Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
…Says Light-up Oyo’ll work fully soon Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that it has become imperative to raise a new set of young and youthful leaders in governance. Governor Makinde stated this on Monday, at the 2024 Omituntun Mega Praise and end of the year thanksgiving programme, themed “Extravagant Praise” (Iyin Ola-Nla) and held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan. He explained that it is important for the next generation of leaders to exhibit their talents and contribute their meaningful quotas to the development of the state and the country.Noting that his political future solely depends…
Dr Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK). AKK is a gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State in 2027. I think we have all agreed that effective leadership is the backbone of any successful nation or organisation. Without it, progress is impossible, and chaos often ensues. Leadership demands a great deal from those who take on the responsibility, it requires a blend of vision, strategy, and people skills. As someone deeply passionate about leadership and governance, I firmly believe that leaders must prioritise the needs of their people above all else. In our country, we have numerous individuals holding public offices, from senators and…
The enstrange wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Ogunwusi, alongside principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr Fasasi and ace broadcaster, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat have been remanded at the Nigeria correctional centre, Agodi, Oyo. According to Western mirror report, the Chief magistrate Bisi Ogunkanmi remanded the three defendants on four count bordering on conspiracy and murder in connection with the children funfair stampede in Ibadan on Wednesday The three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. Meanwhile, The case has been adjourned till the 14th of January 2025. Recall that thirty five people among whom are children lost their…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Engineer Akeem Olatunji, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, on his birthday. In a statement made available through his head of media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, Olufade extolled Olatunji’s virtues as a humble, experienced, and brilliant leader. “Today, I am filled with immense joy as I celebrate a wonderful elder brother, Engineer Akeem Olatunji. His humility, experience, and brilliance have always been a source of inspiration,” Olufade remarked. Highlighting Olatunji’s tenure as the former Oyo State PDP Publicity Secretary, Olufade praised his exceptional…
What do I write, and how do I compose a tribute when I’m still struggling to accept the reality of your passage? I certainly cannot pen down a tribute at the moment but a lamentation over your passage because the last 48 hours have been most dampening and full of grieving. Why should death choose you at this early age when you deserve to live forever? It suffices to assert that a heroine has indeed fallen. You spent just 64years when I wished you had lived up to 80-100years. Indeed, if wishes were horses, the beggars could as well ride…
Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youths Development, has felicitated with former Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party and the Executive Chairman of Oluyole local government, Hon. Akeem Olatunji on the occasion of his 52nd birthday celebration today. In a statement released by the head of the media unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Prince Adebowale described the celebrant as a visionary game-changer who has reshaped and strengthened the grassroots administration in the Oluyole Council area. He maintained that Olatunji’s leadership had brought massive developmental strides and progress in impacting the lives…
….As Ogun gov visits over Ibadan stampede Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration and that of the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, would engage in a peer-review meeting in the New Year with a view to collaborating on areas critical to residents of both states. Governor Makinde said this while receiving Abiodun in Ibadan, on Monday, noting that the collaboration would see the two states exploring opportunities in the agriculture sector, especially the tractorisation policy and other areas. Makinde also appreciated Governor Abiodun, chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, who said his visit was to…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and commitment to the state’s development, as he signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilisation,” prioritizes infrastructure and education. The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Governor Makinde on behalf of the State Legislature during the signing of the 2025 Appropriation Bill at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin noted that the budget is a blueprint for transforming Oyo State, with a focus on driving…
Member representing Ibadan South East/North East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has taken another significant step in fulfilling his campaign promise to improve essential infrastructure in his constituency. The two term lawmaker, who is also the Chairman House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, has begun the installation of solar light installations in all the Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in his constituency. This development is following a recent project he just completed, where he installed an additional 1,100 units of solar lights in all the 24 wards in the constituency. The ongoing project…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has once again demonstrated his appreciation for the media and entertainment industry by gifting brand new cars each to two renowned radio broadcasters, Enitan Bamidele and Alhaji Komolafe Olaiya. The cars were personally presented to the duo on Monday during the 2024 end of the year “Breakfast with Men Of God” held at the governor’s private residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan. The recipients, widely celebrated for their engaging on-air presence and contributions to the annual mega praise event were honored as masters of ceremonies (MCs) at the event. Details later…