In a passionate call to action, civic advocate Fadare Blessing Fiyinfoluwa has urged Nigerians to prioritize registering for and securing their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing it as the key to meaningful participation in the nation’s democratic process. According to Fiyinfoluwa, the PVC is more than just a card; it is the most powerful tool citizens can wield to shape the future of their communities and the country at large. “Every election is a golden opportunity to express our beliefs, our aspirations, and our hopes for a better society. The PVC is the ticket that allows us to do this,”…
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The Oyo State House of Assembly has received and acknowledged a letter from the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, notifying the legislature of his intention to proceed on a one-month leave from Thursday, August 29, 2025, to Monday, September 29, 2025. The letter, which was read at Tuesday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, was in compliance with Section 190(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which mandates the governor to transmit a written notice to the House before proceeding on leave. In the letter, Governor Makinde conveyed his request…
In a continued effort to improve education and support grassroots development, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Oluyole Constituency, is set to commission a newly renovated block of classrooms at Community Primary School, Olunde, in Ibadan. The commissioning ceremony, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 at noon, will also feature a multimillion naira financial empowerment initiative aimed at supporting women, youths, and small-scale traders within the constituency. According to a statement from the lawmaker’s media team, the classroom renovation project is part of Akintayo’s broader commitment to educational development and…
By Kabir Adebayo In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, few leaders stand out with the clarity of purpose and unwavering dedication that define Aderemi Oseni. Representing Ido/Ibapapa in the House of Representatives, Oseni is not just a politician; he is a visionary architect, designing a future where every citizen in Oyo State has the chance to thrive. With a background in engineering, Oseni approaches governance with precision and pragmatism, building infrastructure projects that meet real needs and stimulate economic growth. His tenure has seen the transformation of neglected roads into thoroughfares that connect communities, the upgrading of healthcare centres…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has commended the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his unprecedented developmental strides and for winning the confidence of the people of Oyo State through purposeful leadership. Hon. Olufade made this known on Saturday while featuring on Premier Politics, a flagship political program on Success 105.3FM hosted by ace broadcaster Seun Akande. Responding to a question on the significance of the recent bye-election victory of Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle DON, the PDP candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Olufade described the outcome as a clear…
As part of efforts to promote financial inclusion and economic empowerment, the Oyo State Government, through the State Agency for Youth Development in collaboration with First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has officially launched the first phase of its POS Deployment Initiative today. It could be recalled that, on Monday, June 30th, a stakeholders’ engagement across 33 local governments on POS Machine, soft loans collaboration with FCMB, was held at the conference room, old local government building secretariat, Ibadan. Interested applicants are urged to apply online. Twenty beneficiaries have received Point-of-Sale (POS) machines to kickstart small-scale retail and agency banking operations…
The descendants of Oduduwa worldwide, have affirmed that only the Ooni of Ife possesses the authority to appoint individuals as Okanlomo Odua as the Ooni is also known as Arole Odua. The declaration came amidst a growing supremacy dispute between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over the recent conferral of the Okanlomo Odua title on Ibadan-based business tycoon, philanthropist and the CEO of Ilaji Hotels and Resorts, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi JDS). The Oduduwa descendants emphasised that, “The lineage of Oduduwa is clear; only the Ooni can designate the Okanlomo…
By Abegunde Samuel Temitope Oyo State’s developmental journey since the beginning of the 4th Republic has been shaped by a lineage of transformative leaders, each contributing distinct strengths to its progress. From Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina, Lam-Adesina’s foundational reforms through Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja’s grassroots governance to Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala’s infrastructure drive, Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s modernization, and Gov Seyi Makinde’s inclusive strides, Oyo has built a robust platform for growth. As Governor Makinde’s tenure nears its end in 2027, the state seeks a leader to sustain and elevate this legacy. Amofin Beulah Adeoye, a legal icon and private sector trailblazer,…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government has commenced grassroots mobilization to encourage residents to participate in the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) registration exercise. Speaking at an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held at the council secretariat in Idi-Ayunre, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole LG, Hon. Akeem Olatunji, charged party leaders and members to put aside personal interests and work in unity towards strengthening the PDP ahead of upcoming national congresses and future elections. Olatunji emphasized that voter registration remains the foundation of political participation, urging members to educate residents, especially first-time voters and…
The House of Assembly member representing Ibadan North Constituency 2 and Jagaban of the 9th and 10th Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (Don) on his emphatic victory in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Gabriel described Hon. Oyekunle’s victory as a resounding testament to the will of the people and a clear endorsement of his competence, capacity, and credibility. “Hon. Don and I had the privilege of serving together in the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly between 2019 and 2023. While he represented…
