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.Says promotion call to greater responsibility Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has promoted 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyoland to the status of crown-wearing Obas, stating that the elevation is a call to greater responsibility and collaboration with the government to secure their domains and bring about development. The 14 elevated chiefs were presented with the crowns and instruments of office on Friday, in an event held at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. Presenting the instruments of office to the newly-elevated royal fathers, including the Alago-Oja of Ago Oja, Alajagba of Ajagba, Onimeleke of Imeleke, Alaaguo of Aguo, and…

PDP presidential aspirant, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has paid a solidarity visit to the Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, His Excellency Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi), as part of ongoing consultations aimed at strengthening unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The visit, which took place on Tuesday night, was held in the company of Senator Zainab Kure, widow of the late former Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Abdulkadir Kure. During the meeting, Dr Hashim conveyed his respect and solidarity to Governor Mohammed for his steadfast commitment to the ideals of multiparty democracy,…

The House of Representatives committee on ICT and Cybersecurity on thursday, carried out an oversight visit to the National Shared Services Centre, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity framework. The delegation, led by the chairman, House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, engaged the management of Galaxy Backbone Limited in discussions centred on the organization’s statutory mandate, operational reach and strategic roadmap in advancing the federal government’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking during the visit, Olajide described Galaxy Backbone as a critical national asset positioned at the heart of…

The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, His Eminence Alhaji (Dr.) Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, has extended warm congratulations to Mrs. Hauwa Garba Ringim, Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, on the occasion of her 50th birthday. In a congratulatory message released by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Faysol Oluwakemi, the Aare Musulumi described Mrs. Ringim’s golden jubilee as a significant milestone that reflects a life of purpose, dedication, and impactful service to the nation. His Eminence commended Mrs. Ringim for her unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption and…

The national assembly is committed to strengthening Nigeria’s digital governance architecture. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide stated this in Abuja, when he led members of his committee on an oversight visit to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state at the national assembly, said the visit was in line with the constitutional mandate of the national assembly to ensure accountability, transparency and effective implementation of laws guiding the country’s digital economy. Addressing the management of…

Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka, former Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated February 10, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Ward 5, Oyo East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Chief Ilaka conveyed his decision to step down from the party. Titled “Resignation of Party Membership,” the brief correspondence stated that he tendered his resignation “with the utmost humility” from the Peoples Democratic Party. Chief Ilaka expressed appreciation to the party for the opportunities accorded him during his…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has felicitated with a former Oyo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Omokunmi Mustapha, on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen, the Deputy Governor described Alhaji Mustapha as a prominent son of Oke-Ogun, an astute politician and a revered elder statesman whose life has been defined by service, integrity and steadfast commitment to democratic ideals. Barr. Lawal noted that the octogenarian has, over the decades, played significant roles in strengthening party structures and deepening democracy in Oyo State and…

Chairman, House of Representatives committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity The recent decision of the senate to approve both electronic and manual transmission of election results has once again brought to fore the delicate balance between technological advancement and Nigeria’s present digital infrastructural realities. As a developing nation navigating the digital age, debate around election result transmission must go beyond political sentiments and be anchored on system integrity, national security and public confidence in the electoral process. Electronic transmission of election results remains a critical tool for enhancing transparency, reducing human interference and speeding up collation. However, its…

_SAYS IT WAS THREE TIMES CHINA’S PER CAPITAL IN 1976 AND DOUBLED MALAYSIA’S GDP IN 1966_ Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has criticised Nigeria’s continued reliance on the economic prescriptions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arguing that the country’s economic decline stems from policy choices shaped by external institutions rather than domestic realities. Hashim made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on ARISE TV’s 8pm Prime Time program, where he discussed the Nigerian economy, National development, and his proposed $4 trillion economic plan. According to him, Nigeria performed better when it pursued…

.Congratulates new chair Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has lauded the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, on the successful completion of his tenure as the chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. The governor described Ogundoyin’s tenure as eventful, noting that he recorded remarkable and trail-blazing achievements and made Oyo State proud through his efforts while he served as the head of the Conference of Speakers. This was just as the governor congratulated the new chairman of the body and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,…