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Notably and without equivocation, Governor Seyi Makinde has performed exceedingly well in the delivery of his campaign promises in virtually all sectors. This is the case most especially in the area of employment and job creation. From his first term of office, the governor made it clear that aside from the four service point agenda of education, security, health and economic expansion, his administration would focus on reducing the unemployment rate in the state. Throughout his first four years, the governor lived true to his words with various policies implemented towards empowering the teeming youths of the state. Aside…

I didn’t mean to offend Lookman with my comment – Atalanta coach, Gasperini Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has said he didn’t intend to offend Ademola Lookman with his comment after their UEFA Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday. Lookman who had been on the sidelines with injury returned to the side for the tie, and scored immediately after his introduction. He, however, missed a penalty later on in the game, and this drew Gasperini’s anger. Gasperini lashed out after the game they eventually lost 5-2 on aggregate, describing Lookman as the worst penalty taker he has…

A Southern California family is grieving the tragic loss of their 13-year-old son, Nnamdi Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after participating in a dangerous social media challenge. According to a report on Friday by Los Angeles and Southern California news outlet KTLA, the young boy, known as “Deuce” to his loved ones, was the eldest of four siblings and had a passion for music and sports, particularly football. Coming from a military family in Murrieta, Deuce enjoyed spending time with his family and was known for his sense of humour and quick wit. “He had a good sense…

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey. In yet another culturally enriching move, Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) has reaffirmed his commitment to the economic and cultural revitalisation of Oyo State with the introduction of the policy directive that civil/public servants in the state should wear Aso Ofi on Thursdays. Under this directive, civil and public servants in the state have been directed to wear dresses or complement their dresses with the Aso Ofi material, a clothing material largely produced in Iseyin, Oyo State and some…

Oyo State Government has vowed to go hard on crimes and criminalities in the state, reassuring residents of the state of adequate security and safety of life and property, especially around parts of the state that are experiencing security challenges. Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd), gave the assurance on Wednesday while briefing newsmen after a security stakeholders’ meeting held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Owoseni explained that the meeting was convened for the committee to review and rejig strategies on security matters…

The Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has expressed his happiness and satisfaction with the Court of Appeal’s judgment, reaffirming him as the Soun of Ogbomoso. PUNCH Online reports that the Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State, has upheld Oba Olaoye’s selection and installation as the Soun of Ogbomoso, overturning an earlier ruling that nullified his appointment. Oba Olaoye was officially announced as the Soun of Ogbomoso by the Oyo State government on September 2, 2023, and was installed by the kingmakers on September 8, 2023. Justice K. A. Adedokun of the Oyo State High Court, Ogbomoso, had,…

  Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has felicitated with the state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, on his birthday anniversary. In a birthday message made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to Allah for His boundless blessings and mercy on Babatunde’s life. He described him as an astute educationist, economist, deeply concern about the growth and development of the state. The Deputy Governor noted that Prof. Babatunde made significant contributions by helping to develop and implement the state’s development plans. He commended the commissioner for developing long-term, medium-term, and short-term…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has canvassed for greater involvement and engagement of subnationals in the quest to increase trades and investments in Africa. The governor stated that though discourses and action plans on trades, investments and integrating the economies of Africa are held at the national level, it is imperative that the implementation is devolved to the subnationals. The governor said this at the Africa Business Forum 2025 held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, charging the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to do more in the area of engaging with subnational entities in Africa. Governor Makinde, who…

Abuja, Nigeria – The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) is set to host its highly anticipated Clinical Nutrition Conference from June 17 to June 19, 2025, at the National Hospital, Abuja. At a Zoom press conference ahead of the event, WASPEN President and founder Dr. Teresa Pounds emphasized the urgency of addressing hospital and community malnutrition, a widespread yet often overlooked crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare system. She noted that malnutrition is a silent crisis in hospitals speaking at the event, Dr Pounds said “the devastating impact of malnutrition on patients, particularly those with chronic illnesses,…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has felicitated with the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, on his birthday anniversary. In a statement released on Monday, the Deputy Governor said the Speaker has played a key role in converting the administration’s shared prosperity program into sustainable development and significant growth for the people of the state. He described Ogundoyin’s dedication to the advancement of the state as a great asset and a shining example of outstanding leadership. He equally stated that his selfless service and commitment…