Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

In continuation of the familiarization tour, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 07, Atiba local government, has declared 100 percent support for the candidacy of Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji WABKEM and his vice, Badmus Olaide Ismail, stating that their emergence is divinely orchestrated. The Royal Council ward made this declaration on Monday at their ward meeting held at Saint Michael Primary School, Agunpopo area, Oyo, Oyo State. The meeting had in attendance leaders, stakeholders, and faithful party members. Speaking at the gathering, Leader Sule Ayinde and Rasaq Azeez Asiwaju commended the familiarization tour commenced by the chairmanship candidate, stressing…

…Recognised As ‘Most Sought-After Female Philanthropist’ In Oyo State The Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Princess Folashade Abeo, has been recognised as the ‘Most Sought-After Female Philanthropist’ in the state. This was as she was equally presented an Award of Excellence by the former Senator of Oyo Central, Sumonu Monsurat, during a pageant program organized by Silverstone Communications, which is owned by ace broadcaster, Mr. Isaac Brown, held at the Felicia Hall, Jogor Events Center, Liberty Road, Ibadan. At the event, Princess Abeo, who was honoured to be part of the panel of the judges, which was chaired by Commissioner…

All is set at the Oyo State House of Assembly to receive the year 2024 Budget presentation by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. This was made known by the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin during today’s plenary proceeding. In his announcement, while reading Message from the Executive, the Governor has written to inform the House about his readiness to present the budget tomorrow, Tuesday, 5th December, 2023 by 10am. It would be recall that the Governor has announced on Wednesday 29th Novemmber, 2023 about his intention to present the Budget to…

The Oyo-born Assistant Inspector of Police (AIG), Ogundele Joshua Ayodeji psc, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Oyo West local government, Hon. Prince Salam Akeem Babatunde Olukitibi on Monday. AIG Ogundele, originally from Baasi Compound, Iseke, Oyo, was warmly received by Prince Salam Olukitibi, Political functionaries, local government staff, political leaders, stakeholders, Council Imam, Alhaji Muideen Sunmonu, and others at the Chairman’s office, Ojongbodu Model Council Secretariat, Oyo, Oyo State. During the visit, AIG Ogundele commended the council Boss for the warm reception, expressing his sense of belonging as a Son of the soil. He urged the…

The Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Kosobo, Oyo, Hon. Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi, has bagged a Strategic Leadership, Ethics, and Policy-Making certificate from the National Institute For Policy and Strategic Studies(NIPS). This followed a month of rigorous training at Kuru in Plateau State, Nigeria. The event had in attendance the Executive chairmen of the Oyo State Chapters of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). An Act to establish the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies serve as a center where representatives from all walks of Nigerian national life could come together by way of workshops, seminars, and…

Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Gbenga Ogunbote, has described as unfortunate, the goalless draw recorded by his side against the visiting Heartland FC of Owerri. Thousands of the supporters and fans of the Oluyole Warriors watched as their darling team dominated proceedings throughout the matchday eleven tie, but ended up wasting all the numerous chances that came their way. In his post match comments, the Oracle described the result as unfortunate, blaming it on the inability of his players to make use of the chances created. “I think it’s one of the moments in the game, this…

For the first time this season, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, failed to grab all three points as they were held to a goalless draw by Heartland FC of Owerri. The result was not a true reflection of the game as the Oluyole Warriors had the game under control but were unable to convert all the scoring chances they created Coach Gbenga Ogunbote handed Gafar Olafimihan and Enaruna Michael starting shirts for the first time this season, while golakeeper Ovunda Darlintin returned to duty after missing the last five games due to injury A sign that the maximum…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate in Lagelu local government, Iyana-offa, Oyo State, Hon. Kamorudeen Mudashiru has sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to his foremost leader and master, Otunba Seye Famojuro, on his fellowship Award by the Institute of Security. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News, Hon Kamorudeen stated that; “Heartfelt congratulations to my master and foremost leader, the Bobajiroro of Orile-Igbon, Otunba Adeseye Famojuro who has been awarded the Institute of Security’s fellowship award”. “We hold strong that the fellowship award is not unconnected to his stellar contribution to public security and safety”.…

Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Princess Abeo Nurudeen, has been bestowed with chieftaincy title, ‘Yeyeoge of Okakaland’, in recognition of her noticeable and impactful contribution towards market traders in Oyo State. Princess Abeo was honored, on Saturday, after attending a stakeholders summit on Education, Health and Security, where she was a guest, which held at Okaka Baptist School, Okaka Town, in Oke-Ogun Zone of the state. She was not only treated specially on her arrival at the event, she was also received warmly by the residents of the area with much adulation. The letter of honour was presented to Princess…

As part of her role in overseeing initiatives aimed at empowering market traders and fostering economic development across the state, the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen, on Saturday, graced the Stakeholders Summit on Education, Health, and Security in Okaka Town, Oke-Ogun Zone of Oyo State. The event, which held at Okaka Baptist School, marked a significant step in her ongoing statewide empowerment and financial palliative initiative for low-scale market traders. During the summit, the Iyaloja, again, empowered over 50 traders in Okaka town, providing grinding machine and set of hairdryers to local artisans. The ceremony was…