The Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has showered praise on Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and convener of the Female Leadership Legends initiative, for orchestrating the highly successful ‘She Becoming a Global Change’ event. This landmark gathering, held in Ibadan, united women from diverse walks of life for an impactful lecture series centered on female leadership, empowerment, and societal transformation. The event, a vibrant celebration of women’s potential, drew participants ranging from educators and entrepreneurs to activists and policymakers. Through engaging lectures, interactive workshops, and…
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In a remarkable gesture of love, unity, and religious tolerance, Hon. Olusoji Alade, a champion of Ibadan culture and former Oyo State House of Assembly aspirant, has renovated the historic Adamasingba Central Mosque in Ward 6, Ibadan North Local Government. The commissioning of the renovated mosque was performed by the dynamic and people-oriented Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, in the presence of religious leaders, political stakeholders, and community members. Speaking before the commissioning, the Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ibadan North, Imam Bello, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Almighty Allah for blessing…
Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi is playing a key role in the development of Ibadan. Through his work in business and community projects, he has helped create opportunities and improve the lives of many people in the city. His ongoing efforts continue to shape Ibadan’s growth and future. Sanusi began his journey as a young man eager to learn and contribute to his community. Over the years, he has grown into a respected leader known for his commitment to progress and the wellbeing of Ibadan’s residents. One of his main focuses has been supporting the local economy. By encouraging new businesses…
The attention of the Oyo State Government has been drawn to the latest falsehood peddled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, claiming that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has secured a so-called ₦300 billion “fresh loan.” This mischievous claim, made by an APC lawmaker who is notorious for not attending plenaries and echoed by his party men without confirmation, exposes the party’s habitual recklessness with facts. First, there is no ₦300 billion “loan.” What the House of Assembly approved is: ₦149 billion for refinancing — this means replacing an older, more expensive loan with a new facility on…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has commended His Excellency Engr ‘Seyi Makinde for creating an enabling environment that encourages greater youth participation in the political space. Speaking during an interview on the BCOS Television programme tagged Lotun-Lotun on Thursday, Falana noted that the current administration has not only prioritized youth inclusion in governance but has also dismantled long-standing barriers that previously discouraged young people from engaging in politics. “Before now, politics seemed like a closed circle reserved for a privileged few. But under Governor Makinde, the narrative has changed. Youths are…
The Umualumaku community in Uzoagba, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, has cried out for justice following a violent attack that left a local vigilante, identified simply as Obinna currently battling for his life after being shot in the leg by suspected hoodlums in the area. The incident happened at Umualumaku village in Ikeduru local government area of Imo state. Obinna, who has been hospitalised since the incident on June 1, 2025, told news correspondents when contacted that he was on a night patrol with a colleague when suspected hoodlums opened fire on them at one of the community’s…
The leadership of the Senate arm of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), led by Senate President, Sen. Comr. Oyewumi Festus Ayomide, together with the Clerk of Senate, Sen. Comr. Jimoh Ibrahim, recently embarked on a working visit to the 110km Ibadan Circular Road Project of Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde. The visit, born out of the desire to witness firsthand what had been widely circulated in pictures and online reports, reaffirmed one fact: Oyo State is indeed blessed with an endowed leader whose vision is second to none. The tour was spearheaded by Comrade Olalere Benedict Adetunji, the former…
The attention of the Ibadan South East Local Government has been drawn to a misleading and malicious report circulating on social media, alleging that unknown gunmen sent by the Executive Chairman arrested Hon. Afeez Akinkunmi Akinpelu, Councillor representing Ward 2.We wish to state categorically that this claim is false, misleading, and baseless. For the record, Hon. Afeez Akinpelu was arrested by the SWAT unit of the Nigeria Police Force following investigations into criminal allegations involving the printing and circulation of fake Oyo State revenue receipts. This is a serious offence that undermines the integrity of government revenue systems. It is…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has issued a strongly worded rebuttal to the baseless claims made by Hon. Ibrahim Shittu, member representing Saki West State Constituency, over the recent emergency plenary session which he falsely alleged was used to secretly approve a N300 billion loan request from the Executive without proper notification to members. In a statement jointly signed by the Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin and the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT, Hon. Waheed Akintayo (Ilumoka), the Assembly described Hon. Shittu’s claims as not only misleading but a reflection of his complete disconnect…
One hundred and twenty constituents have benefitted from a six million naira empowerment programme organized by a lawmaker representing Oluyole constituency in the Oyo state house of assembly, Hon Waheed Akintayo popularly called ‘Ilumoka’. At the event which was well attended by lawmakers, People’s Democratic Party, PDP chieftains at the state, local and ward levels, Hon. Akintayo also commissioned two newly renovated classrooms at Olunde Community Primary School, which had earlier been in a state of disrepair before the lawmaker’s intervention. The grassroots politician who is the chairman, Oyo assembly committee on media, ICT and public affairs also distributed security…
