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Ahead of the forthcoming primaries of the Allied Peoples’ Movement, the member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, on Monday appeared before the party’s screening panel as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. The screening exercise, which took place at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, attracted party stakeholders, executives and supporters from both the APM and PDP across Oyo State. Olajide Odidiomo, is seeking to represent Oyo south senatorial district at the senate on the platform of the APM following his recent…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which paid him a visit to sympathise with the Oyo State Government over the abduction of teachers and pupils at Yawota and Esinele communities of Oriire Local Government. The PDP BoT members led by its chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara and the PDP Interim National Working Committee led by Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN also condoled with the governor and people of the state over the killing of one of the teachers. The meeting was held at the Governor’s Office,…

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has congratulated Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan following the club’s historic qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup after ending a 27-year wait for continental football. Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the lower chamber of the national assembly, described the achievement as a major breakthrough not only for the club but also for football development in Oyo state and Nigeria at large. The federal lawmaker stated this in a statement made available to journalists through his Special Adviser, Media and…

-Says he’s Nigeria’s only true opposition leader A prominent ally of late political patriarch, Olusola Saraki, Oba Ajara, has endorsed the presidential ambition of Gbenga Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing him as “the only true opposition leader” in Nigeria. Oba Ajara, a 90-year-old veteran politician with over six decades of active political involvement, said his endorsement was informed by his wealth of experience and deep understanding of Nigeria’s political evolution. Speaking during a political gathering attended by leaders from across Kwara Central, Ajara declared that Hashim possesses the leadership qualities and courage needed to reposition the…

In the spirit of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has commenced the distribution of Ileya rams, bags of rice and cash support to constituents, party faithfuls and vulnerable residents across the nine local government areas of Oyo south senatorial district. The distribution exercise, which attracted community leaders, political stakeholders, religious groups, market men and women, youths and party supporters, was described by beneficiaries as timely and impactful, particularly in view of the prevailing economic realities confronting many households. According…

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has officially announced his defection to the Accord Party, declaring that the party is poised to take over political leadership in Kwara State and across Nigeria. Dr. Olawepo-Hashim made the declaration on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by elders, marketers, and youths drawn from the 16 local government areas of Kwara State. Addressing a large gathering at his Pipeline residence in Ilorin, the politician said both Kwara State and Nigeria were in need of a new political movement with the vision, commitment, and capacity to deliver meaningful development and sustainable growth to the…

The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to property owners affected by the ongoing expansion and asphaltic reconstruction of the Ojoo/Akinyele Road, reaffirming its commitment to infrastructural development and fairness to residents impacted by the project. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon Williams Akin- funmilayo, disclosed this during an interactive session and payments of compensation to the claimants,whose properties were affected by the expansion of the Asphaltic Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the Ojoo Interchange/IITA,Moniya Junction/Akinyele Interchange with the spurs to new Oyo Expressway. He explained that no development should bring negative consequences to the…

Oyo State Police Command @OyoPoliceNG PRESS RELEASE OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND DISMISSES RUMOURS OF CURFEW AND MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS IN IBADAN The Oyo State Police Command wishes to categorically state that there is currently no curfew or restriction placed on the movement of persons or vehicles within or outside Ibadan, contrary to reports circulating in some quarters. The Command unequivocally assures residents and the general public that there are no security concerns warranting panic or apprehension. Adequate security measures have been put in place, as officers and operatives of the Command have been strategically deployed across the state…

Day 10: Tinubu In Lagos For APC Primaries, Not Oyo As Children Remain In Captivity *By Oyedeji Ahmed* __President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has time for Lagos and APC’s primaries, but not for Ogbomoso. __ Since Friday’s abduction of 46 pupils and teachers from LA School, Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire LGA, the President has been absent. He has flown to Lagos for party business, to Kebbi and other states to push his 2027 bid. Yet he has not set foot in Oyo to comfort grieving families or meet Governor Seyi Makinde on the rescue efforts. Insecurity now defines this…

The Oyo State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has strongly condemned the recent abduction of pupils, students, and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the attack as a tragic assault on humanity, education, and peaceful coexistence. In a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by the President of the chapter, Okechukwu Nwabunike, and Executive Secretary, Promise Aja, the socio-cultural body expressed deep sorrow over the horrifying incident and sympathized with the affected families, school communities, and residents of Oyo State. The organization described the attack on the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities as a heartbreaking and barbaric act…