Stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party are pushing for a consensus approach in selecting a new party chairman with former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, former party chairman, Kawu Baraje and ex-Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi reportedly among those eyeing the position ahead of the party’s National Convention scheduled for November 15. Punch reports. Reliable party sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, was also working to secure the role in a substantive capacity. At the same time,…
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The chairman of Oyo State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Demola Babalola, says Governor Seyi Makinde has redefined governance in Oyo State through his programmes and projects which have improved the people’s welfare. Speaking in an interview with The People’s Verdict, Babalola said, “Seyi Makinde is a person who has broken the glass ceiling. He came from nowhere, broke the glass ceiling and redefined governance in Oyo State through numerous projects and programmes that have direct bearing on the welfare of the people of Oyo State.” According to him, “Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in the last…
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ibadan South East Local Government area of Oyo state today have declared that they are not part of any coalition whatsoever especially the infantile grouping of strange bedfellows under African Democratic Congress (ADC). They thereby advised every members of the Party in the local government who might be nursing ambition to shelve it and work in unity with others to strengthen the Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing the stakeholders that gathered at his Felele residence this morning, PDP Deputy National chairman South, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja told members present that…
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…
The Civil Society Organization on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his laudable efforts in road construction and rehabilitation projects across the FCT. The organization’s leadership through the Director General, CSCHEI,Civil Society Organization on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), Kunle Yusuff, MON, appreciates the minister’s commitment to improving infrastructure, which is crucial for the territory’s development. “The minister’s focus on road construction and rehabilitation has improved the quality of life for residents, enhanced economic growth, and increased access to essential services like…
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…
The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oyomind reports. Ladoja’s nomination was moved by the Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by the Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole, during a meeting held at the Oke-Aremo palace of the Olubadan. Speaking at the meeting, Oba Ajibola said all members of the Olubadan-in-Council had signed off on Ladoja’s nomination. He added that the council would now forward Ladoja’s name to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for official ratification and for the scheduling of the coronation ceremony, where the Staff and…
On Saturday, 2 August 2025, the quiet community of Ijaiye in Akinyele Local Government Area witnessed a transformative milestone in Oyo State’s economic journey. The event marked the groundbreaking of the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub, anchored by the Ijaiye Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ). The project reflects a collaborative model—one led by subnational ambition, enabled by international development partners, and supported institutionally by the Federal Government. In Oyo State, the SAPZ is not a stand-alone intervention, but a strategic component of a broader agribusiness transformation agenda driven by deliberate, state-level planning. Speaking at the event, Dr. Debo Akande, Director…
By Oyo Amebo In a remarkable turnaround, Wasilat Adegoke, the young dynamic Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo State, emerged as a formidable force for change. Once viewed by sceptics as an improbable leader, she has defied expectations and transformed the narrative surrounding youth and sports in the region. Adegoke’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Her proactive approach has catalysed significant advancements, empowering young people and revitalising the sports landscape. Under her leadership, Oyo State has witnessed a renaissance in youth engagement and athletic development. “I believe in the potential of our youths,” Adegoke asserted,…
By Oyo Amebo Oyo State, a vibrant region in southwestern Nigeria, has long struggled with waste management issues that have posed a significant threat to public health and the environment. But thanks to the innovative leadership of its Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barr.Temilola Seun Ashamu, the state is turning the tide on this long-standing problem. Ashamu, a young and dynamic leader, has approached the issue of waste management with a fresh perspective. Working in tandem with the governor, Seyi Makinde, he has implemented a series of initiatives that are not only addressing the immediate challenges, but also laying…