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The Oyo south senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, on saturday held a town hall meeting with residents of Anfaani and adjoining communities, where he rendered an account of his stewardship over the last seven years and unveiled his vision for Oyo south senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election. The interactive forum, tagged “Community Parley: Bridging the Gap Between Representation and the People,” attracted political leaders, community elders, youths, women, market leaders, religious…

The National Spokesman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says he fears that the 2027 general elections may not hold. Abdullahi attributed his fears to certain endemic factors from both the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government. Abdullahi also cited insecurity, saying it may create situations where the election will not hold in many parts of the country. He also said that the hunger in the land created by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration is another reason that people may not come out to exercise their franchise, adding that Nigerians are bitter. “There is…

Oyo south senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has rolled out a fleet of 20 branded mobile public awareneness vehicles as part of a comprehensive grassroots awareness and public enlightenment campaign across the nine local government areas of Oyo south senatorial district. The initiative, which officially commenced at the weekend, is designed to boost public engagement, increase voter awareness and communicate the lawmaker’s vision for effective representation ahead of the 2027 general election. The mobile public awarness vehicles, strategically branded and equipped with public address systems, are expected to traverse major roads,…

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has released a glowing birthday tribute to prominent Ogbomoso-born politician, Hon. John Adisa Oke, describing his political journey as a legacy of selflessness, integrity, strong passion to grassroots development. In a statement made available to journalists through his media office, Barrister Lawal joined family members, political associates, and well-wishers across Oyo State to celebrate Hon. Oke on the occasion of his birthday. The Deputy Governor commended Legacy for his invaluable contributions to the state’s political landscape, emphasizing his commitment to human capital development and the advancement of public welfare. “Hon. John…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and also presented him with a brand new car. Baba Ijesha disclosed the development in a Facebook post late Thursday, where he expressed appreciation to the monarch for the honour, warm reception and gifts extended to him and his wife, Afolashade Omiyinka, popularly known as Luminee. He also revealed that he was bestowed with the chieftaincy title of Baba Awada Konge Oduwa. The latest development comes weeks after the actor and his celebrity stylist partner, Luminee, welcomed a…

Oyo south senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has met with local government and ward executives of the party in Ibadan North-west and Ibadan South-west local government areas as part of ongoing consultations and grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general election. The meeting, which also had in attendance party faithful, political stakeholders, youth leaders, women groups and supporters from across the federal constituency, focused on strengthening the party’s structure, fostering unity and consolidating support for…

The Oyo State Government has denied reports claiming it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the claim as “far from the truth” and a deliberate attempt by “irresponsible bloggers” to create confusion and misinform the public. Prince Oyelade explained that although both the Oyo State and Federal Governments have been making concerted efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted children and their teachers,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing a suit filed by Representative Leke Abejide challenging the party’s leadership. Justice Musa Liman, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, upheld the preliminary objections filed by the ADC, former National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, David Mark and the party’s National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, ruling that the suit lacked merit. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to interfere in the internal affairs of a political party and found that Abejide failed to establish that his rights were violated…

With the countdown to the October 30, 2026 Geneith Health Competition gathering momentum, the Managing Director of CEOAFRICA and initiator of the competition, Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, alongside the Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and sponsor of the initiative, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, have called on secondary school and tertiary institution students across Nigeria to intensify their preparation as the nation gears up for what is fast becoming one of Africa’s biggest youth-driven health competitions. Describing the final weeks before the contest as the period when champions are truly made, the organizers urged participants to devote themselves to disciplined study,…

The Oyo State Government has commended the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), both at the national and state levels, for reopening schools in Oyo State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, recalled that the State Executive Council last Tuesday appealed to the (NUT) to consider reopening the schools for the sake of the students, many of whom may fall into the wrong hands while roaming the streets and staying out of school. He said that by calling off the month-long strike, the Union has graciously saved the Oyo State Government and citizens from the double jeopardy of the…