In a proactive move to strengthen youth empowerment initiatives in Oyo State, the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, under the leadership of Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has carried out an official inspection of Whoopy Yun College, also known as the creative college, owned by Mrs. Omobolanle AFolashade Adedeji, signaling the start of exploratory talks for a strategic partnership focused on technical and vocational skills development. The inspection visit, led by the Chairman, Hon. Adebowale Falana, the coordinating director, Mr. Sangogade Olusumbo Idowu, the Director of Administration and General Service, Mr. Osungbaro Oluwaseye, as well as the department head, Youth…
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The ardent, committed and loyal followers, supporters, lovers and well wishers of the late former Ibadan North Federal Rep., Hon. Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) under the group, Akinremi Legacy Forum has reconvened their monthly meeting, which is a gathering in honor of the late people-focused lawmaker who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency between the years 2019 to 2024. This meeting which held yesterday, Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at the usual venue, Prince Akinremi Jagaban Hall, Samonda Ibadan, had over 300 dedicated members in attendance with the Akinremi Family Head, Chief Abideen Abiodun Akinremi present to address all members. Also present for…
The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has reiterated the urgent need for predictable funding mechanisms and modern tools to enhance the capacity and performance of State Houses of Assembly across the country. He made this call today in Abuja during his goodwill message at the Consultative/Validation Meeting on the Needs Assessment of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria. According to Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin, the institutional, operational, and structural challenges faced by State Legislatures can only be addressed through deliberate reform, capacity building, and…
The organizing committee inaugurated by the state government to oversee the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has announced the closing of some routes leading to the ancient Mapo Hall. The state government has earlier announced that the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja will be crowned on Friday, 26th September, 2025. The security committee which is under the general committee chaired by former CCII President, Chief Bayo Oyero in a traffic advisory on issued on Tuesday, informed the general public that traffic diversions at the routes were occasioned by the coming of President Bola…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has been honored with the prestigious African Ambassador for a Drug-Free Society award in recognition of his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and substance abuse prevention across the Pacesetter state and beyond. The award, conferred by the Best Brain Initiative for Human Development (Drug-Free Society), was presented on Monday, September 22, 2025, during a courtesy visit to the Agency. The Initiative Programme coordinator, Ms. Beborah Boluwatife, Babalola while explaining how the youth energetic chairman was selected and conferred the prestigious honour, reiterated that her initiatives celebrate…
The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Babatunde Eniitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has officially confirmed that the Bada Olubadan Designate and Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, will be formally installed as Okanlomo Oódua on December 4th and 5th, 2025. Oba Ogunwusi made this historic pronouncement during his visit to the Bodija residence of the Olubadan Designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I). The revered monarch described Chief Sanusi as a visionary leader, community builder, and bridge between tradition and modern development. According to the Ooni, the installation of Chief Sanusi…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is set to pay a historic visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in a move aimed at strengthening unity and deepening traditional ties between the two foremost Yoruba thrones. The visit is expected to take place between 10am to 1pm tomorrow (Sunday). The visit has been described as a major step towards promoting peace, cultural understanding, and solidarity among Yoruba monarchs. The visit is not just ceremonial; it is symbolic of the unity which must continue to be upheld among Yoruba traditional institutions.” The Ooni’s visit to the Olubadan-designate…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye has congratulated the newly elected Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Itesiwaju Local Government Area, Hon. Ganiyu Owolabi from Ward 03. The legal icon extended his congratulatory message to other elected Executives of the party in Itesiwaju LGA; Mr. Illiyas Agoro as Secretary and Comrade Wasiu Abiola who emerged as Youth Leader. The Congress witnessed a massive turnout across all the wards in Itesiwaju LGA underscoring the unity and peace among party members. Amofin Adeoye charged the newly elected executives in Itesiwaju LGA to work for the progress of the party and uphold the trust…
Hon. Nasiru Hazmat from ward 10 has been elected as the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government. This was according to the results announced at the end of the PDP local government congress held at Methodist High School, Orita New Garage, Ibadan on Saturday. The congress, which had 170 ward executive members and thirty delegates participating, was conducted by the state approved 11-man Electoral Committee headed by the Commissioner for Public Works and transport, Hon. Mojeed Mogbonjubola. Other members of the committee included House of Assembly member, Hon. Waheed Akintayo (Ilumoka); Ldr Hon. Lasun…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State successfully conducted its Local Government Congress on Saturday, 20th of September 2025— electing a new set of local executives to steer the party’s affairs for the next term. The event, held at Iyana-Offa, was marked by enthusiasm and unity among party members, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening the PDP’s presence in the region. The congress, attended by party stalwarts and observers, saw a transparent and democratic process as members voted to elect new leaders to represent the party at the local level. The election process adhered…
