Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.Tajudeen Abbas has appointed Atiba-born constituent, Honourable Ashimiyu Niran Alarape as his legislative aide at the National Assembly. According to westernmirror.com.ng reports, Alarape’s appointment is contained in a letter dated October 11, 2023, and signed by the Secretary, of Human Resources and Staff Development; Birma Shuaibu Maina on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly. According to the letter, Alarape’s appointment takes effect from June 13, 2023. Alarape, former Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly and a two-term lawmaker representing Atiba state constituency was part of the 9th Oyo…

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan are in no mood for anything short of a convincing win as they play host to Niger Tornadoes of Minna on Sunday. The Oluyole Warriors return to their slaughter slab, the Lekan Salami Stadium for the matchday seven fixture against the IKon Allah boys, fresh from last Wednesday’s disappointing loss to Remo Stars in Ikenne. Going by the mood of the players, ahead of the match, Niger Tornadoes are surely in the capital city of the pacesetter state at a very wrong time. “We were all disappointed by the defeat in Ikenne, it…

The recent scenario in the political circle of the main opposition party, All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State is quite similar to the tragic flaw of a notorious farmer, Alamu Seniyan at Oko-iparun village. Alamu was a wealthy man and had an acre of land – which was obtained through inheritance. Many villagers frequently called him, “Alamu Seniyan ” due to his kind gesture for leasing out part of his land to the subsistence farmers without demanding anything in return. These subsistence farmers were harvesting yams, peppers and other cash crops on the piece of land gotten from their…

As part of recognition for his contributions to grassroots development and public service, the Chattered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria has honoured Akeem Olatunji with MCPA Award and officially inducted him as Member, Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria. Olatunji, who is the immediate past Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state and Chairmanship candidate of the party ahead of the coming local government election, was inducted alongside other selected notable individuals and fresh graduands who have been certified by the institute at a glamorous event held at…

The highly anticipated GSM/Elegant inter-secondary school football competition across Ido Local Government Areas commenced on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Community high school ALAHO This event, which has gained significant traction in the council area and Oyo State, aims to foster the development of grassroots football. It is generously sponsored by Mr. Adedamola Olajide, also known as Elegant. The competition has been fiercely contested among secondary schools in Ido. Mr. Adedamola Olajide stated that the competition is aligned with Engr Seyi Makinde’s sustainable development agenda, particularly in the realm of sporting activities. The primary goal is to provide secondary school students…

Ahead of Sunday’s matchday seven fixture against Niger Tornadoes of Minna, the General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Dimeji Lawal, has charged the players to approach the game like wounded Lions and go for a convincing win. Addressing the players after Friday’s training session at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Kabongo, as the ex International is fondly called, drummed it to the ears of the players, the importance of not only winning but winning well come Sunday. “We disappointed our supporters and fans with the 0-3 loss to Remo Stars on Wednesday. The most annoying thing was that we…

An Oyo State High Court sitting in Oyo township has fixed Thursday, November 9, 2023, for the hearing of a new suit filed by Oyomesi against Governor Seyi Makinde. It will be recalled that Justice Ladiran Akintola struck out the first suit sequel to its withdrawal by the claimants. The claimants Basorun of Oyo High Chief Yusuff Akinade Ayoola Layinka, Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Oyedepo; Akiniku of Oyo, High Chief Amuda Yusuf; Areago Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Waheed Oyetunji and Alapo, a Warrant Officer for Alaapini of Oyo, Chief Gbadebo Mufutau,on Thursday filed a fresh suit no…

The General Manager of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Dimeji Lawal, has apologised to the teeming supporters and fans of the club over the 0-3 loss to Remo Stars in Wednesday’s Matchday six game. The ex International, in a message to the supporters and fans of the club, aftermath the Southwest derby, admitted that the team let them down with the result. “On behalf of the management, technical crew and players of this club, I am tendering an unreserved apology to our supporters and fans over the loss to Remo Stars in Ikenne. “We really appreciate them for dedicating…

The High Court sitting in Oyo township, on Thursday, discontinued a suit filed by five kingmakers against the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, the state Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Matters, and the attorney general, over the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo. Heritage Echo News had reported that the Kingmakers in Oyo town, popularly known as Oyo Mesi, dragged the governor and two others to Court to abort the process for the selection/appointment of the candidate for filling the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo candidate by Kingmakers. Justice Ladiran Akintola, having listened to both the Counsels of the…

Flowers make way more to hospitals and gravesides; unfortunately, the receivers are either not in the right state of mind to receive and appreciate them or ignorant of the values of the flowers; but I Dikko Salami was not only in the right state of mind, but also understands and esteems the value of the figurative flowers I received in texts, gifts, calls, and recommendations, amongst others. “I cannot hide the overwhelming show of love I witnessed and received on the occasion of my birthday. I could not help but be left in awe and introspection”. Special regards, thanks and…