Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

In his usual support for the development of his foundation, its members, and the general society, Akinjide Kazeem Akinola, the founder of A.K.A. Foundation has initiated a business development fund for the women’s wing of the foundation. Announcing this in a meeting with the A.K.A. Foundation Ladies in Ibadan, Akinola said the contribution is to boost the morale of the women’s wing of the foundation as for them to be more independent and cater to their respective families. In his further charge, Akinola added that the business development fund is to be utilized by the leadership of the women’s wing…

In preparation for the coming local government election in Oyo State, APC chieftain, Akinjide Kazeem Akinola has held a strategic meeting with the chairmanship, vice-chairmanship and councilorship candidates in Ona-Ara Local Government. Akinola, during the meeting, urged the candidates not to relent in their efforts to come out victorious in the coming local government election. In a press statement made available by his Media Assistant, Akintunde Yusuf, Akinola said “We need to intensify efforts as a party in order to come out victorious in the coming election. We have a lot of ground to cover before the election, let’s do…

The People’s Democratic Party PDP) Chairmanship candidate in Atiba local government areas Offa-meta, Oyo, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, and his vice, Hon Badmus Olaide Ismail have Congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engr Seyi Makinde on his award of Excellence as the best Governor of the year 2023 from one of the frontline leading national dailies newspaper in Abuja, Nigeria. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News on Thursday morning, Wabkem described Governor Makinde as a symbol of hope and prosperity in the pacesetter State, noting that His Excellency has performed credible well in…

….promises more infrastructure Oyo South-East villagers and residents throng into wide jubilation as the local council administrator, Hon. Prince Bamise Alabi commenced grading of Itosi – Ogunroko – Abujakan – Olufayo – Bodija road Phase I, to ameliorate sufferings of farmers and create access to other communities. Speaking at the Phase One (01) road grading flagged off, the council Boss stated that they opened up rural areas and linked up communities, as part of a wider effort at growing the economy of residents and the council at large. Prince Bamise revealed that his administration is fully committed to making life…

As part of measures to strengthen the socioeconomic well-being of Oyo residents, the Oyo State Government has promised to continue to provide an enabling environment for businesses to blossom. This was stated by the Hon Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu. Ashamu stated this when he inspected GasInvest Ltd’s site in Ilero, Kajola local government area. According to the Commissioner, “the facility, when fully operational, will provide safe and accessible LPG (cooking gas) to a target 20,000 homes in the Oke Ogun zone of Oyo State. The integrated operations can refill 500 bottles with LPG each hour and…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate of East Local Government, Kosobo, Oyo, Hon. Oluokun Peter Olusola has congratulated His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE, on his conferment as the Best Governor of the Year, by the leadership newspaper based in Abuja. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen through his DG Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuf Olatunji Zenith described the award as the “most deserved honor” in recognition of His Excellency’s exceptional accomplishments on infrastructure and other sectors. “Your nomination and endorsement, as the recipient of this prestigious honor and award, is ample testimony of the national acclaim…

The stage is set, the banners are hung, and the excitement is palpable as the Ibadan North People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gears up for a momentous occasion – the official flag-off of Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade’s campaign for chairmanship, alongside his running mate, Akeem Ayoade, and 12 councillorship candidates. Today, March 6th, 2023, at the front of the Ibadan North PDP secretariat in Yemetu, the general public, party faithful from both within and outside the local government are expected to converge at 12 pm to grace the occasion. The campaign flag-off promises to be informative, and an entertaining affair, with the…

It was a moment of surprise on Tuesday at the Governor’s office in Agodi, Ibadan, when Abiodun Adegoke, a rising basketball star whose reputation has preceded his career, met with the Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal. Barr. Lawal, who was in company of Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye; Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. (Alhaja) Fausat Joke Sanni; Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke and other top functionaries, equally received in audience Abiodun’s mother, Mrs Jennet Adegoke and his brother, Matthew Adegoke as well as the Founder and CEO of MPAC…

In a congratulatory message, former Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Adeniyi Adeyinka Kazim Bibire, extended his warm felicitations to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on being conferred with the prestigious Governor of the Year award by Leadership Newspaper. Hon. Bibire lauded Governor Makinde’s exceptional leadership style, describing him as a “golden fish” that shines brightly in the realm of Nigerian politics. He emphasized the governor’s unique approach in steering Oyo State towards greater heights, underscoring his unwavering commitment to the welfare and progress of the state. In his…

The Chairmanship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the forthcoming local government election, Hon. Oluokun Olusola Peter, and his vice Wasiu Mustapha Waspha, launched their ward campaigns today, March 5, 2024, which comprise Ward 02 and Ward 04 respectively at Tengba Oyo. The Campaign DG, Alhaji Rasheed Agba, in his address, urged voters and PDP faithful to come out in large numbers on election day and vote massively for the PDP. He further appealed that in unity, nothing is hard to achieve, encouraged them to be their brother’s keepers, and stated that, by God’s grace, all party candidates…