The Osun State Commissioner for Education , Dipo Eluwole has called on the one thousand five hundred teachers recruited by the immediate Governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola erased by the present Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to apply afresh, also assuring Osun People of recruiting qualified teachers at all levels of education in Osun.
He stated that the process of recruiting teachers to all levels of education in Osun will not be taken with levity hands, added that only qualified applicants will be recruited saying it is easier for the government to train those in line of teaching than those that are not.
During a press conference held on Friday at the Ministry of Education in Abere, Osogbo, Eluwole expressed his concern over the drastic change in the education standard of Osun, stating that they are working towards repositioning it.
There is a drastic change in the education in Osun, we are working towards positioning it, may God help us.”
Also stating, Honourable Eluwole said that they are going to organize the state 2023 Educational Summit so as to discuss and address the factors affecting the Educational state in Osun saying that everything that will be discuss at the summit will be look into critically.
I want to tell you that those that were orderly employed by the last administration that were erase out when this administration took place they are going to apply afresh like others and I want to assure you that those that are qualified.
“Those that are teachers by discipline are the one that are going to be considered because when we say we are re – training the teachers, it is easier for the government to train those that have been in that line, only the expert are going to be taken for teaching in Osun.”
“I want to assure you that those that are going to be employed are going to be employed both at the Primary, Secondary and everything they are going to be qualified teachers, we are going to take it seriously.”
A popular Lagos socialite and owner of HouseofphreedaSPA was rescued on Thursday rescued while attempting to commit suicide at the 3rd mainland bridge
The woman parked her Lexus Jeep on the bridge and was on the verge of jumping into the Lagoon when motorists and cyclists rescued her amid sobbing and struggling
ODUDUWA News could not ascertain her reason for the suicide mission
Her action was captured on a trending video circulating on social media
The lagoon has become an attractive point for people who want to commit suicide in recent
Last week a man jumped into the Lekki bridge end of the Lagoon
Members of Traditional Religion Worshippers Association (TRWA), Oyo State have commended the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over what they termed his penchant for religious harmony and support for religious freedom.
This is as the administration, through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, announced on Friday that every 20th of August will be dedicated to the celebration of Isese Festival while Monday 21st was declared for as holiday for workers in the State.
In a Press statement made available to newsmen at Ibadan and signed by the Secretary of Heads of Traditional Religion in Oyo State, Mogaji Dr. Fakayode Fayemi Fatunde, Araba of Ibadan, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola and Aare Isese Foundation, Baale Omikunmi Egbelade respectively, the body saluted the strong will of the Governor to institute sense of equality among religions and adherents in the State.
They called on traditional religion believers to see the Isese Day celebration as an avenue to get closer to their creator and pray for humanity, Nigeria, Oyo State and their different households to prosper.
“Although it came late, but we are today happy that this Governor that has always keep to his promises since he got to office, eventually did us this honour of setting aside a special day to celebrate Isese Day in our dear State, we are grateful.
“We have not forgotten that past administrations did not give us this honor despite our appeals. Today, Governor Seyi Makinde has broken another record by placing his name on history that he took this giant leap by stamping the administration’s authority on equality of all religions for the sake of better people and humanity as a whole.
“We use this opportunity to appreciate Edumare, the creator of heaven and heart for making us witness this day and those who have done one or two things to make this possible.
While appreciating the Governor, the organization also gave kudos to the ministry of culture and the State House of Assembly for also nudging the State’s Chief Executive into action on the holiday.
Isese Day Festival is celebrated across the globe by traditional religion adherents and the day is always set aside for prayers, offering of sacrifices and festivities.
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved every 20th of August as public holiday mark Traditional Religious in Oyo State.
The approval was contained in a circular letter signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Prof. Olanike K. Adeyemo which was sighted by Goalpoacher News this Friday. The letter reads:
“The Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved 20th August, 2023 of every year as “Isese day” in Oyo State, to commemorate the celebration of Traditional Religious festivity.
“Towards this end, Monday 21 August, 2023 has been declared as the maiden Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s festivity in the State.
” His Excellency has therefore requested that the occasion be used to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the State in particular, and the Country in general.
” Kindly give His Excellency’s approval, as conveyed, the widest publicity it deserves.
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved five billion Naira to each State of the Federation as palliative to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.
This was made known at the Council’s meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shetima and attended by State Governors and other statutory members of NEC at the State House, Abuja.
It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had on May 29 in his inauguration address announced the end to fuel subsidy regime owing to inherent corruption in the scheme.
