Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

..Lists achievements at inter-ministerial briefing Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has explained that the policies being implemented by the state government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector and also helped to mitigate the effect of Japa syndrome by medical professionals. Dr Ajetunmobi noted that these policies have directly resulted in improved quality of lives for residents of the state, reduction in maternal mortality rates, infant mortality rates, under-5 mortality rates and upgrade of hundreds of health facilities and infrastructure. The Commissioner spoke on Thursday, while addressing newsmen at the Governor’s…

In a display of appreciation for all the invested efforts and contributions towards the good representation of interest in government, the entire Indigenous Students of Oyo State have extended an appreciation to Hon. Victor Olojede Dideoluwa, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Oyo State on Students Affairs. The message identifies Olojede’s diplomatic leadership which has brought significant and unprecedented progress to the students community in the state. The appreciation note championed by Sen. Ibrahim Ayinla Alarape and his team reads_ The role of our Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Students Affairs is…

..Commends gov on legacy project The Oyo State Advisory Council has commended Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s efforts on building quality road infrastructure that targets the economic expansion agenda of the state. Chairman of the Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), gave this commendation on Wednesday when he led members of the Council on an inspection to the ongoing 110 kilometres Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road, noting that the quality of work and the pace of the project have been excellent. He lauded Governor Makinde for executing the Circular Road project, describing it as a legacy project poised to ease traffic congestion within…

Barr. Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prof. Adeolu Akande on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In his congratulatory message, the two-time gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State described Prof. Akande as an accomplished public servant who has made meaningful contributions to both state and national development through various leadership and advisory roles. “Prof. Adeolu Akande is a respected scholar and committed progressive whose contributions to governance and public policy have left enduring marks. His service at both the state and federal…

…monitors the Ongoing Exams The Oyo government has urged all students to eschew any form of malpractices during the ongoing National Examination Council examination. The new Chairman Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Oladipo Olubukola made this known during the monitoring exercise to some secondary schools across different zones in the state on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Oladipo Olubukola highlighted that the Teaching Service Commission remains committed to upholding high quality academic standards through collaborative effort with relevant authorities, ensuring that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken on whoever is involved in examination malpractices. Mrs. Oladipo advised teachers and students not to…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has directed its Standing Committee on Basic Education to investigate the procedure and method adopted in promoting students across the public secondary and primary schools in Oyo State. The House gave this directive following a motion moved at the plenary by the lawmaker representing Kajola State Contituency, Hon. Musbau Azeez on the need for the government to strictly enforce its policy on academic promotion requirements of a minimum of 80% class attendance and 50% pass mark in at least five subjects as a prerequisite for promotion in public schools. In his presentation, the lawmaker…

As Oyo State looks toward a future of inclusive development and generational advancement, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant, Barr. Akeem Agbaje, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reposition the education sector as a bedrock for sustainable growth and social equity. Speaking during engagements with educators, school administrators, community leaders, and parents, Barr. Agbaje emphasized that no society can rise beyond the quality of its education system. He described Oyo’s academic legacy — home to Nigeria’s premier university and other historic institutions — as a heritage worth preserving and expanding through strategic reforms. “Oyo is known for…

.As state/FCMB set to give N1.5bn support to agripreneurs The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, said on Wednesday that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. He maintained that Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness has fructified, with the state having accessed close to $170million in agribusiness and international development funds, while about 14 large processing companies have also come into the agribusiness space in the state. Dr Akande stated…

The federal high court lagos division has convicted and sentenced five chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The trial judge, justice Dehinde Dipeolu gave the order in Lagos. The convicts are among the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on december 19, 2024 in Lagos during a sting operation conducted by efcc operatives. They were arraigned on separate counts bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts initially pleaded not guilty to the counts against them.However, during tuesday’s sitting, they all changed their “not guilty plea” to “guilty.” In view of this, the prosecution counsel,…

Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire incident at a shopping complex in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. The Fire incident occurred beside Akin-Alamu Building, Papa Alakia Isebo Road, Ibadan, affecting five (05) out of ten (10) shops in the building. Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform/Agency Chairman, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande confirmed the incident. He said that no casualty was recorded. However, Akinwande in a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo said, “On Tuesday 1st June,2025, at exactly 23:22hrs, the incident was reported through a telephone call by Mr Olarewaju that there…