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Last Saturday in Ibarapaland, the air carried the kind of solemn electricity reserved for moments that bend history. As the traditional rulers gathered; robes flowing, drums rumbling softly beneath the breath of the hills, they conferred the titles Aare Asoludero and Yeye Aare Asoludero on Governor Seyi Makinde and his wife, Engr. (Mrs.) Tamunominini Makinde. It was more than a ceremony; it was a proclamation. In Yoruba cosmology, chieftaincy titles are never ornamental decorations. They are earned through service that steadies a people, sacrifice that strengthens a land, and impact that reshapes daily life. By honouring Makinde, the custodians…

NIGERIA WILL PRODUCE 4M BARRELS OF CRUDE DAILY WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF ACCORD PRESIDENCY — GBENGA HASHIM •Unveils 3,000 shut-in oil wells recovery plan •Insists N605 per litre petrol price viable Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has unveiled what he described as the production backbone of his Energy First Presidential Agenda, promising to raise Nigeria’s crude oil production to a minimum of four million barrels per day; within 24 months of an Accord administration. Hashim made the declaration when he appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, over the weekend, where he outlined…

Hassan AbdulAzee In politics, positions come and go, but the memories of how a public servant treats the people often remain long after the political season is over. For Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide Odidiomo, his political profile is built around a simple philosophy: public office is an opportunity to serve, not a privilege to be enjoyed. As the 2027 general election approaches, the two term member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state and senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM, for Oyo South is taking his message of service beyond his across the nine local…

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the immediate release of two buses, a 32-seater and an 18-seater, to Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan to support the club’s activities. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he said the gesture came on the heels of Shooting Stars’ impressive victory over CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round tie played at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta According to him, the approval underscores the state government’s commitment to supporting the Oluyole Warriors as…

.Promises December Commissioning of Ido–Eruwa Road as He Is Installed Aare Asoludero of Ibarapaland Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has cautioned traditional rulers across the state to remain politically neutral, stressing that monarchs who openly support political parties or candidates risk exposing themselves to avoidable political attacks. Governor Makinde gave the charge on Saturday at the grand finale of the week long first coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola Ajobo Olurin I, the Eleruwa of Eruwa. The event also featured the commissioning of the newly renovated Eleruwa Palace and the conferment of chieftaincy titles on…

.Promises continuity in prompt payment of salary, pensions, improvement of education, infrastructure, others The Allied People’s Movement (APM) candidate for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election, Hon Bimbo Adekanmbi, has called on media professionals to critically evaluate all aspirants seeking to govern the state. He urged them to scrutinize candidates’ words and promises to ensure that the next governor possesses competence, character, experience, and a clear value proposition to move Oyo State forward. Adekanmbi, a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), who previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff and later Commissioner for Finance under the…

From pioneering career progression institute in 2025 to global presentation at FIP Congress, Nigeria charts new course for community pharmacy practice The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has taken its pioneering reform of community pharmacy practice to the global stage, unveiling its Community Pharmacists Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) framework at the 84th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Montreal, Canada. The presentation marked another significant milestone in what has emerged as a purposeful leadership initiative by the ACPN to transform community pharmacy practice, strengthen professional development and reposition community pharmacists as…

The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has reiterated the administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property by strengthening collaboration with security agencies and relevant stakeholders. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, Barrister Lawal made this declaration on Tuesday at a capacity-building workshop on awareness, intelligence gathering, and institutional response to emerging threats linked to illicit financial flows. The workshop was held at the Western Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Acting Governor emphasized that the state government has intensified partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prevent the…

Global ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced its exit from Nigeria after 12 years of operations in the country. The company said it would wind down its Nigerian operations effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a review of its business. Uber, which launched its services in Lagos in 2014, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, describing it as a difficult decision. “After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026,” the company said. The ride-hailing firm thanked Nigerians for welcoming and using its platform…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA and Initiator of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has been honoured with the prestigious Peace & Enterprise Ambassadorial Award by the Inter-Religious Youth Affairs for Peace and Unity (IRYAPU). The award, according to the organisation, recognises Ilobanafor’s contributions to youth empowerment, job creation, public health advocacy, peacebuilding and nation-building. The conferment ceremony, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, attracted business leaders, civil society representatives, youth advocates and members of the Inter-Religious Youth Affairs for Peace and Unity from across the country. Speaking on the award,…