Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
In the rapidly evolving world of urban transportation, leadership is often the difference between stagnation and progress. For Oyo State’s Pace Setter Transport Company, that leadership came in the form of Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Salami Dikko, Ph.D, who has proven himself as a transformative figure since assuming office as Chairman and Sole Administrator of the company. When Dr. Dikko took charge of PaceSetter Transport Company, the system was plagued by outdated infrastructure, poor staff morale, operational inefficiencies, and public dissatisfaction. With a clear vision and determined resolve, he embarked on a mission to restructure the system—reviving not only the facilities…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 2 in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, has sent a warm and affectionate birthday greeting to one of Oyo PDP’s most prominent figures, Chief Benedict Akika, the Agbaakin of Olorunda Aaba, describing him as his blood, brother, and a true friend. In a heartfelt message made available to journalists on Tuesday, Hon. Babajide Gabriel spoke glowingly of the celebrant, applauding his loyalty, compassion, and unrelenting dedication to the advancement of humanity and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “Today, I celebrate not just a political figure, but someone who is…
Director-General of the Oyo State Investments and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Mr Tilewa Folami, has highlighted the contributions of his agency to the economic expansion programme of the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde administration as well as its contributions to infrastructure development and lifting residents of the state out of poverty. Folami, who was the guest of newsmen at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing held at the Governor’s Office Briefing Room, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said on Wednesday that the agency has not only made immense contributions in the area of rebuilding infrastructure, it has also supported and empowered thousands of Medium…
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, said on Wednesday that her Ministry has been working hard to bring to reality Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s vision of taking the people of Oyo State from poverty to prosperity. She noted that the Ministry set for itself the target of impacting two million indigent family units, adding that with the various interventions from the Ministry, it had achieved over 50 per cent of the target. Balogun, who stated this at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing held at the Governor’s Office Briefing Room, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said the Ministry’s interventions have…
The gubernatorial ambition of Amofin Beulah Adeoye ahead of 2027 has been reactivated in Ona-Ara LGA following the visitation of his political aides to the council. Amofin Adeoye’s political aides were led by Hon. Aransi Wasiu for a strategic meeting on how to reactivate the political structure of the legal icon and reaffirm his commitment to 2027 gubernatorial ambition. Hon. Aransi delivered a goodwill message on behalf of Amofin Beulah Adeoye at the meeting and assured all stakeholders that the legal icon is committed and sincere with his ambition. He called on all to keep the trust alive and feel…
Properties and equipment worth millions of naira have been destroyed by an early morning fire that ravages five ships in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Heritage Echo gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday, besides Olowo-Ifon Shopping Complex, Orita Challenge area, Ibadan Five out of eleven affected shops were destroyed and some were salvaged from the inferno. The special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform/Agency Chairman Hon Moroof Adebayo Akinwande confirmed the incident to our correspondence. He said; “On Wednesday 9th July,2025, at exactly 02: 24hrs , the incident was reported through a telephone call and Mr Kehinde Shotayo…
A popular foam factory has been destroyed by fire in Oyo township. The catastrophic incident occurred at Global Crystal Foam Nigeria Limited, Oko- Oba Area along Akinmorin Road, Oyo. Heritage Echo gathered that the fire incident on Tuesday affected the ware house of the foam factory. However, factory equipment as well as properties were said to have been affected. While speaking with our correspondence, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform/Agency Chairman, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande confirmed the incident. He said; “The fire incident was reported at exactly 22:39hr on Tuesday 8th July 2025 through telephoning and…
Lawmaker representing Inadan North East/South East of Oyo State, Rep. Abass Adigun (Agboworin), has extended his warmest congratulations to Otunba Benedict Akiika, on his birthday anniversary, commending his remarkable dedication to supporting humanity. In a heartfelt statement personally signed on Wednesday, Agboworin praised Otunba Benedict’s outstanding commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others, describing him as a valuable asset to Oyo State. Agboworin, who is a two term lawmaker and Chairman of House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, urged the celebrant not to renege in his humanitarian service but rather continue to inspire others to follow in…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government has reaffirmed its unity, loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde, and confidence in its local leadership following a high-powered stakeholders’ meeting held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Local Government Secretariat, Idi Ayunre, Ibadan. The well-attended gathering brought together over 120 leaders across various party organs, including elders, former members of the House of Representatives, commissioners, special advisers, political appointees, ward chairmen, executives, youth and women leaders, and statutory ward representatives. The meeting was convened to address emerging political dynamics and reassert the party’s direction in Oluyole. According to a communique…
The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing constitution review process. This, he said became imperative to ensure a timely conclusion of the amendment process. Speaking during the 2025 National Assembly Open Week held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja on Tuesday, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin emphasized the importance of strengthening Nigeria’s constitutional framework through inclusive and transparent legislative engagement. “We respectfully urge the National Assembly to sustain the current momentum on the constitutional review process. Any loss of this momentum,…