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Following a violent outbreak that claimed at least two lives, the Oyo State Government has issued a stern directive to warring factions in the Ojoo area of Akinyele Local Government, demanding an immediate end to hostilities. The government has launched a comprehensive investigation to uncover both the immediate triggers and underlying causes of the unrest. The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, led a high-powered delegation which included Secretary to the State government Professor Musibau Babatunde and the Executive Assistant to the governor Security Rtd Compol Odukoya on an on-the-spot assessment of the troubled area. Speaking to residents…

There is a popular saying that charity begins at home, and Rt. Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide Odidiomo, appears determined to make that philosophy the foundation of his quest for the Oyo south senatorial seat. Rather than commence his senatorial consultations with grand political rallies, the two term federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives chose to begin from Anfaani, the community he has called home since 1973, where he rendered an account of his stewardship over the last seven years before formally unveiling his senatorial ambition. In doing so,…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported about 466,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel to Europe in June, valued at an estimated N757bn, overtaking shipments from the United States and others. This is as Nigerian jet fuel exports to the continent reached their highest level since the country became a net exporter of aviation fuel in 2024. According to a market report by S&P Global Commodity Insights, the refinery’s exports came as the European jet fuel market turned increasingly bearish following a sharp decline in prices from the highs recorded during the Middle East conflict. The report stated that flows of jet fuel…

The nation’s capital is set for a major gathering of political leaders, healthcare policymakers, and pharmaceutical experts as the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) prepares to host its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, tagged “Unity 2026,” with a strong focus on expanding healthcare access and strengthening Nigeria’s health system. The conference, scheduled to hold from July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, will explore the theme, “From Local Pharmacy Practice to Global Impact: Managing Complex Political Systems.” The week-long event will kick off on July 27 with a awareness walk on…

The Oyo State Government has again collaborated with the Aliko Dangote Foundation in reaching out to about 30,000 underprivileged residents of the state with the distribution of 10kg bags of rice to them. The distribution, which took place on Monday, at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, is the second in the series of Oyo State Government-Dangote Foundation Food Relief Outreach, which falls under the state’s Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). Speaking at the presentation of the food relief items, the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the programme aims to alleviate poverty…

The Oyo State Government has pledged prompt support for victims of the Bode Market fire that destroyed shops and property over the weekend. The Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, gave the assurance on Monday during a sympathy visit to the market on behalf of Gov. Seyi Makinde. Barr. Lawal led a delegation of top government officials, including representatives of NEMA and SEMA, to commiserate with traders who lost goods and shops in the inferno. He said the Makinde administration would always identify with the pains of the people, especially during periods of hardship and distress. According to him,…

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…