The campaign trail of the Ibadan North Local Government People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate seun Olufade in Ward 4 of Ibadan North sparked fervent enthusiasm among residents as they eagerly received Olufade and his vice, Akeem Ayoade. Upon arrival, Olufade was greeted with a warm welcome from pupils of St. John Primary School, who presented him with flowers—a symbol of their support and acceptance. Subsequently, a stakeholders meeting was held at the late PDP leader Engineer Olatunji Daniel’s party office. During the gathering, Mrs. Felicia Ajuwon presented Olufade with a roll-up graphics gift with ONALA’s inscription, emphasizing the…
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The leadership of the Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has released campaign schedule for the party’s candidates in the forthcoming local government elections. The campaign itinerary was contained in a scheduled signed and made available to Goalpoacher News by the State Secretary of the party, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke. It reads: “Dear Party Members, Leaders and Stakeholders of the PDP in Oyo State “Kindly note the below schedule of State Campaign and Presentation of Party Flags for the 2024 Local Government Council Elections. “The Campaign will run from Tuesday 2nd of April 2024 through to 24th of April 2024 at…
By AY Telecom The Oyo State Park Management System, under the able leadership of Chairman Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa, organized a Ramadan lecture at the New Garage Central Mosque. The event brought together Park Managers, stakeholders, and members of the community to observe the significance of Ramadan and receive guidance on maintaining the principles of integrity and progress within the PMS. The Ramadan lecture held special importance in the current Ramadan period, providing attendees with spiritual nourishment and moral guidance to navigate the challenges of daily life. It also served as a platform to reinforce the values of honesty, unity,…
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is hale and hearty, his son, Sumbo Owolabi, told The PUNCH on Wednesday in Ibadan. “He will soon make his first public appearance any moment from now and even attend the next meeting of the Council of Obas in Ibadanland,” Owolabi, a former commissioner in Oyo State, told our correspondent, who visited the family house on Wednesday. The clarification comes in the wake of concerns that Oba Olakulehin was absent at a Monday meeting of the Olubadan in Council to deliberate on his nomination to Governor Seyi Makinde as appointment as the next…
Ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in Oyo State, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Housing and Urban Development, Hon Olakunle Akinsete has called on his support group to vote for the chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ibadan Southwest, Hon Kehinde Akande. Hon Shete made the call on Thursday while addressing his support group in Ibadan Southwest local government. According to him, Hon Kehinde Akande has done well in his first term as the Executive Chairman of Ibadan Southwest local government. Shete added that the chairman has brought development to the local government…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Otunba Olusina John Ogunsola has distributed additional free NECO forms students from ward 1, Ward 4, Ward 6 and ward 7. It would be recalled that Otunba Ogunsola has given out more WAEC and NECO forms to indigent students in Oluyole Federal Constituency than any other individuals despite not being a political office holder. Otunba Ogunsola, PDP House of Representatives aspirant said no nation can grow without the provision of sound education for her children, hinting that, he critically examined the present economic and social inadequacies in the country as it…
The lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Prince Oladeji Oparinde on Wednesday assured residents of Okediji, Ward 1, Ilora, Afijio local government of free medical services. This was as the lawmaker flagged-off free registration of residents for the process of their enrollment on the Oyo State Health Insurance scheme. Hon Oparinde stated that the free medical outreach he is embarking on at the grassroot is borne out of his desire to assist some residents who are battling with different ailments and could not afford their medical bills. The astute lawmaker promised to continue…
…Calls on Police, DSS To Investigate Threat Claim By Former Drummer A sociocultural group, Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (E.F.I) has called on the Fuji Musician, Wasiu Ayinde to stop threatening the life of his ex-lead drummer, Ayankunle Ayanlowo, an indigene of Ado-Awaye in Iseyin local government area. The group, in a statement made available to newsmen and signed by its Director of Publicity, Alhaji Segun Fasasi on Wednesday, said the police authority in Nigeria as well as the Directorate of State Security (DSS) should as a matter of urgency, invite the musician to explain his part in the claim by…
The Oyo State Government has said that its first international tourism summit 2024 tagged #ITSOyoState2024 is geared towards unveiling the tourism potentials of the state to local and foreign investors for investment opportunities. It noted that the summit will equally showcase the state’s tourism endowments and potential to the world. Addressing a pre-event press conference held at the Press Briefing Room of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism and chairperson of the International Tourism Summit Planning Committee, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, said the summit aligned with the vision of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to…
House of representatives member, Hon. Dhikrullahi Adedeji Stanley Odidiomo, chairman house committee on ICT and Cybersecurity stands out as a shining example of action-driven leadership Representing the Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency, his tenure has been marked by tangible contributions that resonate deeply with his constituents. One of the most striking aspects of Hon. Odidiomo’s approach to governance is his preference for action over mere words. In a world where political grandstanding is commonplace, he embodies the principle of “working his talk.” When he makes a promise, there’s no need for fanfare or empty pledges—his constituents can rest assured that…