Author: Aderogba Mahmoud

The APC governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, the Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka of Ibadanland, on his 58th birthday. Alli, in a statement, described Sanusi as a distinguished engineer, community leader and philanthropist whose commitment to humanity deserves recognition. He said Sanusi’s life exemplifies generousity, purposeful leadership and service to society, noting that his influence extends beyond his professional achievements to community development and the welfare of the less-privileged. Alli said Sanusi’s commitment to uplifting people and supporting worthy causes demonstrates the importance of responsible leadership, particularly at a time communities needed…

The Great Club of Oke-Ogun, Saki, has honoured four of its esteemed members who recently retired from active government service at a special reception celebrating their years of dedication, commitment and contributions to public service. The event brought together community leaders, government officials, colleagues, friends, family members and well-wishers to celebrate the retirees, recognise their professional achievements and encourage them as they begin a new chapter of their lives. The honourees were Hon. Rahman Oyedokun Tiamiyu, Vice Chairman, Saki West Local Government, and Head of Education Unit; ESV Ganiyu Tunji Razaq (RSV, ANIVS), retired Head of Lands, Estates and Valuation…

A special prayer session has been held at the College of Nursing Sciences, Muslim Medical Foundation, Saki, to commemorate the donation of a range of infrastructural facilities to the institution, including a state-of-the-art 500-seater Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre donated by Alhaji Azeez Adedokun Olowolagba. The event brought together prominent traditional and religious leaders, academics, professionals, community leaders and other distinguished guests who gathered to celebrate the development recorded by the institution and pray for its continued growth and success, as well as for the wellbeing of the benefactors. Other major infrastructural projects donated to the College include an…

Hon. Shuarau Abdulhakeem, popularly known as Adeak, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Saki West State Constituency seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has congratulated Arc. Basiru Aremu Lawal, the party’s candidate for the Atisbo, Saki East and Saki West Federal Constituency, on the occasion of his birthday. In his congratulatory message, Adeak described the birthday as an opportunity to celebrate the life, leadership experience and public service contributions of Arc. Lawal, whom he commended for his years of commitment to the development of Saki West and the wider Oke-Ogun region. Adeak particularly highlighted the celebrant’s…

Today, family, friends, colleagues, associates and loved ones gather in solemn remembrance of a remarkable woman, Alhaja Shakirat Olajumoke Fowosere (née Adams), who passed away on 13th August 2026 at the age of 59. As her loved ones mark her 41st-day remembrance, memories of her life, accomplishments, sacrifices and contributions come flooding back. While her physical departure has created an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, the legacy she left behind continues to live on through her family, her students, her colleagues and the many lives she touched during her earthly journey. Alhaja Shakirat…

Saki, Oyo State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of a prominent political and community leader, Alh. Raheem Durojaye, who passed away at the age of 85. AKA THE GOVERNOR Durojaye, a respected political figure in Oke-Ogun, hailed from the Ogidigbo area of Saki and was the revered head of the Ajibise family. He was widely recognised for his wisdom, maturity, sound judgment, leadership qualities and commitment to the development and unity of his people. Beyond his political engagements, the late Durojaye played significant roles in the Islamic and community development of Saki. He was the first Chairman…

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Saki West Local Government Branch, has honoured three retirees of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission at a sendforth programme organised in recognition of their years of dedicated service. The retirees celebrated at the occasion were Alhaji ESV Tunji Rasaq Abidiesin, Alhaji Rasheed Adetunji Oke and Comrade Shittu Yekeen Adeniyi The event, which attracted family members, friends, colleagues and other dignitaries, featured a lecture by the Guest Speaker, Alhaji Khalid Adebayo Ajibade, titled “Life After Retirement and How to Turn Retirement into a New Life.” In his lecture, Ajibade urged the…

An Oyo State governorship candidate on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, Oloye Adegboyega Taofeek, has promised a comprehensive development programme for Oke-Ogun, including monthly stipends for elderly citizens, road construction and rehabilitation, improved healthcare, stable electricity, railway transportation, and better water supply if elected governor. Adegboyega made the promises while addressing party members, traditional rulers, community leaders and residents from Saki West, Saki East and Atisbo. The programme was attended by prominent leaders and candidates of the ADC, including Hon. Lanre Agoro, the Senatorial Candidate for Oyo North; Arch. Basiru Aremu Lawal, the House of Representatives candidate for Atisbo,…

The National Population Commission (NPC) has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, barely eight months after he assumed office. Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness, with news of his death spreading to Minna, the Niger State capital, around the time of the Juma’at prayer. His passing has thrown his associates, political allies and other members of the public into mourning. The deceased, who was a former Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had reportedly taken ill shortly before his death.…

The Nigerian cultural community has been thrown into mourning following the death of legendary Yoruba traditional oral artist and ijala poet, Chief Alabi Ogundepo, who died on Monday at the age of 864 Chief Ogundepo, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional poets and a foremost custodian of Yoruba oral heritage, left behind a remarkable legacy spanning several decades in the promotion and preservation of ijala — the traditional chant and poetry associated with Yoruba hunters. The renowned cultural icon was born in Saki, Oyo State, and became famous for his distinctive style of ijala, which reflected the…