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Hon. Najeem Omirinde, former Chairman of the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), has extended a congratulatory message to Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, the esteemed Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, on the occasion of his birthday. In a Media statement Hon. Omirinde lauded Adeleke’s dedication and commitment to the party’s growth and stability within the state. “I wish to heartily congratulate my dear brother and a dedicated party man, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, the Secretary of our great party, the PDP, in Oyo State, on his birthday,” Hon. Omirinde said. “Alhaji Adeleke has…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has congratulated the Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, on his birthday anniversary. The Deputy Governor described Adeleke as a core party man, loyal, intelligent, commending his requisite leadership skills and administrative acumen at conflict time. In a statement on Saturday, Barr. Lawal equally commended Adeleke’s tireless efforts in upholding party unity, strengthening internal structures, and ensuring electoral victories for the PDP. He noted that Adeleke’s leadership reflects inclusivity, deep loyalty to party ideals, and strategic figure in the state’s political development. The Deputy…

Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, Managing Director of CEOAFRICA and initiator of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), alongside Mr. Emmanuel Umenwa, Managing Director of Geneith Pharmaceuticals and sponsor of the GHC, was honored with the National Outstanding Leadership Performance Award (NOLPA) by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) during its 44th Inaugural Senate Sitting on Friday, July 11, 2025. The prestigious event took place at the House of Chiefs, Agodi Secretariat in Ibadan and was attended by dignitaries from academia, government officials, and enthusiastic students. The NOLPA awarded to Ilobanafor recognized him as the “Most Student-Friendly MD in Nigeria for…

.As S/West PDP leaders reaffirm support for party Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is an institution that cannot be threatened by talks about an emerging coalition, noting that the party remains united and undivided in the South-West geopolitical zone. The governor said that PDP leaders in the South-West have resolved that as responsible leaders, they would stay in the party and fix whatever challenges arise, adding that the PDP will deal with its issues and come out stronger as the only credible political alternative for Nigerians. Governor Makinde stated this on…

.Says govt’ll move against phone use, malpractices in secondary schools Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Segun Olayiwola, has said that the positive turnaround witnessed by the education sector in the state is as a result of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde visionary and insightful leadership. He noted that the administration has implemented many policies towards transforming the sector, which prior to Governor Makinde’s assumption of office in 2019, had become deplorable, with education quality at its lowest ebb. Olayiwola, who spoke at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Thursday, said the government’s policies on budgetary allocation, reducing…

As Nigeria navigates its complex governance challenges, experts, media professionals, and thought leaders gathered at the 9th Anniversary Lecture of the South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) in Ibadan on Wednesday to engage in robust dialogue on the future of the nation’s democracy particularly in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. Held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, the event served as a high level platform for discussing the crises of leadership, citizen disengagement, and the urgent need for institutional reforms. The lecture also witnessed the recognition of distinguished individuals, including Oyo State Commissioner for Information…

Director-General of the Oyo State Investments and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Mr Tilewa Folami, has highlighted the contributions of his agency to the economic expansion programme of the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde administration as well as its contributions to infrastructure development and lifting residents of the state out of poverty. Folami, who was the guest of newsmen at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing held at the Governor’s Office Briefing Room, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said on Wednesday that the agency has not only made immense contributions in the area of rebuilding infrastructure, it has also supported and empowered thousands of…

As the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) prepares for its 44th Annual National Conference in Awka, Anambra State between July 22-27th, newsmen spoke to the duo of National Chairman, ACPN Pharm Ambrose Ezeh MAW, DCPharm and National Secretary Omokhafe Ashore, FPSN on contemporary health matters. Excerpts: Reporters: In your recent pre-conference press briefing you spoke about high incidence of drug faking and a need for a better sanction culture. How then can we grow the pharma sector against this background? Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN): – Please make no mistake about it. The Pharma Industry…

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has issued a clarion call for the urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s digital protection laws and frameworks, describing cybersecurity as “a matter of national survival.” Hon. Olajide, made the call while delivering a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the maiden National Cybersecurity Conference 2025, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The federal lawmaker, who represents Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency of Oyo state, revealed that the National Assembly is already working on proactive legislative reviews to match the fast evolving…

Security in Oyo State will be beefed up with the immediate procurement of two aircraft to curb the menace of illegal miners, kidnappers and other forms of security threats, particularly in the vast inter land of Oyo State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said in a release after the Executive Council meeting yesterday that the procurement was approved in a renewed determination by the Government to secure the State further from the influx of bandits and the perpetration of their enterprise. According to the Commissioner, the Council noted that though Oyo State enjoys relative peace compared to other…