Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

Ahead of the April 27th Local Government Election in Oyo state, the Labour Party in Oyo East LG has thrown its weight behind the candidacy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Oluokun Peter Olusola. Mr Akinsola Moshood, the Labour Party chairman disclosed the decision at a meeting organised today, Tuesday 12th April, 2024 at his Jabata residence with the Oluokun/Waspha campaign council. Speaking further, he stated that the endorsement of the PDP Chairmanship candidate was as a result of his popularity, the readiness of the masses to vote for him across units, ward as well his father’s…

Members of the National Assembly from Oyo State, especially those in the House of Representatives are under fire as one of them, Engr. Remi Oseni has revealed that President Bola Tinubu approved money for all of them to cushion the effect of hardship occasioned by the policies of the federal government. Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency, had while fielding questions from journalists on how he has lived up to the expectations of his people, said he was not using his own personal money alone but that he and his other colleagues got support from the Bola Tinubu-led administration…

Member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing the good people of Oyo East/West State constituency, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahaman Cephas, has penned a heartfelt congratulatory message to the recently elevated Baales in Oyo township by the State government through the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. It was announced yesterday that the Governor approved the elevation of Oyo Minor Chiefs to Part II recognized Chieftaincies. The elevated Baales are: Elepe of Isheke, Onaisokun of Oyoland, Baale Idoode, Baale Gudugbu, Baale Ojongbodu, Baale Akeetan, Baale Apaara. Other elevated Chieftaincies in Oyo include: Baale Aguo, Baale Ajagba, Olotefon of Otefon,…

Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate for Ibadan north local government has conveyed heartfelt greetings to the Muslim umah in Ibadan North, Oyo State, and across Nigeria. In a statement released today, Olufade emphasized the significance of Ramadan as a period of self-discipline, devotion, and spiritual rejuvenation. He expressed his sincere wishes for Allah’s blessings to be bestowed upon all Muslims, granting them the strength to observe fasting and prayers with utmost sincerity and dedication. The message reads: ” As all Muslims observe Ramadan fasting, I am reminded of the countless blessings it brings into our…

As Ramadan commences yesterday, the Distinguished Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu felicitates with the Muslim Ummah across the globe on the occasion of Ramadan 1445 A.H Sunmonu who described the holy month as a month in which God’s mercies are exceptionally abundant and His forgiveness far-reaching wishes the Muslim ummah a very rewarding fasting season. She further urged all Muslims to seek Allah’s forgiveness and His unqualified mercies at the time Nigerians are facing unprecedented harsh economic challenges and imbibe the spirit of togetherness and sharing during the holy month, continue to pray for our dear state and Nigeria, for God’s…

The Chieftains, Executives, and Stakeholders of Egbe Oloja, Oniseowo-Oniseowo in Oyo West local government have come together and rallied around for the continuity of good governance at the grassroots chaired by Hon.Prince Akeem Babatunde Salam Olukitibi and his vice, Alhaji Hon.Nureni Alade Adesola Eleniyan. The endorsement galore took place at the government’s Quarters, Oyo West local government Secretariat on Monday had in attendance the leaders and chieftains of the Association (Egbe Oniseowo-Oniseowo)Alhaja Fatimoh Hammed, Alhaja Ajiwumi, Alhaji Isiaka Bakare, all Executives and other notable bigwigs within the Association. Speaking at the gathering, the PDP Leader in Oyo West, Alhaji Adeyanju…

The unstoppable campaign moving train of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate Hon. Oluokun Peter Olusola and his vice Hon. Wasiu Mustapha Waspha tagged Omi-Aanu lands in Agboye Ward 01 and Oke Apo Ward 08 today, after an impressive and dazzling campaign flag–off of Omi Aanu 2024 last week at Ward 02, Tengba Oyo. The good people of Ward 01 and Oke-Apo Ward 08 promised to deliver the chairmanship candidate and all Councilorship with massive votes across units and all Ward in the mother of them all council, reiterating commitment to Makinde’s good governance. It was a superb campaign…

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan sweat merchant, Gbenga Ogunbote took time off to speak to the press after his side’s comprehensive 3-0 win over Akwa United of Uyo, in a Matchday 24 encounter played at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The Oluyole Warriors scored twice early in the first half and once, late in the second half to go four games without a loss. ‘Oracle’ as the gaffer is fondly called, cleared the air on accusations that he abused the fans, just as he expressed his reservations over the current position of his team on the log Excerpts. THE…

….Endorses elevation, appointment of Chiefs in Oyo, Egbeda LGOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the presentation of staff of office and beaded crowns to the Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sikiru Akanni Oyelese and the Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titilola Oyekanmi Sunday. A statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, indicated that the governor, on March 7, 2024, approved that the Onifiditi and the Elempe be presented with the instrument of office and beaded crowns. The statement added that the governor also approved the appointment of Chief Akindele Sunday Olukayode as the new Baale…

As the month of Ramadan 1445 commences today across the globe, the lyaloja-General of Oyo State, Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen, on Monday, felicitated with Muslims faithful. Princess Abeo, who described the period as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, charged Muslims to engage more in prayers for the state and the country at large. A congratulatory message signed by her Media Aide, Mr. Rahmon Alawode, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, indicated that Iyaloja-General charged the market traders and artisans to pray for the unity, peace and progress of the markets in…