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Ahead of April 8 deadline, stakeholders and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan South‑West local government area of Oyo state have concluded the screening exercise of aspirants vying for the Oyo state House of Assembly seats in constituency 1 and constituency 2, as the party moves closer to its  consensus nomination deadline for the forthcoming general elections. The exercise, put in place under the guidance of party leaders across the 12 wards of Ibadan South-west local government was held in accordance with directives from the state leadership of the PDP, headed by Governor Seyi Makinde, who…

Dr Adebowale Debo Akande has facilitated the installation and commissioning of 22 solar-powered street lights along the Mapo–Orita-Merin axis in Ibadan South West Local Government Area, as part of efforts to improve safety and stimulate economic activity within the historic Oja-Oba market corridor. The intervention is expected to extend trading hours, enhance visibility, and support the daily activities of traders and residents in one of Ibadan’s busiest commercial hubs. Market men and women who spoke during the commissioning expressed optimism about the immediate impact of the project, noting that improved lighting would allow them to operate for longer hours…

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has accused the Federal Government of failing in its constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property amid renewed violence across Borno , Plateau, Kaduna and Kwara states. In a statement reacting to recent attacks in these states, Hashim described the deteriorating security situation as “a national tragedy unfolding in plain sight.” He cited the reported terrorist assault in Maiduguri, the alleged killing of over 200 residents in Woro community in Kwara State,the killings of wedding guests in Kaduna State and the death of more than 30 people in Jos,…

In what appears to be a yet to be resolved puzzle spanning four years, one of the prominent stools in Yorubaland, the ancient stool of the Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ile have remained vacant since the demise of the late Onikoyi, His Majesty, Oba Abdulyekeen Oladipupo IV on the 7th of April, 2022. Ikoyi-Ile is the administrative and political headquarters of Oriire Local Government in Oyo State. The local government was carved out of the Old Oyo Local Government which then included Awe, Fiditi, Jobele, Ilora, Akinmorin and Oyo town in 1989. It is important to note that Ikoyi-Ile, the now…

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on federal and state governments to prioritize sustained and strategic investment in pharmaceutical education, describing it as a critical pillar for national security and the achievement of healthcare self-sufficiency. This position formed the central focus of deliberations at the 2026 Pharmacy Colloquium held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Yola, Adamawa State. Stakeholders at the high-level gathering emphasized that Nigeria’s healthcare aspirations will remain elusive without a modern, well-funded, and forward-looking pharmaceutical education system. Declaring the colloquium open, the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri—represented by the Deputy…

The Oyo State Government has formally announced the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to newly elevated crown-wearing Obas in Ibadanland, in a ceremony that underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions and preserving cultural heritage. The event, which is scheduled to hold on Friday, 3rd April 2026, at the historic Mapo Hall Grounds, Ibadan, will commence at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will witness the official coronation of three distinguished traditional rulers. They are His Royal Majesty, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin, the Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland; His Royal Majesty, Oba Oyekola Babalola, SAN, the Ekarun Olubadan of…

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has said that reconciliation within the party is still achievable despite the recent National Convention held in Abuja, by a faction backed by Nyesom Wike. While reacting to developments after the convention, Hashim maintained that the PDP cannot afford to sideline any major bloc within its structure, warning that continued division could weaken its standing as a formidable opposition force. “Nothing has changed to alter the necessity for reconciliation and unity,” he said.He called on leaders of the contending factions to urgently resume dialogue, emphasising…

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to building a sustainable energy future that would transform the people from poverty to prosperity through reliable and sustainable power infrastructure. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, who also doubles as the Acting Chairman of the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OYSERC), Prof. Dahud K. Shangodoyin, stated this on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the Governor’s Office Briefing Room, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He noted that Oyo State has begun a more sustainable and technically robust 12 megawatts Ibadan Independent Power Gas Project, which will serve not only the government…

As the build up to the 2027 governorship election in Oyo state gathers momentum, the search for a leader capable of sustaining progress while charting a new course has taken centre stage. Within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and across the state’s political space, attention is increasingly focused on the qualities required of the next governor, not just as an administrator, but as a captain of a complex and evolving system. In this context, the candidature of the member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide Odidiomo, is…

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that it spends over ₦142 billion annually on workers’ salaries Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade disclosed that this expenditure ranks Oyo as one of the three highest-paying states in the Federation. He said that following Governor Seyi Makinde’s announcement earlier this month regarding a ₦10,000 transportation support package for all categories of workers, the state’s wage bill has further increased by nearly ₦2 billion monthly. The Commissioner noted that the Governor introduced the ₦10,000 palliative in response to the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has driven up global fuel prices. He recalled…