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The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has recognized Professor Wasiu Babatunde Akanbi of the Crop Production and Soil Science department for his outstanding contributions to the university and academic communities. This marks the second consecutive year Professor Akanbi has received such recognition, following his previous award as one of the top ten researchers with the highest Google Scholar citation. During the 17th convocation ceremony held at The Great Hall on Wednesday, Professor Akanbi was presented with an award of excellence for his dedication and hard work in research. It was received on his behalf by…

Visitor to the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, and Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE, has promised that his government is poised to further enhance the potentials and capability of the University to play in the prime. Represented by his Deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, Makinde who spoke at the grand finale of the 17th Convocation Ceremonies and 35th founders day anniversary of the Institution expressed satisfaction with the Governing Council of the University under Professor Ayodeji Oludare Omole and Management. He noted the various achievements of the University particularly since the State took over full…

..Says Education, Infrastructure, key to development Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education, with a focus on transforming Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) into one of the top 50 globally recognized institutions. Speaking at the 17th convocation ceremony of postgraduate students held at The Great Hall, Governor Makinde emphasized that education is key to development and that his administration will continue to prioritize it. The Governor, who was who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, noted that the LAUTECH Amendment Bill 2022 has enabled the institution to offer courses…

President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, has said that Ibadan people are ready to follow Governor Seyi Makinde anywhere he leads. Ajewole, who disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict, described the governor as an icon and a pride of Ibadan people. His words, “Seyi Makinde is a pride of Ibadan people. He is a holder of one of the highest awards of CCII. He got the award in 2017 when he was not yet the governor. So, he is well respected, he has been an icon to sons and…

A former Kenyan Deputy Governor, Caleb Amaswache, is now hawking firewood in Luanda town to earn a living and pay his bills. The ex-Vihiga County Deputy Governor served under former county boss, Moses Akaranga. Citizen TV caught up with him in Luanda doing his usual business of supplying firewood to various hotels. He pointed out how life has not been a walk in the park after leaving office, a situation he described as undeserving after serving as a deputy governor. He added that he could not afford to pay for his bills, including catering for his children’s education. “I…

Former Chairman of the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OYO-RUWASSA), Hon. Najeem Omirinde, has sent an Easter message to the Christian faithful in Saki and across Oyo State, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and urging unity, love, and peaceful coexistence among all residents. In his Easter goodwill message, Hon. Omirinde emphasized the significance of the season, calling on Christians to reflect on the virtues of sacrifice, hope, and renewal that Easter symbolizes. He praised the Christian community for their contributions to the growth and development of Saki and Oyo State at large. “As we celebrate…

April 19, 2025 – The Progressive Youth’s For Makinde’s Presidency 2027 (PYMP2027) has issued a strong statement urging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to consider running for President in the 2027 election. The group, a significant part of the PDP National Rebranding Forum, also vehemently dismissed recent comments made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose regarding Makinde’s potential candidacy. In a recent interview, Fayose claimed that Makinde had personally told him he was not interested in running for President in 2027 and attributed the circulation of supportive flyers to “overzealous boys.” The PYMP2027, however, refuted Fayose’s claims, stating…

The Oyo State Government has initiated steps to resolve longstanding boundary disputes involving 12 Local Government Areas across the state. The affected areas include Ibadan South West and Oluyole; Oyo East and Afijio; Kajola and Iwajowa; Akinyele and Afijio; Saki West and Atisbo; Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa East; and Agbaa and Oko communities in Surulere Local Government. A high-level peace meeting convened by the government was held at the Mediation Center, Ministry of Justice, Secretariat, Ibadan, with representatives from the affected councils in attendance. Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, who also chairs the State Boundary Committee, urged stakeholders to maintain…

It was Naira rain of a sort for six students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, yesterday, as the Convocation Lecturer, Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, doled out Five Hundred Thousand (N500,000:00), to each of them for coming out top of their classes. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, First Nigerian Professor in the field of Development and Induatrial Policy, was Lecturer at the 17th Convocation Ceremonies and 35 anniversary of the establishment of the University that is owned by the Oyo State Government. He spoke on the topic “Can Nigeria Thrive in Times of Tumultuous and Rapid Technological Changes.” The Six students included…

Contrary to claims that the Oyo State Government is behind the demolition of structures on the Ojoo-Akinyele Interchange, the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport has explained that the exercise is in consonance with the Federal Ministry of Works’ position on the Right of Way of federal roads and bridges across the country. The Ministry, in a statement signed by Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, said that the Ojoo-Akinyele Interchange falls within the Right of Way, adding that the Federal Ministry of Works had specifically warned the general public not to tamper with the Right of Way, covering…