The Straight Times

  Pay Attention To Our Request: VGN To Federal Government  An appeal has gone to the Federal Government to sign into law the proposed bill to uplift the status of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) to become one of the recognised security outfit of government . This appeal was made by the South West zonal commander of VGN , Chief Olusoji Sodiyan during the security summit put together by the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Ibadan zonal command held recently at the house of chiefs ,, secretariat, Ibadan. Chief Sodiyan while enumerating the the activities of the group disclosed that they have been of tremendous support to the government security agencies in apprehending criminals most especially during the insurgents. He however stated that their inability to use sophisticated equipment is a major impediment to discharging their duties effectively. The state commander Vigilante Group of Nigeria ( VGN) Oyo State command, Comrade Sunday Olajide (JP) in his remarks called on  th...

  CBN Withdrawal Policy: Oyo Motor Dealers Calls For Caution. The newly elected chairman of Motor Dealers Association of Nigeria MODAN  Oyo State chapter, Alhaji Musibau Sulaimon Maito  has called  on the Federal Government to prevail in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to rescind it's decision to peg the daily cash limit withdrawal to ₦50,000.00 naira. He made this known during his acceptance speech during the association's election where he was re- elected for another four years,  Alhaji Maito who polled 55 out of the 57 votes however pledges to further  ensure that the association continue to wax stronger.  The election which took place at the New Garrage had in attendance elders of the association  among whom are Alhaji Mutiu Oloye Arikutaku, elder Adebayo Adebisi, and Alhaji Abdul- waheed Olawale. While speaking after the election the chairman electoral committee of MODAN, Elder Olusegun Okeowo expressed satisfaction about the peaceful and c...

  Cleric Urges Government To Re- Introduce Library Studies Into Schools  The founder and spiritual head of Shafaudeen in Islam worldwide, Prof Sabit Ariyo  has called on the government at all levels to re introduce library studies into school curriculum so as to inculcate the habit of information storage into the youths who are the future hope of the country Prof Olagoke who is also the mogaji of Ogun Elu, Safe Alaasa dynasty disclosed this while commissioning the library he sponsored for the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State recently.  While speaking at the occasion, Prof.Olagoke who was a former Dean ,School of Engineering, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State stated that the importance of library is in storage, retrieval and research for the reading culture to be enhanced for the readers to tap from the deposited accumulation of knowledge and wealth of experience from the authors, achievers and professionals from various forms of discipline. Prof. Olagok...

  Nigerians most especially the youths and leaders in the position of authority  have been advised to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and team work  to enhance Nation building . Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP disclosed this while opening the 18th edition of Rasool cup competition which took place at the Nigeria Railway Corporation playing ground recently. Prof. Olagoke hinted that the primary focus of extracurricular activities and sports is to teach discipline , dedication, hard work, commitment and team work as the only way to build a Nation positively while adding that it should be the responsibilities of all to value sportsmanship and courage to take action that will have good impact. He alluded that "A number of studies conducted by the World Health Organisation(W.H.O), have also highlighted that physical exercise can stimulate positive mental health and cognitive development " Prof. Olagoke who is also the Patron of Olagoke babes and sponsor of the tournament discu...

  Oyo 2023: Makinde, Folarin Shun ICCI  Gubernatorial Debates The incumbent and gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde and his  All progressives Congress ( APC) counterpart, Sen. Teslim Folarin have shunned the Ibadan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) gubernatorial debate in Oyo State. The debate which was held at the Functions  Hall, Jogor Event Centre, Liberty Road Ibadan, the state capital being organised by the Ibadan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to allow the candidates to tell the good people of Oyo State about their manifesto. The gubernatorial election is billed to take place on Saturday 11 March,2023 in all the 33 local government areas in the state. The debate which had attracted politicians, party leaders and other stakeholders was attended by five out of fourteen candidates justling to take power from the incumbent governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. Those in attendance were the candidates ...

  OyGubernatorial Debateso 2023: Makinde, Folarin Shun ICCI  The incumbent and gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde and his  All progressives Congress ( APC) counterpart, Sen. Teslim Folarin have shunned the Ibadan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) gubernatorial debate in Oyo State. The debate which was held at the Functions  Hall, Jogor Event Centre, Liberty Road Ibadan, the state capital being organised by the Ibadan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to allow the candidates to tell the good people of Oyo State about their manifesto. The gubernatorial election is billed to take place on Saturday 11 March,2023 in all the 33 local government areas in the state. The debate which had attracted politicians, party leaders and other stakeholders was attended by five out of fourteen candidates justling to take power from the incumbent governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. Those in attendance were the candidates o...

Olubadan Hails Olagoke’s Community Initiative The various developmental community-based activities of renowned Islamic Cleric and erudite scholar, who is also the Mogaji Ogunelu Aare Alaasa Dynasty of Oja’ba in Ibadan, Prof. Engr. Sabit  Ariyo Olagoke were recently commended  by the Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II at his Alarere residence. Oba Balogun gave the commendation during the visit of the former Senior Lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State to the Alarere residence of the Olubadan during which he gifted the Royal Father a royal chair which he (Olagoke) described as the proverbial child’s food (ounje omo). IProf. Olagoke who is the founder and Spiritual Leader of Shafaudeen-in-Islam was described as a thorough-bred humanist, whose concern for the downtrodden is worthy of emulation. According to Olubadan , “I’m fascinated by your various welfare programmes aimed at improving the well-being of our people. Should all our Mogaj...