Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

“The giant Oak has fallen and its effect hit us like a cyclone, the loss is irreparable but the Almighty Allah knows best. Its a close of another chapter ” The above epigraph summarises the heartfelt consolation of the CEO of ARA Foundation and a political titan, Princess Aderonke Rahmat Adedoja in her brief message to commiserate with her political associate and a politician of no means stature, Hon. Stanley Olajide Odidi Omo on the loss of his father, Alh. Abdul Lateef Olajide. While reacting to the sudden demise of the Matriarch of Olajide’s family, Hon. Adedoja described the deceased…

….Demolition of buildings based on court order, says commissioner Oyo State Government, on Thursday, urged residents of the state to always immediately report any suspicious act or threatening activity in their vicinity to the appropriate authorities. Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Survey and Urban Development, Mr William Akin-Funmilayo, stated this while speaking with newsmen at the sites of demolished buildings allegedly belonging to agitators of Yoruba Nation located separately at Shagari area,Toye Oyesola Street, Boluwaji and also at Zone 4, Irorun Oluwa Community, Fatusi Ayegun road, Odo Dudu area, both in Oluyole Local Government area, Ibadan. Recall that the state government…

The Chairman of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Federal College of Education Special Oyo, Comrade Badmus Tolulope Adekunle, called for the inclusion of its members in the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) scholarship program for non-teaching staff of tertiary institutions. Comrade Tolulope stated this on Wednesday in his welcome address at the trade group’s regular meeting held at the Federal College of Education, Special Oyo, Oyo State. He underscored the vital role played by non-academic staff in the functioning of educational institutions and advocated for their inclusion in further study sponsorship under the TETFUND program.…

Barely 10 days to the 2024 local government elections in Pacesetter State, a renowned women’s wing in Oyo West, under its Coordinator, Mrs. Suliyat Azeez has begun a House-to-house campaign across all households in the model council to garner Over 5,000 votes for the re-election bid of Hon. Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde Olukitibi and his vice Hon. Alhaji Nureni Alade Adesola. According to the group coordinator, Mrs, Suliyat Azeez affirmed that the group adopted a House-to-house campaign strategy to intensify the election campaign for all the PDP candidates toward resounding victory. To achieve the productive feat, Mrs. Suliyat reaffirmed that…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has extended a cordial invitation to its members, leaders, stakeholders, and executives in Ibadan North Local Government Area for a grand federal constituency campaign. The campaign aims to rally support for the party’s candidates ahead of the upcoming local government election on April 27, 2024. Scheduled for Tomorrow, Friday, April 19, 2024, at 10 am, the campaign will feature the official handing over of the PDP flag to the chairmanship candidate of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Seun Olufade. The chairmanship candidate, along with his vice, Akeem Ayoade, and all 12 councillorship candidates, will be…

There was a palpable sense of unity, solidarity, and support for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, and his vice, Hon. Badmus Ismail Olaide, along with the Councilorship candidate, as residents turned out en masse to show solidarity and support with maximum votes to ensure PDP victory at the poll. Isale-Oyo zone voiced their endorsement of PDP’s candidate, citing their track record of deep-rooted connections with grassroots politics. Speaking at the event ground, the Director-general of the Wabkem/Olaide campaign, Hon. Gabriel Oyeleke, lauded the Isale-Oyo zone for their large turnout to receive the campaign train…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s readiness to partner with investors to unlock the tourism potentials of the state.The governor also promised to support and work with relevant stakeholders and foster the partnership that would lead to sustainable development and guarantee the success of their investments. Governor Makinde stated this on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the International Tourism Summit tagged #ITSOYOSTATE 2024, held at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.The two-day event was aimed at bringing local and international stakeholders in the tourism sector to showcase the cultural diversity and tourism potentials and…

In less than 11 days to local government elections in Oyo State, Akunlemu Motor Spare Parts Association has thrown weight behind the candidature of all Chairmanship candidates in Oyo Federal Constituency, promising to deliver bloc votes for both chairmanship and Councilorship. This was disclosed today, during a closed-door meeting with Atiba Chairmanship Candidate, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, and Òyó East candidate, Hon. Oluokun Peter Olusola at Akunlemu garage, Oyo, Oyo State. Speaking at the marathon meeting, the President of Akunlemu Motor Spare Parts Association, Alhaji Adedeji Isiaka Alala reiterated that the association will not only give their maximum support…

By Yso Oladunni, a Member of the GSM Advocates In a bold move aimed at catalyzing economic growth and attracting foreign investment to Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde recently embarked on a high-profile business trip to Casablanca, Morocco. The trip, which was characterized by a series of strategic meetings with key stakeholders, underscores the governor’s unwavering commitment to driving sustainable development and prosperity in the state. At the heart of Governor Makinde’s mission was a series of meetings with Africorp Consortium, a leading conglomerate in Morocco, led by Chairman Saad Berrada Sounni and CEO Mr. Jaafar Harti. Africorp Consortium, the…

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, on Tuesday at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, humbled Lobi Stars of Makurdi, 2-0, to maintain their blistering form. A goal in each half was all the Oluyole Warriors needed to silence the visitors, who however gave the Ibadan soccer lords, a run for their money. The matchday 30 fixture was barely three minutes old when the homers found the back of the net through Alex Aghahowa who scored from a close range after goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel spilled a well taken free kick by skipper Malomo Taofeek. The goal brought out the best…