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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…

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…