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An Igbomina leader and President of Egbe Omo Igbomina, Sir Bisi Fakayode, has paid glowing tribute to Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on the occasion of his 57th birthday, describing him as an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, nationalism, compassion and an unwavering commitment to humanity. In a statement marking the milestone, Fakayode said Dr. Hashim’s influence transcends politics, noting that his decades of service have made lasting contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development, community empowerment and the lives of countless citizens. He described Hashim as a leader whose dedication to justice and national unity became evident during…

The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire. Recall that the government initially imposed a 16-hour curfew on the affected communities before extending it with an additional one-day curfew on Thursday. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, residents can now resume their normal activities, while the government expressed appreciation for the cooperation and understanding of the people in the affected areas. Prince Oyelade added that the government is closely monitoring the security situation and reassured residents that efforts are ongoing…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to remove the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from its register of political parties following a Federal High Court ruling that set aside the judgment which had compelled the commission to register the party. INEC, which had initially rejected the NDC’s application for registration before a December 2025 court judgment directed it to recognise the party, said on Friday that it had applied for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the latest judgment and would act in accordance with the court’s decision upon receipt. “We have applied for the Certified True Copy of…

Oyo south senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, alongside his wife, Alhaja Shakirat Adenike Olajide, have embarked on the sacred Umrah pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where they offered special prayers for peace, security and national development. Speaking through his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, Olajide said the spiritual journey provided an opportunity to seek Allah’s guidance, mercy and blessings for Oyo state, Nigeria and its people. The couple, he…

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, has extended warm felicitations to Alhaja Bose Adedibu, wife of the late Ibadan political icon, Alhaji Lamidi Ariyibi Adedibu, on the occasion of her 70th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday, Barrister Lawal described the septuagenarian as a woman of remarkable grace, resilience, grit and commitment to family and society, whose life has continued to inspire many within and beyond Oyo State. The Deputy Governor noted that Alhaja Bose Adedibu has remained a respected matriarch who has sustained the enduring legacy of the late political leader through…

Oyo Government Extends Curfew On Oriire Kidnapping The oyo state government has extended the Curfew imposed on the 10 local government areas in Oke ogun by an additional 24 hrs . Recall that governor seyi makinde on Tuesday announced a 16 hours curfew on oriire, orelope Irepo saki West and east, atisbo itesiwaju iseyin olorunsogo atiba.. The extension is to consolidate government’s security efforts in putting an end to the captivity of our children and teachers in oriire local government and discouraging the marauders from their dark enterprise of making money through captivity and human blood.. Gov Seyi Makinde pleads…

The Director-General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation Development, Dr. Debo Akande DBA CMGR FCMI, has described the Oyo Sugar and Derivatives Industries Limited, Iseyin, as a strategic private sector-led, public sector-supported investment that will significantly boost agro-industrial development, employment generation and economic growth in Oyo State. According to Dr. Akande, the sugar processing facility represents another successful outcome of OYSADA’s deliberate efforts to attract large-scale private investments into the Agricultural sector and strengthen value addition across key commodity value chains. He noted that upon completion,…

As Winston Churchill famously observed, “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” Nigeria’s current shortage of medical doctors therefore represents not only a health challenge but also a significant threat to national development. While public attention is often focused on economic hardship, insecurity, and infrastructure deficits, a less visible yet equally dangerous crisis continues to threaten the wellbeing of millions of Nigerians due to the shrinking of healthcare workforce. According to recent data released by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), although the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has registered over 130,000 doctors since its…

An aspirant for the local chairmanship, of Ibadan NorthWest Local Government, under the auspices of the Allied People’s movement(APM). Hon. Kamal Ganiyu, also known as ‘GreatKamal’ has stepped up his consultation towards 2026 OYO STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION BY having a meeting with APM, local chapter leaders of the local government. The gathering was held with attendance of the APM chairman Ibadan NorthWest, LG, Kazeem Fantola , Vice Chairman and executives members as well as the ward 1-11’s chairmen . Speaking to them, the party’s leading lights from ward 2, Hon. Kamal Ganiyu formally presents the interest to vie…

NSC increases NPFL prize money to N1bn, sets N2m minimum wage for players The champions of the next season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion — up from the previous amount of N200 million. According to NAN, Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the National Sports Commission ( NSC), announced the new prize money on Tuesday in Abuja. Dikko was in a meeting with top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and they also agreed to introduce a minimum wage of N2 million for NPFL players. “A major highlight of the meeting was…