Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, the executive chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, has continued his comprehensive school inspections, focusing on enhancing the quality of education for the pupils. The ongoing inspection, which began on June 11, 2024, includes visits to several primary schools to assess their conditions and identify challenges firsthand. The most recent inspections took place today at St. Mary Primary School 1 and 2, Oke Are, where Hon. Olufade engaged with the headmistresses regarding the school’s challenges. The headmistresses highlighted issues such as unauthorized access by local residents, who often misuse the school grounds, and significant infrastructural deficits. Following…
The Oyo State chapter of Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN has denounced in strong terms the incident of 16th June, 2024 on Eid-el-kabir day in Iseyin where Mr. Sulaiman Abdul Azeez, his two wives in purdah (one heavily pregnant) and others were attacked and beaten up by soldiers who acted on the order of the Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Imuse, Iseyin for allegedly slaughtering his ram facing the Church. Oyo FOMWAN in a statement issued and signed by its Amirah, Dr. Lateefah Dairo in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital said the severity and brutality of…
The Executive Chairman of Atiba local government, Offa-meta, Oyo, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem has called on the residents of the Royal council to be more vigilant, imbibe good sanitation and hygiene in their various homes, and communities as a preventive measure against the cholera diseases. Hon. Adetunji tasked the residents to key into the safety precautions in a bid to combat the further spread of the cholera outbreak at the grassroots level. In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the director of digital communication, Rasheed Olawale, on Monday, Hon. Adetunji expressed heartfelt concerns about the pandemic…
Oyo Born Makert leader Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen has called on traders in Oyo state to prioritize cholera awareness and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Expressing her concern in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, Princess Afolashade emphasized the importance of proper hygiene practices, clean water, and sanitation in combating cholera. She urged traders to ensure that their stalls and surroundings are kept clean and hygienic, and to report any cases of cholera or diarrhea to the market authorities immediately. The market leader also announced plans to collaborate with health officials to provide…
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Administration is on the cusp of completing a groundbreaking initiative. The introduction of the Independent Power Project (IPP) is set to revolutionize the city’s economic landscape and contribute to environmental sustainability. While lauding the productive performance of the first-ever Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu Tna, Oyo energy sector is on the brink of sustainable transformation. Ibadan, a city rich in history and culture, is on the brink of a significant transformation. Here’s a look at how the IPP is poised to drive this change. Economic Advancement Boosting Local Industry: Reliable and affordable power…
In response to the recent cholera outbreak, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has issued a call to action for all residents to prioritize prevention and awareness. In a message released through his Head of Media Unit, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, the chairman implored the residents to spread awareness about prevention, not the disease. “My good people of Ibadan North Local Government, the cholera outbreak is real. Let’s spread awareness about prevention, not the disease. Let’s adhere tenaciously to the preventive measures below to protect ourselves and our families: Local health officials are actively working to…
The Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan ended the season on high with a 1-0 home win over Sporting Lagos. The win leaves the team with a secord setting clean sheet, conceding no goal on home soil throughout the second round of the season. The Ibadan soccer lords won all their matches, scoring 18 goals in all, concerning no goal. 🆚Rivers United – 1-0 (First Round outstanding match) Second round results 🆚Bendel Insurance 1-0🆚Akwa United – 3-0🆚Remo Stars – 2-0🆚Kwara United – 2-0🆚Lobi Stars -2-0🆚Sunshine Stars – 2-0🆚Abia Warriors – 4-0🆚Rangers Int’l – 1-0🆚Sporting Lagos -1-0 In addition to…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde FNSE has applauded the Shooting Stars Sports Club for brilliant display at the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League, 2023/2024 Season. Makinde lauded the team on Sunday as they secured the top four positions, with 62 points, the first of its kind since their return to the top-flight competition in the 2019/2020 season. The Governor gave the commendations shortly after the Oluyole Warriors beat Sporting Lagos to a 1 – 0 victory at Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. In a statement released on the official Facebook page of His Excellency, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde,…
House of Representatives Member representing the Ibadan South East/North East federal constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has urged the residents of Oyo State to adhere strictly to preventive guidelines, in a bid to combat further spread of cholera outbreak in the state. Agboworin, in a statement signed on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mayowa Okekale, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, expressed concern on the pandemic, which has led to the death of some citizens while some are still currently hospitalized. While calling for vigilance and precautions to prevent the potential…
The Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman of Oyo West local government, Hon. Ademuyiwa Adewara has felicitated the core loyalists of the council Boss, Mr. Napo Olaitan and Mrs. Adijat Idowu Oluwakemi on the occasion of their birthday ceremony today. He described the celebrants; Adijat Idowu Oluwakemi and Napo Olaitan as an amazing personality, loyalists to the core, and a strong promoter of good governance at the grassroots level. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News, Adewara extends warm greetings to the celebrant, for their selfless service and invaluable contributions to promoting a sustainable legacy…