Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on residents of Ibadan North Federal Constituency to come out en masse and vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle “DON,” in the forthcoming bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. The governor made the appeal on Monday during the official campaign flag-off ceremony held at Bodija Main Market, Ibadan. Makinde described Folajimi as a “tested and trusted politician” with the capacity to deliver quality representation if elected to the House of Representatives. “Let me tell you that this forthcoming election is very important because we all need to…
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It was an historical moment in Akiode Olobele Family of Gbenagbena Compound in Ipapo, Itesiwaju LGA when the family hosted Amofin Beulah Adeoye to a special Prayer service to honor and celebrate him as one of the beloved sons of family. The prayer was convened by the chairman of the family, Pa. Abdur-Rasheed Alawiye. He welcomed sons and daughters of the compound to the prayer session for one of their own. He beseeched God Almighty on what he termed “divine endeavour” for Amofin Adeoye. The first prayer session was led by Reverend Ojelere of First Baptist Church, Ipapo. Reverend Ojelere…
Aderemi Oseni, an engineer by training and a visionary leader by choice, is charting a new course for Oyo State’s future. Combining his technical expertise with a profound understanding of community needs, Oseni is navigating the political landscape with the dexterity of a maestro conducting an orchestra. Oseni’s unwavering dedication to the people of Ido/Ibarapa in the House of Representatives and Oyo State at large, has earned him a reputation as a champion for sustainable development, “Soludero.” By adopting an innovative approach that considers both short-term solutions and long-term impact, Oseni has set his sights on ushering in a new…
Personal aides, confidants and advisers of late Rt. Hon. Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi Jagaban have since the release of their public statement last Thursday where they distanced themselves from the campaign affairs of the Ibadan North APC, come under heavy criticism, castigation, character assassination, maligning, name-calling, spiteful and disparaging remarks alongside countless verbal assaults from the Oyo State APC and Ibadan North APC executives According to the aides,confidants and advisers of late Jagaban released statement,they said the attacks on them are exactly what they stated as part of the reasons for their decision to stay away from the Ibadan North…
All is set for the official campaign flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the August 16, 2025, Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, as the ruling party prepares to storm Bodija Market, Ibadan, in grand style on Monday, August 4. The event, billed to commence at 10:00 a.m., is expected to be a massive show of political strength with the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, personally leading party leaders, faithful, and supporters to rally behind the PDP candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as “DON.” Governor Makinde, known for his strong advocacy of progressive representation,…
As the August 16, 2025, bye-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency draws nearer, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle “DON,” has successfully concluded his ward-to-ward stakeholders’ consultation tour across the 12 wards of the constituency, strengthening grassroots support ahead of the crucial poll. The final phase of the consultation and engagement tour, which began in Ward 4, the political base of the PDP flag bearer, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle DON was marked by a massive show of solidarity. Traditional rulers, religious leaders, market leaders, artisans, youths, non-indigenes, and community leaders pledged their total support for Hon. Oyekunle, assuring…
The stage is set for the grand unveiling of Nigeria’s first indigenous social media platform, ‘2GEDA’, scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the prestigious Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan. The landmark event will be hosted by the Okanlomo of Yorubaland and Chairman of Ilaji Group, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as he welcomes a royal and star-studded gathering to witness the historic birth of a digital innovation that aims to redefine Africa’s tech landscape. According to a statement by Smith Emeka Eze, co-owner of the platform, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,…
As part of ongoing efforts to galvanize grassroots support ahead of the August 16 bye-election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as ‘DON’, has continued his stakeholders’ consultation tour with visits to Wards 9, 7, and 6. The tour began in Ward 9, moved to Ward 7, and concluded in Ward 6. In each of the wards, Hon. Oyekunle met with a wide range of stakeholders, including religious leaders, traditional leaders, artisans, landlords’ associations, market men and women, and youth groups. During the interactive sessions, stakeholders commended the leadership style…
Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu, has commended the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, for his consistent delivery of people-oriented projects and grassroots development initiatives across the council area. Barrister Ashamu gave the commendation on Thursday while commissioning a solar-powered borehole donated to Ifelodun Muslim Community, Ibadan, by the British American Tobacco Foundation (BAT Foundation). The Commissioner commended Olatunji for being pragmatic and futuristic to leverage on the strength of the Council’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of business establishments operating in the LG to facilitate such laudable project for his people.…
The personal aides, confidants, and closest supporters of the late lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban), have announced their withdrawal from all campaign activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. Operating under the umbrella of the Akinremi Think Tank, the group said its decision to abstain from the bye-election process was informed by what it described as “disappointing dispositions, unprovoked hatred, outrageous labelling, overbearing toxicity, and continuous verbal attacks” from some leaders and members of the Ibadan North APC, as well as certain…
