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All elected local government chairmen in Oyo state have unanimously declared their unalloyed support for the Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde. The 33 Local Government Chairmen in Oyo state unanimously state their unequivocal loyalty to the Executive Governor of the state, Engr Seyi Makinde due to his exemplary leadership and unrivalled achievements since his assumption of office. The Chairmen of the 33 Local council areas also unanimously agreed to establish a new association to continue serving the people of the state at the grassroots. The Oyo 33 local government chairmen made the resolution today in Ibadan after…

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe is dead. Oba Adebimpe died on Wednesday after a brief illness. He represented the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin at the unveiling of the new palace of Olubadan at Oke Aremo in Ibadan North local government area. The unveiling of the new palace as reliably gathered was his last official outing. He was conspicuously absent at the coronation of Oba Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland held at the Mapo Hall. The details of his transition was sketchy at the time of filing the report.

In a bid to enhance governance and service delivery, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has assigned portfolios to newly appointed Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants. The announcement, which came following their appointments last Friday, aims to streamline administrative functions and ensure effective implementation of policies across various sectors. The Supervisory Councilors and their respective portfolios are as follows: Tijani Iyabo Sarah – Health Olaniyan Hammed – Revenue & Investment Femi Fabunmi – Works Sunday Olumide – Finance Abiade Rotimi – Education Badmus Teslim – Transport Odunade Ibrahim – Information/Culture, Youth & Sport Bello Lukman -…

In a series of gatherings yesterday, various groups visited the Jagunmolu Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, urging him to run for the Oyo gubernatorial seat in 2027. A press statement from the JDS Support Group media unit confirmed that Ilaji Resort in Akanran witnessed a show of solidarity from numerous non-governmental groups. They expressed their appreciation for Engr. Dotun Sanusi’s efforts in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor through various developmental initiatives, thereby supporting the government’s efforts. The Yoruba Solidarity Forum, attended by the Oyo Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Barbers and other stakeholders,…

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, has expressed condolences to the Salami family over the departure of their patriarch, Alhaji Waheed Kola Salami, who passed away last week at an advanced age of 80 years. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon Segun Ogunwuyi, Makinde described the Salami family patriarch as an accomplished and fulfilled man who left behind laudable legacies in the quality of children making great impacts within the society among which is Architect Salam Azeez. While speaking at the 8th day Fidau prayer, an Islamic funeral rite, attended by numerous dignitaries in Ibadan on…

In a bold move to address the pressing issues of malnutrition and food insecurity, the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has mobilized state legislators to take action. Speaking as the co-chairman at the inauguration of the National Legislative Network on Nutrition & Food Security and workshop for Chairmen of newly created State Houses of Assembly Committees on Nutrition & Food Security, Ogundoyin emphasized the need for collective action to tackle these challenges. Ogundoyin, who is also the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, praised the efforts of the…

Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, Chairman of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, has been honored with the title of Grand Patron by the Nigeria Union of Tailors (NUT). This marks the first time the NUT has bestowed such an honor. In his remarks, NUT Chairman Alhaji Oyetunde Rasheed highlighted Chief Sanusi’s exceptional contributions, stating that his leadership and vision made him the ideal recipient of the award. Alhaji Waheed Adorode Ekun, PDP leader in Ona-Ara, also praised Chief Sanusi, noting the unprecedented support from various groups urging him to run for the Oyo State governorship in 2027. Ekun emphasized the widespread…

The Chairman of Oyo State Housing Corporation, Hon. Ademola Omotoso, has threatened to withdraw the operational licenses of clubs or lounges that fail to comply with the resolution of a meeting held with their owners alongside Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Tuesday at the corporation’s headquarters regarding noise pollution and other issues within Bodija Estate. Omotoso stated that club owners should know they are not above the law, as the Corporation has rules binding all residents in its estates.He warned that anyone who flouts the law will be dealt with accordingly by revocation of their operating licenses. The Housing…

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has fixed Monday, July 22- Friday July 26, 2024, for the computer-based test (CBT), for applicants for primary school teachers recruitment from the just-ended application held in the the State. The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, stated this in Ibadan today. He said a total of 50, 097 applicants scaled the application exercise to take part in the computer-based tests for the available positions. Adeniran said specific date and time for individual applicants is already being communicated to them via their email and/or their phone numbers.…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, welcomed the Batch B Stream 1 NYSC corps members to Ibadan North Local Government today. The corps members, who recently completed their three-week compulsory camping at the Oyo State NYSC camp in Iseyin, arrived at the council secretariat around 5 p.m. yesterday. In his welcome speech, Hon. Olufade congratulated the corps members on the successful completion of their orientation camp and welcomed them to Ibadan North, which he proudly described as the largest and leading local government in Oyo State. Acknowledging their fatigue, he assured them that he would…