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The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde has urged the people of Ilaji-ile, Iwere-ile, Idiko-Ago and Idiko-Ile in Iwajowa Local Government Area of the State to cooperate with their new beaded crowned Obas in order to move their ancient towns forward socially, economically and culturally.  Governor Makinde speaking through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye during the official crowning ceremony of Oba Lawal Oyedepo O Alebiosu, Bajigan of Ilaji-ile, Oba, Rev/Evang John Odedokun , Ayinla Ilufemiloye, Oniwere of Iwere-ile, Oba Joseph Tewogbola Oyediran, Onidiko of Idiko-Ago, and Oba Nicolas Oyelami Folaranmi, Onidiko-Ile appreciated all the sons and daughters of the respective towns for their cooperation and maturity, adding that he was sure that the good names of the indigenes has been registered in the history of the towns.  Speaking further, Governor Makinde congratulated the new Obas on their new status as a b...

Ayetoro-Oke, an ancient town in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday 25th April, 2023 received unprecedented crowd when the Gegun of Ayetoro-Oke Land, His Royal Majesty Oba Najeemdeen Afolabi Osuolale Adesola Adelaja (Tukuru II) became a beaded crown king. The memorable event took place at Baptist Primary School Ayetoro-Oke playing ground. While presenting the Staff of office to Oba Najeemdeen Adelaja, Governor Seyi Makinde of the State who was represented by Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters Mr. Joel Ajagbe Olaleye congratulated the newly crowned Oba and advised him to distant himself from anything that could stain his dignity among Obas, chiefs and his people. He also sought the opportunity to charged the people of the town to continue giving support to the Makinde’s led administration in Oyo State.  Speaking at the conferment of Obaship title and wearing of beaded crown of Gegun, the Onjo of Okeho land, and the Chairm...

Publishing OkehoNews gives me the rare privilege of meeting many great sons and daughters of Okeho, who are making exploits with their God given abilities in their chosen career. These eminent personalities form the basis of our wealth as a town. So, in 2006, we decided to celebrate these illustrious indegenes with a book work titled: Okeho: Achievers Haven, a Collection of Who is Who in Okeho. Apart from celebrating these icons, another motive for the book was to make some money. So we decided to charge everyone we are featuring in the book N5000 ( Five Thousand naira ) only. Chief Bayande Ayanlowo was among the people who refused to pay the N5000 subscription fee. He told me he was not going to pay to be listed among the Who is Who in Okeho. I tried very hard to explain the economic motive of the publication to him, yet he didn't pay. But Chief Ayanlowo must be in the book, if truly it's about Who is Who in Okeho. So I went to Lagos to collect his data. He told me his ins...

The Chairman Planning Committee of the just concluded Okeho day celebration, High Prince Dr. Leye Babalola has called on the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal  to make good  the promise he made to the people of the community during the 2022 Okeho Day celebration.  Speaking exclusively to OkehoNews, the Chartered Tax Practioner said that the Deputy Governor who graced the celebration on the 26th of November 2022 asked the Planning Committee to come to his his office for the donation of the state government on the following Thursday, which they did and up till date nothing has come out .  He lamented the level of neglect being experienced by the community from various governments and most expecially this administration which he said  has practically done nothing for the town in almost his four years tenure.  High Prince Babalola who is also the Vice President Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( Africa Region) said that his committee resolved to embark on the light up O...

The yearning and aspirants of the people of Oke Ogun area has been well captured in the 2023 budget for the overall development of the region. This assurance was part of speech delivered by Oyo state Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal who represented the State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde at the 2022 Ilero Day Celebration. The Deputy Governor noted that the Seyi Makinde led administration since inception has been running an inclusive government with people oriented programmes for the overall development of the state. He disclosed that rehabilitation work has commenced on Alaga-Ilero-Ayegun road. The Deputy Governor who emphasized that several developmental projects proposed for oke ogun region have been captured in the 2023 budget, urged the people of the area to support the government of the day in it's programmes. Earlier in his remark, the Okere of Saki Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo the third appealed to the state governor to approve the rehabilitation of Alaga-Iwere l...

