Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
..Beneficiaries Hail Govt Property owners affected by the construction of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road have lauded the Oyo State Government as it commenced payment of the first tranche of compensation to landowners in Ajota to Alaago axis of the project. Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, declared on Friday that the state government has begun the payment of over N264 million to the first set of people affected by the project, noting that others would also be called upon soon, as the payment is being made in tranches. The commissioner, who stated this while addressing some…
The Oyo State Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Women’s Wing recently marked International Women’s Day with a powerful call for gender equality and women’s empowerment. The event, themed “Gender Equality: A Catalyst for Development,” featured a public lecture and cultural dance at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan. The wife of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Olamidun Ogundoyin urged women to unite in the pursuit of equal rights, opportunities, and freedom. Mrs. Ogundoyin, who was represented at the event by the wife of the House Deputy Majority Leader, Mrs. Yewande Babalola emphasized…
In order to accommodate the increasing beneficiaries of the almost too-good-to-be-true services of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services; an additional commuting schedule of 5pm every FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, and SUNDAYS have been included to the schedule of the Ibadan-Lagos interstate service. However, Hon. Salami Dikko has assured the commuters to be encouraged as always to be at their preferred loading points at least 30 minutes before takeoff time as bookings are tentatively still done at the loading points. This also implies that you can now send goods and packages at an extra schedule of 5pm every Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.…
The Gubernatorial aspirant for the forthcoming 2027 general elections in Pacesetter State, Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) has make a bold step to join All Progressives Congress (APC). This newspaper further learnt that the decision is a major boost to Oyo’s political landscape, signalling a new dawn for the state’s politics being the ruling party at the National level under the administration of His Excellency, President Bolaji Ahmed Tinubu. However, the defect shows a new chapter for AKK’s journey to a New Era of collective progress as he makes a historic event come June 3rd, 2025. The statement further read…
The member representing Ibadan North East Constituency II in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olusola Adewale Owolabi, has taken a bold step in strengthening security within his constituency by installing solar-powered lights at the Agugu Police Station and the Amotekun office. The two-term lawmaker, who also serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, supervised the installation on Thursday and reiterated that the initiative is aimed at improving visibility, safety, and working conditions for security personnel. According to him, the deployment of solar-powered lights is also expected to boost nighttime economic activities, enhance community development,…
A prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Otunba Oluseye Opatoki, paid heartfelt condolence visits to the families of two respected elder statesmen and illustrious sons of Oyo State — the late former Governor, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, and the late political icon, Chief Yekini Adeojo. Otunba Opatoki, during his visits to their respective family homes, described both departed leaders as towering figures and icons who contributed immensely to the development of Oyo State and, by extension, Nigeria. According to him, the legacies left behind by Pa Olunloyo and Baba Adeojo remain a strong testament to their…
As part of efforts to checkmate the menace of incessant attack by hoodlums on some innocent citizens, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep Abass Adigun Agboworin, on Thursday, commenced the construction of a police station in his Constituency. The police station, which is located at Alafara-Atipe community, Ward 7 area of Ibadan North East local government area, is strategically positioned to address the issue of insecurity of lives and properties in the area when completed. The flag-off ceremony, attended by stakeholders within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), community leaders, and residents,…
…Says loan facilities, other support available As part of its efforts to support smallholder farmers in the state in the 2025 Farming Season, the Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 50 per cent land ploughing subsidy also known as the Tractorisation Policy. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, gave this indication on Thursday, during a press conference held at the Ministry, noting that as a result of the massive support that the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde administration has been giving to farmers, the National Bureau of Statistics declared that Oyo State…
The Executive Chairman of Ido Local Government, Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, has continued receiving dignitaries on condolence visits to commiserate with the family over the death of Chief Yekeen Ayoade Adeojo. Among the recent notable personalities is a chieftain of the Oyo People Democratic Party, Alhaji Rasheed Adebisi Aremu Olopoeyan. While sympathizing with the family, Olopoeyan said late Adeojowas one of the last great men standing in the state as a political,adding that his death will surely leave a vacuum in Ibadan, Oyo state, and Nigeria Olopoeyan said several people had benefited from the political and philanthropic gesture of the…
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the People’s Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, has joined millions of mourners to empathize with the Adeojo family over the death of their patriarch. Chief Yekini Adeojo, anIbadan-based politician and founding father of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) died last week Friday at the age of 89. Adeojo died after a brief illness at his Iyaganku residence in Ibadan last Friday. He has been buried in accordance with Islamic rites Arapaja in his condolence visit toLate chief Adeojo’s residence yesterday described the octogenarian’s death as the end of a glorious political era. According to…