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 In the history of Oyo State, some events have been taking place which are of serious historical significance and which we as good citizens we must take cognisance of them. It was the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi who created history in early 2016 when he organised the burial of one Olubadan, Oba Odulana Odugade and also organised the coronation ceremony of a new Olubadan, the late Oba Soliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso in a very colourful way. He was the first civilian Governor of Ibadan extraction to record such a feat and as expected he made a good show of this historical fact. When Marxist scholars are criticised by bourgeois scholars that the communist revolution which Marxists espoused has remained a mirage, the reply Marxists always give is that *we have not seen the end of history*. That answer comes handy when evaluating the historical feat recorded by the late Governor some eight years ago. This is because contemporary historical events have shown that greater historical feats hav

The Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Education Intervention, Honourable Oloye Suraj Abiodun Tiamy has described one of the frontline Yoruba kings, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan, Late Oba Olalekan Balogun  the second from Alli Okunmade House as a peace enthusiast and a celebrated custodian of the tradition and culture of Ibadan kingdom. The late Oluabadan, who died days after marking his second year coronation anniversary at the age of 81 in the late hours of Thursday after a brief illness at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Hon Tiamy, in an emotional condolence statement released by his Media and Publicity Assistant, Mr Sanusi Abdullahi Oyelekan in Ibadan on Friday Morning, also commiserated with the Government of Oyo State, the family and the entire people of Ibadan over the monarch's death. The statement reads: “I am deeply saddened by the shocking passage of our dear father, Late Oba Olalekan Balogun II, who died in the late hours of Thursday at the age of 81 a

Death is inevitable, when one has done what he considers to be his duty to his people, he can rest in peace. On behalf of myself and my constituency, I extend my condolences to the good people of Ibadan Land, the Olubadan-in-Council and the immediate family members of the late Oba Dr. Moshood Olalekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land.  You'll always be remembered for how you led us with utmost diligence and unassuming dedication, and I must not forget to commend your strong adhere for peace, progress and development.  I pray that God should repose the soul of the departed monarch and comfort the family and the people of Ibadan Land. *E-SIGNED* ✍️✍️✍️✍️ _Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel AKT_ *Chairman House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours*

 The Chairman of Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga has mourned the Demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun who reigned for the period of two years as Olubadan of Ibadanland, before joining his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, at the age of 81. Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga sent his condolences message to newsmen through his media team to sympathized with the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the people of Ibadanland and the indigent and residents of Oyo State. While saying that the late Olubadan ruled with the fear of God, led his people with utmost diligence and unassuming dedication, the lawmaker commended his strong adherence for peace, progress and development of Ibadanland. Hon. Adeaga described Oba Mohood has a good king who lacks distrust of those around hi

The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja has expressed profound shock over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, HRM Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun who joined his ancestors late last night.  In a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim Amb. Arapaja described the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun as a monumental loss to the entire people in the state, stressing that the late Monarch's two year reign was highly Impactful and memorable. Ambassador Arapaja who is the Oluomo of Ibadanland, expressed his heartfelt condolences with the Oyo State government under the leadership of Engr Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan in council, family, friends, as well as other people of Ibadan land on the passage of the Olubadan who just celebrated two years of his ascension to the throne last week Monday. He said that late Oba Balogun has made indelible contributions to the

The Oyo state Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has expressed sadness over the passing of Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun, who joined his ancestors last night at a well advanced age of 81. The Congress described the late paramount ruler of Ibadanland as a well loved king whose reign ushered into the state prosperity amid serious national economic challenges. The Chairman of TUC in Oyo state, Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro disclosed this today in a statement he personally signed to commiserate with the state, bereaved family, and the entire Olubadan-in-Council. The first class monarch passed away yesterday Thursday 14 at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan following a brief illness. The TUC leader stated that in the annals of Ibadan's history, the reign of the late Olubadan stands out as a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership, even in the shortest of spans. "Despite the brevity of his tenure, the late

  Owolabi Olakulehin, who is set to become the Olubadan of Ibadan, is presently the Balogun of Ibadanland Olakulehin becomes a newsmaker following Thursday’s demise of Ọba Lekan Balogun, who hailed from the same Ibadan North East local government with him. The would be Olubadan hails from Okugbaja family, Ita Baale area of Ibadan. He is an ex-service man, because he served in the Nigerian Army. In 1992, under the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 3rd Republic, he contested and won the Federal House of Representatives elections. He’s a devoted Christian. The Man Who Would Become Next Olubadan of Ibadan

 Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has joined his ancestors The monarch dies in Thursday evening at University College Hospital during a brief illness Born in the 18th of October 1942, Oba Olalekan is is the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. He became Olubadan in March 11, 2022 National Insight Home Featured News Just in : Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun Joins Ancestors by NationalInsight March 14, 2024 Reading Time: 1min read Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Dr Senator Lekan Balogun Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Dr Senator Lekan Balogun 2 SHARES 207 VIEWS https://thevalorcity.com/ ADVERTISEMENT FacebookTwitterWhatsAppShare Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has joined his ancestors The monarch dies in Thursday evening at University College Hospital during a brief illness Born in the 18th of October 1942, Oba Olalekan is is the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. He became Olubadan in March 11, 2022 Confirming his passage Oyo State g

  Oyo PDP Assistant Organizing Secretary Otunba Agbebi Oluwasola has eulogies His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde for the appointment of Superlative Personalities from State Government, State Legislature, Governor Advisory Council (GAC) and Party Leadership as 'Election Management Committee' for the forthcoming Local Government poll. He sent his Congratulatory messages to Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi The Chief of Staff (CoS) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, (Oyo PDP Chairman), Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke (Oyo PDP Secretary) Hon. Michael Ogunsina (Oyo PDP Youth Leader) among others. He highlighted that that committee consist of magnificent and Outstanding individuals,with fantastic track records of 'Tested and Trusted' in many Successful assignments,they were very carefully selected by His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde and it gives signals that H.E is preparing for a Free,Fair, Smooth and Successful Outing for all Party's Candidates in forthcoming Election. Las

  The pace setter state has produced several colours of leaders in the past 48 years of its craetion by the then military decree. Oyo has been governed by both military and elected leaders for a period of time. Today at the helm of affair of Oyo state, we are having His Excellency,  Engr. Seyi Makinde Fnse KJW. Suffice to say that God has helped Seyi Makinde to realise his term ambition of becoming governor after many rigorous years of trying.  Apparently, Seyi Makinde as a great man with deep intellectual clarity,  independent mindedness,  sound ideological commitment,  consuming organisational acumen, an unbounded faith in the mass of people, an indomitable fighting spirit, a self motivated soul that is poised for exploit as well as a knack for service and love for fellow human beings has qualify him to lead this great nation in future. Having the likes of Seyi Makinde's service in federal or international capacity  should not be an astonishment to people. He is undauntedly on gr

The political landscape of any society is often defined by the level of support a candidate garners from the populace not necessarily party members alone. In recent times, the magnitude of the crowd at political rallies has become a significant indicator of a candidate's popularity and potential success. More so, that there were series of unconfirmed reports of rented crowd by desperate politicians.  One of such remarkable event was witnessed at the campaign flag-off of Akeem Olatunji, a trained civil engineer and COREN certified turned politician, a charismatic leader vying for public office in Oluyole local government where he would be able to deploy his wealth of political experience and acquired skills to bear on his people at the grassroots. In what could best be described as a show of overwhelming support and enthusiasm, thousands of supporters from all walks of life in the Council flooded Olomi area of Oluyole, venue of Olatunji's campaign flag-off ahead of the April 27

 PRESS RELEASE The State government has debunked the insinuation that it has abandoned the welfare of victims of Bodija explosion in Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, government said the rumour is unfair and unnecessary. The commissioner revealed that ever since the January 16 explosion, government has been spending between 15 and 20 million naira weekly on accommodation and feeding for the victims in the past eight weeks. "As we speak, government has spent over 160 million naira on accommodation and feeding alone for the victims who were immediately accommodated at the Hotels and the 38 of them still residing in the various hotels." The commissioner said. "In the same vein, government has picked up a medical bill of over 17 million naira while those still in hospitals are being actively catered for." The commissioner said that seven decent hotels, some in eyebrow areas, are being used to accommodate victims of the unf

 The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has charged the Muslim Communities in Nigeria and around the world on the need for unity of purpose, prayers, tolerance, generosity and peaceful co-existence as they commence this year Ramadan fasting. Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja gave the charge while congratulating the Muslims on the commencement of the thirty days fasting in a statement he personally issued but made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim in Ibadan. Arapaja who thanked Almighty Allah for making the Muslim faithfuls to witness the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, emphasise the importance of love, charity, fairness and closeness to their creator in order to make the world a better place for all to live in.  He said: "As we embark on this thirty days fasting period, I implore you all to uphold the virtues of love, introspection and compassion. It is a time to imbibe good ne

The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has charged the Muslim Communities in Nigeria and around the world on the need for unity of purpose, prayers, tolerance, generosity and peaceful co-existence as they commence this year Ramadan fasting. Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja gave the charge while congratulating the Muslims on the commencement of the thirty days fasting in a statement he personally issued but made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim in Ibadan. Arapaja who thanked Almighty Allah for making the Muslim faithfuls to witness the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, emphasise the importance of love, charity, fairness and closeness to their creator in order to make the world a better place for all to live in.  He said: "As we embark on this thirty days fasting period, I implore you all to uphold the virtues of love, introspection and compassion. It is a time to imbibe good nei

