Author: Lekan Dada

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Who is a Constituent?

Who is a Constituent?

A constituent is someone who lives in a particular constituency, especially someone who is able to vote in an election.

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Gov. Obaseki commissions Bus Terminal in Oyo state; praises GSM over infrastructural revolution.

Gov. Obaseki commissions Bus Terminal in Oyo state; praises GSM over infrastructural revolution.

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, was on Tuesday, joined by his Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki, to commission the Ojoo and Challenge Bus Terminals in Ibadan. Governor Obaseki, who was the special guest of honour at the commissioning, commended Makinde for delivering the two massive bus terminals among many others, despite the economic challenges...

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2023 Election:  Opposing party cannot stop GSM’s re-election —-   Hon. Olatubosun

2023 Election: Opposing party cannot stop GSM’s re-election —- Hon. Olatubosun

Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Tourism, Hon. Wasiu Olatubosun, has declared that the second term bid of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde cannot be stopped, by forces of the main opposition party. The commissioner who recently joined the Peoples Democratic Party officially from the African Democratic Congress, said this in an interview with journalists on Monday,...

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NPFL’ 25: 3SC Defeats Eyimba FC With Two Goals

NPFL’ 25: 3SC Defeats Eyimba FC With Two Goals

The Shooting Stars Sport Club (3SC) of Ibadan, has today won the NPFL match day 25 against the Eyimba FC of Aba with two goals. The match which was played at the Lekan Salami Stadium saw Omoduemuke Moses scoring the first goal at the twelfth minute while Emmanuel Lucky scored the 2nd goal at the...

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Oyo Primaries: PDP begins screening today

Oyo Primaries: PDP begins screening today

Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primaries to pick its candidates for various elective positions in 2023, the Oyo State Chapter of the party will today Wednesday, 27 April 2022 screen the party’s aspirants vying for the National Assembly and House of Assembly seats. This was disclosed by the PDP state secretary, Wasiu Adeleke...

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2023: David mark heads PDP Presidential Screening Committee

2023: David mark heads PDP Presidential Screening Committee

The former Senate President, David Mark, has been named the chairman of the presidential screening committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The nine-member committee was announced in a communique signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. The committee members are, former governor of Rivers State, Celestine Omehia; senior lawyer Mike Ahamba; a...

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Reigns of the Alaafins of Oyo and some Historical Marks

Reigns of the Alaafins of Oyo and some Historical Marks

892 Oranyan – Oyo-Ile was found 1042 Ajaka Dada 1077 Tella Oko –known as Sango Afonja 1137 Ajaka 1177 Aganju Sola 1300 Kori – Osogbo and Ede were found 1357 Oluaso 1471 Portugal 1st contact with Yoruba cities 1472 Eko is named LAGOS by the Portuguese 1530 – 1542 Onigbogi 1512 Ofinran – Saki was...

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2023 Elections: Makinde meets  PDP aspirants today

2023 Elections: Makinde meets PDP aspirants today

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has summoned all aspirants jostling to contest for various political positions in 2023. They were all asked to report to a meeting scheduled to hold at the Oyo State Government House. The Governor summoned the aspirants due to some disagreements that have characterized the forthcoming primary of the party....

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Shocking: Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Joins His Ancestors

Shocking: Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Joins His Ancestors

THE Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, last night joined his ancestors. He was 83 years old and the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for over 52 years. Oba Lamidi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, joined his ancestors at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State. His remains...

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I failed many times before becoming a Governor — Makinde

I failed many times before becoming a Governor — Makinde

The governor of Oyo state, ‘Seyi Makinde while delivering his speech at the 14th combined special convocation for admission to higher and honorary degrees of LAUTECH, has urged fresh graduates of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, to be resilient so as to able to overcome challenges in life. The governor who reflected on...