FG also announced to support each state including the FCT, with five trucks of rice as State Governors finalize plans to purchase 100,000 bags of rice and beans, 40,000 bags of maize and fertilizers to cushion the impact of subsidy removal
National Economic Council (NEC) also agreed that the frontier States bordering Niger Republic are to be assisted with more palliative materials than others, considering the influx of refugees into their domains from the beleaguered neighbouring country.
The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced names of members of all its 24 standing committees for the 10th Assembly.
The announcement was made on Thursday during plenary by the Speaker, Hon. adebo Ogundoyin.
The Speaker said with the composition of the House Standing Committees, the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly is poised to function in full force.
According to the list, the Finance, Appropriation and State Economic Planning Committee has Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola and Hon.Gbenga Oyekola as its Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while other members are Hon. Salami, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, Hon. Michael, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman and Hon. Modiu Akande.
Security and Strategy Committee has Hon. Olalere and Hon. Jimoh as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while other members include Hon. Oluwafowokanmi, Hon. Ogundare, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman, Hon. Akintunde Olajide and Hon. Rasak Mabaje.
Hon. Akintunde Olajide is the Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honors and his Vice is Hon. Bamidele Adeola. Other members are Hon. Onaolapo, Hon. Owolabi, Hon. Rasak Mabaje, Hon. Oparinde and Hon. Peter Ojedokun.
The Committee on Solid Minerals Development is chaired by Hon. Ogunsola while Hon. Akande is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Salami, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Rilwanu Saminu, Hon. Shittu and Hon. Abiola are members of the Committee.
For the Committee on Special Duties, the deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi and Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo are the Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. Other members are Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Babajide Gabriel, Hon. Peter Ojedokun and Hon. Kehinde.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Education(Basic&Secondary) Committee are Hon. Ogundele and Hon. Oluwafowokanmi respectively. Members are Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Babalola and Hon. Omikunle.
Hon. Oluwafowokanmi is the Chairman of Tertiary Institutions, Science and Technology Standing Committee while Hon. Rasak Mabaje is the Vice Chairman of the Committee. Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Abiola, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, Hon. Akande and Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman are members of the Committee.
For the Women Affairs and Community Development Standing Committee, Hon. Mrs. Olajide is the Chairman while the Vice Chairman is Hon. Rilwanu Saminu. Members of the Committee are Hon. Michael, Hon. Shittu, Hon. Azeez, Hon. Akintunde Olajide and Hon. Olalere.
The Speaker announced Hon. Ogundare and Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman as the Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively for Public Petitions, Justice and Judiciary Standing Committee. Members include Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola, Hon. Olusola Owolabi, Hon. Bamidele Adeola, Hon. Ogunsola and Hon. Jimoh.
Public Works Standing Committee has Hon. Kehinde as Chairman and Hon. Mrs. Michael as Vice Chairman. Its members are Hon. Salami, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Akande, Hon. Babajide Adebayo and Hon. Oluwafowokanmi.
Hon. Jimoh is Chairman House Standing Committee on Employment, Labour, Productivity and Pensions while Hon. Kehinde is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Omikunle, Hon. Oluwafowokanmi, Hon. Ogunsola, Hon. Ogundele and Hon. Rasak Mabaje are members of the Committee.
Lands, Housing and Survey has Hon. Bamidele Adeola and Hon. Owolabi as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Babajide Gabriel, Hon. Omikunle, Hon. Mrs. Olajide and Hon. Kehinde are Committee members.
The Chairman of Culture and Tourism Committtee is Hon. Mrs. Michael while Hon. Waheed Akintayo is the Vice Chairman of the Committee. Members are Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Oparinde, Hon. Shittu, Hon. Azeez and Hon. Rilwanu Saminu.
Hon. Peter Ojedokun chairs Agriculture and Rural Development Committee while Hon. Ogundare is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Olalere and Hon. Rilwanu Saminu are members of the Committee.
For Commerce and Cooperatives, Hon. Rasak Mabaje and Hon. Mrs. Olajide are Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. Others are Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Abiola, Hon. Azeez, Hon. Owolabi and Hon. Ogundele.
Youth and Sports Standing Committee is headed by Hon. Yusuf Adebisi while Hon. Shittu is his Vice. The remaining members are Hon. Babalola, Hon. Oparinde, Hon. Akande, Hon. Abiola and Hon. Babalola.
Hon. Rilwanu Saminu chairs Health Standing Committee while Hon. Babalola is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Olalere, Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Ogundare, Hon. Omikunle and Hon. Ogunsola are members.
