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The 2027 presidential race took a defining turn on Friday as stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State formally endorsed Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for president, declaring that the era of “politics of entitlement” is over. The endorsement, made under the aegis of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), positions Ogun as the epicenter of a growing South West political reawakening, a wave that has already gained traction across Osun, Lagos, Ekiti, Ondo, and Oyo States. Speaking after the adoption, Hon. Gbenga Idowu, State Coordinator of GHSM, described Hashim as “the bridge between the North and South” and “the…

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, on Friday joined members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo state council, for a special muslim prayer session as part of activities for the Union’s 2025 Press Week. The jumat prayers held at the Alhaji Abdul-Lateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide central mosque, Anfani Ibadan, brought together journalists, community leaders and other Muslim faithfuls who gathered to offer prayers for peace, unity and the progress of the journalism profession in Oyo State and Nigeria at large. Speaking after the prayer,…

Against the backdrop of major defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in recent times, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the most important defection has not yet taken place. Makinde, in his bi-monthly newsletter issued on Thursday, said that while the defections of some PDP governors into the All Progressives Congress (APC) might have taken over national discourse, Nigerians should focus on when hunger and deprivation defect out of Nigeria, as it is only then that prosperity can return and their pride restored. According to the governor, Nigerians should pay attention to what truly matters and not…

In a bid to increase efficiency and strengthen systems within the local government administration in the country, the Association of Local Government Service Commissions in Nigeria (ALGSC) has commenced a 3-day summit in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Declaring the summit open on Wednesday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state said the local government, being the closest to the people at the grassroots, must be empowered to deliver good governance. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor thanked the association for identifying his administration as one that is people-centric and, has contributed immensely to the development of local…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade, has advised journalists in the country to engage in meaningful fall-back ventures that will help them to be financially viable and less dependent during and after retirement. The commissioner gave the advice on Thursday while speaking as the chairman of the Veterans Day organized as part of the 2025 Press Week of oyo state chapter of the Nigerian union of journalists (NUJ). held at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Oyelade said such ventures would help journalists remain relevant and self-reliant after retirement and still keep their self-esteem. He encouraged veteran…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the state’s vision of unlocking prosperity, creating employment and boosting trade volume is well on course with the launch of the Oyo State African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) sub-national implementation strategy The governor declared that the launch of the strategy would enhance the administration’s agenda for the sustainable development of the state. According to the governor, his administration became emboldened to engage in the agreement given the sheer size and population of the state and the huge investments it has made on infrastructure development, noting that the agreement would culminate into…

In further demonstration of his inclusive and transparent approach to governance, Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has once again reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to participatory governance through the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on the 2026 Budget, held at the Ajaawa Township Hall in the Ogbomoso Zone on 15th, Oct 2026. The event, organized by the Oyo State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, served as a vital platform for citizens, traditional rulers, community leaders, and development stakeholders to contribute their voices to the formulation of the 2026 budget. Representing His Excellency at the consultative meeting, the Oyo State…

The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote by the lawmakers and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by members of the Senate. Amupitan had arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries with Senators. He was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. According to Akpabio, the office of the Department of State Services had also cleared him. The Senate President also said that the Office of the Inspector-General of Police,…

After eighteen years of shutting down its production plant in Port Harcourt and eventual exit from Nigeria, French tyre manufacturing giant, Michelin, is planning a ‘strategic’ comeback to the country. This came to light during TechCabal interview with the Managing Director and Vice President of Sales for Michelin Sub-Saharan Africa, Amaury Vadon. Michelin, which was the leading brand in the Nigerian tyre market in the 20th Century shocked the world when it shut down its production plant located in the oil-rich capital of Nigeria’s Rivers State in 2007. The unfortunate shutdown was due to the very unfavourable business climate in the…

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at expanding access to higher education. The development followed the approval of the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, according to a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education. The statement explained that the new policy, championed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, seeks to democratize access to tertiary education and empower Nigerian youths in line with President Bola…