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…As Posters saturate the streets of Ibadan. An Influential Ibadan traditional leader, Mogaji Olawale Oladoja of Akinsola family has declared his full name support for the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Ibadan on Wednesday, Mogaji Oladoja described Governor Makinde as a visionary leader with the competence, character, and national appeal needed to reposition Nigeria for growth and unity. He said Nigeria is in dire need of leaders who can deliver on the promise…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has restated his administration’s determination to promote tourism as a socio-economic development lever. The governor made the statement on Thursday at the 9th annual general meeting and conference of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), held at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome) in Akure, the Ondo state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, the governor acknowledged the immense contribution of tourism to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of any nation. He said his administration is deeply focusing on preserving the existing tourist sites in Ondo state in…

The Ywom Traditional Council, Garkawa District of Mikang Local Government Area, Plateau State under the leadership of His Royal Highness AIG Bashir E. Makama Dabup III (psc+Rtd), the Mwo-Ywom of Garkawa, has expressed its heartfelt condolences to Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, Managing Director and CEO of CEOAFRICA, following the passing of his father, Chief Ogbuefi Clement Ilobanafor, who passed away on June 22, 2025. In a condolence letter dated July 3, 2025, the Council conveyed their deep sadness over the loss, stating, On behalf of the Ywom Traditional Council and the entire Ywom Nation, I extend my deepest condolences to you…

.Vows to stamp out building collapse Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has credited Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s visionary leadership as the reason behind the state’s increased Internally Generated Revenue, noting that the opening up of new Government Reservation Areas, digitization of land allocation and title documents, among other initiatives, resulted in the massive leap experienced in the state’s internal revenue. Akin-Funmilayo, who stated this on Thursday, while addressing pressmen at the afternoon session of the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, said about 15 GRAs were created through the public-private partnership model, while the ministry also introduced…

Former Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has reportedly passed away at the age of 61,  According to a report by Radio Nigeria, Rufai died on Thursday after a prolonged illness that had kept him away from public appearances for some time. Although the family is yet to officially confirm the sad news, a senior official of the Lagos State Government has reportedly verified the development. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s finest goalkeepers, Rufai had a distinguished football career, representing the country 65 times. He featured in two FIFA World Cups and was a key figure in Nigeria’s memorable…

.As State/FCMB Set To Give N1.5bn Support To Agripreneurs The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, said on Wednesday that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. He maintained that Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness has fructified, with the state having accessed close to $170million in agribusiness and international development funds, while about 14 large processing companies have also come into the agribusiness space in the state. Dr Akande stated…

During the coronation of Oba Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa at the Eruwa Township Stadium last Saturday, the Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, did something all great leaders and statesmen do: he apologized for a shortcoming. Instead of papering over the cracks, Governor, Makinde apologised to the people of Eruwa and Ibarapaland over the delay being experienced in the completion of a 48-kilometre Eleyele-Eruwa road awarded months ago. He then gave a completion timeline of 11 months. And the people roared in applause, knowing that their governor is a man of integrity. As the governor said…

As family, friends and associates gathered to celebrate Senator Bode Olajumoke on the occasion of his 81st birthday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has penned a glowing tribute to celebrate the impactful life of the octogenarian. At a public lecture to mark the birthday in Akure on Tuesday, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, described Senator Olajumoke as an accomplished technocrat, politician of repute and philanthropist of no measure, whose benevolence transcends ethnicity and religion. According to him, “As we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Senator Bode Olajumoke, a paragon…

The development followed a palace meeting held on Monday, June 30, 2025, where Oba Oyegbemi declared the Chiefs’ actions as unacceptable. The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Aromire Oyegbemi, has taken action against six of his Chiefs, dethroning them for violating palace protocol and impersonating the monarch at a political event. Those removed from their traditional positions are; Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Chief Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro), Chief Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira), Chief Idris Oladipupo Ojora (Bale Abule Kere), Chief Hakeem Oseni (Bale Mosafejo Amukoko), and Chief Sule Raji Balogun (Balogun of Abule…

Mr Ayodele Ogundele, President of Hoteliers Association of Oyo State, has lauded Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for providing the enabling environment that is turning the state into a 24-hour economy. Ogundele, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of Davies Hotel, Ibadan, disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to him, apart from hotels that open for 24 hours, there are now stores that operate round the clock in Ibadan. He said, “Governor Makinde’s policies have been extremely beneficial. When he came, he started with electrification and lighting up the streets (the Light Up Oyo Project).…