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Chief Mrs. Olayinka Mutiat, the former First Lady of Oyo State, has expressed deep shock and profound sadness over the sudden passing of Alhaji Rasheed Azeez, popularly known as “Ege,” who transitioned last Sunday. In a condolence statement issued on Monday, Chief Mrs. Olayinka described the demise of Alhaji Azeez as an unexpected blow and a deeply personal loss, noting that his absence will leave a massive void in the lives of those who knew him, Particularly in the Iderade Political Group where he was an active member Reflecting on the character of the deceased, she paid a glowing tribute…

A chairmanship aspirant for Ibadan North West Local Government, Hon. Kamal Ganiyu (GreatKamal), has formally declared his intention to contest for the council’s top seat, calling for support, prayers, and unity among party leaders, stakeholders, and residents of the local government. The declaration, which took place at his ward, APM Ward 2 in Ibadan North West Local Government, attracted party faithful, community leaders, elders, women, youths, and political stakeholders who gathered to witness the official unveiling of his ambition. Speaking during the event, GreatKamal paid glowing tributes to leaders and stakeholders who have contributed to the growth and…

The quote, “Nothing kills a bad product faster than good advertising”, attributed to William (Bill) Bernbach, co-founder of the Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB) Advertising Agency, perfectly captures Dr Daniel Bwala’s media round in Ibadan last week. The Presidency, apparently worried by President Bola Tinubu’s sagging popularity in many parts of the country, dispatched Bwala, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communication, to Oyo State to shore up the sitting president’s reputation ahead of the 2027 general elections, in which he will be seeking re-election. Bwala’s two-pronged strategy was to pick three of the leading radio stations in…

Oyo south senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), and member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has felicitated fathers across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Father’s Day celebration, describing them as the social capital sustaining families, communities and society at large. Olajide made this known in a Father’s Day message made available to journalists on sunday through his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha. The federal lawmaker noted that fathers occupy a unique position in the family structure as providers,…

Ori okere kooko l’awo, bi a wi fun omo eni a gbo. When the owner of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, began his now ill-fated foray into politics, many people knew what might be the untoward end of such a venture. In fact, one of his numerous listeners/viewers tried to advise him against taking the step. The popular response given by the presenter of the much-loved programme “Kokoro Alate” was that “why ti e ma advise mi ki nma jade, maa jade, maa si w’ole.” True to his word as a courageous fighter and determined individual, Oriyomi Hamzat…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Saturday commended women broadcasters for their contributions to the growth of the media industry, calling for greater representation of women in leadership positions within and outside the profession. Prince Oyelade spoke at the inauguration of the Oyo State chapter of the Women Broadcasters Forum held at the Splash FM Media Academy, Felele, Ibadan. The commissioner described the inauguration of the forum as a significant milestone for women in the media sector, noting that female journalists and broadcasters have played vital roles in shaping the broadcasting landscape in the state.…

The Accord Party in Ekiti State has reaffirmed its support for the presidential ambition of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring its readiness to mobilise massive grassroots support for his candidacy across the state. The declaration was made during the party’s governorship rally in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, attended by party leaders, women groups, youth supporters, and grassroots members from across Ekiti State. Speaking at the rally, the Ekiti State Chairman of the Accord Party, Philip Adeniji, said the gathering was a demonstration of the party’s unity, commitment, and preparedness for the coming elections. Adeniji stated…

According to the organisation, the revelation highlights the deteriorating security situation in the South-West and underscores the need for urgent action by relevant authorities. The group noted that the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states in May, as well as a series of kidnappings across the country, marred what should have been a celebration of Nigeria’s democratic journey. Ajayi cited several recent incidents, including the abduction of the monarch of Odo-Oriya in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Adeniyi Adelana, who was kidnapped from his palace while his wife sustained gunshot injuries during the attack. He…

Ogbomoso-born politician and entrepreneur, Engr. Muftau Open Salawu, has been unveiled as the Deputy Governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State ahead of 2027 general elections. The governorship standard-bearer of the party, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, presented his running mate to the party leaders, party members, stakeholders and loyalists on Wednesday at the party’s Secretariat in Oke Ado, Ibadan. The governorship candidate had earlier called for a minute of silence for the slain teacher and security personnel who lost their lives to the Oriire Local Government abduction situation, praying to God to grant government and security…

The Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) and Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, as evidence of what he called a systematic effort to weaken opposition politics and undermine democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the court ruling in a statement issued by his campaign office on Tuesday, Hashim said the development validates concerns he had repeatedly raised since 2024 regarding what he alleged was a coordinated strategy…