Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Oyo State Government has announced its readiness to enforce ban of Sunday Trading at the Bola Ige International Business Complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market, Ibadan. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi stated this on Thursday, in his Office at Secretariat Ibadan. The Commissioner explained that the ban will curb rising insecurity and restore order at the market, adding that the enforcement will take effect from Sunday, 27th July 2025. He hinted that the enforcement is a culmination of a series of consultations and meetings held with market leaders and stakeholders over time. Hon. Adebisi…
…Declare Him as Best in Oyo State Oyo State stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC), have urged Hon. Aderemi Oseni, representing Ido/Ibarapa East in the House of Representatives, to extend the inauguration of the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) executives to other local government areas (LGAs) in the state, especially in Oke Ogun, Oyo and Ogbomoso zones. The stakeholders, known as “Legacy Group,” believed that the initiative will not only strengthen Oseni’s political base but also enhance the acceptability of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. In a statement issued and made available by the leader of…
Traditional rulers in Ibadan North Local Government Area have declared their full support for Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the forthcoming House of Representatives bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. The endorsement came during a strategic meeting held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, Agodi Gate, where key traditional leaders — including Baales and Mogajis from various wards and communities — converged to deliberate on the future of political representation in the constituency. The gathering was presided over by the Eekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Raufu Eleruwere, who described…
In a watershed moment for public health in Nigeria, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has pledged comprehensive legislative support for cancer prevention and HPV awareness. This commitment was announced at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mobile Truck Clinic and Molecular Laboratory initiative spearheaded by the HPV Consortium at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. The event, graced by Governor Seyi Makinde who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, Minister of State For Health , Dr. Isiaq Salako, international partners from Northwestern University, USA, and prominent health experts, marked a…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, commissioned the newly-dualised 5.9 kilometers Akobo–Ojurin–Olorunda Abaa road, noting that the project is a strategic linkage road that will open up rural communities, stimulate trade, ease transportation and uplift the quality of life of the people. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of the state, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, noted that the project is another testament to the visionary governance in the state. Noting that the administration’s steadfastness and commitment to inclusive development has continued to transform the landscape of Oyo State, Governor Makinde said the road has been named…
A leaked internal memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Ibadan-North Federal Constituency, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, did not take place. The memo, dated July 21, 2025, and addressed to the Director of Election and Party Monitoring at INEC headquarters in Abuja, was signed by Rosemary Alaba Adeniyi, the Acting Administrative Secretary for the Oyo State office of the Commission. It officially states that the scheduled APC primary election did not hold. In addition, the report noted that efforts by INEC officials to…
Former Oyo State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof. Abdul-Rahman Afonja, has thrown his weight behind Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON, the PDP candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, with a donation of two 18-seater buses and campaign materials. Handling over the keys on Wednesday, Afonja expressed confidence in DON’s vision to transform the Ibadan North Federal constituency, describing him as experienced, tested, and trusted. He noted that the PDP candidate will play a vital role in promoting the welfare of his constituents and contributing to the country’s development. Afonja said: “This donation is to demonstrate…
The gubernatorial aspirant for the 2027 general elections in Oyo State, under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) has emphasized the importance of good governance in transforming the state’s fortune. With a vision to revolutionize the state’s governance structure l, AKK promises to prioritize the welfare and well-being of Oyo citizens, ensuring that the State reaches its full potential. His message read in parts; Very recently, I have been having interactions with various groups, from corporate bodies to informal sectors, I am struck by a profound realisation: people yearn for good governance, and they…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin in his office to explore opportunities for legislative collaboration and legal reforms in the state. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the NBA Ibadan Branch, Barr. Ibrahim Lawal, was received by the Speaker, and member representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon. Akintunde Olajide. In his remarks, Barr. Lawal commended the 10th Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin for its progressive and people-oriented legislative agenda. He emphasized the readiness of the Bar to partner…
In a powerful display of conviction and the strong belief in party supremacy, the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagelu Local Government Area convened a strategic meeting on Tuesday, sending a resounding message of steadfast loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde and an unequivocal rejection of transient political coalitions. Amid the swirling currents of Nigeria’s ever-evolving political landscape, the Lagelu PDP reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of service, progress, and stability that have defined its legacy under the governor’s transformative leadership. The meeting, held at the party’s secretariat in Lalupon/Ejioku, brought together key stakeholders, including party leaders,…