Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

By the GSM Advocates My good people of Oyo state, It has become our tradition in the last four years to write to you at the beginning of the upcoming year and share a recap of our activities in the past year. This year is going to be slightly different. For one thing, the year’s report is divided into two because 2023 was an election year. Second, instead of simply writing to you, we have decided to speak to you directly. We wanted to thank you for the overwhelming support you gave us in the last election, the same way…

No fewer than 29 suspects have been arrested for involving in various criminal activities by Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed “Amotekun Corps” in Ondo State According to the Punch news report, the Amotekun corps said the suspects were arrested at different locations across the state. The state Commander of the corps in Akure , Adetunji Adeleye, said the suspects were allegedly involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, burglary, shop breaking and stealing of motorcycles. Adeleye said; “The ember patrol is still ongoing, and last week, we were able to arrest 29 suspects that were involved in forms of security breaches…

The Director-General of the Royal Council Chairmanship candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Oyeleke Gabriel Olusegun, has decided to suspend the ongoing familiarization tour originally set for today at 5 pm in Ward 03, Atiba local government. Initiated on November 26, 2023, the familiarization tour aimed to unify the party for a strong performance in the upcoming local government elections. In a statement released on Monday and provided to Heritage Echo News, Hon. Oyeleke Gabriel Olusegun, Director-General of the Campaign, announced the postponement of the anticipated conclusion of the ward-to-ward familiarization tour. The statement reads: “Dear Good people…

The Oyo State Government has said that the Accountant-General of the State, Mrs Kikelomo Adegoke, did not contradict the position of the governor, Seyi Makinde, on the payment of judgment debt to former local government chairmen and councillors. Reports in a section of the media had twisted the contents of a letter sent to some banks by the Accountant-General, claiming that she contradicted the governor’s stance that the state had no money to defray the judgment debt. But the state government clarified that the letter, which was sent to the banks in respect of the garnishee order placed on the…

As part of efforts to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on residents of Oyo State, the state’s Mass Transit Scheme commutes an average of 17,000 residents at half price on intra-city and inter-city routes, the Executive Chairman and Sole Administrator of the Pacesetter Transport Service, Dr. Ibrahim Oladeji Salami (Dikko), has said. Salami stated this in an interview, noting that the effort is part of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative introduced by the governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. According to him, the state government introduced the SAfER Transport initiative, which allows residents to pay as…

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, returned to winning ways on Sunday, with a hard won 1-0 victory over hard fighting Bayelsa United of Yenagoa. Kareem Ademola’s 11th minute superb goal, was all the Oluyole Warriors needed to secure the much needed win, which brought to an end, the team’s winless streak. The victory did not come easy as the bottom placed Bayelsa United gave the Ibadan soccer lords a difficult time. A long thrust into the visitors’ area, was deflected into the legs of Kareem, who stylishly puts the ball over the opponent’s goalkeeper for what would turn…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate in Atiba local government areas, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, has announced Hon. Oyeleke Gabriel Olusegun as the Director-general of his campaign committee for the forthcoming local government election in the council area. In a statement released on Sunday and made available to Heritage Echo News, the frontline Royal Council Chairmanship candidate Wabkem reaffirmed that Hon. Gabriel, a former Supervisory Councilors during Busari Olarinre Moriyeba regime, a farmer known for his eloquence, emotional intelligence, and prominent grassroots political experience, will work diligently as Director-General (DG) alongside other committee members to secure victory for…

..Expresses gratitude to Oyo students over warm reception Ahead of the 2024 hajj preparation, the Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare’s Board (Muslim Wing), Sheikh Hashim AbdulWahab Olamide Atere has arrived Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Atere, who landed at Jeddah International Airport on Saturday, was warmly received by Oyo state students who are studying in Makkah. While expressing his gratitude for the show of love displayed by the students, Sheikh Atere said that his prompt arrival to the Holy land was to ensure a seamless Hajj exercise for Oyo state intending pilgrims. According to him, part of the preparation is to organize…

Oyo state government has officially flagged off disbursement of zero interest student relief loan for no fewer than 96 indigenes of Iresa Adu in Surulere local government area of Ogbomoso geopolitical zone in the state. The first phase of the disbursement held on Friday, January 5, at Iresa Adu Town hall, Iresa Adu and it is designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students currently studying at various tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Pioneer of the interest free loan, Iresa Adu Royal Foundation which is a non profit charity organization founded by Prince Adebayo Kayode otherwise known as ‘Prince of Iresa’ said…

By Asiwaju Yso Oladunni, a Member of the GSM Advocates In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Governor Seyi Makinde’s unwavering commitment to religious harmony and unity shines brightly as the Omi-tuntun Central Mosque celebrates her 10th year anniversary. A Beacon of Harmony: Omi-tuntun Central Mosque’s Decade-Long Journey Ten years ago, on January 6, 2014, the foundation stone of Omi-tuntun Central Mosque was laid, marking the inception of a symbol of religious unity in Oyo State. The mosque, commissioned…