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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly on Monday, November 24, 2025. The 2026 Budget Estimate will be the seventh Appropriation Bill presented to the lawmakers by the governor since his election as the governor of the state in 2019. Recall that the state government held a series of Stakeholders’ Consultative and Engagement Meeting on the 2026 Budget across the seven zones of the state a few weeks ago with a view to engaging residents of the state on their expectations for the 2026 Budget. The state’s Executive Council, Ministries, Departments…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members for their peaceful conduct at the National Convention held on November 15-16 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasigba, Ibadan. He expressed confidence that the convention will lead to a strong and formidable PDP that will defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. In a statement on Saturday, Barr. Lawal said the peaceful conduct and huge turnout of delegates and members indicate that the PDP remains strong and formidable despite recent crises. He attributed the party’s strength to its commitment…

Amid deepening tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former presidential candidate and founding member of the party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has urged immediate reconciliation and a return to the party’s original principles, warning that Nigeria’s democracy is at stake. Hashim issued the statement on Sunday as a faction of the PDP proceeded with a controversial National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite a string of contradictory court orders and even a subsisting court judgment restraining the faction from holding the Convention. The development has further exposed the widening cracks within the major opposition party. In his intervention, Hashim reminded Nigerians…

As Damagum, Bauchi, Zamfara Gov, Fintiri speak Oyo State Governor and host of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention tagged Ibadan 2025, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the convention would go into the annals as the one that brought the turnaround to the PDP nationally. The governor stated this on Saturday, during his welcome address at the convention, which was held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who described PDP members as resilient, said there was a long stretch of battle to get to the point where the party was able to hold…

Ambassador Umaru Damagum has been unanimously confirmed as the substantive National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The motion to this effect was moved by the Chairman of the PDP, Edo State chapter, Hon. Tony Abineri, on behalf of the 3,000 delegates at the 2025 Elective PDP Convention held at the mainbowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Saturday. The motion, which was seconded by Edward Marshal, is said to be in accordance with Section 32 of the PDP Constitution as amended. Speaking while moving the motion, Abineri said, “I move the motion for the ratification of Ambassador…

#NewsFlash: Wike, Fayose et al. Have just been expelled from the PDP by a motion during the ongoing PDP National Elective Convention in Ibadan… More details shortly

Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga -Hashim, has donated reusable sanitary pads worth over ₦5 million to young girls across the North Central. Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Abuja,the presidential hopeful in 2027,Gbenga-Hashim said the initiative was part of his ongoing efforts to support adolescent girls, especially those affected by the economic hardship in the country. He disclosed that over 2,000 girls will benefit from the first phase of the distribution, while more beneficiaries would be included as resources become available. “All our state coordinators are on ground, and the…

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has approved the elevation of Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide, a member of the House of Representatives and chairman, House committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity  to the prestigious rank of Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (FNCS). The conferment, according to Tolu Mustapha, Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to Hon. OLAJIDE is in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of information technology and digital innovation in Nigeria. The notice he said, was formally communicated to the lawmaker through a letter dated November 12, 2025, and…

The Federal School of Statistics (FSS), Ibadan, has officially joined the nationwide campaign to eliminate malaria in Nigeria with the launch of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC)— a transformative health initiative designed to empower young people as ambassadors in the fight against malaria. The flag-off ceremony, held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the institution’s conference room, brought together members of the school management, students, and key stakeholders from the health sector. The event marked another milestone in the ongoing campaign to mobilize schools and communities across the nation in tackling malaria through education, advocacy, and environmental hygiene. Dignitaries…

.As Gov says Circular Road’ll become Oyo State’s economic backbone A former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, has lauded the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, for making Ibadan, the state capital, liveable and making residents of the state comfortable by executing projects aimed at easing transportation and making life more meaningful for the people. Obasanjo stated this in Ibadan, on Wednesday, at the commissioning of the Ibadan Central Bus Terminal, Iwo Road, Ibadan, which has two mega bus stations constructed with waiting halls, ticket spaces, eateries, public conveniences, open vehicular parking space,…