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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has put on hold his planned collection of the African Democratic Congress membership card, amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may join the 2027 presidential race and he is being courted by the ADC. Atiku, who recently resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party after prolonged internal disputes, was scheduled to formalise his defection to ADC with the collection of his membership card. The membership card would be presented to Atiku by ADC officials at his hometown of Jada, in the Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. However, Sunday PUNCH gathered…

“The development in kwara state is very troubling and should be tackled decisively”. The oyo state Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade said this in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune correspondent Soji Ajibola over the massacre at Ifelodun local government in neighbouring Kwara state over the weekend. According to the Commissioner, ‘The good news for our people in oyo state is that this administration has been very proactive in matters of security. Apart from active collaboration with law enforcement agencies including but not limited to the Army, Airforce and the police, Amotekun in oyo state remains the most…

Chairman of the Water Corporation of Oyo State, Hon. Elias Adeojo, has explained efforts being made by the corporation to improve water supply to industries and homes across Ibadan and other parts of the state, noting that the efforts have begun to pay off. Adeojo, who hailed the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde administration for its commitment to the welfare of residents, said the governor has made funds available for the corporation to purchase equipment and materials that will enable it to address the state’s water supply challenges. Though he noted that there is still a long way to go in…

Omirinde Celebrates Hon. Riliwan Gbadamosi On Birthday The former Chairman of the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OyoRUWASSA), Hon. Najeem Omirinde, has congratulated the Member representing Atisbo/Saki East state Constituency in the House of assembly, Hon. Riliwan Gbadamosi, popularly known as Wale Canada, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message on Sunday, Omirinde described the lawmaker as a dedicated public servant whose commitment to the welfare of his constituents and development of the constituency has been exemplary. He commended Gbadamosi for his humility, accessibility, and purposeful representation, noting that such qualities have endeared him…

As part of their national consultative engagements, the 36 State Chairmen of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), alongside the Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), paid a solidarity visit to Oyo State to commend Governor Seyi Makinde for his exceptional commitment to youth-inclusive governance. The delegation, received at the Governor’s Office by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Adeyinka Adeniyi, and the Special Assistant on Political Matters, Hon. Adeyemo Adedeji Ola, lauded the Governor’s sustained youth empowerment policies and strategic appointment of young people into key positions within his administration. Speaking on behalf of the Council,…

It is with profound humility, reverence, and immeasurable joy to celebrate a father whose life continues to be a guiding light not only to me as his son, but to countless individuals across Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria at large. Today, as history is set to mark the elevation of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja to the revered throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, I join the multitude of well-wishers to celebrate an Elder statesman, my father, and now, a monarch whose life has been defined by service, integrity, and resolute devotion to his people. Daddy’s journey has been nothing short…

Sony was already a global brand before it came up with its Walkman on July 1, 1979. This device, which allowed individuals to enjoy music of their choice wherever they were and anytime they wanted, revolutionized the electronics industry globally and played a major role in pushing Sony to the fore as the leading electronics company because the product sold over 400million units. The Walkman was developed at the instance of Sony co-founder, Masaru Ibuka. Ibuka, a music enthusiast, loved to go about with Sony TC-D5, so as to be able to enjoy music wherever he was. When he had…

Addressing what it calls “a clear national security threat,” the Trump administration will require that some foreign visitors pay bonds of up to $15,000 to help ensure they do not overstay their visas, under a State Department trial program announced on Monday. Foreigners seeking to enter the United States on tourist or business visas from countries with high visa overstay rates will be expected to put down no less than $5,000, the department said in a public notice. Visitors who fail to leave the United States before their visa expires will forfeit their bond; those who comply with their visa…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on residents of Ibadan North Local Government to come out en masse and vote for Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the forthcoming House of Representatives by-election, slated for August 16, 2025. ‎The governor made the call on Monday during the official flag-off of the PDP campaign and the presentation of the flag to the standard bearer, held at the Bodija International Market, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, while appreciating the people of Oyo State and Ibadan North for their support since the inception of his administration, said victory in the…

The chairman, House of Representatives committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide has declared that the coming August 16 poll to fill the vacant seat of Ibadan North federal constituency of Oyo state at the national assembly will serve as a referendum for the massive support, quality governance and purposeful administration of our governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had on Monday officially flagged off its campaign rally for the forthcoming by-election in Ibadan North federal constituency, at a well attended rally, held at Bodija…