In the heart of Nigeria’s Southwest, Oyo State has been buzzing with transformation under Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omituntun agenda. Omituntun 1.0 kicked off with bold strides in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, laying a foundation for accelerated growth from 2019 to 2023. Then came Omituntun 2.0, directing gears towards sustainable development, economic diversification, job creation, and eco-friendly policies through 2027. But as Governor Makinde’s term winds down, the big question lingers: Who can keep this momentum alive and catapult Oyo into Africa’s elite league of thriving states? Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the 43-year-old dynamo emerges as the perfect heir. At age where…
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government has settled for unity and stability as Alhaji Oladapo Moruf emerged the consensus chairman of the party ahead of its forthcoming congress. His emergence followed extensive consultations among key stakeholders and leaders of the party in the local government, who unanimously adopted him as the preferred candidate in the spirit of cohesion and progress. The local government Congress held on Saturday September 20 at the Methodist High School, Toll Gate, Ibadan. Earlier, the outgoing party chairman,Alhaji Mukaila Adegbola stated that five other aspirants initially vying for the chairmanship seat stepped down…
Oyo State has been ranked as the best state to live in Nigeria, according to the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) report. The report, which assesses the quality of life and livability across different states in Nigeria, cited the state’s strong infrastructure, urban amenities, and perceived safety as key factors contributing to its top ranking. The pSPI report notes that Akwa Ibom and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) closely follow Oyo State in the rankings, making them equally desirable places to reside. Top 3 States Oyo State Akwa Ibom State Federal Capital Territory (FCT) On the other hand, Zamfara, Anambra,…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended warm birthday wishes to the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East II State Constituency, Hon. Olusola Owolabi, as he marks another year today. In a congratulatory message personally signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin described Hon. Owolabi as a grassroots politician, an effective legislator, and a committed representative of his constituents who has consistently demonstrated dedication to the development and welfare of the people of Ibadan North East II. According to the Speaker, Hon. Owolabi has contributed significantly to the legislative business of the…
In a heartfelt show of camaraderie and respect, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing the good people of Ibadan North Constituency 2, Hon. Adebayo Babajide has extended warm birthday wishes to his esteemed colleague, Hon. Owolabi Olusola Adewale, representing Ibadan North East Constituency 2, on the occasion of his birthday. Hon. Babajide, Jagaban of the 9th and 10th Assembly, known for his unwavering commitment to unity and collaboration among lawmakers, described Hon. Olusola as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to legislative development and community empowerment have been remarkable. He further described the celebrant as a…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has extended heartfelt birthday congratulations to a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing the good people of Ibadan North East Constituency 2, Honourable Owolabi Olusola Adewale, commending his unwavering dedication to public service and impactful legislative leadership. In a statement released on Thursday, by the head of Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Falana lauded Hon. Olusola, a respected member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, for his outstanding service to his constituents and the state at large. He described…
Merited Negotiation Consulting, a prominent negotiation advisory firm, has facilitated access to global grant interventions for Nigerian sub-national governments at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Roundtable 2025 in New York. The firm played a key role in negotiating pathways for state governments to engage with international funding networks, development partners, and donor agencies. The event, themed around high-level executive global sustainable investments and grant interventions, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and the private sector to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Agenda 2030. Speaking during the roundtable, Kunle Yusuff, MON, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO…
The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji has showered glowing encomiums on his Lagelu Local Government counterpart, Hon. Kamarudeen Mudashiru, and the Personal Assistant to the Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Akeem Azeez, on the occasion of their birthday anniversaries. In his goodwill message on Wednesday, the Oluyole Council boss described both men as “resilient, consistent and dependable leaders whose political journeys reflect uncommon loyalty and commitment to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) family in Oyo State. He recounted their numerous contributions to the growth of the party and their unflinching support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, stressing…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to his colleague and brother, the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen Morenikeji, describing him as a dependable leader and a man of enviable character. In his goodwill message made available through his head of media, Aderibigbe Yisahu, Hon. Olufade expressed deep admiration for Hon. Kamorudeen’s exemplary leadership style, humility, and unwavering commitment to grassroots development. He noted that their bond goes beyond politics, stressing that he regards him not only as a colleague but also as a true brother whose values…
The Chairman of Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has extended warm birthday felicitations to two distinguished public servants in Oyo State, Alhaji Akeem Azeez, a Special Assistant to His Excellency Engr ‘Seyi Makinde, and Hon. Kamorudeen Mudashiru, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government Area, Iyana-Offa. In a goodwill message released on Wednesday by the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Falana praised both celebrants for their dedication to public service and grassroots development, describing them as committed leaders whose service continues to positively impact lives in Oyo State. “Alhaji…
