Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State has congratulated the Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Edward Adebo Ogundoyin as he successfully rounded up his tenure as the Chairman, Conference of Speakers of the State Legislature of Nigeria. The PDP takes pride in the numerous achievements of Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin said since the creation of the Party, the PDP has always put its best foot forward in service to the people and this has reflected in the stewardship of Rt. Hon Ogundoyin both as the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers and in his capacity…

A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North Constituency II, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, has commended the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for his impactful leadership as he concludes his tenure as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Tuesday, Babajide described Ogundoyin’s tenure as remarkable, noting that his leadership elevated not only the Conference of Speakers but also enhanced the legislative profile of Oyo State at the national level. According to the lawmaker, Ogundoyin’s chairmanship…

Member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Oyo East/Oyo West State Constituency, Hon. Olorunpoto Cephas Rahaman, has commended the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for his exemplary leadership following the successful completion of his tenure as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. Hon. Olorunpoto described Ogundoyin’s tenure as impactful, unifying, and transformative for legislative governance in the country. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Tuesday, Hon. Olorunpoto said the Speaker’s leadership at the national level was marked by strategic coordination, maturity, and a…

••• Says Governor Makinde Remains the Leader ••• Donates ₦800,000 Cash Transfer to Yemetu-Igosun Community for Transformer Cable PDP REMAINS UNSHAKEN The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has reaffirmed the strength and stability of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State while empowering constituents with cash support. The two-day one-on-one meeting and empowerment programme, which was held at the Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide Constituency Office, Yemetu, Ibadan North Local Government, brought together party coordinators from Ward 1 to Ward 6, members of her Apex Team, and stakeholders…

Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State and a 2027 gubernatorial aspirant, has congratulated Hon. Afeez Bolaji Repete, a prominent party member and grassroots mobiliser, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement, Barr. Agbaje described Hon. Repete as a committed party man whose years of service to the APC and youth development have continued to reflect his deep understanding of grassroots politics and public engagement. He noted that Repete’s contributions as a former Deputy National Youth Leader of the APC and as Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on…

.Congratulates new chair Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has lauded the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, on the successful completion of his tenure as the chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. The governor described Ogundoyin’s tenure as eventful, noting that he recorded remarkable and trail-blazing achievements and made Oyo State proud through his efforts while he served as the head of the Conference of Speakers. This was just as the governor congratulated the new chairman of the body and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has congratulated its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on the successful completion of his tenure as Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. The congratulatory message was issued on Tuesday by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, who described the Speaker’s tenure as impactful, reform-driven and nationally significant. Hon. Ilumoka lauded Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin for what he described as “outstanding achievements” recorded during his over two-year tenure, noting that the Speaker maximally deployed the office to reposition, redirect and re-engineer legislative practice and processes…

Good items, including household and other properties worth millions of naira, have been destroyed as a result of the inferno that ravaged some shops in a market, a residential building in Ibadan, and Oyo township, respectively. It wareporteded that the incident occurred athe t Iya Maryam Adebara complein x Roundan OgunpMarket,et on Monday evening. Heritage Echo affirmed that no fewer than ten (10) shops were ravaged by the inferno. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service Reform/Agency, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande confirmed the incident. Akinwande on Tuesday noted that a rescue operation was successfully carried out with the support…

It was a moment of unity, celebration and loud political declaration on Saturday, 7th February 2026, as residents and loyal members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ona Ara Local Government gathered in large numbers to express overwhelming support for Hon. Tosin Alabi’s aspiration to represent Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives come 2027. The atmosphere was electrifying as supporters, clad in various colourful uniforms, filled the venue with songs, dances and chants of solidarity. The gathering began earlier at Hon. Tosin Alabi’s campaign office in Olorunsogo, Ona Ara Local Government, where drummers, live bands and…

As we enter into the new month of February,the memory of late Ibadan philanthropist of note ,who bestrode the land like a collosus ,Alhaji Azeez Arisekola Alao,a one time Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland,cannot be erased in the minds of the good people of Ibadanland and Yorubaland generally. While he lived,his birthday was every 14th of February,a day reserved for expression and demonstration of love,which was further raised to higher status by the various philanthropic acts and demeanour of Alhaji Arisekola Alao. An Ibadan man of note,who greatly deployed his wealth, to the advantage of the masses as well as the…