Ima Elijah

<h3>Adding to already established controversy and legal complexities, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye has been formally installed as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. </h3>

This installation took place in the early hours of Friday, September 08, 2023, as confirmed by emerging reports.

<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/gov-makinde-picks-rccg-pastor-as-new-soun-of-ogbomoso/hvzews5">Pulse earlier reported </a>that &nbsp;last week Saturday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had approved the appointment of a United State-based pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, as the new Soun of Ogbomosoland.

However, yesterday, September 7, a court order by Justice K.A Adedokun directed the state governor and others not to give Prince Olaoye the instrument of office during his installation ceremony.

Furthermore, the court order restrained Prince Olaoye from assuming any role or representation as the Soun of Ogbomoso or participating in any related ceremonial activities until the court's pending mandatory injunction proceedings reach a final determination.

Despite this legal injunction, the installation of Prince Olaoye proceeded at Abata in Ogbomosjo, spearheaded by the kingmakers responsible for the selection of the Soun of Ogbomoso. The leader of the kingmakers, Areago of Ogbomoso, High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin, presided over the installation.

Laoye arrived in Ogbomoso early in the morning in a private helicopter, which landed at Ogbomoso Grammar School, before moving to the palace for the event.

Remarkably, the kingmakers overseeing the installation of Prince Olaoye have asserted that they have not received any court-issued injunction restraining them from executing the installation rites, Daily Post reports.

But according to The Nation, the enthronement has beaten the order as it took place before the order could be served on the parties involved.

Afolabi has been crowned Soun of Ogbomoso [Dailypost]

Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye has been formally installed as the new Soun of Ogbomoso.

Kingmakers install new Soun of Ogbomoso, oppose court ruling

Izuchukwu Akawor

Super Eagles strike Victor Osimhen is in serious demand right now after another big club is said to be ready to join the race for his signature.

Victor Osimhen, pictured here playing against Barcelona, has scored seven times this Serie A season

La Liga giants Real Madrid are the latest club to be linked with a move for the 23-year-old Super Eagles and Napoli star.

According to Calciamercato, Los Blancos are ready to battle English club Manchester United for the signature of the Nigerian this summer.

The Red Devils, who are preparing for a busy summer as they look to revamp their ageing attacking department, were linked with Osimhen earlier this week after enquiring about his availability as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/super-eagles/super-eagles-striker-victor-osimhen-close-to-pound90-million-premier-league-move/g14hlbr">Here</a>

Former AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti appears to be a huge admirer of Nigeria's Victor Osimhen.

Napoli have placed a premium value of €80m on their mist priced asset, Osimhen, who still have three years left on his current contract at the club.

Osimhen joined Napoli for an African record fee of €70m from Ligue 1 outfit, Lille in the summer of 2020.

Victor Osimhen has scored 11 goals in all competitions this season for Napoli despite an injury-blighted campaign so far

Real Madrid to enter race for ₦48bn-rated Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen

Bayo Wahab

<h1>Oyo State Government has imposed curfew and ordered the immediate closure of Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan following ethnic clash that started in the market on Friday, February 12, 2021.</h1>

The closure of the market, which is said to be indefinite was announced by Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday.

Adisa said the governor gave the order to forestall breakdown of law and order in the area.

The curfew which covers Shasha and the market area, is to run from 6 pm to 7 am.

The statement reads, “His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has directed the immediate closure of Shasha market indefinitely following reports of a breach of peace in the area.

“The governor has also approved the imposition of a curfew on Shasha. It will run from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

“Residents of the affected area are enjoined to go about their legitimate businesses within the hours stipulated by the law.

“Anyone caught disrupting the peace of the community will be made to face the wrath of the law.”

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the fresh ethnic crisis started on Friday as a result of a <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/metro/1-dead-as-traders-clash-in-shasa-market-in-ibadan/hsn4k0l">misunderstanding between cobbler and an cart pusher </a>in the market.

The cobbler was confirmed dead as a result of injury sustained during the clash.

According to NAN, the cart pusher, from the northern part of the country, stabbed the cobbler, a Yoruba, with a knife.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State [Twitter/@seyiamakinde]

The curfew which covers Shasha and the market area, is to run from 6 pm to 7 am.

Oyo Govt imposes curfew after Yoruba and Hausa traders clashed in Ibadan market

News Agency Of Nigeria

<h1>Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, expressed his readiness to convert LAUTECH from a University of Technology, to a conventional University, so as to enable it offer such courses as Law.</h1>

Makinde, who made this known while receiving the report of the state negotiation committee on Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, in Ibadan, said&nbsp;that the state would soon apply to the National Universities Commission (NUC) for approval of the conversion.

The governor also announced that he had signed the LAUTECH Bill 2020 into law, “so it is now time to move forward with our plan.”

