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Oyo PDP appeals Ajimobi’s victory

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Oyo State Governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did a volte-face on the just concluded governorship election in the state won by Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) candidate, Senator Ajibola Ajimobi. They appealed his victory. The governor had in the wake of the electoral verdict congratulated Ajimobi, […]

Akala must be probed, says Alaafin

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Oyo, State News Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

ALAAFIN of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi,Wednesday, said that the out-going Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, should be probed immediately the new government takes over on May 29. Oba Adeyemi urged the incoming Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, to investigate particularly how government residential areas across the state were sold and the whereabouts of the money […]

Akala approves N18,000 minimum wage for workers

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Thursday, May 12th, 2011

GOVERNOR Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State, yesterday, approved the payment of N18,000 minimum wage for workers in the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Akala, Mr. Abraham Ojo, said the Commissioner for establishment, Training and Poverty Alleviation, Jelili Agboola announced this in Ibadan, in a briefing at the end of the […]

Alao-Akala turns down Ajimobi’s request

Posted by admin Oyo, State News Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

The outgoing governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, has turned down the request of the Governor-elect, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, to stop the implementation of the N18,000 minimum wage for the state workers. In a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Dotun Oyelade, on Monday, the governor regretted his inability to accede to the request […]

Pictures: The beautiful daughters of Ajimobi, Oyo’s gov-elect

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

One cannot successfully talk about Ajimobi without mentioning his daughters who are exceedingly popular on the chic scene. Their popularity, which does not altogether stem from their pedigree, has a lot to do with their captivating good looks, humble mannerisms and the resounding success they have made of their lives. Schooled in prestigious institutions overseas, […]

Oyo ACN Sets Up 15-member Transition Committee

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Friday, May 6th, 2011

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Oyo State has set up a 15-member transition committee, just as it warned the out-going governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, against unnecessary spendings. The leader of the party in the state, Alhaji Lamidi Adesina, while addressing newsmen in Ibadan on Friday, called on Governor Alao-Akala to set up similar […]

9 Die In Separate Accidents In Ibadan

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Friday, May 6th, 2011

Eight people were reported dead on Friday evening in an accident which occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the accident occurred around 1.45 p.m. at around Km 11 on the expressway. The eight of them were said to have died immediately. Four were said to be men, while […]

Monarchs reject Alao-Akala’s new law

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Oyo, State News Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Members of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs rose from an emergency meeting on Wednesday and rejected the Tuesday amendment of the council’s enabling law which makes its chairmanship rotational. Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala had on Tuesday signed the law which was passed by the state House of Assembly. The law stops the Alaafin […]

Akala moves against Alaafin…Sacks him as Obas Council’s permanent chairman

Posted by admin Oyo, State News Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

The Oyo State Government yesterday sacked the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as the permanent chairman of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs, with an amendment of the Obas Council’s Law 2000. Governor Adebayo Alao Akala signed an amendment bill rapidly raised and passed same day yesterday afternoon by the legislators. At […]

The End of “Amala” Politics in Oyo State – by Adewale T. Akande

Posted by admin Adewale T. Akande, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Oyo, State News Friday, April 29th, 2011

By Adewale Akande, Barcelona, Spain – April 29, 2011 – History is the memory of mankind and philosophy of history is the analytical ability of man to distinguish correct from incorrect. Human beings have the ability to create ways to live better and even change the envioroment to suit their needs and wants. It is […]