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The Oyo State Government has approved the release of ₦900,000,000 (Nine Hundred Million Naira) as counterpart funding for the construction of 68km roads across the state. The counterpart funding will ensure that the state government accesses ₦16,273,711,000 (Sixteen Billion, Two Hundred Seventy-Three Million, Seven Hundred and Eleven Thousand Naira) from two International Financial Bodies: the International Development Association (IDA) and the Lagence Francaise Development Agency (AFI). In a release after the executive council meeting held at the Executive Council Chamber, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that with the executive council’s approval of the counterpart funding, many…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Council for recognising the importance of training and capacity building for journalists. He said this while addressing journalists at the one-day Google Training held at the Amphitheatre Hall, Dominion Broadcast House, Ibadan. The commissioner praised the Akeem Abass-led NUJ for correctly narrowing its focus on Artificial Intelligence training as a way of tackling the myriad of challenges facing journalism practitioners in an ever-changing and dynamic world. “I agree entirely with Mr Akeem Abas that AI can only endanger the jobs of…

The Phenomenal Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation and development, Dr. Debo Akande, has reaffirmed that Oyo State is steadily advancing toward economic prosperity through a deliberate and well-structured agribusiness revolution. According to Dr. Akande, the remarkable transformation within the agricultural sector is a direct result of Governor Makinde’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to repositioning agriculture as a viable engine of economic growth. He emphasized that under the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), the state has moved Agriculture from subsistence practice to a modern, investment-driven ecosystem. He noted that strategic initiatives…

The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has dismissed rumors of an alleged kidnapping incident at the College of Nursing campus in Kishi, describing the report as false and misleading. During a visit to the town on Sunday, accompanied by members of the Kishi Progressive Union and representatives from Fulani communities, the Deputy Governor explained that the rumor stemmed from an unfounded alarm raised by some individuals, which created unnecessary fear among students, lecturers, and residents. He assured parents, students, and the general public that no kidnapping incident occurred, stressing that the government remains fully committed to…

In the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons, the federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has extended financial assistance and relief materials to muslim and christian across his constituency. The outreach programme, which took place at the adeoyo residence of PDP lawmaker, saw hundreds of beneficiaries receive cash support and other items aimed at easing the economic burden often associated with the fasting period. Speaking during the exercise, Olajide said the intervention was designed to demonstrate solidarity with constituents observing the sacred…

It sounds Adamawa state is in a watershed as the political landscape and permutations continue to change. There is no doubt that in politics two plus two is not necessarily four. So,as changes occur it is not surprising that people realign to the prevailing conditions and situations . A Hausa adage holds true that idan kidi ya chanzu,rawa ma zai chanzu( when the drumming changes,the dance steps will also change). The tide of Nigerian politics tends to require radical decisions to adapt to situations. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri might have to as a matter of experience and for the…

A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as strong evidence that the party is regaining momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections,despite internal challenges and political pressure. Reacting to the results, Hashim congratulated party members and supporters for what he termed an “outstanding performance under difficult circumstances,” saying the polls demonstrated that the PDP remains structurally intact and electorally competitive despite internal challenges. “The PDP is a resurgent party,” Hashim stated. “In spite of leadership disputes at the national level…

The Phenomenal Executive Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Agribusiness and International Cooperation and Development as well the Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Dr Debo Akande DBA CMGR FCMI, has described celebrated Nigerian filmmaker and entrepreneur, Kunle Afolayan, as an iconic Afrocentric developer whose vision reflects a deep commitment to African identity, creativity, and economic advancement. Speaking during a recent engagement, Dr Akande commended Afolayan’s bold investment in culture-based infrastructure through the establishment of the KAP Film Village and Resort, noting that such initiatives go beyond entertainment to become catalysts for tourism, youth…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a sweeping victory at Big Cele Settlement in Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Area Council, as PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim delivered his polling unit with a commanding margin in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. This comes despite claims that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, influenced the withdrawal of the PDP candidate on the eve of the election. Official results from the polling unit in the settlement show a dominant performance by the PDP in both the chairmanship and councillorship elections. In Polling Unit 076, the PDP secured 74 votes…

The Taliban has passed a new law in Afghanistan allowing husbands to beat their wives as long as there is no serious bodily harm in a new criminal code published by the group. The 90-page penal code, signed by Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, sets out different levels of punishments for people depending on their standing in society. Article 9 of the code divides Afghan society into four categories: religious scholars (ulama), the elite (ashraf), the middle class, and the lower class. It appears to create a caste system in which offenders are categorised as either ‘free’ or ‘a…