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Some stories are not immediately visible in public life. But they shape everything that comes after.For many, the name Dr Debo Akande has only recently entered public conversation. What is less known is the journey that shaped the discipline behind the work.In a recent interview, Dr Akande speaks to the journey that has led him down the path to becoming a strategic name in the Oyo State conversation. At the age of seventeen, he lost his father.In that moment, a decision had to be made about responsibility. Resources were scarce. So, he and his elder brother, chose to step back.…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation and a leading gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has joined the family, colleagues and well-wishers in celebrating a distinguished lawyer, accomplished administrator and former commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Barr Adeniyi John Farinto on his 63rd birthday. Amofin Adeoye conveyed his greetings and well-wishers to one of the leading lights in Oke-Ogun through a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan. Amofin Adeoye described Barr Farinto’s journey as a rare blend of professional excellence and dedicated public service. Amofin Adeoye said Barr Farinto demonstrated…

The Oyo State Government has commenced the 2025 promotion exercise for about 3,000 qualified secondary school teachers across the state. The Chairman, Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, stated this while monitoring the exercise, expressing satisfaction with the smooth and orderly conduct of the process. Addressing participants, the Chairman encouraged the teachers to reciprocate the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde by contributing their best towards the success of the education sector in the state. She urged them to demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and punctuality in the discharge of their duties.Mrs. Oladipo also emphasised the importance of maintaining high…

The Oyo State Government, throughthe Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA),has directed motorists and traders operating along major roads around Iwo Road in Ibadan to vacate the areas immediately and relocate to the designated Iwo Road Bus Terminal Park, as part of efforts to restore order, ease traffic congestion, and enhance environmental sanity in the axis. The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (Rtd), who led an enforcement and inspection team to the Iwo Road Bus Terminal on Wednesday, said the agency received reports that motorists and traders had abandoned the government-built…

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Tuberculosis (TB) as it joined the global community to mark World Tuberculosis Day 2026 at the Molete Primary Health Centre in Ibadan, South West Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Dretunmobi, described TB as a major public health concern with significant social and economic impact, while noting that the disease is both preventable and curable with appropriate interventions. She highlighted the State’s commitment to evidence-based strategies, including early detection, effective treatment, and strengthened community engagement, supported by ongoing investments in primary healthcare…

My journey from Ipapo to Igangan should have been straightforward, yet it revealed a deeper problem about how movement is organised within Oyo State. What ought to have taken about ninety minutes stretched into several hours, not because the distance was great, but because the roads connecting neighbouring communities were either poor or entirely absent. This is not simply an inconvenience; it reflects a system that does not serve its people as it should. When movement becomes difficult, everyday life becomes harder, and that difficulty points to a wider issue that must be addressed within the state. Oyo State can…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, a leading gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo PDP on Monday attended strategic stakeholders’ meeting convened by Governor Seyi Makinde at the State Secretariat, Ibadan. Amofin Adeoye described the stakeholders’ meeting as a significant and productive one as the PDP prepares ahead for 2027 general elections. Amofin Adeoye said strategic decisions were taken at the meeting to reinforce the unity of the party and galvanized its teeming political base across Oyo State. Amofin Adeoye said the leadership in the state is not only attentive to the immediate needs and yearning of the party men, but committed to strengthen the…

Five officials of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) were injured. At the same time, several operational vehicles were damaged, following a violent clash that erupted at Soka Junction in Ibadan during the enforcement of the state’s QR-coded jacket policy on commercial motorcyclists. The confrontation, which reportedly involved aggrieved riders, disrupted traffic flow in the area and raised fresh concerns over resistance to the ongoing regulatory exercise. The enforcement team, set up by the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd), had earlier commenced operations in the early hours of the day, departing the agency’s administrative headquarters…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has congratulated a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Hon. Lowo Obisesan, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Monday in Ibadan, the lawmaker described Obisesan as a committed progressive whose dedication to the growth of the APC remains unwavering. Alli praised the celebrant’s contributions to governance, particularly his tenure as Commissioner for Environment under the late former Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. He noted that Obisesan played a key role in promoting environmental sanitation and urban renewal, which…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye is widely known as a seasoned professional with a strong background in finance, governance, and public service. He built his career in top global firms such as Deloitte, KPMG, and EY, where he gained deep experience in financial advisory, risk management, and forensic investigations. Over the years, he has earned a reputation for integrity, discipline, and problem solving. Beyond his corporate success, he has shown a clear commitment to giving back through education support, youth empowerment, and community development projects across Oyo State. In recent times, his name has been gaining steady attention across Oke-Ogun. Many people…