Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
..As Dangote Foundation lauds Makinde The Oyo State Government has begun the second phase of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). The state government kick-started the phase with the distribution of 10kg bags of rice to 30,000 residents on Wednesday. Speaking at the presentation of the food relief item held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Secretary of the SAfER Committee and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the food distribution was aimed at alleviating poverty among residents. He added that the food relief items would also improve the welfare of the…
Honorable Kafilat Mojisola Olakojo, former Executive Chairman of Atiba Local Government Area, has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Western mirror reports, the announcement was made on Wednesday while meeting with the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu alongside the federal lawmaker representing Afijio, Oyo West, Oyo East, Atiba federal constituency, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi. Hon. Olakojo had previously served under the banner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as the executive chairman of the Council between 2021–2024. She was however, not returned for a second term during the 2024 LG…
Properties Worth Millions of Naira have been destroyed due to a fire that ravaged a duplex residential building in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, at Plot 20 Oluyole Extension Adjacent Total Petrol Station , Oluyole, Ibadan. Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform/Agency Chairman, Hon. Akinwande confirmed the incident to our correspondence. He said; On Tuesday 10th June, 2025 , a distressed call was reported at exactly 19:20hr, to house on fire at the above address. “Fire personnel led by ACFS Adekola quickly deployed to the scene of the incident. On…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, mourned the demise of prominent Ibadan businessman, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi. The governor described Ajadi as a thoroughbred Ibadan man, who made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ibadan in particular and Oyo State in general. He condoled with the immediate family of Alhaji Ajadi, the Muslim community in Ibadanland and Oyo State, praying to God to forgive the sins of the deceased and grant him Aljanah Firdausi. The governor said: “I received with shock the news of the death of Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi, a prominent businessman and a great son of…
With quiet intensity and spiritual depth, Nigerian-born Afro-spiritual artist Kulio has stirred anticipation across digital and ancestral realms alike, as he hints at the impending release of a profound sonic journey titled “Ogbanje.” Drawing from ancient Igbo metaphysics and a deeply personal archive of memory, pain, and transcendence, Ogbanje promises to challenge the borders between life, death, and the cycles in between. The project is expected to blend native African instrumentation, atmospheric production, and sacred vocality, making it less a song and more a ritual of remembrance. “This one comes from beyond me. It’s not music — it’s a return,”…
The community of Lagelu Local Government Area in Oyo State on Tuesday erupted in celebration as Oloye Saheed Akinade Fijabi, a distinguished Ibadan chieftain and former House of Representatives member, commissioned the ultra-modern Prof. Kamil K. Oloso Motor Park. The landmark project, a shining symbol of progress under the Omituntun Governance System, marks yet another milestone in Lagelu’s journey toward transformative development. The commissioning ceremony, attended by a constellation of dignitaries, was a testament to the unity and shared vision driving Oyo State’s grassroots revolution. Among those present were the Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon.…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun (Agboworin), has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, a former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and esteemed member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council. Agboworin, who in a statement made available by his Media Group in Ibadan, described her death as a huge loss to Oyo State and the country at large, noted that her legacy would continue to inspire future generations. Amb. Adefope’s passing has sent shockwaves throughout the state, with many paying tribute to her remarkable life and legacy. While praising her…
Barr. Akeem Agbaje, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a prominent son of Ibadan, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Alhaji Chief Lamidi Ajadi, a revered elder statesman, devout Muslim, and highly respected businessman whose death marks the end of an era in Ibadanland. In a condolence statement released, Barr. Agbaje described Alhaji Ajadi as a shining example of integrity, leadership, and service, not only to the Muslim Ummah but to Ibadan as a whole. “Alhaji Chief Lamidi Ajadi was more than a community figure; he was a pillar whose influence spanned faith, enterprise, and humanity.…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia, Amb. Ibironke Adefope, describing her demise as a profound loss to the state and the nation. In a statement released on Tuesday, Hon. Ogundoyin extolled Adefope’s exemplary life, highlighting her immense contributions to diplomacy, governance, and community service. “Ambassador Ibironke Adefope was a distinguished stateswoman, a pillar of wisdom, and a beacon of excellence. Her impact on Oyo State and Nigeria at large cannot be overstated. She dedicated her life to the service…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, as a great loss to the state. The governor described Adefope as an Amazon and an icon, who made indelible marks on the sands of time, stating that she will be greatly missed by the state. According to the governor, the news of Ambassador Adefope’s death came as a shock, but everyone must submit to the will of God. He added that Mama Adefope lived a great and enviable life, sustained the…