The Committee on Environment, Water Resources and Ecology is headed by Hon. Owolabi, the Vice Chairman is Hon. Ogunsola while other members are Hon. Babalola, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Babalola, Hon.Babajide Adebayo and Hon. Abiola.
For the Public, Private Pratneship and Investment Monitoring Committee, Hon. Omikunle and Babajide Adebayo are the Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while Hon. Olajide, Hon. Bamidele Adeola, Hon. Owolabi, Hon. Kehinde and Hon. Akande are members.
Establishment,Training and Poverty Alleviation Standing Committee is headed by Hon. Abiola while Hon. Azeez is the Vice Chairman. Members are Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Ojedokun, Hon. Bamidele Adeola, Hon. Olalere and Hon. Oluwafowokanmi.
Hon. Akande is the Chairman of the House Standing Cimmitttee on Foreign Relations and his colleague Hon. Waheed Akintayo is the Vice Chairman. The members include Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Mrs. Michael and Hon. Babalola.
Energy Committee is headed by Hon. Oparinde while he has Hon. Babajide Adebayo as his Vice. Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Akintayo, Hon. Azeez. Hon. Ogundare and Hon. Shittu are members of the Committee.
The Chairman of Transport Committee is Hon. Babalola while his Vice is Hon. Yusuf Adebisi. Members include Hon. Babajide Adebayo, Hon. Kehinde, Hon. Rasak Mabaje, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman and Hon. Ogunsola.
The Ogun Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1,245 live ammunition ingeniously concealed in 203 Bags of foreign rice abandoned in a bush path at Tombolo Junction, near Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Bamidele Makinde, who briefed newsmen on Monday, 14 August 2023, at tCustoms House in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital, said the duty paid value of the seized ammunition and rice is N17.638 million Naira.
“During examination of the seized vehicles and the item, about 1,245 rounds of 70mm (2¾) live ammunition of Lion, Trust, Supreme and Redstar branded cartridges were found to have been ingeniously concealed in 20 bags of the intercepted foreign rice. While considering the potential danger of ammunition of such magnitude if successfully smuggled in, we redouble our efforts to ensure they do not find their way into the country. It is a threat to safety of the border communities and national security. We are committed to ensuring maximum security of our border lines with all sense of patriotism.” He said.
According to him, the drivers, who were suspected to have been hinted at the movement of Customs’ operatives, escaped through the bush path to evade arrest.
Speaking further, the Customs Boss said investigation is ongoing to unravel the cartel responsible for the attempted smuggling with a plea to residents to afford the Command timely and valuable information.
While commending the Officers who led the interception, the Customs Boss said the Nigeria Customs Service is committed to rewarding deserving Officers who performed exceptionally.
The Council of Ulama (Islamic clerics) in Kwara State has warned those planning to celebrate the traditional festival in Ilorin, the state capital, to take it away from the metropolis in the interest of peace.
Speaking with journalists today the executive secretary of the council, Justice Salihu Mohammed, who is a retired grand Khadi of the state and flanked by imams from the 16 local government areas of the state, made the position of the council known at the residence of the chairman of the Council of Ulama and Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammed Bashir Salihu.
Justice Mohammed said the council needs to make it abundantly clear that they are not against the celebration of the Isese festival, but what is important to let the whole world know is that the people of Ilorin, have absolutely nothing to do with it.
He said that the insistence of the youth wing of the International Council for Ifa Religion to hold their festival in Ilorin on August 20, 2023, posed a danger to the security of lives and property across the state, warning that the Ifa festival, under any guise, would not be allowed in any part of the five local governments that made up the Ilorin emirate.
While appealing to Muslim youths and other stakeholders to exercise patience, Mohammed appealed to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq “to direct all the security agencies in the state to take note of this threat to the peace and security of the state.
Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable has finally opened up on his alleged affair with the Late Alaafin of Oyo’s, wife, Queen Dami.
There had been news that the former Alaafin’s wife is in a relationship with Portable who recently got married to an actress.
Controversial blogger Gist Lover also alleged that the mother of one is in a relationship with Portable by sharing screenshots of their comments.
The comments were captured at different times when they exchange endearing words such as my king and queen, also using love emojis.
Finally speaking on their relationship in an interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Portable hinted at being in a relationship with her.
The father of five debunked reports that he is the father of her child, stating that Queen Dami, was only a fan before the death of her husband, the King.
According to him, things switch up from there as he isn’t one to have an affair with people’s wives.
“No the Alaafin of Oyo is the owner of the child.
She is my fan from Day one but I heard the King is dead and after King na King.
If the King wasn’t dead, you wouldn’t see me with her. I don’t run after people’s wives”.
