Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
…seek divine guidance and protection for Alaafin-elect, Gov Makinde, Sen. Monsurat, and others. The Oyo Alaafin Trade and Artisan Association covers the four local government areas of Oyo township under the leadership of Alh. Hon. Nureni Adesola Alade, hosted its annual interfaith prayer session, bringing together members of the association, Iyaloja of Oyo township, Alhaji Khadija Bakare, community leaders, and religious scholars to seek divine guidance and protection for the Alaafin-elect, Governor Seyi Makinde, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, and other stakeholders. It could be recalled that the annual Interfaith Prayer is held every last Thursday of January of the new year.…
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee, Service Chiefs in Oyo State, Board of O’dua Investment Company and the Seriki Hausawa of Oyo State, on Thursday, visited the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde over the demise of his brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. The individuals and groups visited the governor separately. Chief Obasanjo, who got to the Ikolaba home of Governor Makinde around 7.20 a.m. in the company of the Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Simeon Ehui, and his team, expressed his condolences to him,…
In a strategic move to enhance food safety awareness and combat foodborne diseases, the Ibadan North Local Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). The signing took place yesterday at the council’s secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, with key stakeholders from both parties in attendance. The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, signed the agreement on behalf of the council, while Mrs. Modupe Banwo, Project Manager of Food Safety for Africa at IITA, and Dr. Titilayo D.O. Falade, Project Coordinator and Food Safety Scientist for IITA, represented the…
Hon. Waheed Akintayo, also known as “Ilumoka Presenter”, lawmaker representing Oluyole State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has continued his commitment to improving the living standards of his constituents by making impactful donations to two communities and addressing water supply challenges at a primary healthcare facility. The lawmaker recently donated 300,000 naira to a group of many communities under the auspices of PIAOGECO General Community Development Association in ward 2 and a donation of 250,000 naira to Ifelodun community, under Ward 4. According to the lawmaker, the donations were aimed at completing a section of the asbestos…
Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, has extolled the virtues of Prince Oluyinka Tella on the occasion of his birthday celebration today. In a statement released by the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Olawale, Prince Adebowale described the celebrant as a shining example of selfless service and dedication to the development of Pacesetter State. He praised Prince Yinka Tella’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people, particularly the youth, and his unrelenting efforts to promote peace, progress, and prosperity in the state. According to him, “Prince…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan made it six straight win without conceding a goal as they beat Nasarawa United of Lafia 2-0. The midweek matchday 21 cracker played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, saw the determined Solid Miners, succumb to the fire power of the Oluyole Warriors, thanks to a goal in each half by Tijani Kabir and Sadiq Ibrahim. The homers, as expected showed their readiness to carry the day from the blast of the whistle but had to wait till the 14th minute when an unmarked Tijani Kabir lashed onto Ikouwem Utin’s cross, to effortlessly slot…
Akojanu-Ile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Òyó, ti o n soji Ijoba Ibile Atiba, Asofin Gbenga Joseph Oyekola ke Gbajare Si Alase Ijoba Òyó, Lati Se Idasile Ile-Iwe Alakobere ati Girama Si Awon Agbegbe ti O Nsese Dide Bo Ni Tibu-tooro Ipinle Òyó. Nigba ti o nse agbekale Aba ohun, ni Ile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Òyó Loni, Asofin Gbenga Oyekola kiyesi bi awon idagba soke olokan o jokan se nde ba tibu tooro awon ijoba ibile kaakiri ipinle oyo nipase isejoba rere ti ololajulo gomina Seyi Makinde laarin odun marun seyin. Opolopo igbę loti di igboro ti oti mu ki awon adugbo…
…NULGE, Ibadan Ajorosun Club, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Oyo State chapter too More condolences poured in over the death of Engr Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF), former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; PDP National Secretariat and Chiefs in the Iyalode Olubadan Line paid condolence visits to the governor. Other groups, who visited the governor included the Ibadan Ajorosun Club, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Oyo State chapter, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Oyo State chapter, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing and…
In a groundbreaking move, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has officially launched Nigeria’s first Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) Units in both the State Legislature and the Ministry of Justice. This pioneering initiative aims to strengthen legislative oversight, ensure accountability, and enhance the impact of laws passed by the Assembly. The Speaker performed the official inauguration of the pioneer PLS units today at the Western Hall, Oyo State House of Assembly, Secretariat Ibadan According to Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, the introduction of PLS into our…
The Governors Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a condolence visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following the passing of his elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. Led by the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, the delegation arrived at Makinde’s private residence at Agodi GRA in Ibadan on Wednesday to commiserate with him and his family over the loss. Rivers state governor and vice chairman of the Forum, Siminalayi Fubara,was part of the delegation. Speaking during the visit, Governor Mohammed expressed the forum’s heartfelt sympathies and described the late Engr.…