The Osun State chapters of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party have traded words over the aborted defection plan of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APC said Adeleke was rejected because he would be a liability and would hurt the integrity of the party. But the PDP, which insisted it would not join issues with the opposition party, said Osun people would decide and defend their votes in 2026. The spokesperson for Osun APC, Kola Olabisi, in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, recalled that a caucus in the Osun PDP, in a communique signed by Adeleke…
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A former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has faulted the President’s silence over persistent rumours that he plans to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election. Although the next presidential election is two years away, speculation has continued about an alleged plot to replace Shettima on the ticket. In June, amid heightened rumours, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga dismissed the claims as a “non-issue,” stating that Tinubu would decide on a running mate only after securing the All Progressives Congress nomination. However, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed said the President…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, commissioned the newly-dualised 5.9 kilometers Akobo–Ojurin–Olorunda Abaa road, noting that the project is a strategic linkage road that will open up rural communities, stimulate trade, ease transportation and uplift the quality of life of the people. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of the state, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, noted that the project is another testament to the visionary governance in the state. Noting that the administration’s steadfastness and commitment to inclusive development has continued to transform the landscape of Oyo State, Governor Makinde said the road has been named…
A leaked internal memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Ibadan-North Federal Constituency, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, did not take place. The memo, dated July 21, 2025, and addressed to the Director of Election and Party Monitoring at INEC headquarters in Abuja, was signed by Rosemary Alaba Adeniyi, the Acting Administrative Secretary for the Oyo State office of the Commission. It officially states that the scheduled APC primary election did not hold. In addition, the report noted that efforts by INEC officials to…
.Visits late Olubadan’s family Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration’s bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019. The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced by the institution to strengthen it and to bring unity back to the institution. Governor Makinde, who stated this on Tuesday, during a visit to the home of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, to condole with the family,…
By Segun Kehinde “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” This profound statement echoes the essence of Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, JDS, a visionary leader reshaping the landscape of Ibadan. As the Ajia Olubadan and the creative force behind Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Sanusi merges tradition with modernity, establishing himself as a transformative figure in his community. Sanusi’s leadership philosophy revolves around a deep commitment to the welfare of his fellow citizens. His philanthropic endeavors are not isolated acts; they are lifelines that have the power to change lives.…
.Showcases logo, leadership In a move that will cement Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s place in the history of Oyo State, the state government has officially unveiled its premier female football team named Pacesetter Queens FC. Unveiling the team on Tuesday, at a press conference, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, showcased the club’s new logo and also introduced the leadership team. Adegoke, who presided over the unveiling, expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for his steadfast support towards the establishment of the team, outlining the state’s ambitious vision to enter the women’s football scene in Nigeria and make a…
.As gov donates bus to Bodija Int’l Market’s leaders The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the state government will soon begin the rehabilitation of inner roads in Bodija Market. The governor, who was represented by Chief Babatunde Tijani, stated this while donating an 18-seater bus to the Ibadan Foodstuffs Sellers Association, Bodija International Market, Ibadan. He noted that the bus is to ease the movement of the executive members of the union within and outside the state, adding that the donation was part of the governor’s promises to support market groups in the state. Tijani equally noted…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have thrown their weight behind the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The Nation had earlier reported that Governor Adeleke had planned to defect from the PDP after holding consultations with party leaders, who had agreed to follow him to any party of his choice. However, his move to the APC was reportedly rejected by key members of the party in Osun State. It was gathered that a stakeholders’ meeting was held on Monday at the Government House in Oke-Fia, Osogbo,…
Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, widely known as Don, has expressed profound gratitude following his emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the forthcoming bye-election in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, scheduled for August 16, 2025. Oyekunle was elected through a transparent and democratic process at the ad-hoc delegate congress held last Friday at the Ibadan North PDP Secretariat, where he secured a unanimous victory. In a statement titled “A Heart of Gratitude,” Oyekunle described his emergence as a reflection of the trust and confidence the party and constituents have placed in his leadership. He pledged to approach the mandate…
