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Chairman of Oyo State council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, says the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has put the labour leaders in the state in a difficult situation. Olabiyi-Agoro, who disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict, said Makinde’s performance had made it difficult for labour leaders to be critical of his administration. The TUC chairman said, “It has been very difficult for us as labour leaders to speak about this government, as led by Engr ‘Seyi Makinde, without sounding as if we are his hype men. He has been wonderful,…

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has harped on the imperative of enhanced collaboration between China and Nigeria in unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals sector through the establishment of electric vehicle factories in Nigeria. Dunhai disclosed this while paying a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, in his office, where he emphasised the importance of closer ties between both nations in advancing Nigeria’s industrial growth. A statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Sunday, disclosed plans by China to establish electric vehicle factories in Nigeria. The ambassador…

Receive medical attention, welfare packages MANLAD Al Imam International Limited Travels and Tours, a reputable organization in Ibadan, on Sunday, organized a special prayer, lecture, and spiritual experience for its prospective pilgrims at its office in Ire-Akari, Oluyole Extension, Ibadan, ahead of the 2025 Hajj operation. The program included a symbolic presentation of Hajj packages and vaccination for pilgrims. During the event, Alhaji Abdul-Salam Modarikan, who emphasised the significance of planning special prayers to invoke Allah’s blessings for the smooth operation of the hajj, advised the prospective pilgrims to exercise patience during the operation and to always heed the…

.Strategic investment opportunities to take centre stage The Oyo State Government has announced the second edition of the International Tourism Summit Oyo State (ITSOyoState2025), following the success of last year’s inaugural event. The 2025 edition will hold in July at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, and is poised to be a game-changer for tourism investment in Nigeria. This year’s summit is not just a celebration of culture, it is a strategic investors’ gathering designed to present some high-impact tourism investment destinations to both local and international investors. The goal is to unlock public-private partnerships, secure long-term investments,…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday said that his government would not deprive traditional rulers in the state their entitlements. The governor stated this at the grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival held at the Obafemi Awolowo Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan. The governor, who said that the Council of Obas and Chiefs had been in abeyance before his assumption of office in 2019, added that traditional rulers would begin to get their due, including official vehicles, as soon as the council is constituted. He added that he had mandated all the eleven local government councils…

In a strategic move to align Nigeria’s informal sector with the demands of a fast evolving digital economy, the federal government, in partnership with the National Assembly, has commenced targeted grassroots interventions aimed at equipping artisans with essential digital skills. This national thrust was exemplified on friday in Ibadan, where 80 artisans from across Oyo state received brand new laptops and financial support at the close of a five day capacity building programme facilitated by Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity. The initiative, organised in collaboration…

In the heart of Ibadan, my late mother once said, “A single lie can travel faster than a missile, but truth walks barefoot.” Her words have never been more relevant than today, as our society faces a growing wave of misinformation spreading through social media, blogs, and WhatsApp groups like wildfire. Just like daily routines, manipulated images with false captions, misleading stories, fake audio, AI-generated videos, and deliberately distorted content have become increasingly widespread. Such content often goes viral within a short time. By the time the truth is uncovered, the damage may already be done—trust eroded, fear spread,…

Animal lover, 50, mauled to death & eaten by his own PET LION just days after buying beast to keep in his garden A MAN was mauled to death by his pet lion in southern Iraq, just days after bringing the animal home in hopes of taming it in his garden. The victim, 50-year-old Aqil Fakhr al-Din, was known locally for keeping lions and other wild animals on his property for years, according to police. “The lion had eaten a large portion of the man’s body, and because the lion refused to leave the remains, we were forced to shoot…

Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Ltd and sponsor of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), Chief Emmanuel Umenwa alongside Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, MD/CEO of CEOAfrica and initiator of the GHC, which is powered by Coatal Forte Softgel, have extended heartfelt congratulations to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, following his recent recognition as one of the 100 most influential global figures shaping healthcare worldwide. This accolade serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication and significant contributions towards creating a healthier Nigeria. In a joint statement signed by both Chief Umenwa and Prince Ilobanafor, they…

Pharm. Ambrose Igwekanma Ezeh, the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), paid a courtesy visit to Geneith Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. During this significant meeting, he endorsed the Geneith Health Competition—a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling malaria among Nigerias youth. Present at the event were Mr. Umenwa Emmanuel, the MD/CEO of Geneith Pharmaceuticals, and Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, the MD/CEO of CEOAfrica, and key members of the Geneith team, including Pharm. Udeh Judith, Principal Manager (Marketing), Pharm. Okechukwu Simeon, AGM (Sales), and Pharm. Bimbo Bowoto, AGM (Sales & Marketing), all of whom passionately…