the Oyo State pilgrims staying in Medina for Hajj 2022. The Chairman of the State Pilgrim Welfare board (Muslim Wing), Professor Sayed Malik, told journalists at Olodo Hajj camp in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state. Professor Malik said that all pilgrims were paid their travel allowances by the board officials in Medina. “We have paid the traveling allowances of all the pilgrims from Oyo State. Even, those who earlier received half-payments have been paid their balances. We are no longer owing any of our pilgrims in Saudi Arabia”, Professor Malik stated. He assured that as soon as more money is made available by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the traveling allowances of the intending pilgrims who are yet to be airlifted will be paid. Professor Malik also appealed to intending pilgrims waiting

HOME NEWS REVEALED: How Igboho Walked Out Of His House, Lost Automobiles Worth N154m, Others To Midnight Raid The Punch’s KAYODE OYERO writes about his encounter with the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, at his residence in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin . Believed to possess metaphysical powers by his ardent followers, Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, cheerily opened the door to welcome our correspondent to his private residence in Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic on Friday, June 24, 2022.   It was 9pm West African time and 49-year-old Igboho wore black pyjamas with a singlet which rested comfortably on his square-shaped shoulders. He beamed with his signature smiles as he welcomed his guests including our correspondent; and his comrades in the self-determination struggle– Prof Banji Akintoye, Prof Wale Adeniran, and Mr Maxwell Adeleye, all members of the Ilana Omo Oodua group. He ge