Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Oyo State Fire Service Agency attended a trailer tanker accident carrying 45,000 capacity liters of Kerosene as it lost control in the Ogbomoso axis of the State. Our correspondence gathered the incident occurred on Friday at the Taki Roundabout area, Ogbomoso. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Services Reforms and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service Agency, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, confirmed the incident. Hon. Akinwande, in a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News on Saturday, said, “Friday 16th May 2025 at exactly 12;40hrs, the emergency was reported by running caller and Alhaji Jimoh…
A renowned activist in Oyo township, Hon. Dauda Temitope Wahab has expressed deep concerns regarding the proposed bills on traditional rulers and the concurrent chairmanship status of the Alaafin of Oyo. In a letter written to the Honourable members of the Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday, 15th May 2025, and made available to Heritage Echo News, Temitope Wahab stated that the proposed bill, if passed, may have far-reaching implications for the Alaafin stool and the traditional institution in Yorubaland. He observed that Alaafin remains the custodian of culture and traditions. However, the concurrent chairman stated that the bill…
Properties Worth Millions of Naira have been destroyed as a result of a fire incident that ravaged a residential building in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Heritage Echo News gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, at Ori-Eni Apapa Ojeomo Road Moniya, Ibadan. The Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Fire Services Agency, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, confirmed the incident. Hon. Akinwande in a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News on Saturday said; “Today, Friday 16th of May, 2025, an emergency call was reported at exactly 15:25hrs through telephoning and Mrs. Igbona to house on…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Falana, on Friday, stated that the efforts of the agency towards the development of the youth in the state is yielding positive results. Falana, who stated this during a press conference on the commemoration of his one year in office, added that the agency, in the last one year, worked towards empowering youths in the state through various initiatives. Falana, who lauded Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for his pro-youth development and initiatives aimed at empowering the youth, highlighted some of the agency’s achievements in the last one year. According…
The Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, under the leadership of its Chairman, Prince Falana Adebowale Adebayo, has marked its first year anniversary with a renewed commitment to empowering thousands of youths across the state. Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, Prince Falana highlighted the agency’s achievements over the past year while unveiling ambitious plans for the future. Describing the past year as both challenging and rewarding, the Chairman noted that the agency’s efforts to engage and uplift young people are already producing tangible results. “Our first year has been challenging, but our efforts are yielding results. My aim…
Ex-Oyo Attorney General, Mutalib Ojo SAN, lauds Agboworin’s sterling achievements, says ‘people are feeling his impact’ A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Oyo State, Barrister Mutalib Adebayo Ojo, SAN, has lauded the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun (Agboworin), for his outstanding performance, saying the people are feeling his impact. He gave the commendation during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, stating that Agboworin has outperformed all previous representatives of the constituency since 1999, citing his impressive achievements in infrastructural development. Barrister Ojo, who served under the administration of the late governor…
During the second reading of the Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendment) Bill, 2025, at the plenary session of the Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahaman, representing Oyo East/Oyo West State Constituency, made a compelling case for the formal recognition of the Alaafin of Oyo as the Permanent Chairman and Presiding Officer of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. In his contribution to the debate, Hon. Rahaman emphasized the need for clarity in the bill, particularly expressing concerns over the use of the term “concurrent chairmen” to describe the proposed leadership structure, warned…
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ido/Ibapapa Federal Constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has pledged to support the Akinremi Jagaban Legacy Group following the untimely passing of its founder. Akinremi Olaide Jagaban was the APC House of Representatives member for Ibadan North Federal Constituency until his sudden death. Oseni, while speaking at an enlarged caucus meeting of the group, described the late Honourable as his best friend, stating, “Akinremi was not just a colleague; he was a brother to me. His commitment to our people was unmatched.” He promised to complete all the projects embarked upon by the former…
Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, Chairman of Ido Local Government, was delighted to join the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Ido Local Government Chapter, led by Comrade Ojoye Risqat Atere, for their annual celebration. The event brought together union members from Oyo State Local Government, Ido Local Government staff, and political leaders to mark another year of dedication and service. Hon. Aderemi Adeojo expressed his appreciation for the tireless efforts of NULGE members in driving local government progress and development. During the celebration, Hon. Aderemi Adeojo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting and empowering local government employees. He commended…
The Oyo State Fire Service Agency, under the leadership of Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, on Thursday, responded to a distress call regarding a private residence engulfed by fire in the Ogbomoso axis of the State. According to the information gathered by our correspondence, the incident occurred at Ile-Labe Abepe Area, Ogbomoso. While the details of the specific incident are limited, the fire service agency has a history of prompt response to fire outbreaks in Pacesetter State. Confirming the development in a statement made available to Heritage Echo Correspondence, the Chairman of the Agency, Hon. Moroof Akinwande stated that “Today, Thursday,…