Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has congratulated the newly reappointed Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, on his reinstatement as the traditional ruler of Eruwa. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin stated this shortly after the new Eleruwa was presented with the staff and instruments of office by Governor Seyi Makinde. “I offer warmest congratulations on your reappointment. May your reign bring peace, prosperity, and growth to Eruwaland. May you remain a symbol of hope, unity, and inspiration to our people.” Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin appreciated Governor Makinde for the appointment, praising his efforts in ensuring the…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand Naira(#554,989,000.00) as 2024/25 bursary allowances for Oyo State Undergraduate students. The Chairman, Oyo State Scholarship Board, RT. Hon. Atilola Olawale made the disclosure while addressing the stakeholder’s meeting held at the Board’s Conference Room, Ministry of Education, Ibadan. According to him, the total sum of Two Hundred and Fourteen Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand Naira(#214,135,000.00) was approved for the Oyo State Final year Law Students in Public Tertiary Institutions in the Country, while a total sum…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has paid a courtesy visit to the 36th Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, Comptroller J.O. Dada. The visit, which took place at the command headquarters, was aimed at officially welcoming the new comptroller to Oyo State. Hon. Olufade, alongside top officials of Ibadan North Local Government, was warmly received by Comptroller Dada and other senior immigration officers. In his remarks, Hon. Olufade expressed his delight at being back in the conference room of the NIS Oyo State Command, recalling his close working relationship with…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has hailed the appointment of Alhaji Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan as a Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service. Adeladan’s appointment was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier in the week. Makinde, who congratulated the newly-appointed Permanent Secretary, an indigene of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area, said his diligence and hard work have brought him this far. He charged Adeladan to continue to be a good ambassador of Oyo State, noting that his appointment as a Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil was another testament to the excellence that Oyo State has always be…
The management of Ilaji FM Radio, a unit under the Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort conglomerate, has confirmed the resignation of Mr. Ajibola Akinyefa, clarifying that his departure was voluntary and not a result of intimidation, as speculated in some quarters. In an official statement, the management emphasized that Ilaji FM, like all units within the conglomerate, operates with strict adherence to professional ethics, competence, and diligence, ensuring that all staff uphold the highest standards of responsibility and accountability. The statement further revealed that Mr. Ajibola Akinyefa’s change in designation from General Manager (GM) to Head of Station (HOS) was…
A civil society organisation, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has retracted allegations of corruption and unwholesome activities made in a Private Investigation Report (PIR) against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Limited, a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc. In a statement made available to Blueprint in Abuja, Tuesday, signed by President of the organisation, Edward Omaga Esq., he stated that he presented the PIR to the media on 3rd October, 2024 and later submitted same to certain agencies in Nigeria, UK, USA and Ghana for further action. He said the documents relied upon to compile the PIR, were obtained from…
After spending about seven weeks in Canada, the Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade, arrived at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, on Wednesday evening. He is expected to make his way to his hometown, Oyo, today (Thursday), February 6, 2025. Owoade’s return comes just a month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, scheduled for April 5. On January 13, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, presented Owoade with his certificate and staff of office at the Governor’s Office, State Secretariat, Ibadan. At the event, Governor Makinde announced that the coronation of the new Alaafin would take place…
Barr. Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has extended his goodwill to the Christian community as they begin the sacred season of Lent today, Ash Wednesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Agbaje emphasized the significance of the Lenten period as a time for reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal. He urged Christians to use the season to pray for Oyo State and Nigeria, especially as Lent coincides with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan this year. “This year’s observance of Lent and Ramadan presents a unique opportunity for deeper interfaith understanding and unity.…
The executive chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has expressed felicitations to the CEO of Agidigbo FM, Dr Oriyomi Hamzat, and the former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, on the occasion of their birthday anniversary celebrations. This was contained in a congratulatory message by Asiwaju Olatunji on Wednesday, March 4. He praised both men for their immense contributions to the development of Oyo State in their respective fields. Olatunji lauded Dr Hamzat for his dedication to journalism, media advocacy, and his efforts in using Agidigbo FM as a platform to promote justice, accountability, and good…
..As Sierra Leonean President, team tour Fasola Agribusiness Hub Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that African countries have the capacity to ensure food sufficiency in the world, apart from meeting their local needs. He stated this on Wednesday, during a high-level panel discussion held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Headquarters, Ibadan, as part of the Presidential Visit Programme in honour of the President, Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio. “I have heard about data where they said Africa is about 1.4 billion people, and so also is India and so is China. So,…