Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mr Ademola Aderinto as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, while he also appointed Mr Lamidi Kazeem Ajibola as his Special Assistant on Environment. The appointments were announced in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. Aderinto, a Civil Engineer, was formerly the Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment. The governor tasked the new appointees to discharge their duties with dedication, commitment and loyalty to the state.The appointments are with immediate effect.
The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has strongly denied a widely circulated report alleging the suspension of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun. In a swift and emphatic rebuttal issued on Thursday, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin described the report, originally published by TruthParrotNews on July 30, 2025 as “entirely false, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.” The online blog had falsely claimed that Rt. Hon. Egbedun was suspended from the Conference over alleged insubordination and abuse of office. “There was no…
At the just-concluded Oluyole Youth Summit, a prominent traditional leader, Baale of Oleyo, Chief Kabiru Olajide, has commended the efforts of Engr. Akeem Olatunji, Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, for their unwavering support towards youth empowerment and grassroots development. Addressing a gathering of youths, stakeholders, and community leaders, Chief Olajide described the summit as a timely and strategic intervention aimed at harnessing the untapped potential of young people across Oluyole and beyond. He applauded the vision behind the initiative and highlighted the positive impact of inclusive governance at both the local and state…
The personal aides, confidants, and closest supporters of the late lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban), have announced their withdrawal from all campaign activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. Operating under the umbrella of the Akinremi Think Tank, the group said its decision to abstain from the bye-election process was informed by what it described as “disappointing dispositions, unprovoked hatred, outrageous labelling, overbearing toxicity, and continuous verbal attacks” from some leaders and members of the Ibadan North APC, as well as certain…
As part of strategic move to deepen youth engagement and inclusive governance at the grassroots, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Akeem Olatunji, today, convened Maiden Oluyole Youth Summit in order to harness raw talents from young minds on inclusive governance. The summit, which is geared towards direct engagement of youths across the 10 political wards of the council area is aimed at empowering young people intellectually and promoting civic participation. Held at the Oluyole Local Government Secretariat Hall, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, the summit brought together youth representatives, stakeholders, political leaders, community figures, and top government officials at both…
Another Petroleum tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as Petroleum, has tumbled in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. Heritage Echo gathered that the incident occurred opposite the AIB Filling Station, Eleyele Area, Ibadan. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Tuesday. DAILY POST gathered that the petroleum tanker with registration number BAU 586ZE swerved across the road and the contents gushed out. Heritage Echo gathered that the petroleum trailer tanker with registration number T21044 LA ( LAGOS) swerved off the road into a nearby ditch, and the contents gushed out profusely. Special Adviser to the Governor…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined the People’s Democratic Party, PDP stalwarts and well wishers to congratulate Chief Ojebiyi Johnson, party’s chairman for Kajola Local Government Area. Chief Ojebiyi is also the State’s Public Relations Officer, PRO of the Forum of LG Party Chairmen. Amofin Adeoye described Chief Ojebiyi as a vibrant, articulate and dedicated party man whose loyalty and commitment to good governance at grassroots is unparalleled. The legal icon said Chief Ojebiyi’s birthday offers him a wonderful opportunity to appreciate his remarkable service and commitment to the collective cause of People’s Democratic…
The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented the report of the implementation of Quarters 1 & 2 of the 2025 Budget, saying that the state achieved 80 per cent revenue for the half-year budget performance between January and June. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, stated this at the presentation of the revenue and expenditure performance, held at the Local Government Staff Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Commissioner also said that the state government would soon begin the implementation of another phase of the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), with…
In a bid to ensure a crime free and safety environment for members of the public in the Pacesetter State, the Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Executive Arm of Government to restrict the activities of scavengers to Government approved dumpsites alone and put in place a regulatory guidelines for all involved in such activities. This was part of the House resolutions following a report presented by the Chairman House Committee on Environment, Water Resources and Ecology, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman on the Need to regulate activities of metal scavenger, popularly known as Bola, to prevent infrastructure vandalism…
..says upgrade is transparent, collaborative The Oyo State Government has debunked allegations that it has replaced the car park at Bola Ige international business complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market with new shops and extorted money from unsuspecting traders, overnight. This misleading report was published by a certain online blog and subsequently circulated on social media. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon Adeniyi Adebisi, said the claim is entirely false, mischievous, and an intentional misrepresentation of an ongoing, well-planned redevelopment project. He said the Gbagi market redevelopment effort is being spearheaded in phases by the Oyo State…