Plans are in top gear for the week-long activities that will culminate in the grand finale of the 2022 Okeho Day celebration. The event will begin on November 20, 2022, while the grand finale will take place on November 26, 2022. Okeho, the headquarters of Kajola Local Government area of Oyo State, is a valley-town agrarian community surrounded by seven hills which include Eti-Igun, Oke-Olofin, Akasube, Biayin, Okofori, Meseole and Obaapa.  In his Royal statement, Onjo of Okeho, Oba Dr. Rafiu Osuolale Mustapha, Adeiitan II said, “we are set for the homecoming of our sons and daughters from all across the world to mark another historic event in our hometown with pomp and pageantry. It is always a joyous occasion where we celebrate our achievers, motivate our youngsters and also showcase the beauty of our community to the world.” “With myriads of self-developmental efforts of the town, we are delighted to say that our community has continued to experience tremendous growth from the confe...

Dady Sunday Oyetunji Thomas was born on the 18th of October 1942 into the family of Late Pa. Fatorisa and Madam Kikelomo Thomas of Ikolaba Compound, Ogan, Okeho, Oyo state. He attended Baptist Day School Isia, Okeho, Saint James School, Ibadan and Methodist Modern Secondary School, Osogbo. He was later trained as a professional photographer with "Ariyo's Photo", Oke Paadi, Ibadan between 1961 and 1964. He started his own photography studio as a Master Professional Photographer in the year 1964 at Olosa-oko, Oke Paadi, Ibadan. He later took a decision to move to Adamashigba, Ibadan. The name of his studio was "White Photos" when he started in 1964. He went for professional photography course (Colour Laboratory) in Italy in 1975. When he returned to Nigeria from Italy, he went into partnership with one of his good friends, Akinade Oniti (of blessed memory) to establish a joint company called TUNAKIN Photo in 1982. As a focussed, dedicated and determined photograph...

Ahead of the 2023 general elections and as campaign ban is about to be lifted, the APC Candidate for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Soliu Abu Gbadamosi has appealed to all the aspirants who jostled the ticket with him during the primary elections and other aggrieved members of the party to sheathe-the-sword for the success of the party. Abu Gbadamosi made appeal while speaking at the party's general meeting held at Ansarudeen Primary School, Ilua, Kajola Local Government of the State. The Ilero-born politician called on all members of the party, irrespective of their affiliations to help by reaching out to aggrieved ones, especially all aspirants who contested against him during the primary elections. He maintained there were 'No victor, no vanquished' adding that his emergence as the candidate was divine and opportunity for him to contribute his own qouta for the betterment of all and sundries across the federal constituency. The Ho...

Distinguished Senator Hosea Agboola popularly known as Alleluyah led other heavey weight politicians to the burial of mother of Hon. Gbenga Ojedokun, a frontline politician in the local government. The burial which took place this evening (Friday) at the first Baptist Church,Ilero, Kajola Local Government was graced by politicians and eminent personalities from across the state.  Speaking at the burial the presiding pastor of the church, Rev.Dr Kolajo urges the congregation to have the fear of God in all their dealings on earth and always remember that they will give account of their stewardship on the judgement day.  Obviously aware that there are many politicians in building, the pastor implore them to have the interest of the people at heart as they prepare for the 2023 election.  Other dignitaries at the burial include Hon . Salimonu Afolabi Borikansunwon, the executive Chairman, Kajola Local Government. Hon Gidion, Vice Chairman and Executive Secretary Iwa LCDA , Hon Geaoge Adet...

The Executive Chairman of Kajola Local Government, Okeho Alhaji (Chief) Salimonu Adebayo Afolabi Borikansunwon after the National Open University, (NOUN) Okeho Study Centre stakeholders meeting and unveiling of the Director of the Centre had a media chat with the press. When questioned about the rumour that the State Government has directed the Council boss to forward list of 5 kilometre road to be constructed or rehabilitated the chairman let the cat out of the bag. He informed the news reporters that he had forwarded the list as directed by Governor Seyi Makinde's state administration. According to the local government helmsman, the roads that shall wear new looks soon are Kara to Isemi-Ile Road Junction, (2km); DAMOS Petrol Filling Station to Akee Sawmill/Stretch of Baale Isemi, Okeho Road, Okeho (1km); Ojete Road, Ilero (1km); AWAAD Petrol Filling Station/AUD Basic School, Ayetoro-Oke to the Catholic Church, Iwere-Oke/Ilero Road Junction (1km). The chairman said though there...

