Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal Constituency, in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has urged parents to prioritize the upbringing and training of their children. The lawmaker, who is also the Chairman of House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, equally urged parents to use all available strength in educating their children properly, emphasizing the importance of raising and training them to become future leaders. A statement signed by his Head of Media Unit, Mayowa Okekale, on Sunday, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, quoted Agboworin…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Hon Oluokun Peter Olusola was sworn in on Friday by Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and has taken over the mantle of leadership in the Council area, Kosobo, Oyo. The first official assignment preformed by the Chairman was the signing of oath of office papers of the ten elected councillors in the Council area. While delivering his first official speech, Hon Oluokun thanked God for the grace bestowed on him to attain the leadership of the council area. He equally thanked the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde and Senator…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan were seconds away from picking an important away win but were undone by a stoppage time goal as they were forced to a 2-2 by Katsina United. Determined to shock their hosts before their vociferous fans at the Mohammadu Dikko Stadium, the coach Gbenga Ogunbote tutored lads started the game on high. Their early raid almost yielded dividend 15 minutes into the encounter when Alex Aghahowa slammed home the ball after Katsina United goalie, Pius Ibrahim fumbled with the ball and was intercepted by Ayobami Junior, but referee Ahmed Lamido from Yobe State,…
President Bola Tinubu officially flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, on Saturday in Lagos, stating that the project would revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone. The President spoke from the Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island end of the project, which will traverse nine states along Nigeria’s coastal shoreline while linking the A1, A2, A3, and A4 highway corridors vertically crossing the western, central and eastern regions of the country, north to south. Starting from Lagos and terminating in Cross River State, the coastal highway will include a spur to…
Member representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as (Agboworin), on Sunday, congratulated Alhaji (Chief) Dr. Dawud Makanjuola Akinola (De-Damak), Aare of Ibadanland, Edo and Delta States, on his decoration. Agboworin, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, stated that the decoration of De-Damak as the Grand Commander of Ibadan Culture (GCIC) and Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigene (MPII) by the President General and the Executive Council of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) is a testament to his commitment and unwavering dedication to the advancement of…
Local lawmaker and philanthropist of note representing Ward 07 in Ido local government areas of Oyo State, Hon. Adedeji Adebowale has made another cash donation to the Irewole Community, Ile tun-tun, in support of physical projects embarked upon by the community leadership. Adebowale will be sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, based on his quality leadership, oversight functions, effective bylaws, and response to the needs of his community. The lawmaker put smiles on the faces of the Irewole Community at their weekly general meeting with a huge sum of One Hundred thousand naira (#100,000.00k) cash donation towards a…
The Executive Chairman of Lagelu local government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has said that he’s eternally grateful to the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for the opportunity given to him to serve, and to all the critical stakeholders in Lagelu for their support and contributions to the success of his emergence as Executive Chairman of the local government. In a new release by his office on Sunday, the newly sworn-in chairman said all of the stakeholders in his local government have really buckled down to make his chairmanship a possibility. The statement reads in part; “There are some people that…
The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo,and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Akinola Makanjuola has been decorated as the Grand Commander of Ibadan Culture (GCIC) and Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigene (MPII). The GCIC and MPII westernmirror.com.ng gathered were the two highest honor CCII can bestow on any individual. De-Damak as Aare Makanjuola is popularly known was decorated by the Council of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigene (CCII) on Sunday, May 26 at his Agodi GRA private residence in Ibadan. CCII President General, Barrister Ajeniyi Ajewole and the Executive Council of the umbrella body, face and voice of all Ibadan indigenes worldwide conferred…
Second term inaugural reception of the executive Chairman of Oyo West local government, Ojongbodu, Oyo Hon. Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi was electrified with eminent personalities from all walks of life to witness the moment of praise, unfolded master plan and superlative developmental drive. Prince Olukitibi in a joyous mood was delighted by the show of patriotism, support, and love promised to build on his first-term legacy of sustainable governance as he broke the second-term jinx in the history of the Model Council. Speaking at the reception, Prince Olukitibi lauded the residents, party leaders, stakeholders, and faithful party members for…
Mr Michael Ogunsina, the PDP acting publicity secretary of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State has held a meeting with new media journalists and members of the PDP Media Team. The meeting which took place at the Party’s secretariat, Molete borderd on discussions on future, plans and ideas, reviewing the PDP media structure and operations and integration of the newly sworn in local government chairmen into showcasing their activities in the media. Mr Ogunsina commended the new media journalists and members of the PDP Media Team for their support and commitment to the party so far while also promising…