Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Oyo Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Wasilat Adegoke Hosts Youth Stakeholders Across the State with Ramadan Iftar. The Oyo Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Wasilat Adegoke, hosted a gathering of youth stakeholders from across the state to celebrate Ramadan with an Iftar dinner. The event was a remarkable occasion that brought together young leaders, influencers, and representatives from various youth organizations to foster unity, dialogue, and collaboration. The Ramadan Iftar dinner, organized by the Commissioner, provided a platform for young individuals to engage in meaningful conversations, share ideas, and explore opportunities for the development and empowerment of the…
A renowned founder of a popular foundation in Ido local government areas of Oyo State, Mr. Adedamola Olajide popularly known as “Elegant”, yesterday donated Pontiac branded vehicles to support the re-election bid campaign trains of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate in Ido, Hon. Sheriff Adeojo. Elegant who is also from the LGA, made the generous donation in the midst of party stakeholders, leaders, and faithful party members. While making the official presentation, the donor Mr. Adedamola stated that the gesture is part of his efforts to contribute significantly more to the productive grassroots governance of the Chairmanship candidate, to…
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Narcortic Drugs, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has reacted to a publication circulating in the media space about a purported recruitment going on in the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, saying it is not authentic. The Rep Member, who represents Ibadan South East/North East Federal constituency, made the clarification through a statement personally signed by him, on Friday, noting that the publication is the handiwork of scammers aiming to defraud job seeking Nigerians. Agboworin’s response came following series of messages sent to him by job seekers from his constituency and…
…..As Family Promises To Immortalize Late Patriarchal. The authority of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo has paid a courtesy visit to the family of the foremost educationist, politician and clergy, late Archdeacon Emmanuel Oladipo Alayande. It would be recalled that the Oyo State Government re-named the former Oyo State College of Education, Oyo (now Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo) after this enigma and renowned educationist in recognition of his contributions to nation-building and as an alumnus of the institution in 2008. According to a release made available by the Media and Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeoye, the…
The leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, on Thursday, presented the party flag to its Ogbomoso North chairmanship candidate, Hon. George Ogunlade and other chairmanship candidates ahead of the 2024 local government elections. During the presentation ceremony held at Oja Igbo town hall in Ogbomoso North, the Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, reiterated the overwhelming support the PDP enjoys throughout the state. He assured that the good people of Ogbomoso will turn out in large numbers on election day to cast their votes for all PDP candidates as they represent the interests…
Ahead of the April 27, 2024 Local Government elections in Oyo State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has presented the Party flag to the incumbent chairman of Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Ajaawa and chairmanship candidate of the party, Hon. Ojo Seun Adesoye. The event which was held at Ajaawa Roundabout had in attendance several party leaders, stakeholders, party faithful, and members. In his address, the senatorial Chairman of the party, Hon. Mufutau Ogunremi lauded leaders and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party in Ogo-oluwa/Surulere federal constituency for positive outcomes of the National Assembly candidate and Governorship elections. He further implored them…
In a display of political fervor, Ward 5 of Ibadan North Local Government witnessed a vibrant campaign rally of the PDP Chairmanship Candidate, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade. Amidst the enthusiastic crowd and calls for progressive change, Hon. Olufunke Comforter, the esteemed lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, garnered praise for her unwavering dedication to community welfare and inclusive representation. The campaign rally, which commenced with a grand entrance by Hon. Olufade and his vice on beautiful horses at Oluwo Nla underscored a palpable spirit of unity and support. Notably, the rally’s itinerary included a strategic visit to the residence of Oyo…
In Ogun and Lagos States and by extension Nigeria at large, the name of the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola popularly known as Yayi is a household name. As far as I know, this is the first time a politician seeking for votes will instruct his coordinators that non-political class and opposition members must be accommodated in any of his empowerment programmes.Senator Adeola do not believe in feeding his constituents with fish, he subscribes to the saying that they must know how to fish so that they can be…
Head coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Gbenga Ogunbote said the victory over Kwara United was a perfect way to gladden the heart of the team’s teeming supporters and fans. In a chat with the media after his sides’s 2-0 win over the Harmony Boys, coach Ogunbote, also described the win as a big relief for his team. “I’m happy we have come back to winning ways now, knowing fully how painful the way we lost our last away game, we needed to win to make our people happy. “We needed to win to enhance the confidence level of…
Leaders of Thoughts, under the aegies of Club 22/33, has cautioned some self-acclaimed group of elders in Ibadan, who are hell-bent in using Ibadan agenda to frustrate moves that will promote unity and peace in Oyo State. They warned those behind such clandestine moves to note that Ibadan is not Oyo State but a zone in the state that have the same right like other zones. Club 22/33 is a group of leaders of thoughts from Ibarapa, Oyo, Oke Ogun and Ogbomoso geo-political zones in Oyo state, advocating for fairness, justice and equity in allocation of resources, positions and others…