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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and also presented him with a brand new car. Baba Ijesha disclosed the development in a Facebook post late Thursday, where he expressed appreciation to the monarch for the honour, warm reception and gifts extended to him and his wife, Afolashade Omiyinka, popularly known as Luminee. He also revealed that he was bestowed with the chieftaincy title of Baba Awada Konge Oduwa. The latest development comes weeks after the actor and his celebrity stylist partner, Luminee, welcomed a…

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, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has met with local government and ward executives of the party in Ibadan North-west and Ibadan South-west local government areas as part of ongoing consultations and grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general election. The meeting, which also had in attendance party faithful, political stakeholders, youth leaders, women groups and supporters from across the federal constituency, focused on strengthening the party’s structure, fostering unity and consolidating support for…

The Oyo State Government has denied reports claiming it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the claim as “far from the truth” and a deliberate attempt by “irresponsible bloggers” to create confusion and misinform the public. Prince Oyelade explained that although both the Oyo State and Federal Governments have been making concerted efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted children and their teachers,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing a suit filed by Representative Leke Abejide challenging the party’s leadership. Justice Musa Liman, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, upheld the preliminary objections filed by the ADC, former National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, David Mark and the party’s National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, ruling that the suit lacked merit. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to interfere in the internal affairs of a political party and found that Abejide failed to establish that his rights were violated…

With the countdown to the October 30, 2026 Geneith Health Competition gathering momentum, the Managing Director of CEOAFRICA and initiator of the competition, Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, alongside the Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and sponsor of the initiative, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, have called on secondary school and tertiary institution students across Nigeria to intensify their preparation as the nation gears up for what is fast becoming one of Africa’s biggest youth-driven health competitions. Describing the final weeks before the contest as the period when champions are truly made, the organizers urged participants to devote themselves to disciplined study,…

The Oyo State Government has commended the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), both at the national and state levels, for reopening schools in Oyo State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, recalled that the State Executive Council last Tuesday appealed to the (NUT) to consider reopening the schools for the sake of the students, many of whom may fall into the wrong hands while roaming the streets and staying out of school. He said that by calling off the month-long strike, the Union has graciously saved the Oyo State Government and citizens from the double jeopardy of the…

The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, which saw the redeployment of Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion. Alhaja Sanni takes over from Honourable (Mrs) Toyin Balogun, who has been relieved of her appointment. Governor Makinde, while thanking Mrs Balogun for her contributions to the development of the state, wished her success in her future endeavour. Mrs Sanni, who had earlier served as the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion from 2019 to 2023, was moved to the Ministry of Special Duties in 2023 before…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has forwarded the name of the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Dr Olabode Taiwo Ladipo, to the Oyo State House of Assembly, as a commissioner-nominee. The governor has also appointed Arc. Ifeoluwa Akande as the Chairman, Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Upgrade Committee; Honourable Isola Abiodun Adekunle as Executive Adviser, Intra-Party Affairs; and Hon Oladejo Emmanuel Oladokun as Part-Time Member, Local Government Service Commission. According to a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi PhD, the appointments take effect from July 1, 2026. Governor Makinde, while congratulating the newly-appointed individuals, urged…

I The Executive Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Agribusiness and International Cooperation and Director General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, DBA, CMgr, FCMI, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Oyo State Government to accelerating industrialization, Agribusiness growth, and job creation through strategic partnerships. Dr. Akande expressed delight at facilitating a high-level meeting between the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and a delegation of engineers from Saba Exports Ltd, an advanced sugar industrial technology company based in India. The delegation, led by its Managing Director, Mr. Khan Waseem…

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, a prominent grassroots mobilizer, community advocate and leading aspirant for the position of Chairman Ibadan North West Local Government, Kamal Ganiyu, popularly known as Greatkamal Ka Ju E, has called on residents to embrace continuity in governance to sustain the pace of development at the grassroots level. Speaking on the importance of local government administration, Greatkamal emphasized that meaningful development can only be achieved when ongoing projects, people-oriented policies, and community-focused initiatives are allowed to continue without unnecessary disruptions. According to him, local governments…