The Oyo State Agency for Youth Development has honored a courageous and bold social media influencer who has stood fearlessly in the path of progress, Mrs. Ishola Iyabode Olajumoke a.k.a. Alake Iya Pedro, in celebration of her birthday, recognizing her outstanding contributions to youth empowerment and grassroots development in the state. In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the Head of Media to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Prince Adebowale described Alaka Iya Pedro as “a beacon of hope and a tireless advocate for the youth, whose efforts have inspired a new generation of young leaders across…
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By Amofin Beulah Adeoye While Africa’s giant sits on a fortune of oil and gas, its citizens live by the hum of a generator. But amidst the gloom, a few sparks of a solar revolution are showing a brighter path forward as evidence of Real Hope. In Nigeria, the day often begins not with an alarm clock, but with a question: is the generator on? For 200 million people, life is a daily dance between diesel, darkness, and dwindling hope. The national grid, a fickle beast at the best of times, seems to have taken a permanent vacation, leaving businesses…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has been honoured with the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. The award was presented at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Oyo NUJ Press Week, Iyaganku a week-long event held in Ibadan to celebrate excellence in journalism and honour individuals making significant contributions to governance and society. The Chairman of the Oyo NUJ, Chief Ademola Babalola, presented the award to the Speaker, describing him as a beacon of…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to public health and community well-being as he flagged off the Mobile Clinic Truck Programme at the council secretariat on Friday, October 10, 2025. The groundbreaking initiative, which kicked off amid excitement and applause, is designed to bring free medical screening and treatment closer to residents. The services cover cervical cancer, prostate cancer, oral cancer, and other non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. The programme initiator, Prof. Imran O. Morhason-Bello from the College of Medicine, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, explained…
We have taken note of the recent statement attributed to the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, in which he described himself as “senior” in both governance and engineering, and further claimed to be “an ‘A’ student in mathematics.” While the Minister is entitled to assert his credentials, it is imperative to clarify certain points, uphold the sanctity of public discourse, and defend the dignity of those governed. Do we need to remind Mr Minister that titles and seniority do not confer infallibility? Public service is not an arena for self-praise. The notion that one becomes automatically correct by…
By Segun Kehinde “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Beyond the noise of power and the glare of publicity, a quiet revolution is taking place in Oyo State; one built not on politics or patronage, but on purpose. A name is making waves in Ibadan and beyond the shores of the state; Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi: businessman, philanthropist, and traditional leader, whose approach to change has redefined the very…
The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has continued to attract commendation for his steady and people-driven transformation across Oluyole, following the commissioning of two new community projects that further underline his grassroots-oriented leadership. On Thursday, Olatunji officially commissioned a newly completed Amotekun Security Building at Liberty Academy, Olugbemi Road, Ward II—an initiative facilitated by community leader, Alhaji Akande Omoowo. The facility was named in honour of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS) Chairman, Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa, popularly known as Tommy. Shortly after the Amotekun commissioning, Alhaji Omolewa inaugurated a newly constructed motorcycle park at Taska…
The vibrant Offa town in Kwara State came alive with spiritual fervor on Saturday as Otunba Seye Famojuro, a prominent figure and close ally of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, graced the Annual Moulid Nabbiy organized by the revered Imam Offa, Sheikh Muhyiddin Salman. The event which was a cherished celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), drew thousands of worshippers, dignitaries, and community leaders, uniting them in prayers, reflection, and gratitude. The highlight of the occasion was a heartfelt special prayer offered by Sheikh Muhyiddin Salman, the Chief Imam of Offa, for the continued success and divine…
The lawmaker representing Oluyole state constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Waheed Akintayo (Ilumoka), has reiterated that safety of people and development of the constituency are his major priorities.The lawmaker gave assurance while speaking during the town hall meeting organized to broker peace between the residents of Orisunmbare community and quarry company over the blast incident on Friday.Hon. Akintayo described the incident as very unfortunate one, sympathized with the family of the deceased and the entire community for the loss.He said that though he was on legislative assignment when the incident happened, however, could not fold his…
In a landmark stride that underscores his commitment to quality education, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Honourable Oluwaseun Olufade, has made history as the first-ever local government chairman to provide hundreds of desks and chairs, school bags, sandals, chalks, and markers to all 73 functional primary schools within the council area. The symbolic presentation ceremony took place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, attracting an impressive gathering of dignitaries, education stakeholders, and community leaders. Speaking at the event, Hon. Olufade expressed profound gratitude to the guests for their presence…
