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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming House of Representatives bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Fólajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as “DON,” has addressed criticisms questioning his Ibadan indigenous status, stating emphatically that his roots are firmly planted in both the town and village of Ibadan. Hon. Oyekunle made the clarification while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Ibadan, as critics continue to form false debates around his ancestral origin in the lead-up to the August 16th bye-election. According to the PDP candidate, the controversy surrounding his Ibadan heritage is being deliberately fuelled by opposition elements, who,…

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By Oyo Amebo Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, affectionately known as Odidiomo, is not just a representative, but a catalyst for change in the vibrant tapestry of Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West. With a passion for community empowerment and a vision for sustainable development, he has quickly become a pivotal figure in legislative dynamics, reshaping how representation and governance are perceived in today’s world. Odidiomo’s journey is marked by an avowed dedication to elevating the voices of his constituents, redefining the essence of representation in the modern political arena. His tenure is a testament to the power of innovative thinking combined with…

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By Oyo Amebo In a display of youthful ambition, Barr. Seun Ashamu has taken the helm of the Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, seamlessly transitioning from his prior role in the Ministry of Energy. Not long after assuming his new responsibilities, Ashamu has harnessed his dynamic spirit to propel the ministry towards becoming Nigeria’s leading sub-national advocate for climate action and sustainable practices. At a recent Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, Ashamu emphasised that the Ministry’s mandate extended far beyond the traditional view of waste management. He articulated a vision rooted in environmental reforms that encompass urban waste…

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By Oyo Amebo The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, led a groundbreaking initiative that has transformed the water supply landscape in Ibadan. With a passionate commitment to ensuring every resident has access to clean, potable water, Adeojo is at the helm of a project that is igniting hope and change in communities long plagued by water scarcity. As construction crews lay new pipelines in key areas like Molete, St. Anne’s, and the Challenge axis, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation. This ambitious project, fueled by substantial funding approved by Governor Seyi Makinde, marked…

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In the realm of governance, lawmaking serves as the backbone of societal structure, providing the framework within which justice, order, and progress flourish. It encompasses the processes by which elected representatives draft, debate, and enact laws that govern the lives of citizens. Effective lawmaking is not merely about creating statutes; it requires a deep understanding of the societal context, the needs of the populace, and a vision for a better future. Hon. (Engr.) Aderemi Oseni, representing Ido/Ibarapa in the House of Representatives, exemplifies this understanding. Drawing from his extensive background, he navigates the complexities of legislative processes with an…

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The traditional stakeholders, monarchs, Baales, Ibadan Compound Peace Initiatives (ICPI) and others has warned against sale of an open space at 7up area, which domicile in Ajorosun LCDA under Egbeda Local Government to an outsiders. The stakeholders called on Oyo State government and people of Ibadanland to call Ajorosun LCDA and Egbeda Local Government into order over the issue. A statement issued by the President, Association of Mogajis of Ibadanland, Mogaji Asimiyu Adepoju Ariori and ICPI Coordinator, Asiwaju Nurudeen Akinade maintained that the space should not be sold to outsiders as it was being done to other properties in…

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In a formidable move to ensure the continued success of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has held a stakeholders’ meeting in the federal constituency. The stakeholders’ meeting held at Hon. Adepoju’s residence in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, had in attendance political functionaries and party leaders from Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Local Government Areas of Oyo State. During the meeting, PDP leaders in the federal constituency expressed their unalloyed loyalty to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His…

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon. According to him, Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Further details surrounding his death are yet to be disclosed. The Punch

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Factional Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid ongoing tensions within the party involving Peter Obi’s camp. Punch reports. The meeting, which took place at Wike’s private residence in Abuja on Sunday, comes against the backdrop of renewed internal crisis in the LP. Although the agenda of the meeting remains unclear, it follows shortly after the Abure-led faction asked the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to step down for aligning with the African Democratic Congress coalition. However, the Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour…

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