AKINTERINWA Adewale (1974, Swanston) sworn in as a Commissioner in Ondo State.
The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday said he met a debt burden of N220,588,125,731.00 when he came to power in February 2017, saying the economic situation of the state was bad.
In spite of the economic condition, the governor said the administration had designed some ways to boost the Internally Generated Revenue of the state which would soon be yielding positive result.
The governor stated this at the swearing-in of the new commissioners and special advisers held ..... Read More
How a legendary Old Boy of GCI, Sanusi Joseph Adegoke (later Adelabu), (1931), died.
When next are you going to be in the city of Ibadan?
One of the places you must endeavour to visit in the historic town is Taj Mahal in Oke Oluokun. That�s the residence and final resting place of Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu, the Lion of the West.
Adelabu needs no introduction. He was the afternoon star that scared the elderly. He was the morning dew that drenched both friends and foes. More than fifty-nine years after his death, he refused to be forgotten. For those who are not familiar with ..... Read More
The Professor Akinkugbe National Medical Quiz Competition
As part of efforts to improve medical education and practice in Nigeria, leading healthcare company GSK Pharmaceuticals has signed a memorandum of understanding with the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, to sponsor the Biennial Emeritus Professor O. O Akinkugbe National Inter-Medical School Quiz Competition.
Organized by the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan in honor of Professor O.O Akinkugbe, a distinguished alumni, for his immense contribution to the University in the ..... Read More
Comedian Peteru, of the 1997 Set Signs Endorsement Deal With An Automobile Company
Ibadan-based comedian, Olowomoyela Oluwatobi Lawrence, popularly known as Peteru, has signed an endorsement deal with notable auto marketers in the city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as its brand ambassador.
The year long deal, worth millions, came with a car for the entertainer.
It was gathered that the endorsement will see Peteru represents Shashi Impex Autos at notable auto gatherings, social media engagements and seeks a new face for young generation market penetration.
ADERINOLA Adelani (3158, Powell, 1976) appointed as a Permanent Secretary/Tutor-General in Osun State.
Two public school principals in Osun State, Mr. Adelani Aderinola and Mrs. Grace Ajiboye have been appointed as Permanent Secretaries/Tutors-General by Governor Rauf Aregbesola.
Aderinola was a principal at Laro Timehin Middle/High School, Osogbo while Ajiboye was the principal for ADC High School, Apomu.
According to a press release signed by the Head of Service of the State, Sunday Owoeye on Wednesday, Aregbesola approved Aderinola and Ajiboye�s appointment after excelling during the ..... Read More
Tribute to late Akinyemi Akinloye (1966) who fell in the line of duty.
The tears are yet to dry for the late major Akinloye Akinyemi despite the burial of his remains in Lagos last Friday. Those who knew him are still mourning the loss of this outstanding office, who stood out among his peers. He is being mourned more by his colleagues in the Army, some of who are generals today. Akinyemi�s remains were buried at the Victoria Court Cemetery, Lagos, after a funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Lord Central Parish, Lekki.
The body was ..... Read More
GCI Old Boy, Lekan Adeyemi returned as President of Nigeria Chess Federation
Sports Federations Get New Presidents
Elections into the National Sports Federations have been concluded in Abuja, Nigeria�s capital.
2004 Olympic gold medallist Daniel Igali will continue as President of Wrestling Federation while Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Silas Agara was elected President of Karate Federation.
Ishaya Tikon takes over at the Table Tennis Federation, Samuel Ocheho displaced incumbent Yusuf Dauda to become Handball Federation President and Francis Orbih replaced ..... Read More
GCIOBA-Lagos Branch Awards Engr. Olufemi Olatunji, Prof. Ben Ogunmoyela, Mr Ayodeji Oni, Engr. Segun Kehinde, Mr 'Seye Fadahunsi, Mr Akin Osuntoki and the1985 Set
May 21st, 2017 was another epoch making day in the annals of the Lagos Branch of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association as it had her 2017 Annual Luncheon and Merit Awards Ceremony at The City Hall, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. The event also marked the grand finale of the Branch's Annual Week which it had earlier started with courtesy visits to widowed Young Girls, some ancient Old Boys and selected charity homes.
The classic event held under the ..... Read More
Three GCI Old Boys makes the Presidential Industrial Policy and Competiveness Advisory Council
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Industrial Policy and Competiveness Advisory Council, mandating it to develop policies that would make the Nigerian economy competitive.
Essentially, the Council was set up to spur greater partnership between the government and the private sector on industrialization.
It will be recalled that the Federal Executive Council had on March 15, 2017 gave the approval for the establishment of the Council.
Speaking at the ..... Read More
Oyo State Wins The 1st Prof. Jide Bademosi Cup
Oyo State - the Pacesetter State hosted her fellow Southwestern States for the maiden edition of SW-U/19 Cricket Tournament also known as The Jide Bademosi Cup organised in honour of the great iconic legend and ancient Old Boy of Government College Ibadan, Prof. Feyisara Olajide Bademosi - a distinguished retired Professor of Neurology.
The tournament which took place at the Cricket Oval of Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formerly Liberty Stadium) in the ancient city of Ibadan was held between 19th ..... Read More