… Reaffirms Loyalty to Makinde Former Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oloye Oyebisi Ilaka, has firmly denied report suggesting his defection from the party. Ilaka, a prominent figure in Oyo politics and the Ladilu of Oyo Kingdom, confirmed this on Friday. He reiterated his unwavering commitment to the PDP, stressing that he has no intention of abandoning the platform that has defined much of his political career. “I remain a bonafide and loyal member of the Peoples Democratic Party. The rumours making the rounds about my defection are entirely…
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Hon. Dr. Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly, delivered a compelling keynote address yesterday at the Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Opposite NTC Road, Iyaganku, Ibadan, during a State-Level Advocacy/Town Hall Meeting focused on women’s political inclusion and constitutional reform. In her address, Hon. Comforter voiced strong support for the Reserved Seat Bill for Women in Nigeria, stressing the critical need for inclusive leadership that ensures equitable representation for women. She noted that, despite women’s consistent contributions to national development, they remain marginalized in governance and decision-making processes. She expressed deep…
Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government will continue to be stern against illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through different activities that can degrade the environment. Oni stated this recently when the agency inspected the Ibadan Circular Road, where illegal excavation has led to the degradation of the area spanning Egbeda and Lagelu Local Government Areas. He maintained that the inspection followed an earlier visit by the governor, during which he gave an instruction that such activities should be halted in the area,…
Leaders and residents of Orisunmibare/Ita Faaji Community in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to rescue them from unending agonies of bad community road, especially during the rainy season. The community, located in Ido Local Government Area, falls within the Ido/Ibarapa Federal Constituency and Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The residents made the appeal having daily heavy rainfalls in six days since last Friday (Sallah Day) and which has rendered impassable the only road serving the community from the Wire and Cable end of the Apata-Abeokuta Road. Speaking with newsmen…
In a landmark gathering that blended nostalgia with renewed purpose, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin hosted members of the 8th Oyo State House of Assembly to a dinner in Ibadan, where he formally proclaimed the 8th Oyo Assembly Forum, a platform aimed at fostering unity, welfare, and continued collaboration among past legislators. The event, attended by over 20 former Oyo State House of Assembly lawmakers of the 8th Assembly, was more than a reunion, it was a reaffirmation of shared values and a commitment to collective progress. It is worth recalling…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, on Wednesday, delivered 30,000 bags of 10kg rice to the Oyo State Government, restating its commitment to empowering Nigerians through education, nutritional and economic support. The Foundation, which delivered the food relief packages to the Oyo State Government at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said the initiative was to complement the effort of the state. Head of Operations, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Lagos, Mr Edero Victor Ejiro, who spoke at the flag off of the distribution of the 30,000 bags of rice by the Oyo State Government, noted that the initiative started in…
By Amofin Beulah Adeoye Today, we are not in mourning but in reverent celebration — to honor a woman who was more than a name, more than a title. Her Excellency Ambassador Ibironke Adefope was an icon, an amazon, a giant in stature and soul — and to me, a dear mother – ‘Iya tooto’. Her life was a radiant testimony to excellence, grace, and purposeful service. With every step she took — from boardrooms to diplomatic missions, from academic halls to advisory councils — she exuded an unwavering strength cloaked in humility. She didn’t merely exist in public…
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate Democracy Day on June 12th, the Civil Society Organizations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has commended the nation’s progress while calling on the Federal Government to intensify its efforts in improving citizens’ welfare. In a statement, the Director General of CSCHEI, Kunle Yusuff, MON, expressed gratitude for the resilience of the Nigerian people, stating, “Today, we celebrate Democracy Day, a milestone in our nation’s journey towards freedom, justice, and equality.” He appealed directly to the President, urging him to direct appointees to prioritize the needs of the masses, adding that: “We urge…
The ancient Ipapo town in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State witnessed a landmark event on Monday as indigenes from all walks of life gathered at Baptist Basic School, Ipapo, to throw their full weight behind the gubernatorial ambition of their son, Amofin Beulah Adeoye. The gathering marked what many now describe as a generational awakening, not just for the community, but for the entire Oke-Ogun region, which has long called for power shift to the zone. The event was graced by His Royal Majesty, Oba Yekeen Ademola Abioye II, Eleyinpo of Ipapo, alongside royal chiefs, respected elders,…
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 residents, especially the social disadvantaged…