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02/04/2024

PHOTOS NEWS: Nearly Completed PPP Project: Construction of Oyo State 11 MW Independent Power Project (IPP).

Credit: Ministry of Energy and Mineral resources, Oyo State.

15/01/2024

King Raymond Agbarasports Makes A Majestic Move: Joins Dynasty FM 89.9, After Departure from Crowther 88.5 FM

King Raymond, also known as “Agbarasports,” bids farewell to Crowther 88.5 FM in Oyo Alaafin and joins Dynasty FM 89.9. In a statement on his page, Agbarasports, King Raymond praised Dynasty FM as a premier hub for news, analysis, and entertainment, particularly in sports reporting. Gra...

18/12/2023

BREAKING: OYACA Clears Oyo East Council Boss, Arowosaye, Of Corruption Allegations*l

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYOACA), has cleared the Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi, of wrongdoings and corruption allegations levelled against him. The exoneration was contained in a letter from the State’s Ministry of Local Go...

13/12/2023

Beyond Politics: The Humanitarian Side of Hon. Babajide Gabriel

By Aderibigbe Yisahu In the realm of politics, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North constituency 2 in Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel stands out not only for his legislative prowess but also for his profound humanitarian contributions. At the core of Hon. Babajide’s hu...

13/12/2023

We'll Not Relent On Our Efforts To Achieve A Successful Implementation Of 2024 Budget —Oyo Assembly Assures

Following the presentation of the 2023 Budget Proposal of #434, 221, 765, 938.79 by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to the State legislature, the lawmakers in the State has commenced the Budget defense exercise for the various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Gove...

12/12/2023

Oyo Speaker Inspects Ido-Eruwa Road Project, Urges Contractor To Do Quality Work

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has urged the contractor handling Ido-Eruwa road rehabilitation project to expedite work on the road, and ensure that quality job is done. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin stated this when he inspected the 48km road project which was awarded by Gover...

11/12/2023

Alayande University Of Education, Oyo Organizes Workshop On Setting Agenda For the Varsity

…Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Adelabu lauds University Management In what could be described as a way to strategically position the newly upgraded Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo towards meeting international standards, the University Management has ...

11/12/2023

Newly Employed Oyo TESCOM Teacher Drives #4.6m Education Project in Kishi Community

Mustapha Sherif, a recently employed teacher in Oyo State, spearheaded a significant initiative valued at ₦4.6 million through the non-governmental organization (NGO) Prime Career. Focused on uplifting the Kishi Community, this transformative project unfolded at Ariwajoye High School in Sooro, Kis...

10/12/2023

Videos/Photos: Governor Makinde Leads Oyo State Delegation In Kano Ceremony As Tilewa Folami Ties The Knot With Zeinab

In a grand celebration, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State led a high-profile delegation to Kano for the wedding ceremony of Folami Tilewa Said, the Director General of Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), to his heartthrob, Zeinab. Deputy Governor Aminu AbdulSalam of...

10/12/2023

Oyo Technical Colleges: The Weeping Has Endured Enough | By Kareem A. Oseni

As an expert, the dire situation of the dearth of materials in Government Technical Colleges (GTCs) in Oyo State necessitates urgent attention from the Executive Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. It is crucial to highlight the appeal for immediate intervention and the pressing need to revive GTCs as....

09/12/2023

FOSSU Presents A-Day TECH Skills For Undergraduates In Oyo [See How To Apply]

Excitement as the Oyo State Indigenous Students Association also known as the Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union (FOSSU) set to organize A-day Tech in various forms of skills for the undergraduate students, under the auspices of the National President, Comrade Alarape Ibraheem Ayinla. The eve...

04/12/2023

Photonews: Oyo East Council Boss, Arowosaye, Bags NIPS Leadership Training Certificate, Lauds Gov Makinde

The Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Kosobo, Oyo, Hon. Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi, has bagged a Strategic Leadership, Ethics, and Policy-Making certificate from the National Institute For Policy and Strategic Studies(NIPS). This followed a month of rigorous training at Kuru in Plateau....

03/12/2023

Shooting Stars vs Heartland: Oluyole Warriors Set to Maintain Home Invisibility

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan looks good to continue with their good home record on Sunday when they play host to bottom-placed Heartland FC of Owerri. The five previous visitors to the Lekan Salami Stadium, have all returned home empty handed and the Naze Millionaires could be another....

02/12/2023

Why I Conspired To Kill My Mother's Benefactor —18years Old Suspect Reveals

Following the Nigerian Police detective department arrest of the son of a housemaid in Akure Ondo State Capital, over the killing of a 62-year-old grandmother, who is a retired head teacher, in Arigidi Akoko, Mr. Mubarak Akadiru has narrated how he conspired to deliberately kill her mother’s benef...

01/12/2023

Oyo Poll: Atiba Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants Endorse Wabkem and Olaide for Council Leadership

In anticipation of the upcoming local government elections in Oyo State, Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants from Atiba local government have thrown their weight behind Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji for Council Chairmanship and his vice, Badmus Olaide Ismail. In a statement released to Heritag...