As Muslim Faithfuls commenced the celebration of Holy Month of Ramadan. The Executive Chairman of Kajola Local Government Area 'Hon. Alh. Salimonu Afolabi Borikansunwon' has enjoined the Muslim faithfuls across the Kajola Local Government Area to take advantage of the spiritual rebirth and way of sacrificing for the cause of Almighty Allah laid down by the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) to promote love, peace, unity, harmony, tolerance and prayers for the development of Kajola Local Government Area and Oyo State at large. Hon. Alh. Salimonu Afolabi Borikansunwon in his message, felicitates with Muslim faithfuls on the commencement of this year Holy month of Ramadan and emphasized the compelling need for both residents and indigenes of Kajola LG to continue to live in peace, love and harmony as well as offer special prayers for Gov. Seyi Makinde led administration. He stressed that it is only when we live to cherish one another that we can make rapid progress and strengthen the bond t...

The Onjo of Okeho, His Royal  Majesty Oba Rafiu Osuolale Mustapha Adeitan II will tomorrow, 1st of April 2022 unveil the Commonwealth Estate Okeho, the first fully serviced residential estate in OkeOgun.  Oba Osuolale will be joined by other traditional rulers in Kajola Local Government and other dignitaries to perform the ground breaking at the site of the estate, Elewure along Okeho Iseyin Road.  Commonwealth Estate is a member of OkeOgun Green Estates aiming at providing comfortable and modern accomodations in a serene country side environment across OkeOgun. 

Twenty years ago, when we started OkehoNews,  some people did not give us the benefit of doubt, perhaps because it's a new idea and it's the first in our community.  Others considered our community too local and not economically viable for 'newspapering.'  Some other sees  us  as too young and poor to embark on such mission. Newspaper proprietorship was considered the affairs of the state or  successful politicians/businessmen.  But from one painful step to another; with determination and sacrifice-taking the heat of being the first and the help of Olodumare and our patrons, we thrived and survived. OkehoNews now prides itself as the longest surviving community newsmagazine in Oyo state.  Kinsmen, with total disregard to the risk and stress associated with being the first, here we present to you another 'First' for our people in Okeho and OkeOgun in general: THE COMMONWEALTH ESTATE, Okeho. For so long, we have relied on government and politicians to change our l...

As part of his humanitarian service to the people of Kajola Local Government, Hon Robert Adeniji, the Chairmanship hopeful has  distributed cash and gifts items to patients at Okeho General Hospital,  Baptist Medical Centre and NASFAT hospital, Okeho. Robert Adeniji who was accompanied by his IgbaOtun Team which include Dr Anthony Adeniji, Benedicta Adeleke Adewale, Fatai Saberedowo  and his wife Mrs Damilola Adenijii said that the presentation of the gifts is to share love among  the beneficiaries at the said hospitals in this celebration season. Some of the beneficiaries of the kind gesture includes Moses Adebimpe, Pa Muraina Adeyanju,  Oladepo Florence, Ayandele Oluwatoyin, Micheal Oyeniyi, Mojere Folashade, Soliu Olatedun, Aishat Usman and Kafayat Titilope. The donor prayed for thier speedy recovery and promised to do more.  

I, Honourable ( Alhaji ) Chief Salimonu Adebayo Afolabi ( Borikansunwon ) , the Executive Chairman of Kajola Local Government, Okeho, Oyo State on behalf of the entire Management, Staff, Traditional Rulers and the good people of Kajola Local Government Area congratulates Christians in our council area, Nigerians and the world over on the occasion of Year 2021 Christmas festivities. As the birth of Jesus Christ signifies faith, hope, peace and love, I enjoin Christians to pray for peace, unity and progress of our dear Country. Therefore, Christians should reflect soberly on the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ and imbibe the lessons therein because Christmas calls for rejoicing in the Almighty God for His infinite mercies and behoves all and sundry to be moderate in all situations, love one another and share out of their belongings to the needy. However, I seize the opportunity offered by this year's Christmas celebrations to charge Nigerians of all faiths to r...

