The member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), has held the fifth consecutive edition of his food palliative distribution, reaching hundreds of residents across the constituency as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the current economic challenges on the people. The latest distribution, which took place on Monday at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, brought together beneficiaries from various communities, religious bodies, associations and other groups across the federal constituency. Speaking with beneficiaries at the event, Oyekunle said the initiative was specifically designed to reach out to the people…
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Hon. Kolawole Adedeji Sheu, popularly known as KSA, has received several former members of the APC and RoCoF into the APM during a grassroots engagement across communities in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The political engagements, which formed part of KSA’s ongoing consultations and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, took the APM candidate and his team to Ward 4 in Apete, Oloro-Olomo and other communities within the area. At Ward 4, Apete, KSA formally received APC/RoCoF decampees who announced their decision to join the APM,…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1, has installed a technology expert, philanthropist and community development advocate, Tosin Alabi, as the Mogaji of Alabi Oloko in Oja’gbo, Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State.The installation ceremony, held on Monday, brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, dignitaries, family members, friends and associates to witness Alabi’s formal entry into the traditional leadership structure of Ibadanland.The development marks a significant milestone in Alabi’s involvement in community affairs and the traditional institution, coming against the backdrop of his contributions to philanthropy, community advancement and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare…
It is utterly disgraceful for the Federal Government to exclude the Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, from the flag-off of the Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road project in his own state. The snub sends an unmistakable and disturbing signal of political hostility – not merely towards Governor Makinde, but towards the entire people of Oyo State. The Federal Government has demonstrated a troubling disdain for the governor and, by extension, the electorate that gave him his mandate. The feeble excuse that Governor Makinde was not invited because he was on leave is nothing short of diabolical balderdash. Oyo State has an…
The Okanlomo Odua and Gbonka Olubadan, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has commended His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, for his visionary leadership and timely call for the mobilisation of the traditional institution towards the successful flag-off of the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road Dualisation Project.Sanusi, in a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Monday, described the Olubadan’s intervention as a demonstration of the traditional institution’s important role as a pillar of unity, development and progress in Ibadanland.He noted that by bringing traditional leaders together around a project of immense economic and strategic importance, Oba…
The 2002 Alumni Association of Bashorun High School, Ibadan under the leadership of their President, Dr Oyeleke Oyebamiji has been described as unique and classic in thoughts, activities and operations. This commendation was made over the weekend by the President of a Multidisciplinary Finance Professionals Group otherwise known as MFP Group and MFP Global Services when he featured as the Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the maiden edition of the Meet-Up Programme of the Association held yesterday in Ibadan. The MFP President commended members of the Association for rising beyond selfish aggrandizement to elect officers to move…
Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the move would enable the state to align more closely with the Federal Government. Goronyo made the call on Monday during the flag-off of the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu Road in Ogun State, where President Bola Tinubu was represented by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. Makinde, who is seeking to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), was absent from the event. In his address, Goronyo commended Abiodun for his…
…Shower Prayers on Oyo APC Governorship Candidate, Sarafa Alli; Prominent Traditional, Market and Political Leaders in AttendanceTraditional rulers, Baales, Mogajis in numbers, market leaders led by the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji YK Abass, and Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaja Sara Aduke Konibaje, traditional worshippers and political leaders gathered at Ilaji for special prayers in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election and the election of Barrister Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli as the next governor of Oyo State.The gathering attracted a large turnout of traditional rulers, community leaders, market leaders, traditional worshippers and political stakeholders, who defied the rainfall…
The immediate-past Commissioner for Woman Affairs and Social Inclusion in Oyo State, Hon. (Mrs) Toyin Balogun has appealed to groups expressing concerns over representation in the proposed Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Presidential Campaign Council to remain patient and to continue to support Governor Seyi Makinde’s Presidential aspirationThe APM Chieftain, in a statement on Sunday, described the complaint credited to Ambassador Abayomi Oyedeji as curious and premature, stressing that the official APM Presidential Campaign Council list had not yet been released to the public.She clarified that the campaign council list currently circulating on social media is that of the All Progressives…
Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan, played host to over 20,000 traditional worshippers and adherents of Yoruba traditional religion as they gathered to celebrate this year’s Isese Day with special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. The colourful gathering, hosted by the Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief (Engr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, brought together traditional worshippers, cultural stakeholders, market leaders, artisans, community leaders and other prominent personalities from across the state and beyond. The event was characterised…