The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has reignited speculations about the political future of his loyalists, particularly those from the now-defunct Congress for Progressive Change, the party he founded in 2009. The Punch reports. Since the emergence of President Bola Tinubu in 2023, the influence of CPC loyalists has waned, with some key figures such as ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, openly opposing Tinubu’s potential second-term bid. With Buhari’s passing, analysts believe the All Progressives Congress may face renewed challenges from the late leader’s formidable cult-like followership, long…
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Hon Oluokun Peter Olusola, the Executive chairman of Oyo East Local Government has felicitated with the Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abímbólá Owoade l, the Alaafin of Oyo Empire on the occasion of 50th glorious years on earth. The chairman Noted in a congratulatory message signed by his Media Aide, Adeleke Afees, that Oba Owoade’s reign has been a beacon of unity peace and development “With profound joy and reverence,I, on behalf of the government and good people of Oyo East Local Government extend my warmest congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abímbólá Owoade l , the Alaafin of Oyo…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has advocated for the integration of the traditional institutions into the development systems of the country, as they remain important to nation-building and have continued to have the trust of the grassroots, which is central to development. He called for the relevance of the institutions to be recalibrated, stating that it has become imperative to reform legal frameworks to provide clarity on the roles, rights, and recognition of traditional councils and strengthen the security architecture to formalise community policing strategies rooted in traditional structures. Governor Makinde, who stated this in Akure, at a colloquium organised…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership from the opposition party. Atiku tendered his resignation in the build-up to the 2027 general election after admitting to the formation of a coalition party, the Alliance Democratic Congress. The resignation was communicated in a letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025, addressed to the chairman, PDP, Jada 1 ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The copy of the letter was shared on X by the Special Assistant on Media to the former Vice President, Abdul Rasheeth, on Wednesday.…
In a commendable demonstration of commitment to grassroots development and religious harmony, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency August 16 Bye-election, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle had volunteered to complete the roofing of the Yemetu Oni Lane Abijamori Central Mosque in Ward 3, Ibadan North. The intervention has brought significant relief to the Muslim community, which had faced difficulties completing the mosque’s roofing due to prolonged funding challenges. Despite months of collective fundraising efforts by worshippers and residents, the project had stalled until Hon. Oyekunle stepped in with decisive support. During a visit to the site, the…
Ibadan South East Local Government recently held a special send-forth ceremony in honour of two Directors of the council who were recently promoted to the post of Acting Head of Local Government Administration. The celebrants, Sanitarian Toyosi Olukemi Fasasi and Alhaja Tawakalitu Olufunke Adedotun were both recognised as exceptional staff for their outstanding services and contributions to the progress of the council. In his welcome speech, the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode commended the celebrants for their years of dedicated services, describing their contributions as pivotal to the council’s progress and development. Hon. Alawode affirmed that…
The President/CEO of MFP Global Services and Board Member of Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), Dr Oyebade Oyedepo has counselled tertiary institutions offering accounting courses to introduce accounting clinic to fix the practical deficit in graduates they chun out to labour market. This recommendation was given to the management of Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan when he accompanied the Chairman of Lagelu & District Society of ICAN, Chief (Mrs) Omokemi Oladipo, FCA and some of the executives of the District on a courtesy visit to the institution recently. According to the MFP top brass, the practical knowledge deficit in accounting…
In a move expected to drastically transform Oyo State’s healthcare sector, the Oyo State House of Assembly has granted concurrent approval to a €55 million concessional loan facility requested by Governor Seyi Makinde. The facility, sourced through the French Treasury, is designated for the execution of the Oyo State Healthcare Project VI. The letter conveying the request, dated 11th July 2025, was formally read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, during Monday’s plenary session. According to the letter, the State Executive Council had earlier approved the loan, which carries a strikingly low…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, took a swipe at the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, saying the former governor left huge debt for his predecessors in office. Aregbesola, who was governor between November 27, 2010, and November 27, 2018, had enjoyed a cordial public relationship with Adeleke since the latter became governor in November 2022. He was in Osogbo, the state capital, on Sunday, where he mobilised supporters for the 2027 election in the country. The former governor also wooed voters to join him in the ADC, promising that the party would take…
In a heartfelt demonstration of compassionate leadership and fulfillment of his campaign promise, the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Adeleke Ayodele Olusola has empowered over 500 widows and elderly residents with direct cash gifts. The impactful event, which took place at the Council Secretariat today 14th July 2025, brought together beneficiaries from various communities who received financial support to ease their burdens and uplift their wellbeing. In his message made available by his personal assistant Azeez Sodiq Adesina while addressing the gathering, Hon. Adeleke reaffirmed that his administration remains committed to prioritizing the welfare of the…