Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Tuesday led a delegation of the House on a condolence visit to the family of late Ambassador Ibironke Adefope at their residence in New Bodija, Ibadan. The delegation was received by Ms. Tara Adefope, Director General of the Oyo State Due Process Office who is the daughter of the late Ambassador, and other family members. During the visit, the Speaker described the passing of Amb. Adefope as a monumental loss to Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. He said her remarkable contributions to diplomacy, governance,…

Gender Equality and Empowerment: Unlocking Oyo’s Full Potential In the drive for industrialisation and economic growth, the role of gender equality cannot be overstated. While Oyo State strives to achieve its ambitious industrialisation goals, it is imperative that women and marginalized groups are given the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive. Ensuring gender equality is not only a matter of social justice; it is also a key driver of economic growth and development. As Oyo seeks to evolve into a dynamic industrial hub, it must prioritize gender equality as an essential component of its growth strategy. This series…

A dramatic incident unfolded in Ibadan on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, when a story was being built under construction at Ruby’s Court Estate, behind Saint Anne’s School, Olorunsogo Molete, Ibadan collapsed. Heritage Echo gathered that the swift response to the emergency by the Oyo State Fire Service Agency rescued two male individuals trapped under the debris. No casualty was recorded, and the one who sustained a serious injury was taken to the nearby hospital for necessary medical attention. The Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service Reforms/Agency, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande confirmed the incident to our correspondence. He said, “The emergency…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken a bold step towards safeguarding the mental wellbeing of schoolchildren by passing a motion advocating the integration of mental health education, counselling services, and structured support systems across primary and secondary schools in the state. Citing alarming statistics and emotional struggles faced by students including depression, anxiety, bullying, and substance use, the motion, co-sponsored by four lawmakers, calls for a sweeping reform of the school system’s approach to mental health. The motion, titled “Need to Integrate Mental Health Education, Counseling Services, and Structured Support Systems in Primary and Secondary Schools in Oyo…

The gubernatorial seat in Oyo State is far more than a political title; it is a sacred trust. It demands not only the ability to lead, but also the courage to serve selflessly, the wisdom to unite people across divides, and the integrity to protect the public good. The ideal governor must deeply understand the complex challenges across the state and have both the character and competence to bring about meaningful, lasting development. Barr. Akeem Agbaje stands out as a leader of substance, principled, courageous, and deeply committed to justice, equity, and good governance. Over the years, he has proven…

A cultural icon and the Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as a pragmatic leader whose focus is the development of his people and the state. Alabi, who served four governors of the old Oyo State, including Chief Bola Ige and General Oladayo Popoola, as a Press Secretary, disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to the Ibadan Senior Chief, Makinde’s good deeds predated his assumption of office as governor. He said, “Before he became the governor, he was helping widows, the poor and the weak from his private…

A petroleum tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit PMS also known as Petrol, lost control and somersaulted in Oyo State. Heritage Echo Correspondence gathered that the incident occurred at NICO Farm, along Iseyin/Oyo road, Iseyin. According to the sources, the incident occurred on Monday, 23rd June, 2025. The tanker, with registration number LM622XP (Lagos), loaded with 45,000 litres of PMS, lost control in motion and somersaulted into a nearby ditch and caught fire. It was further gathered that no casualty was recorded in the incident. The chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service Reform/Agency, Hon. Maroof Adebayo Akinwande,…

.Says Oyo admitted into World Union of Whole Markets Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the launch of what he described as a Legacy Compact, also known as Oyo State’s Performance Delivery Compact, which will help the administration to measure results and successes in the next two years. The governor gave this indication on Monday, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), venue of the 2025 Mid-Term Leadership Retreat organised by the Oyo State Government. According to the governor, the performance delivery compact will enable each Ministry, Department and Agency to identify three to five legacy deliverables that…

As the world looks ahead to COP30, Oyo’s presence at the Bonn meeting underscores the importance of involving states in international climate policy development. In a historic move, Oyo State participated in the recent United Nations climate meetings held in Bonn, Germany, marking the first time Nigerian subnational entities were given a direct platform at the global climate negotiation table. Speaking on the significance of state-level participation, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barr. Nurudeen Temilolu Seun Ashamu, highlighted that Oyo’s contributions emphasized the importance of aligning local action with global climate goals. “One of the strongest messages we…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the date for a mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, for 96,838 candidates. In a statement by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the affected candidates are expected to begin printing their examination notification slips from Monday, June 23. JAMB also discloses that it has suspended 113 Computer Based Test, CBT, centres across the country due to various infractions observed during the 2025 UTME exercise. As part of ongoing investigations, some examination towns have also been disqualified from hosting the mop-up exam. Candidates initially…