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The Oyo State Government has waded into the simmering public altercations over the boundary dispute between Osun and Oyo States. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Government counselled both sides of the divide to stop the back-and-forth blame game and allow the two Governments to continue matured discussions on the resolution to the land dispute. The Commissioner said that the media feed on combustible materials such as this and while unending hostile public statements feed the media nest, they are injurious and distracting to what the Governors of the two States are doing. The…

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is scrambling to recover a staggering N9.3 billion stolen from customers’ accounts in a sophisticated fraud linked to a major system breach. The incident, which occurred on March 23, 2025, has triggered a legal battle as the bank races to freeze accounts suspected of receiving the illicit funds. How the Fraud Unfolded Court documents reveal that Union Bank detected unauthorized transfers from multiple customer accounts, with the stolen money funneled into 54 different financial institutions. The bank quickly filed a lawsuit (FHC/L/CS/629/2025) at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking an emergency order to…

…Calls for Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Achieve Universal Vaccine Coverage The Deputy Governor of Oyo State and Chairman Task Force on Immunization, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has reaffirmed the state government’s readiness to achieve universal immunization coverage, emphasizing that vaccination remains one of the most effective public health interventions. Speaking at the Immunization Task Force Meeting with stakeholders held at the Ovo State Emergency Operation Centre, Total Garden, Ibadan, Barrister Lawal described the meeting as a critical step towards identifying challenges, strengthening partnerships, and strategizing to leave no child or community behind. “Vaccines alone do not save lives; vaccination does,” he…

A former Head of Service in Oyo State, Overseer (Dr) Ebenezer Okebukola, has said that one of the secrets of Governor Seyi Makinde’s success is his ability to connect well with the people of the state, adding that this has entrenched peace in the state. Okebukola, who served as Permanent Secretary in eight different ministries before becoming the Head of Service, disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. Buttressing his point, Okebukola said, “Look at the case of Aleshinloye Market that caught fire a while ago. Some of the traders were agitating when they learnt that they…

Lagos Council Election: Residents Kick Against Tinubu’s Son, Seyi Over Alleged Imposition Of Candidates. Further investigations showed that the same scenario played out in the 2021 local council election, where he used his influence to ‘turn the table’ after the original list of successful candidates was thrown out to favour his candidates. Ahead of the July 12, 2025 Local Government elections, concerned residents of Lagos State have raised the alarm over what they termed as “undue interference” of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, into the electoral process. Some leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), also voiced their concerns,…

As Catholic faithful across the world prepare for the funeral of Pope Francis – the head of the church, who passed away on Easter Monday, the Catholic Diocese of Ondo has held a requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased. At the mass, which was held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral in Akure on Thursday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state described the late Pope as a leader who has left an indelible mark on the sands of time. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor noted that Pope Francis’ life inspired Christians…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has urged the newly deployed corps members to the state to learn new skills while undergoing their mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The governor gave the counsel on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2025 batch A, (Stream 1) corps members, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare Akoko. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor said it is essential for every Nigerian graduate to have hands-on skills to be globally competitive. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the security and welfare of corps members…

Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, the PDP lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the national assembly, has assured party faithfuls and loyalists of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo state and across the country that the party remains steadfast in it’s commitment towards providing a credible alternative to the disastrous 10 year reign of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria. Olajide, a two term federal lawmaker and chairman, House of Representatives committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, who is a ranking member of the lower legislative chamber gave this assurance, while…

The Oyo State has been described as a vibrant hub for ambitious and aspiring young individuals, offering exceptional opportunities for growth and success. This declaration was made by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, during his address at the 19th Synod of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Agodi, Olodo, Ibadan. The Commissioner described Oyo State as a platform for aspiring mobile youths, stressing that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has created an environment where aspiring young individuals can pursue their dreams and achieve success “A lot of lives have been transformed through employment. Over 23,000 youths…

Vibrant media outfit, _Parrotxtra Media Network_ has completed all the plans to host the governors of the Southwest region of Nigeria in commemoration of its 20 years anniversary of media excellence. The event, which will berth the first of its kind ‘Southwest Leadership & Legacy Summit’, is scheduled to hold on May 5th, 2025 by 11am. The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde will play host to other state governors from the region at the newly launched ‘The Exellessor’, located beside BCOS, Basorun in Ibadan, the Oyo State. The theme of the lecture to be delivered at…