Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Executive Chairman of Oyo West Local Government, Prince Salam Akeem Babatunde Olukitibi, who is seeking a re-election bid for 2024 local government elections under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) tagged “Continuity 2024” has announced Hon. Wale Ogunsola, former Board member Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) as Director General of his Campaign council. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News, on Friday, Prince Salam Olukitibi stated that with a Vision focus on first-class grassroots development Hon. Wale Ogunsola who was former PDP local secretary in Oyo West during Alhaji Ajibike-led regime and astute politician…
According to Israeli media, Gal Eisenkot, a 25-year-old Son of Israel’s former Army Chief Gadi Eisenkot has been killed in Gaza. Briefing the sad report, Gadi Eisenkot who is currently a Minister in the country’s war cabinet, his son Maj Eisenkot died on Thursday in northern Gaza. The deceased was badly injured after a tunnel shaft exploded and later died in hospital. The IDF also said that another soldier – named Sgt Maj Jonathan David Deitch, 34 – was killed in southern Gaza on Thursday. According to the Tribune Online reports, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he and his wife were…
The ongoing GRA Ringroad Ibadan has been named by the Oyo state government after the late Ekefa Olubadan, Senior Chief Lateef Oyelade, in recognition of his immense contributions to the development of Ibadanland. This was made known by the promoter of Afia Construction and building engineering, Engr Abduljelyl Adekunle Karheem while addressing journalists on Thursday. Kareem, who is popularly known as Mogaji Adanla, noted that the government of Oyo state is in partnership with Afia Construction and building engineering for the complete construction of the ongoing GRA Ringroad into a modern taste. He noted that the construction work began three…
The Oyo State Government is set to adopt the use of technology-based teaching and learning methods for teachers and students in public primary and secondary schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Salihu Adelabu made this known at the Innovation Africa 2023 Africa’s Official Ministerial Summit held at Kigali, Rwanda. He noted that Governor Makinde led administration has a strong passion to enhance learning and teaching through modern technology. He stressed the need for adequate use of technology to improve teaching and learning outcomes across all Africa countries. The Commissioner for Education, noted that the…
Prominent youths in Oyo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Adebowale Falana has congratulated the Chairman of the Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS), Hon. Dr. Salami Ibraheem Dikko for bagging a doctorate at the prestigious Lead City Varsity, Ibadan, Oyo State. Dr. Salami Ibraheem Dikko is among the newest Ph.D. holders of the lead City University from the Accounting Department. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News, Prince Falana Adebayo Adebowale added that his highest level of education pursuit remains an indelible mark in history, as an astute public administrator who has been using the office to…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding the state’s economy by unlocking more opportunities for investors that are ready to partner with the state government. Governor Makinde made this known while receiving teams from Alliance for A Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) that paid a courtesy visit to him at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan. The teams were on a working visit to the state. While welcoming the teams, the governor said agribusiness is one of the priorities of his administration, adding that industrialisation is also very…
The Director General of Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA) Mr. Tilewa Folami has taken a bold step to officially seal his affair with Zeinab, the beautiful daughter of one time commissioner of Kano State and frontline politician Alhaji Mahmud Othman, with the Nikha slated for Friday, December 8, and wedding celebration Saturday December 9, 2023 in Kano. A source who spoke to this newspaper revealed that the affair between the two lovebirds blew into the open recently when the wedding invites came out as the lovers have been very discreet with their romance ” this action…
In continuation of the Ward tour to engage and inform the community and key stakeholders crucial to the election’s success, Atiba Ward 01 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) witnessed a spirited gathering. Stakeholders, leaders, and loyal party members united to declare their support for Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, alongside his vice, Badmus Olaide Ismail, and all Councilorship candidates. Amidst cheers from the mammoth crowd, Oke-Aafin party members turned out in force on Wednesday to welcome their Son, a compassionate politician, during their weekly general meeting in Oyodero, Sakutu, Oyo township. The Ward Chairman, Comrade Rasheed Ojelakin, described the event as…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetters Transport Services(PTS) Hon Dr. Oladeji Salami (DIKKO) has bagged a Doctorate Degree in Accounting at the Lead City University Ibadan today 6th December, 2023 at the University premises, Ibadan, Oyo State. Hon Dr. Ibraheem Oladeji Salami (DIKKO) graduate as one of the best in Accounting class. Dr DIKKO expressed his feelings while addressing with journalists shortly after the Doctorate Conferment. He stated that his flair for knowledge acquisition particularly as it relates to acquiring relevant academic Knowledge Capable of enhancing effective service delivery to the people of Oyo state. While expressing…
…. Urges citizens to keep supporting the government Hon. Busoye Ogunlade, the Executive Chairman of Oyo State Roads Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), has commended the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde for the approval of inner roads within the state. He described the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr (Dr) Seyi Makinde as a promise keeper and a role model worthy of emulating. The Chairman made the statement following the briefing of Oyo State Government Exco on Wednesday; “We considered and approved five briefs in the area of infrastructure. They are asphaltic rehabilitation of some roads in Ibadan, which will be handled…