Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

Ur’image Couture Head to Toe, a leading fashion brand in Oyo State, has announced its proud support for the 2024 Miss Oyo State pageant hosted by Mayor Isaac Brown. The fashion brand, known for its exquisite and stylish designs, will be providing exclusive wardrobe services for the contestants and organizers of the pageant. According to the CEO of Ur’image Couture Head to Toe, Princess Afolashade Abeo Nurudeen, the brand is committed to empowering young women and promoting cultural heritage through fashion. “We are thrilled to be a part of this prestigious event,” said the CEO. “Our goal is to provide…

Princess Afolashade Abeo Nurudeen, a renowned international market leader and Oyo-born business tycoon, has commiserated with the families of the victims of the Basorun stampede. The tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday in the Bashorun area of Ibadan, claimed the lives of many children who had gathered for a carnival. The stampede, which was triggered by a rush to enter the event space, resulted in multiple fatalities, with many children feared dead. Princess Abeo, who is also the MD/CEO of Ur’Image Couture Head to Toe, expressed her deepest condolences to the families of the victims. “I am deeply saddened by…

The member representing Ibadan South East/North East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has commended the Forum of Local Government Special Assistants (FOLGSA), Oyo State chapter, for honoring Governor Seyi Makinde on his upcoming 57th birthday. Agboworin, a two term lawmaker and the Chairman House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, gave the commendation at the celebration and unveiling of Governor Makinde’s 57th birthday exercise books for secondary school students in Oyo State, held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The lawmaker, who was the chairman of the occasion and represented by the Executive Assistant on Sports Development to…

The Oyo state government today, Thursday December 19th, 2024 arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, a suspect alleged to have killed an Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) officer, Fabunmi Kehinde, at UI-Agbowo on December 14, 2024.  The suspect, Ifeoluwa Ologbese, 28 years, was arraigned on a three-count charge. The charge sheet read: COUNT I: That you Ifeoluwa Ologbese ‘m’ ON 14/12/2024 at about 16500hrs along UI sango Road in the Ibadan Magisterial district being the driver in charge of 4matic Benz 350 with Reg No: LSD 862 JS drove dangerously without due regards to other road users, and thereby…

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…