Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

As the ancient town of Ofiki aglow with excitement and pomp to celebrate a highly cerebral and Visionary monarch, Rotarian (Prince) ‘Lanre Afolabi Idris, PAG (phf) has joined numerous well-wishers to felicitate with His Royal Highness Oba (Rotarian) Adeoye Gbenga Oyinlola I, phf, Aare Alawo Ekun of Ofiki land, past President Rotary Club of Ibadan City Central, District Chairman on Culture and Traditions, on the occasion of Birthday celebration today. Rotarian Afolabi Idris, in a statement released on Friday morning and made available to Heritage Echo Correspondence, described the monarch as a symbol of Hope, visionary leadership, and an embodiment…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to seek for the release of the state entitlement on the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) from the federal government. The request was contained in a letter forwarded by the governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to the House of Assembly and read by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi, who presided over the plenary session on Thursday. The House gave the approval after the motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin and Seconded by the Chief Whip, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola. Governor Seyi Makinde, in the letter…

Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem, popularly known as AKK, is the best option for the next governor of Oyo State due to his impressive educational background and extensive experience in education, philanthropy, and leadership. With a Ph.D., MLMNG.ed, and PGDE certification, AKK possesses the intellectual capacity to drive development in Oyo State. As a distinguished educator with over 25 years of teaching experience across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Australia, AKK understands the importance of quality education in transforming societies. His expertise will not only enable him to develop but also implement effective education policies, improving the state’s education sector and…

….set to create 200 direct jobs for youth and women, •train 1,050 youth on recycling, eco-friendly nature. In a bold move to transform the lives of young people, the Oyo State Government, through the State Agency for Youth Development under the Chairman, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has forged a pioneering partnership with Planet 3R. The innovative collaboration, which was formalized during a meeting at the Chairman’s office, aims to unleash the potential of Oyo State’s youth by providing them with cutting-edge skills, entrepreneurial training, and mentorship opportunities. Adejoke Lasisi, the visionary founder of Planet 3r, shared her inspiring story of…

Residents in Ido local government have described the continuous road grading by the council chairman, Hon. Sheriff Adeojo as a “game changer. The residents, in separate reaction to the second phase of road grading embarked upon in ward eight of Ido local government, explained that the road project had significantly improved socio-economic activities in the council. They said the road had improved their businesses and triggered enormous socio-economic activities and other developmental strides. One of the residents, a community leader at Orobiyi Estate, Mr. Wahab Afeez, appreciates the chairman for honoring their request to bring the graders to his area…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo state has organized a special interfaith prayer session to honor the late Engineer Sunday Makinde and for Governor Seyi Makinde and his family. The event, held yesterday at the Oluyole LG Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, brought together religious leaders, party members, and community stakeholders from the three major faiths; Christians, Muslims, and African Traditional worshippers. Engineer Sunday Makinde, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 65, was the elder brother of Governor Seyi Makinde. The prayer session featured both Islamic and Christian clerics, reflecting the…

The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has expressed his felicitation in celebrating the Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Communication, Dayo Ogunbowale, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary celebration. In a congratulatory message on Wednesday, Olatunji described Ogunbowale as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration have been instrumental in advancing effective public engagement. The Council boss noted that relationship with Ogunbowale has over the years transcends official to personal and hailed his intelligence and professionalism in navigating through official and private life while still retaining a robust relationship with…

The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has expressed birthday felicitations to Ibadan born philanthropist and Chairman of Solutions FM, Chief Adegboyega Adegoke, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary celebration. In a congratulatory message released to newsmen on Tuesday, Olatunji lauded Adegoke for his immense contributions to societal development, particularly in the areas of media, youth empowerment, and philanthropy. He described the celebrant as a visionary leader whose commitment to humanitarian causes has significantly impacted the lives of many in Ibadan and beyond. “On behalf of the government and people of Oluyole Local Government, I heartily…

…As AfDB president, Minister, NFF president, Ajimobi’s son visit Oyo gov Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, has declared that the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to back Rt. Hon. SKE Ude-Okoye remained valid, noting that the party will come out stronger from its crisis. Governor Lawal maintained that the PDP needed to learn lessons from certain mistakes, noting that the resolution of the governors’ meeting in Delta showed that the party is making efforts to come out stronger to lead Nigeria to the promised land. The Zamfara governor stated this in Ibadan, on Sunday, when he paid…

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) put up a brave performance to maintain their impressive run of form as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Plateau United of Jos. The Oluyole Warriors narrowly missed making it seven straight wins as the hosts fought back to level up just a minute after the stars went ahead. The pulsating first half of the matchday 22 encounter, played at the New Jos Stadium, saw the 3SC defensive quartet of Desmond Ojjietefian, Ayodeji Bamidele, Ikouwem Utin and Skipper Gali Falke, alongside Alex Aghahowa, complement the superlative efforts of goalkeeper Abiodun Akande. Akpan Joshua,…