Makinde added that a Governing Council would soon be appointed for the institution, to reflect the new ownership; saying that the council will birth a new management in a few weeks time.

He expressed appreciation to the committee for “a work well done”, saying that the mission given to the committee, when inaugurated on Nov. 27, 2019, was to secure LAUTECH for Oyo State, as the sole owner.

He said that the sole ownership of LAUTECH would not negatively impact on students and staff of the institution from Osun, rather, the sole ownership would be done for the sake of easier administration and to move LAUTECH towards the goal of becoming a world class university.

Makinde used the occasion to show appreciation to Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state, for putting aside all differences, especially partisan politics, “all through the negotiations.

“We appreciate him (Oyetola) for applying wisdom in taking a stand, for what is best for staff and students of LAUTECH.”

The governor also thanked Prof. Olu Aina, who led the negotiation for Osun state, and further commended the versatility of Dr Suleiman Yusuf of the NUC, in midwifing the negotiations.

The governor also used the occasion to announce the creation of a College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, to be sited in Iseyin.

He warned the people against allowing any individual or group to distract them from the economic gains his administration had achieved so far.

Earlier, Prof. Ayodeji Omole, said the process of negotiating the sole ownership of LAUTECH was “engaging, energy sapping, time and money consuming and interesting.”

Omole urged the governor not to allow the report of the committee be deposited in the archives, without the recommendations being fully and religiously implemented.

“This is the surest way to achieve your dream of returning LAUTECH to its old glory and restoring the institution back to being a University of first choice,” he said.

He thanked the governor, on behalf of the other committee members, for the opportunity and the support given to them to serve.

Highlights of the occasion was the presentation of award of recognition to Omole and other members of the committee by the governor.&nbsp;

Makinde says the sole ownership of LAUTECH would not negatively impact on students and staff of the institution from Osun.

Makinde set to convert LAUTECH to a conventional university

<h1>Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has described Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as a disgrace to public decency and an embarrassment to the office he currently occupies.</h1>

Akeredolu, who is the flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the October 10 governorship election in the state said the statement from Makinde that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appointed his kinsman, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede as the returning officer for the election shows that the governor is an intellectual Lilliputian, who found his way to the corridor of power through mischief.

Ogunbodede is the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State and he hails from Owo, the same town<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/ondo-election-apc-leaders-say-akeredolu-is-a-good-choice-for-continuity-of-progress/d15wv86"> Akeredolu</a> hails from.

Speaking through the Spokesperson of his campaign Council, Mr. Richard Olatunde, Akeredolu said Makinde, being a member of the Nigerian Council of State, should know that INEC would never, under any circumstance, appoint an indigene of the state as a Returning Officer, but the Oyo Governor circumvented truth and decency for political exigencies.

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. [Twitter/@seyiamakinde]

Akeredolu’s statements reads in part, “We find as unfortunate, the statement credited to the Governor of Oyo State and Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the governorship election in Ondo State, Seyi Makinde, rejecting the Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, as the Chief Returning Officer for Saturday’s Governorship election in Ondo State.

“While it is forgivable for the PDP in Ondo State to continue to raise false alarm and make spurious allegations over the election, it is inexcusable for a Governor like Seyi Makinde to market ignorance in such a shameful manner. This ridicules, in no small measure, the exalted office of governor.

“As at the time he raised the objection, INEC had not even announced the appointment of a Retuning Officer for this Saturday’s election. We cannot but wonder how and where Governor Makinde in particular, got the information.

“Governor Makinde, as a member of the Nigerian council of State, ought to know that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) does not, and shall never appoint a Returning Officer who is an indigene to administer elections. No indigene of Ondo State can ever be made a Returning Officer.

“By this pedestrian dance, Governor Makinde has shown himself to be a disgrace to public decency and the office he is holding.

“For us in the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation, we believe in fairness and the credibility. Our trust in INEC on a free, fair and credible election on Saturday remains undoubted.

“Therefore, we urge the people of the state to disregard the ignorance exhibited by the PDP and Governor Seyi Makinde while getting set to participate in the election on Saturday,” the statement, concluded.

Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu [Ondo State Govt]

Akeredolu says INEC will never appoint an indigene of Ondo as Returning Officer for the October 10 governorship election.

‘You’re a disgrace to public decency,’ Akeredolu slams Makinde for raising false alarm over Ondo election

<h1>Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has felicitated with Muslims in the state for witnessing the commencement of yet another Ramadan fasting.</h1>

Makinde urged Islamic faithful to pray relentlessly during the fasting period for Allah’s mercy to end the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the whole world.

The governor’s message is contained in&nbsp;a statement issued in Ibadan, on Thursday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa.

