Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Otun Balogun of Ibadan Land, Tajudeen Ajibola, has said that his immediate senior in the military line of the Olubadan system is not fit to become monarch now. Ajibola who made this known in a press conference at his Ibadan home, said that the Olubadan-designate be given time to be healthy before he is pronounced The new twist is coming a few hours after a peace meeting initiated by Ibadan elders ended peacefully, with Ladoja promising to withdraw a case against the elevation of his fellow high chiefs to Obaship status in court. This was just as the lawyer…
The Member representing Ibadan South East/North East Federal constituency, Rep Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has felicitated the former Chairman of Ibadan South East local government area, Hon. Abiodun Adedoja (Ekolo), on the occasion of his birthday anniversary today. In a press statement personally signed by him, on Tuesday, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, Agboworin, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, acknowledged the immense contributions of Hon. Ekolo towards the people of his local government in the aspect of his dedication, commitment and leadership approach. Agboworin, who noted that Ekolo has been been…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state on the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Eid-el-Fitri celebration.The governor congratulated the Muslim faithful for witnessing the 1st Day of the month of Shawwal. He prayed to Allah to accept the worship of the Muslim Ummah as an act of Ibadah, just as he called on them to use the opportunity of the season to make more supplications to Allah SWT over the situation of the state and the country. He equally charged residents of the state to be security-conscious before, during and…
The chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole in the April 27 Local Government election in Oyo state, Engr. Akeem Olatunji has showered encomium on his wife, Mrs. Balkis Olatunji on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. Olatunji, who described his wife as virtuous woman and his lifetime treasure said Mrs. Balkis is a gift to womanhood and a blessing to everyone around her. A congratulatory message by Olatunji on Tuesday, April 9, which is his wife’s birthday anniversary, indicates that Mrs. Balkis has been a strong pillar of support who has been an engine room for…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described a former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, as an Amazon and a source of pride to the Pacesetter State. The governor stated this on Tuesday, while congratulating the Senator on her 65th birthday, adding that her contributions to the development and progress of the state are innumerable. According to Governor Makinde, not only has Senator Sunmonu proven herself to be an excellent partner in progress to his administration, she has remained a key stakeholder in all efforts to develop Oyo State for many decades. The governor wished…
Oyo State Indigenous Students have felicitated with their President Sen. Ibrahim Ayinla ALARAPE oresults-orientedf his birthday, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to true leadership, results oriented and effective mandate delivery to students constituencies of Oyo State. The students address the letter with an expression of gratitude to God for a life marked by excellent achievements. “As you attain another remarkable year, we rejoice with you, and join your family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate and thank God for a life full of achievements. Your success story in our constituency’s service is one of dedication as well as a result-oriented and steadfast…
Member representing Ibadan South East/North East Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has celebrated former first female Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and former Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Mosurat Sunmonu on the occasion of her 65th birthday anniversary. Agboworin, who Chairs the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, in a statement signed by his Media Group, described Senator Sunmonu as a woman of peace and most dynamic politician who has remained a nightmare for the opposition parties in the state. He added that the former lawmaker, in…
A quintessential leader is a person with character traits that distinguish him among people in leadership positions. Profesor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, does not only exhibits this character traits, but a personification of humility, an embodiment of courtesy, a seasoned administrator of high repute, a gentleman per excellence, a leader with listening ears and very humane. He paddles affairs of his subject with high levels of administrative dexterity. For anyone meeting him for the first time, he craves to meet him again, and for those who met him twice or…
The Federal Government has extended the public holiday for the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to Thursday. Last week, it announced a two-day – Tuesday and Wednesday – holiday for the festivities. However, the crescent was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, meaning the Eid celebration will take place on Wednesday, prompting the Federal Government to add an extra day to the already-declared public holiday. “The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Fitr,” the Ministry of Interior Permanent Secretary Aishetu Gogo Ndayako said in an early Tuesday statement. “The Honourable Minister…
Former Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on local government and chieftaincy matters, Hon. Kazim Adeniyi Adeyinka Bibire , hosted constituents, political associates, party members, others at his residence in Bodija for a special iftar gathering yesterday. The event was marked by hospitality and the serving of special delicacies as guests gathered to break their fast together. In his speech, Hon. Kazim Adeniyi Adeyinka Bibire expressed gratitude to everyone for attending and invoked blessings for the continued strengthening of the bonds they share. The iftar drew a large crowd, with attendees expressing their joy and offering prayers for Hon. Kazim…