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EDUCATION: OUR COMMITMENT IN EDUCATION SECTOR YIELDING POSITIVE RESULTS..... GOVERNOR SEYI MAKINDE AS HE INAUGURATES TWO STATE-OWNED UNIVERSITIES' GOVERNING COUNCILS

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Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Friday, said that his administration's commitment to improving the education sector has been yielding positive results. The governor stated this while inaugurating the Governing Councils of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, and the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, at the event held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor's Office, said Oyo State owned one university and a half when he took office in 2019, but that the state is now the sole owner of three universities, which are doing well in their own rights. The governor said: “When we came in 2019, we had one and a half universities, because we had one full university owned by the state and LAUTECH that was jointly owned by Oyo and Osun states. "But today, we are about inaugurating Governing Councils for two out of the three universities belonging to Oyo State. “When we talked about sole ownership for LAU...

IBADAN NORTH BYE ELECTIONS: UNVEILING THE MYTH, HERALDING A NEW IDEOLOGICAL RE-BIRTH IN IBADAN NORTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY: ADEROGBA TAOFIK, mni

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  BY Suara Moshood Onisemeje . Today, we stand at the crossroads of history. As we are drawing nearer to the bye election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency. We are not just clamouring for change; we are heralding a new ideological rebirth — a shift towards mass-based governance rooted in the principles of inclusivity, progress, and social justice. We are out to redefine legislative representation with human face. With over three decades of experience in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management, Aderogba Taofik has held key positions in leading organizations, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in the field. His strong background in supply chain management, labour union leadership, and political engagement, has established him as a visionary leader dedicated to workers' rights, corporate governance, and policy advocacy.  His vast experience across different sectors, his exposures and trainings both locally and internationally, reflects h...

ADEROGBA TAOFIK, mni, FELICITATES EX-OYO STATE FIRST LADY, DR. FLORENCE AJIMOBI, ON HER BIRTHDAY

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The Ibadan North APC stalwart and a Federal Reps leading aspirant Hon. Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni, has felicitated with APC  stawalt in Ibadan North has sent heartfelt birthday wishes to Dr Mrs Florence Ajimobi, the former First Lady of Oyo State, as she marks another milestone in her life. In a statement issued earlier today, Aderogba lauded the former first lady for her immense contributions to the development of Oyo State, particularly in areas related to women’s empowerment, education, and healthcare. Hon. Aderogba, acknowleged her unwavering dedication to the party, declared her as a woman who demonstrates the rare quality of a exemplary leadership. He described her as "an invaluable and astitute leader inbued with quality leadership acumen". His message of goodwill also emphasised the importance of unity and continued dedication to service in the pursuit of a better society. Dr Florence Ajimobi, who served as the First Lady of Oyo State from 20...

PROFILE; MEET THE NEW NNPCL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BAYO BASHIR OJULARI

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Bayo Bashir Ojulari, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), is a seasoned Nigerian engineer with expertise in petroleum, process, and production engineering.   Before his new appointment, He was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company. His Renaissance recently led a consortium of indigenous energy firms in the landmark acquisition of the entire equity holding in the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), worth $2.4 billion.   He began his career as the first Nigerian process engineer at Elf Aquitaine before joining Shell Petroleum Development Company in 1991. A native of Kwara State, Ojulari served as the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) from 2015 to 2021. An alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, (Mechanical Engineering 1985 – 1989) . A fellow of the Nigerian Society of E...

NNPCL: MELE KYARI OUT, OJULARI IN AS PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU DISSOLVED NNPCL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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The board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been sacked. President Bola Tinubu approved a sweeping reconstitution of the NNPC Limited board on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This involved the removal of the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, and all other board members appointed with them in November 2023. The new 11-man board includes:  * Ahmadu Musa Kida as the non-executive chairman.  * Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO.  * Adedapo Segun as the Chief Financial Officer.  * Bello Rabiu (North West) as a non-executive director.  * Yusuf Usman (North East) as a non-executive director.  * Babs Omotowa (North Central) as a non-executive director.  * Austin Avuru (South-South) as a non-executive director.  * David Ige (South West) as a non-executive director.  * Henry Obih (South East) as a non-executive director. ...

OYO STATE APC CHAIRMAN'S APPOINTMENT, A WELL DESERVED ....BARR. AKEEM AGBAJE CONGRATULATES ALHAJI OLAYIDE ABAS OVER HIS NEW ROLE

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Barr Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has extended his congratulations to the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Moshood Abas, on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a congratulatory message , Agbaje described Alhaji Abas’s appointment as well-deserved, acknowledging his contributions to the party and leadership in Oyo State. “This appointment is a testament to Alhaji Olayide Abas’s dedication and service to our great party and the people. His leadership in Oyo APC has been commendable, and I am confident that he will bring the same commitment to this national assignment,” Agbaje stated. He further expressed confidence in Alhaji Abas’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of the institution, ensuring it delivers on its mandate in the healthcare sector. Agbaje prayed for Almighty Allah to grant Alhaji Abas wisdom an...

TINUBU, A STATESMAN OF RARE DISTINCTION @73...... SENATOR ALLI

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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a statesman of rare distinction. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator described him as a distinguished statesman and an iconic political leader whose unwavering dedication to national progress remained unparalleled. The lawmaker extolled Tinubu as an extraordinary leader with a rare combination of wisdom, resilience, and strategic foresight. "As a true patriot, you have displayed uncommon courage in tackling Nigeria’s economic challenges head-on.  "Your administration's decisive policies and forward-thinking initiatives are gradually stabilising the economy, enhancing national security, and laying the foundation for a prosperous Nigeria," he said. He lauded Tinubu’s exceptional abil...