Makinde enjoined Muslims in the state to use the month-long fasting period to also pray for peace of the state and the country at large.

According to him, sacrifice and increased prayers are important and critical at this time when the world is fighting a vicious Coronavirus pandemic.

“It is regrettable that Muslims in the state and across the country cannot observe the Ramadan the way they have been used to over the years; the situation should only be seen as part of the sacrifice we all have to make at this time.

“I am aware our Muslim brothers have been told that they would not be able to gather for Tafsir, Iftar and Tarawih prayers during the month-long Ramadan, due to the restrictions brought upon us all by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I enjoin you all to see this as a reflection of the sober mood the world has been thrown into due to the pandemic.

“Please use the opportunity of this month of blessings to seek Allah’s forgiveness to make the pandemic a thing of the past,” he said.

Makinde further admonished Muslims to tune their minds to the messages of love, brotherliness and peaceful co-existence inherent in the messages of the Holy Prophet, while also being their brothers’ keepers.

The governor added: “As our Muslim brothers and sisters are expected to adhere strictly to abstinence from food and other things during the month of Ramadan, I wish to enjoin them to extend their hands of fellowship to other fellow Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

“It is only by doing this coupled with sharing whatever they have with others, particularly the less-privileged in the society; that their supplications can be answered and the world will be a good place to live in for all and sundry.

“These acts would help the less privileged in the society and reduce hunger, poverty and misery confronting the people.”

The governor wished Islamic faithful a successful fasting period, while praying to God to grant everyone the strength needed.&nbsp;

Governor Makinde spoke practically about a myriad of issues in Oyo state

Makinde further admonished Muslims to tune their minds to the messages of love, brotherliness and peaceful co-existence inherent in the messages of the Holy Prophet.

Makinde urges Muslims to pray for end to coronavirus during Ramadan

Goodness Adaoyichie

There is a grand plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilise the government of Governor Seyi Makinde in Oyo State, the Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters, Babatunde Oduyoye, has said.

Oduyoye alleged that the APC in Oyo is "hell-bent" on plunging the State into crisis and possibly make it ungovernable.

The Governor's aide stated this on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, while reacting to the letter credited to the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on the matter of Oyo State Local Governments.

Malami, had in a letter, asked Governor Makinde to reverse the dissolution of Oyo State Local Government and reinstate all sacked members.

Describing the said letter as subjudice, Oduoaye stated that as far as the matter was still before the Court of Appeal, no one is expected to take extra-constitutional measures, except such a person is "nursing ulterior motives".

“The matter is in court and as far as we are concerned, it is sub judice,” the Political Adviser said adding that "Malami must have committed an obvious blunder by taking a step against the interest of the judiciary and the constitution he is meant to protect".

&nbsp;According to Oduyoye, the Government of Oyo State was not oblivious of the intent of some elements in the main opposition party in the state to plunge the it into crisis and possibly make it ungovernable.

He alleged that Malami's letter was part of the "grand plot" to "frustrate" the Makinde Government, thereby preventing him from delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Oyo state.

"We have read a letter being circulated in the social media by elements of the APC in which the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), gave a directive to Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse the House of Assembly’s decision to suspend the 68 illegal chairmen of local governments in Oyo State," Oduyoye said.

“That directive, apart from being unconstitutional and misplaced, is part of the APC’s grand plot to cause a major crisis in Oyo State in order to destabilise the Government of Governor Makinde and ultimately make the State ungovernable.

&nbsp;“We have intelligence report over series of meetings held by APC leaders, who now feel threatened by Governor Makinde’s soaring profile. They are worried at the manner in which he defeated the APC at the polls and were ashamed that the Supreme Court thwarted their organised attempt to steal his mandate."

Oduyoye maintained that intelligence reports had already indicated that leaders of the APC had marked Makinde as their "public enemy number one" due to his soaring public image.

“We are aware that a number of politicians are unhappy with the growing popularity of Governor Makinde and especially the recent launch of the Western Nigeria Security Network popularly known as Amotekun," Oduyoye said.

“The APC in Oyo State has, ever since it lost the March 9, 2019 governorship election, been hell-bent on retaking the seat through the illegal means. We are aware of the several underhand means and dirty tactics they have deployed and were at a stage christened 'Pakute Politics,'” he added.

Oduyoye further stated that through the statement made by a serving Senator of the APC, who indicated that his party had set traps for Governor Makinde, it became clear that the desperation of APC elements knows no limits.

“We are really not surprised by the desperation of the APC to destabilise Oyo State, ever since it failed in the Governorship election, it has been employing underhand tactics to steal Makinde’s mandate and one of its senators, Teslim Folarin, had even gone as far as saying that the APC had set two traps for the Makinde Government."

