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Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, House of Representatives member and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State,  has donated the sum of five million naira towards the development of the Ayete central mosque in Ayete town, Ibarapa central local government area of the state. Olajide Odidiomo made the donation, while addressing the congregation shortly after the congregational jumat prayer at the mosque during a visit to the community. He said the five million was a modest contribution aimed at supporting the ongoing development of the mosque and assured the muslim community in Ayete of his continued support for…

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has issued a stark warning that a third global war could result in more than 500 million deaths, citing historical escalation patterns in warfare and the unprecedented destructive capacity of modern nuclear weapons. The warning comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East following the ongoing military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, a conflict analysts fear could expand into a wider regional or global crisis. PeacePro made the warning in a new strategic report titled “Global Escalation of Warfare and Projected Human Cost of a Potential World War III,” authorized…

An end may have finally come to the active relevance of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Chairman of its governors’ forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has concluded plans to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) this week, barring any unforeseen circumstances, THISDAY’s investigation has revealed. THISDAY gathered last night that the terms of his defection to the ruling party were still being negotiated. However, multiple sources privy to the negotiations told THISDAY that he was offered the APC senatorial ticket and would get all the allowances received by other governors that joined the…

The Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, is set to host the 2026 Colloquium of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), a landmark gathering expected to bring together leading figures in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The Adamawa State Government has concluded arrangements to host the prestigious colloquium scheduled to take place from March 29 to April 1, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Yola. The event is widely regarded as a historic convergence of stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry and will serve as the grand prelude to the Centenary Anniversary of…

Oyo 2027: Hon Olajide Odidiomo Consults Ayete Muslim Community, Seeks Support for Governorship Bid The member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, on friday attended the congregational jumat prayer at the Ayete central mosque in Ayete town, Ibarapa central local government area of Oyo state, where he formally informed the muslim ummah of his intention to contest the governorship seat of the state. Olajide Odidiomo, used the occasion to seek prayers and support from the muslim community on his aspiration to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde at the…

US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s football team Thursday their “life and safety” would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America. Trump’s comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East war. “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown…

According to a prominent phenomenal grassroots advocate, PDP Youth Stakeholder and public affairs commentator, Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez, popularly known as IJOBA AUTHORITY MOE, has commended the strategic leadership driving Agribusiness development in Oyo State, noting that the sector’s rapid growth is significantly contributing to the state’s improved Value Added Tax (VAT) performance and economic expansion. MOE particularly applauded Dr. Debo Akande, DBA, CMGR, FCMI The Phenomenal Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation & Development, Director-General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), for translating the economic vision of Governor Seyi Makinde into practical…

The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, hosted a gathering of prominent individuals at his Bashorun residence in Ibadan on Tuesday for Iftar, the evening meal to break the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Among the guests in attendance were Commissioner for Energy, Daud Sangodoyin; Governor Seyi Makinde’s ally, Babatunde Tijani (Double T); Professor Wale Omole, LAUTECH Governing Council; Dr. Aremu Lasisi, Rector Polytechnic Ibadan; and Alhaji Abideen Adeaga, Chairman Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), among others. The Deputy Governor, who has been organizing Iftar events for Muslims and various Islamic organizations since the beginning…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has sworn-in newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil/Public Service, charging them to demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the state and to discharge their duties effectively in the interest of the state. At the event, which held on Tuesday at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde charged the Permanent Secretaries, numbering 17, to run their offices with probity and transparency and not allow their personal interests to conflict with their official conduct. Speaking shortly after the Oaths of Office and Allegiance were administered on the newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries,…

The world’s first Community Pharmacist Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) initiative has continued to attract growing support for its pioneering framework designed to drive structured career progression in Nigeria and across the global healthcare sector. This milestone followed the successful Stakeholders Engagement Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Newton Park Hotel and Resort in Abuja, where leaders of the pharmacy profession, government regulators, development partners, and private sector stakeholders gathered to strengthen collaboration around the transformative initiative. A major highlight of the meeting was the announcement that the CPACPI framework was endorsed by the International…