Author: Bolanle Akinwalere

In a fresh move to strengthen the education sector, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has constituted a new board for the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to quality education and efficient service delivery. The appointments were confirmed in an official communication signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. Leading the newly constituted board is Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, who has been appointed as Chairperson. Other members of the board include: Governor Makinde congratulated the appointees and urged them to view their new roles as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the…

Panic gripped the Cocoa House area in Ibadan on Monday when an unidentified middle-aged man jumped from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey building and survived. The incident, which drew a large crowd of traders and passersby, occurred suddenly and left many in shock. Eyewitnesses said the man hit a roof near the building’s security post before landing heavily on the ground, sustaining multiple injuries. “It was just like a film when I saw the man coming from the top floor of the Cocoa House building,” said one witness, Adetoro Oke. “One cannot just imagine that someone can…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has activated the portal for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Change of Course and Institution process, enabling candidates to revise their initial selections. This development offers an opportunity for UTME candidates to adjust their first-choice institutions or courses through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal, particularly after completing their registration or upon receiving their results. However, candidates should note that the change process is not entirely online. It requires a physical visit to an accredited CBT centre, where biometric verification via fingerprint capture must be completed to authenticate the…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reappointed Alhaji Aderibigbe Kamoru Abiodun as chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, reaffirming his trust in the leadership that has steered the commission in recent years. Also reappointed are Alhaji Kolajo Isiaq Adewale and Mr. Olutoyin Adedeji Akanmu as full-time members, while Chief Ogunjimi Solomon Oluwole returns as a part-time member. In addition, Pastor Taiwo Oluwagbemiro A. and Mr. Oladimeji Oladapo have been appointed as new part-time members of the commission. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were confirmed in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba…

Saki community in Oyo State is set to witness a significant improvement in electricity supply, following the launch of a 10MW solar hybrid power project by De-Janees Concept Limited in partnership with Hexing Electrical Company Limited. The landmark project was unveiled during an official signing ceremony held in Lagos on Friday. Under the agreement, De-Janees Concept will oversee the construction and installation of a solar power plant that aims to deliver up to 22 hours of electricity daily to residents of Saki. The initiative will be executed in phases, with the first phase involving the deployment of a 2MW solar…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed as false and malicious the viral reports alleging that poisonous rice distributed in Badagry, Lagos State, originated from its operations. In a weekend statement, the Seme Area Command firmly denied releasing any toxic rice into the public and blamed the allegations on mischief-makers spreading fear through misinformation. The controversy stemmed from social media posts and a disturbing video showing a corpse in a red vehicle with military camouflage, sparking claims that toxic rice had caused mysterious deaths—including that of a soldier—following a supposed traditional curse over allegedly seized and redistributed rice. Comptroller Ben…

The people of Saki West Local Government have expressed deep appreciation to Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, for nominating former Deputy Governor Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi to the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement signed by Hon. Tunji Rafiu Adekunle, a former Minority Leader in the Oyo State House of Assembly and current Chairman of the State Pensions Board, the local government acknowledged the governor’s commitment to inclusive leadership and party development. “We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for nominating His Excellency Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo…

A breakthrough investigation by the Ondo State Police Command’s Tactical Intelligence Squad (TIS) has led to the arrest of four suspects believed to be part of a notorious inter-state car theft syndicate. The operation, which spanned multiple states, also resulted in the recovery of three stolen vehicles. The arrest was triggered by the confession of the alleged ringleader, 32-year-old Afolabi Emmanuel, who admitted to stealing a 2016 Toyota Camry from the home of one Amokun Victor in Oka-Akoko. According to police findings, Emmanuel scaled the fence of the victim’s residence, broke into the apartment, stole valuables, and made away with…

Tension over the vacant Olujare stool in Ijare, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State escalated on Thursday as a Chief Magistrate Court ordered the remand of a self-acclaimed monarch, Adekolajo Aladeseyi, alongside two chiefs, Fasore Lawrence and Adegbenro Akanle. The trio were arraigned for allegedly conducting an unlawful installation of Aladeseyi as monarch of the town, a move the police said could incite unrest. Police Prosecutor Babatunde Ajiboye filed a three-count charge against them, including conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and a deliberate violation of the state’s chieftaincy laws. Despite pleading not guilty, the accused were…

A road rehabilitation effort in Ute, a community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, turned tragic after a grader belonging to the council crushed a woman and her child to death following a brake failure. The victims, whose identities had not been released at press time, were reportedly on their way to the farm when the grader, which was working on a local road project, lost control and fatally struck them. The state police spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation into the circumstances of the accident had commenced. Similarly, the Chairman of Ose Local…