 A Political Chieftain in Lagelu local government and PDP candidate for the federal house of representative Akinyele/Lagelu fedcon in the last general election, Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga who is also the chairman Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency OYCSDA as been conferred with the Chieftaincy title of Aare Mayegun of Lalupon kingdom the title was in recognition of his Excellent Leadership, Humanitarian Services and many Positive Contribution towards Community Development” The Onilalupon of Lalupon kingdom affirm during the conferment ceremony his good deeds and the testimonies abound both him on the social media and off the Internet as been is the rational behind his conferment, he however described the chieftaincy as a worth and well deserved.” In his speech while receiving the title through his political aide Otunba Adetunji Adeniyi appreciated the Onilalupon of Lalupon kingdom for the honour given to him he note that his contribution towards the socio-economic de

 I extend my profound appreciation to the distinguished individuals who graced the occasion of my Inauguration as Chairman of Park Managers Akinyele Branch Two. A special expression of gratitude goes to His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Governor Abiodun Oluwaseyi Makinde, for your esteemed and unwavering support. I am sincerely grateful to Otunba Seye Famojuro, Mr. Abdul Mojeed Olelekan, Hon. Segun Olayiwola, and Agbaakin Benedict AkiKa for adding prestige to the event. Your support has elevated the significance of this occasion. A heartfelt thank you to Alh. Abdul Wasiu Ajani Omotomiwa Tommy, the Oyo State Chairman of Park Managers, for inaugurating myself and the dedicated executives. My gratitude extends to Alh. Kasali Ajifafe, the State Secretary, and all State Executives for their valued contributions. I appreciate the presence of His Royal Highness, Oba James Oyediran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele, Oba Amzat Gboyega Onideure, the Olojoo of Ojoo, and Alh. Aruna Ma

Ahead of the April 27 local government election in Oyo state, chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole has officially flagged off his election campaign in a bid to be elected as the next executive chairman of the local government.  This was as the 2023 House of Representatives candidate on the platform of New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in Oluyole, Princess Aderonke Rahmat ADEDOJA led hundreds of her supporters into the PDP ahead of the council poll.  Also, former chairman of PDP in Oluyole who was the first to hold the position when democracy was restored in 1999, Remi Adedapo and a former House of Reps Aspirant in 2023, Mogaji Bola Akinyemi have both returned to the party with their followers, declaring their unwavering and total support for Olatunji's election campaign.  The event which held at Olomi area of Oluyole on Friday March 8, witnessed political bigwigs within the state PDP Council, members of the state Executive Council, members of

AII over the world, recognition is given to deserving individuals who have distinguished themselves and provided qualitative leadership in several capacities within and outside their circles of Influence. Your sterling qualities, outstanding performance and remarkable strides in implementing sustainable development initiatives in Oyo State despite the challenges of dwindling resources, have evidently not gone without notice. Your recognition as the 2023 Leadership Newspaper Governor of the year serves to buttress this point. "Congratulations Our Excellency Engr (Dr) Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State on this monumental achievement which is not only a well-deserved recognition but another deserving feather in your cap of achievements.  "May God continue to guide and direct you in your determined quest to make Oyo State an investment and tourist destination of choice through your sustainable developmental programmes "Please accept my sincere best wishes on b

The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has described the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde as a symbol of good governance Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja made this assertion while congratulating Governor Makinde on the leadership Governor of the Year 2023 award bestowed on him today by the Leadership Newspaper in Abuja. Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier been selected by the said newspaper medium as recipient of its prestigious Governor of the year award on account of the massive infrastructure development projects and good governance under his watch in Oyo State In the congratulatory statement issued by Amb. Arapaja and made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, Ambassador Arapaja stated that the essence of governance is to make positive impact in the lives of the people, adding that this is what Governor Makinde is known for since he came on board. He added that Governor Makinde ha

The chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Demonstratic Party in Oluyole Local Government in the April 27 council poll, Akeem Olatunji has described Founder and chairman of Agidigbo FM, Dr Oriyomi Hamzat as a media entrepreneur with a clear vision, strategy and skills that continues to set him as a revolutionary leader in the industry.  Olatunji stated this today in a congratulatory message to felicitate Dr Hamzat on the occasion of his birthday anniversary celebration.  Olatunji noted that the media industry in the state has been greatly revolutionized in the continually expanding market with the healthy competition among broadcasting radio stations due to the new challenge brought about by Dr Hamzat's visionary approach to operations.  He equally commended Dr Hamzat for his achievements within such a short period of time Agidigbo FM was established to emerge number one radio station in the state on NPS rating.  Olatunji, who was the former Publicity secretary of the PDP in Oyo sta