26/11/2023

Oyo LG Polls: OYSIEC To Publish Names Of Successful Candidates By 5th December, 2023

…..reiterates commitment to a peaceful election Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju SAN, the Chairman, of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has assured that the names of successful candidates at the just concluded screening of candidates vying for chairmanship and councillorship seats wi...

26/11/2023

Abolongo Remand: Oloko Of Oko, Oba Solomon Olagoke, Denies Incarceration

….. Says news meant to discredit him and his stooladvises journalists on the need for news verification The palace of the Oloko of Oko has condemned outright, a trending news by some online media claiming that the Oranmiyan of Oko Kingdom, HRM Oba Solomon Olagoke Adisa Akinola Oyeyode 111 and 14 o...

22/11/2023

Exploring Oyo Empire History: Prince Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu Pays Courtesy Visit To the National Museum

One of the leading aspirants for the vacant stool of the Alaafin of Oyo land, retired Archbishop Prince Ayo Ladigbolu has paid a courtesy visit to the National Museum, Aafin Oyo township, to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Oyo empire and Yoruba customs and traditions, where institutional a...

05/11/2023

Makinde: Using Synergism To Oyo's Full Advantage |By Moses Alao

OYO is a state in the South-West of Nigeria, with the alias Pacesetter State. OYO is also a street lingua that is commonplace in the South-West of Nigeria. It serves as a warning to individuals or groups on actions and consequences, letting them know that when the chickens come home to roost and the...

01/11/2023

We will Improve Oyo Electricity through the IPP Project —Commissioner for Energy, Barrister Seun Ashamu to Residents

…Says 24 underserved rural communities have received electricity through a mini-grid project The Oyo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Nurudeen Seun Ashamu, has assured the residents of Oyo of improved electricity through the ongoing Independent Power Project (IPP). He...

02/10/2023

Jagunjagun: Elucidating the Link Of War Eulogy And The Panegyric Of The Onikoyi Lineage (Part 1) |By 'Sọlá Kọ́láwọlé

Jagun Jagun the movie has remained on top of the charts so far and has generated several seminal topics for research, discussion and engagement.a My intention is to pick snippets from the movie, run commentaries and possibly align them with history. In Jagun Jagun, Ògúndìjí, the main character a...

19/09/2023

Oyo East LG Traditional Council Exonerates Arowosaye, Writes OYACA On False Accusation Of Misappropriating LG Chieftaincy Funds

The Oyo East local government traditional Council, under the leadership of Baale Ajagba, Chief Samuel Olusegun Odunrinde has exonerated the council chairman, Hon. Prince Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi of mismanaging chieftaincy funds. Recall the chairman, Arowosaye was accused of non-payment of traditiona...

18/09/2023

Alaafin Stool: We Await Gov's Formal Announcement —Oyomesi

Traditional kingmakers in Oyo township have said that they are waiting on the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the inauguration of the new Alaafin. The Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade, made this known in an exclusive. Also, an unconfirmed document indicated that a new Alaafin was selec...

16/09/2023

BREAKING: Ogundoyin Elected As Chairman Conference of Nigerian Speaker

In a remarkable turn of events, the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has emerged as the Chairman of All State Assembly Speakers in Nigeria. This significant development unfolded at the prestigious Conference of Speakers held in the nation’s capital, Abuja, today. R...

11/09/2023

Just In: UAE Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians As Tinubu Secures Landmark Deal

President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, have finalized a historic treaties, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the vida ban placed on Nigerian travellers. Furthermore, by this historic agre...

10/09/2023

Abiodun-Daniel Rift: Ogun Govt. Demolishes Proposed Senatorial Office [Photos]

The turbulent feud between the former Ogun State governor, Sen. Gbenga Daniel, and the incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun has reached new heights, culminating in the demolition of a building intended for Daniel’s senatorial office Complex. Heritage Echo news recalled that the two political heavyweigh...

10/09/2023

I'll Serve Oyo State People Till Last Day Of My Second Tenure—Makinde

On September 6, the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration hit the first 100 days mark of its second term in office, designated as Omituntun 2.0. In this interview, the governor speaks on the journey so far and his plans for the state. Your second term administration was 100 days in office on Thur...

10/09/2023

How ‘Ifa oracle’ Selected RCCG Pastor, Olaoye, As New Soun

There has been controversial news in some quarters that a Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Afolabi Olaoye, was selected by the Ifa oracle as the new Soun of Ogbomosoland in Oyo State. As an ordained pastor of RCCG, based in the United States, Olaoye, resigned his position to become the...

08/09/2023

Oyo Government Partners with Ibadan Tech Expo to Spotlight the Local Tech Community [See How to Apply]

With a vision for a brighter, technologically advanced future, the Oyo State government has joined forces with the organizers of Ibadan Tech Expo 2023 and other key stakeholders to introduce revolutionary solutions that uplift society and transform lives through technology, Heritageecho news report....

08/08/2023

Photos: Omoiyakunmi Cries Out To FG, Makinde Over Bad Condition Of Oyo Township Roads

A renowned founder of non-governmental organisation also known as Omo Iya Kunmi foundation has sent save-our-soul (SOS) letter to the federal government and the executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde, over the deplorable state of Oyo township roads. Our correspondence lear...