Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
As the local government election in Ibadan North approaches on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, the spotlight shines on Seun Olufade, the PDP aspirant for local government chairman. In the midst of electoral fervor, Olufade emerges as the epitome of dedicated and committed youth leadership, poised to drive grassroots development and growth in the region. With a resolute focus on people-centric policies and community empowerment, Olufade embodies the essence of servant leadership. His candidacy represents a departure from traditional politics, offering a fresh perspective rooted in empathy, accountability, and genuine concern for the welfare of the people. Olufade’s journey towards leadership…
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, has recognized Professor Wasiu Babatunde Akanbi of Crop Production and Soil Science for his outstanding, valuable contributions to the university and academic communities. Prof. Akanbi, who made history being the first lecturer in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to receive proper recognition, was presented an honorary award along with nine other professors in recognition of their significant contributions to research, teaching, mentoring, creative activities, and topping the list of researchers with the highest Google Scholar citation. The varsity top ten scholars were honored on Tuesday at the grand finale of…
Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, a distinguished member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, has extended warm birthday wishes to her esteemed colleague, Hon. Prince Oladeji Oparinde. The celebratory message underscores the admiration and respect shared between the two lawmakers. Hon. Prince Oladeji Oparinde, known for his cool demeanor, brilliance, and astuteness, serves as the representative of Afijio State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly. As he marks another year of life, Hon. Adeniyi-Olajide’s message resonates with hope and optimism for the future, wishing him success in all his endeavors and the…
The Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Atiba State Constituency, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola, has mourned the demise of one of the leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo East and the federal constituency in general, the late Chief Samuel Elegbede. The deceased passed away yesterday morning at his residence at Onsa Compound, Apaara, Oyo Alaafin. In a press statement released and made available to newsmen, the vibrant lawmaker described the deceased as a revered Elder statesman and a beacon of grace and wisdom. “I received with great shock the death of a general,…
…promises to support Alhaji Adebayo Adewale’s re-election bid Barely three days before the upcoming local government elections in Oyo State, residents of Oke-Aafin Ward 03 have assured the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, his vice, Hon. Badmus Ismail Olaide, and ten Councilorship candidates of support with massive votes to ensure their victory at the polls. This was disclosed yesterday during the street credibility campaign of the people’s choice Chairmanship candidate and his Councilorship across the nooks and crannies of Aremo Ward 03, where Islamic clerics, traditionalists, and residents displayed their backing for good governance…
The Chief of Staff to Oyo West local government, Hon. Ademuyiwa Adewara has joined colleagues and well-wishers to celebrate the executive Chairman of the Model Council, Hon. Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi on his birthday celebration today. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News, Adewara described his Boss as a beacon of hope and good governance in effective grassroots administration thereby promoting sustainable development across the nooks and crannies of Òyó West. “On this auspicious day, I recognize and appreciate your labor of love, relentlessness, and resourcefulness to the growth of our dear community, which has…
………described him as a Rare Gem who shares birth date with the king, Oba Stephen Oparinde. The Oyo State House of Assembly has felicitated member representing Afijio State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Oladeji Oparinde on his birthday celebration today. The House in a statement issued on its behalf by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT, Hon. Waheed Akintayo and made available to newsmen described Hon. Oparinde as a responsible lawmaker who is passionate about the development of Afijio State constituency where he is representing. The House said since joining the 10th…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, expressed the confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will retain all positions in the April 27, 2024 Local Government Elections due to the unprecedented achievements of his administration across the state. Governor Makinde, who charged the people of the state to vote en masse for all PDP candidates, said the government at the grassroots will toe the line of his government in delivering sustainable development. The governor stated this at Ode Oba, Iseyin, where he presented the flags to the PDP chairmanship candidates in Iseyin Federal Constituency, saying: “I congratulate the chairmen…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services(PTS) who was the Youth Director General of Governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election, Hon (Dr) Ibraheem Salami Dikko yesterday received the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice chairman candidate and all the ten Councilorship Candidates in Oluyole local government ahead of Saturday 27th April, 2024 Council Elections. The Vice chairman candidate, Hon Adeniyi Akorede and all the Councillorship Candidates in Oluyole made the visit in solidarity and in appreciating Dr. Dikko for his support so far. Speaking on behalf of the team, Hon Adeniyi Akorede said their visit was to appreciate Hon…
In a riveting political debate on Fresh FM’s popular political circuit hosted by Mayor Isaac Brown, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ona Ara Local Government Chairmanship, Dr. Glorious, delivered a knockout question to his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Hon. Ismaila Akanni, popularly known as Ere. During the heated exchange in the debate titled “ONA ARA LG FACE OFF,” Dr. Glorious seized the opportunity to confront Akanni Ere with a pointed question, asking, “Why are you engaging yourself in political betting when you contested the Oyo House of Assembly seat, which was won by the very brilliant Oyo…