He cautioned the Federal Government and "its agents" to be wary of their actions especially as they affected the local government debacle in Oyo State, as the matter was still in court.

“Let us warn those elements who are pushing to destabilise Oyo State through the unholy resurrection of the sacked council chairmen that the people of Oyo State will not be used as a tool by unscrupulous elements.

“The Federal Government also needed to be reminded that Nigeria is a federation, with constitutionally guaranteed democratic systems. We urge the government at the centre to await the decision of the court on the matter of Local Government councils in Oyo State rather than use attempt to resort to illegality and measures that are not backed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic, 1999,” the statement said.

Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde [Twitter/@Seyimakinde]

The Oyo State Government has alleged that there is a "grand plot" by the APC to plunge the state into crisis.

'APC plotting to frustrate, destabilise Makinde's govt'

Governor, Seyi Makinde, has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state to leave politics and support his government till another electioneering period in 2022.

Makinde stated this while reacting to his victory at the governorship election petitions tribunal.

The governor, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Taiwo Adisa, described the judgement as the triumph of truth over falsehood.

The APC candidate, Adebayo Adelabu, had instituted a petition against Makinde's victory at the March 9, 2019 governorship election.

Adelabu and his party, the APC, had challenged the declaration of Makinde as the winner of the election by INEC, having polled a total of 515,621 votes as against Adelabus 357,982 votes.

The three-man panel of the tribunal, chaired by Justice Muhammed Sirajo, unanimously dismissed the petition, saying that Adelabu failed to prove the allegations of over-voting, improper accreditation, inaccurate ballot counting and non-compliance with Electoral Act.

Makinde, however, said that he did not expect anything less from the tribunal as truth is always constant.

The governor expressed appreciation to the people of the state for standing by him before, during and after the election.

He called on the major opposition party in the state, the APC, to join hands with him to work for the good of the state.

"We want to thank the people of Oyo state who have stood behind us before, during and after the election.

"We have remained focused on the task the people of the state committed into our hands and we are pushing on with our agenda for Oyo state.

"What I will say to the APC members is that they should let us forget politics for now; let us all work together for the good of the people of Oyo state.

"Let them key into our agenda to bring prosperity to the state; let us, together, tackle poverty and ensure that our good intentions for the people of the state are realised," the statement read.

Tribunal upholds Makinde's victory [Oyo Media Office]

The governorship petition tribunal has upheld Makinde's victory.

Makinde tells APC to forget politics till 2022

Pulse nigeria

<h1>Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Fatai Owoseni, former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue States, as Special Adviser on Security Matters.</h1>

This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, in Ibadan, on Sunday, August 18, 2019.

The governor, who indicated that the appointment took effect from August 1, said it was in line with the recognition of security as one of the four pillars of the state government.

Makinde urged Owoseni to discharge his duties with absolute loyalty and dedication.

According to him, the newly-appointed Special Adviser is expected to bring his wealth of experience garnered over the decades through many local and international assignments to bear on the security situation in the state.

The appointee, who retired from the Nigeria Police with the rank of Commissioner of Police in early 2019, holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy.

Owoseni also holds Diploma in Police Management (DPM) and other several certificates in Police courses.

He rose through the ranks to become Commissioner of Police in charge of General Investigations at the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID), Abuja.

He served as the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos and Benue States, and equally served as Commissioner of Police (Administration), at the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja,.

He also served as an Expert on Mission and Seconded Staff (at managerial level -P5 position) to the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).

Makinde appoints former Lagos Commissioner of Police, Owoseni, Special Adviser on Security Matters

Makinde urged Owoseni to discharge his duties with absolute loyalty and dedication.

Makinde appoints former Lagos Commissioner of Police, Owoseni, SA on Security Matters

Until his appointment, Adisa served as the group political editor for Tribune Newspaper and the Abuja Bureau Chief.

The appointment which takes immediate effect was confirmed in a statement made available to journalists by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Bisi Ilaka.

He had earlier served as Special Assistant (Media Relations) to former President of the Senate, Senator Adolphus Wabara, between 2003 and May 2005.

Asida attended the University of Ibadan, where he earned a degree and Masters in Communication and Language Arts.

He has had an illustrious career in Journalism spanning stints in The News Tempo Magazines, The Punch Newspapers and lately Tribune which he joined in July 2005.

He also runs a weekly column in the Sunday Tribune called The Lynx-Eye, which he uses to dissect political developments across the country.

Adisa who hails from Ogbomoso South local government of the state is currently undertaking a Ph.D programme in Media Arts at the University of Abuja.

Oyo State Governor-elect, Seyi Makinde says the state can't pay new minimum wage (Guardian)

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Adisa as his Chief Press Secretary.

Gov. Makinde appoints Adisa as Chief Press Secretary

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