Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

Member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide has commiserated with the families of the Bashorun stampede victims. The lawmaker who doubles as the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs reiterated that the heartbreaking event has left an indelible mark on our hearts, and she can only imagine the unbearable pain and grief the victim’s families must be going through. The statement reads; To:The Families of the Victims of the Basorun Tragedy,Ibadan, Oyo State. Dear Families and Loved Ones, I am writing to express my deepest condolences and commiseration…

Chief Mrs. Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, the former First Lady of Oyo State, has expressed sorrow and extended her condolences to the Oyo State Government, parents, and families of children who lost their lives or sustained injuries during the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan. In a statement issued on Thursday, Chief Mrs. Ladoja described the incident as a heartbreaking and avoidable tragedy, noting that it is a dark moment for the state and all those affected. She empathized with the parents and families grieving the loss of their loved ones, as well as those tending to injured children…

Hon. Olorunpoto Rahaman, the distinguished Member representing Oyo East/Oyo West State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, has once again demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of his constituents by donating ₦2 million and food items as a token to support the festive celebrations. The donation, which reflects his dedication to inclusivity and community well-being, was received by the Chairman of PDP in Oyo East Local Government, Hon. Sakiru Ojo, and his counterpart in Oyo West Local Government, Hon. Sarafadeen Oyedele Oloyo, on behalf of party members across the constituency. In addition to the support for PDP members,…

In light of the recent tragic events at the Ibadan Children’s Funfair, the former Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Adeniyi Bibire, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this devastating incident. Hon. Bibire, in his statement, expressed profound sorrow over the loss of young lives at the Basorun Islamic High School event. “This is a tragic and deeply painful moment for all of us in Oyo State. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their precious children, and I extend my deepest sympathies…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North local government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has conveyed his deepest condolences to the families affected by the tragic incident at the Ibadan Children’s Funfair. In his statement made available through his head of media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, Hon. Olufade expressed profound sadness over the unfortunate event that resulted in the loss of young lives at Basorun Islamic High School. “This tragedy has left our community in deep sorrow. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the families who have lost their precious children, and my thoughts are with those who are injured and recovering,” he said.…

In a rare display of bipartisan acknowledgment of hardwork and appreciation, the former executive chairman of Oluyole Local Government and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Hon. Abass Aleshinloye, has commended the current leadership of the council under Engr. Olatunji. Aleshinloye in an unprecedented manner lauded Olatunji’s efforts in deepening economic empowerment and grassroots development in Oluyole LG. Aleshinloye, who was recently honored with a recognition award for his substantial contributions to Oluyole’s development, expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing progress in the local government area. Speaking about his past tenure, Aleshinloye noted the improvements…

In the wake of a devastating stampede at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK), a governorship aspirant for Oyo State in the 2027 elections, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. The stampede, which occurred earlier today at an event organized for yet disclosed organisation, has led to multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. In a statement released shortly after the incident, AKK offered his deepest sympathies to the grieving families, particularly those who tragically lost loved ones. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in this heart-wrenching incident. Our…

Executive chairman, Ido local government, Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo had sent condolence message to parents, and families who lost their kids at the Ibadan children’s carnival. A stampede occurred at the private children’s funfair, held at Basorun Islamic High School, which claimed lives of several kids while many were at various hospitals within the Ibadan metropolis for medical attention. In a statement personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Adeojo described the incident as unfortunate, urged the Oyo state governornment and the securityauthorities to investigate the incident thoroughly in order to prevent similar occurrence in near future. “…

Oyo-born business magnate, Princess Afolashade Abeo Nurudeen, owner of Ur’Image Couture Head to Toe, a leading fashion house in Ibadan, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his proactive approach to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Oyo State. Princess Abeo expressed her appreciation during the presentation of the Consultative Form on the development of the AfCFTA Sub-national Implementation Strategy for Oyo State, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The event, hosted by Ms. Neo Theodore Tlhaselo, Special Adviser on International Trade & AfCFTA, brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, political appointees,…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South West zone has unanimously agreed to select its leaders in the zone through consensus to foster peace and unity in the party. The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the party, and a former deputy governor of Oyo State, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, stated this on Wednesday while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the Southwest PDP zonal executive meeting held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. Ambassador Arapaja noted that leaders of the party in the Southwest, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his counterpart from Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, have discussed and…