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.As State/FCMB Set To Give N1.5bn Support To Agripreneurs The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, said on Wednesday that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. He maintained that Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness has fructified, with the state having accessed close to $170million in agribusiness and international development funds, while about 14 large processing companies have also come into the agribusiness space in the state. Dr Akande stated…

During the coronation of Oba Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa at the Eruwa Township Stadium last Saturday, the Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, did something all great leaders and statesmen do: he apologized for a shortcoming. Instead of papering over the cracks, Governor, Makinde apologised to the people of Eruwa and Ibarapaland over the delay being experienced in the completion of a 48-kilometre Eleyele-Eruwa road awarded months ago. He then gave a completion timeline of 11 months. And the people roared in applause, knowing that their governor is a man of integrity. As the governor said…

As family, friends and associates gathered to celebrate Senator Bode Olajumoke on the occasion of his 81st birthday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has penned a glowing tribute to celebrate the impactful life of the octogenarian. At a public lecture to mark the birthday in Akure on Tuesday, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, described Senator Olajumoke as an accomplished technocrat, politician of repute and philanthropist of no measure, whose benevolence transcends ethnicity and religion. According to him, “As we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Senator Bode Olajumoke, a paragon…

The development followed a palace meeting held on Monday, June 30, 2025, where Oba Oyegbemi declared the Chiefs’ actions as unacceptable. The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Aromire Oyegbemi, has taken action against six of his Chiefs, dethroning them for violating palace protocol and impersonating the monarch at a political event. Those removed from their traditional positions are; Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Chief Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro), Chief Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira), Chief Idris Oladipupo Ojora (Bale Abule Kere), Chief Hakeem Oseni (Bale Mosafejo Amukoko), and Chief Sule Raji Balogun (Balogun of Abule…

Mr Ayodele Ogundele, President of Hoteliers Association of Oyo State, has lauded Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for providing the enabling environment that is turning the state into a 24-hour economy. Ogundele, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of Davies Hotel, Ibadan, disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to him, apart from hotels that open for 24 hours, there are now stores that operate round the clock in Ibadan. He said, “Governor Makinde’s policies have been extremely beneficial. When he came, he started with electrification and lighting up the streets (the Light Up Oyo Project).…

“– Olubadan Also Confers ‘Yeye Odidiomo’ Title on Wife in Recognition of Couple’s Service to Ibadanland” In recognition of his outstanding service and deep ancestral roots in the ancient city to Ibadanland, the federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has been conferred with the revered honorary chieftancy title of Odidiomo of Ibadanland by His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, (Ige Olakulegin I), the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. This was made known through an official letter dated 27th June 2025, issued from the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan and signed…

The Oyo State Government has justified the proposed spending of ₦63.4 billion to overhaul the over 70 year old Government House. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said this while fielding questions from a BBC reporter. The controversy concerning the amount of money to be spent on reconstructing the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan was triggered after a press release signed by the commissioner after the last Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, 17th of June, 2025. The Commissioner said the section of the media that touted the impression that the Government House was going to be renovated is…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state, Nigeria and around the world on witnessing the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. The governor, in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Friday, charged the Muslim Ummah to continue doing the good work, noting that they would surely be rewarded. He said that as the Hijrah commemorates the migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah, Muslims must use the symbolic festival to intercede for Oyo State, Nigeria and the leadership. Calling on the Muslim faithful to internalise the lessons…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced 16th August 2025 as date for the bye-election to fill up vacant seats in the National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly across sixteen constituencies. Party Primaries: July 17-21, 2025 Submission of nomination forms: July 22-26, 2025 Campaign: Aug 02-14, 2025 The bye-election is occasioned by resignation or death of members Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency (Kano) – Haliru Kundila – died April 2024 Isa/Sabon Birni Federal Constituency (Sokoto) – Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga – died 11/10/2023 Edo Central Senatorial District – Monday Okpebholo – resigned, current Edo Governor Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency (Kaduna) – Ekene Abubakar Adams – died 16/7/24 Dekina/Okura State Constituency (Kogi)…

As the world marks the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, has called for urgent and sustained investment in drug abuse prevention strategies across Nigeria. Speaking through a press statement in commemoration of the global event, Pharm. Igwekamma emphasized the importance of shifting focus from reactive responses to preventive approaches in addressing the growing menace of substance abuse, particularly among young Nigerians. This year’s theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention,” he noted, aligns closely with the ACPN’s long-standing commitment…