Oyo Herald

The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has approved the resignation of his Chief of Staff, Dr Gbade Ojo. The approval came on the heels of the expiration of the leave of absence obtained by Dr Ojo from the University of Ilorin, where he was a lecturer. The leave of absence expired on March 19, 2019. A letter conveying the governor’s approval which was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Olalekan Alli, stated that the withdrawal of service takes effect from March 18. The former CoS joined the Ajimobi-led administration in March 2014 as Special Adviser, Political Matters  When Ajimobi secured a second term in 2015, Dr Ojo was recalled and elevated to the position of CoS, a post he held until his withdrawal of service. Dr Ojo, who was promoted as an Associate Professor during his absence from the ivory tower, but could not assume the title, expressed his appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve the state. He said that the appointment afforded

The International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide every March 20. It was conceptualized and founded by philanthropist and prominent United Nations’ special advisor, Jayme Illien to inspire, mobilize, and advance the global happiness movement.  The day was celebrated yesterday in various government houses across the world. But in Nigeria, am sure the day did not get even a mention in the Aso Rock, Nigeria's seat of power, because the chief tenant on the rock is not happy or perhaps should not be happy at the moment or not in a happy mood. Apart from the fact that he is leading a largely unhappy nation, the just concluded presidential election is nothing to be happy about. And all these are his fault, because he is the direct beneficiary of the error. When M Buhari won the  2015 presidential election, drums were rolled out, from Boudillon to Daura. Musicians made new songs and motivational speakers got a live example of not giving up. ‘The Story of Buhari of the People’. Peo

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has assured the state Governor-elect, Mr Seyi Makinde, of his administration’s full support towards a successful change of baton and smooth take off of the incoming administration. He gave the advice during Makinde’s courtesy visit to him at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, on Thursday. Also with the governor are his Deputy, Chief Moses Adeyemo; Secretary to the State Government, Mr Lekan Alli, among other members of the State Executive Council. On Makinde’s entourage were the Deputy Governor-elect, Mr Rauf Olaniyan; a former Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Hosea Agboola; State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Mr Kunmi Mustapha; his spokesperson, Prince Dotun Oyelade, and other PDP leaders. Commending Makinde for initiating the visit, Ajimobi said that the incoming governor had demonstrated that he was of noble character and that his action was an indication that the interest of the state was paramount to him. The governor adv