In a solemn and heart-wrenching announcement, the Honorable Member Representing Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Alhaji Dhikrullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide, has conveyed the saddening news of the demise of his father, Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide. Alhaji Dhikrullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide expressed his profound grief, stating, “It is with a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah-SWT that I announce the demise of our father, Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide. He passed away in the early hours of today, Friday, 12th April, 2024.” Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide’s funeral rites will be…
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The Federal Government, on Thursday, confirmed that it would pay compensation to all property owners along the path the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would be passing through across nine states. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said President Bola Tinubu had approved the payment of compensation to all affected property owners, also listed the necessary requirements and conditions affected residents must meet to qualify for the compensation. While clarifying that the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal Highway would tentatively gulp N15.36tn or N4.39bn per kilometre, the minister said the government had extended the eviction notice for property…
The lawmaker Representing Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Alhaji Dhikrullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo has harped on the need for consistent prayers and regular supplications for Nigeria. Odidomo who just returned from the spiritual journey of Umrah, a sacred visit to the Holy Kaaba in Mecca with wife Alhaja Adenike Shakirat Olajide expresses optimism that God is changing Nigeria’s story for better. Umrah, a significant pilgrimage in Islam, offers believers a chance to renew their faith, seek forgiveness, and pray for their needs. During their pilgrimage, the couple also utilized…
By Oyo Amebo In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has witnessed a paradigm shift in various sectors, including healthcare. In Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources under the leadership of Hon. Seun Ashamu, is spearheading efforts to transform the old normal to the new normal in primary healthcare. Governor Makinde’s administration has recognized the need for a robust and resilient healthcare system that can adapt to the challenges of the present and future. With a focus on primary healthcare Centres (PHC), the government is committed to ensuring…
The Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Market Council, Alhaji Kayode Hamusat has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to wade into the issues surrounding who is the Iyaloja General of Oyo State. Alhaji Hamusat made the appeal on Thursday while addressing newsmen in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Recall that Governor Seyi spoke on the dispute over the position of Iyaloja-General of Oyo State while hosting government functionaries at his private residence in Ikolaba on Wednesday. The Governor was quoted to have said, “Two days ago when I went to break Ramadan fast with Alhaji Hazim Gbolarumi, I’ve not…
As part of the efforts to ensure victory in the forthcoming council elections, The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Akinyele Local Government Chapter commenced her ward tour today April 11, 2024. The Ward tour is centered around visiting all communities leadership, residents and religious leaders and to further roll out our campaign strategies, policies and initiatives towards community engagement and development. Furthermore, towards easing the burden of bad roads in some part of our communities, the party has commenced the grading of inner roads across Akinyele Local Government which started in Seriki to lonwe area of ward 11 Akinyele…
Oba Yesufu Oloyede Aṣanike was the 37th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He ascended the throne in 1983 after the demise of Oba Daniel Akinbiyi. Oba Aṣanike was deterioratingly frail and fragile when he was coronated in 1983 that one thought he won’t last a day on the throne. I was at his coronation inside the unused Olubadan Palace at Ọja-Iba. Yet, he turned out to be the most witty, most humourous, most charismatic Olubadan that Ibadan has ever produced, spending ten years on the throne before he joined his ancestors in 1993. Late Oba Emmanuel Adegboyega Adeyemo, the 38th Olubadan,…
The Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor Makinde is responsive in redeeming the hope of the hopeless and alleviating the bruises sustained by hapless citizens who have been pummeled by the economic downturn. The Governor Seyi Makinde led government has been bringing succour to the downtrodden through various humanitarian and Social Welfare Interventions.” The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Mrs. Toyin Balogun stated this at the symbolic presentation of debit cards to the 3rd batch of beneficiaries of the Oyo State Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (OYCARES). This third tranche of the Cash…
The Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, on Tuesday, declared that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment. The revered Olubadan stool became vacant on March 14 after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81. Oba Ajibola, who addressed newsmen at his Sanyo private residence in Ibadan on Tuesday, claimed that Olakulehin was not healthy and should not be installed as the Olubadan yet. Punch reports that a member of the Olakulehin family, who preferred anonymity…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Otunba Olusina John Ogunsola has congratulated the Muslim community in Oluyole Federal Constituency and Oyo State in general on the celebration of 2024 Eid-el-Fitr. Otunba Ogunsola, a Philanthropist urged all Muslims to imbibe the lessons learnt from the just concluded Ramadan season. “Ramadan brings holy month to all of us on earth through the Muslim faithfuls. The teachings and the lessons of Ramadan instill discipline and prepare us for the Holy Place which we all crave for. “The Ramadan period preaches unity among all of us. “We share things…