PREAMBLE Dear Esteemed Patriots. Without a doubt, the ancient city state of Oyo presently faces great and grave challenges. Hence, the need for bold ideas, innovation, creativity, and sincerity of purpose for real change becomes imperative. More than ever before our beloved state needs to hear the truth from its leaders. The truth is that as a people we face the same choice we have always faced in difficult times. Shall we continue in that directionless path we have travelled in our recent past? Or are we ready to change direction and move boldly into the future for the sake of our children, if not for ourselves? The choice remains ours. Dear patriot, as a fellow believer in the Oyo dream, as a stakeholder and as a voter, you are a guardian not only of what kind of legislators we will have, but what kind of future we will leave for our children. You deserve real substance, not mere rhetoric. I present to you my inspired vision and mission, as well as, my proposal to stand up for the su...

What song is good enough? To sing for TEACHERS In a day like this What adjective is concise ? To qualify TEACHERS ? In a remarkable day like this What object is good enough ? To show appreciation to teachers in a day like this TEACHERS are great While others treat files You mould lives I DOFF my cap for you all TEACHERS are great ! Teachers are eclectic Call them "Doctors" Yes, they are Call them "preachers" Yes, they are Call them " Counsellors" Yes, they are Call them "Compass" Yes, they are Call them "Seers" Yes, they are Call them "leaders" Yes, they are In fact, and in fact They are everything in many things KUDOS to you all Kudos to all teachers You taught me many things Through you I was able to write my name Through your efforts I speak foreign language Through you I was able to discern letters You taught me How to think You instilled discipline into my life You turned my life around What can I do ? That will commens...

Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, called for unity among members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, declaring that aggrieved members should give room for resolution.  The governor, who spoke at Ward 11, Ibadan North East Local Government, said that he was happy that the  people of Oyo State are excited about the rulling party (PDP) in the state.  He said: "I see excitement with the people. They want to be participants in the democratic process to select their leaders to run the affairs of the party at the ward level. So, for me, it is democracy in action. "And also with the fact that we have been in government slightly above two years now, the people are still excited about their party. It is something that calls for celebration for us. "Well, the exercise today went peacefully. I expect other congresses to be peaceful as well. "Everywhere around the state, the people are excited because they are getting dividends of democra...

With a view to preparing adequately for the ward and local congresses of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) which have been slated to hold across all  wards and local governments in Oyo State. Unending crisis ravaging the conservative party in the pacesetter state has culminated in preparation for factional ward and local congresses which have been designed to hold on Saturday September 25 and October 2 respectively. In its preparation, Unity Forum of the party in Kajola Local Government, Area of Oyo State has inaugurated its 5-Man factional congress committee for local and 3-Man each for eleven(11) wards in the local council.  Names of 5-Man Local Congress Committee are itemised as  Hon. Yahya Adegbaye Salau(Chairman), Hon. Wasiu Hammed Adeosi(Secretary), Hon. Ajadi Waheed, Mr Michael Ojeyinka and Mrs Rachael Sangoleke respectively. While the names of 3-Man Committee each for Ward Congress goes thus: Ward 01 Yussuf  Onaope Abubakar Awosoro Thomas Dauda Habibat Ward 02 Sangodokun J...

The Executive Chairman Kajola local government Alh. Salimonu Afolabi Borikansunwon has inaugurated the PDP Wards and Local Government Congress Committee. The Committee which is Chair by Hon. Abass Olopoenia Speaking at the inuagrating the chairman charged the committee to discharge thier duty faithfully and without fear and favor. He said further that for any political system to be successful it need a steering committee made up of people of good character to plan and implement the programme of the party. "We inaugurate your committee to give us a rancour free and successful congress,you are people of pedigree, please screen the aspirants well and make sure we have an itch free congress. In his response the Chairman of the committee Hon Abass Olopoenia thanked the chairman for  the opportunity given to them and promise on behalf of other committee members to deliver the job satisfactorily. He also urge the Chairman to support them with necessary materials that will make the wor...