The Civil Society Organizations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), on Friday coordinated a joint operational briefing between international and local election observers ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.The briefing, held on Friday, August 14, 2026, brought together international observers led by the Association of World Peace Advocates and local observers under the coordination of CSCHEI, which is serving as the team lead for the deployment, coordination and supervision of INEC accredited civil society organisations for the election.CSCHEI said it is coordinating and supervising 40 INEC accredited civil society organisations deployed for election observation across Osun State.At…
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Oyo Progressive Mobilisation Group has frowned at the viral video circulating about the gubernatorial candidate of its party, All Progressives Congress, APC, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, chanting “APM, APM….”, during his address at the launching of the Alao-Akala Transformation Movement in Ogbomoso. The group, in their expanded press release signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Amoo Ibrahim and Opeyemi Olasunkanmi respectively, condemns the non-internalisation of progressive spirit and ethos in the mind of the party’s gubernatorial candidate. According to the Oyo Progressive Mobilisation Group, the APM being repeatedly chanted by its guber candidate is the party of the incumbent governor of…
….Hails Jubril Dotun Sanusi’s contributions to socio-economic and political development of Oyo The Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has expressed confidence that the roads leading to Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort will receive Federal Government attention.Alli stated this while speaking with members of the JDS/PBAT Support Group on efforts to unite various support groups in Oyo State in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.The APC governorship candidate said the Federal Government would construct and rehabilitate the roads leading to the world-class Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, expressing optimism that the…
Beyond the rhetoric of “Akinyele Lokan,” which naturally speaks to the principle of rotation and the argument that it is Akinyele’s turn to produce the next Federal Representative, we must also ask ourselves a more important question: Who best represents the future we desire? This is where Engr. Toheeb Adegoke Adlat, the APM candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, deserves serious consideration. His aspiration goes beyond politics; it represents an opportunity for a new generation to have a meaningful voice at the Green Chamber. To the youths across Akinyele and Lagelu, this is a clarion call to rally around one of…
Hon. Barr. Temilolu Nurudeen Ashamu (Seun TNA) on Wednesday attended the Oyo West Local Government APM General Meeting at Bola Primary School, Sanga, Oyo, where he thanked party leaders and members for their continued support and reaffirmed his commitment to a more prosperous and empowered Oyo Federal Constituency. Ashamu was warmly received by party leaders, stakeholders, youths, women and members from across the Local Government. The meeting was attended by Hon. Rahaman Olorunpoto, Member representing Oyo East/Oyo West State Constituency; the Executive Chairman of Oyo West Local Government, Prince Salami Akeem Olukitibi; the Vice Chairman; the APM Chairmanship Candidate, Hon.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibadan North Local Government, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, received Hon. Olajide Abayomi, popularly known as Royal Umbrella, with great enthusiasm during the Party’s Local Government meeting.The reception, which was marked by warmth and excitement, brought together the Party’s leadership, executives, stakeholders and notable members who expressed their delight at Hon. Olajide Abayomi’s decision to identify with and join the APC family in Ibadan North Local Government.The meeting was led by the APC Ibadan North Local Government Chairman, Engr. Bayonle Salami, alongside the Party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolade Kazeem Oyekan.Among the prominent leaders and stakeholders…
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the legacies of individuals who devoted their lives to promoting African culture and Yoruba heritage. This assurance was given by the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, on Wednesday during the third edition of the World Sango Festival and the Duro Ladipo Memorial Symposium, held at the Cultural Centre, Mokola, Ibadan. Dr. Olatubosun called on governments at all levels to consider converting the residence of the late cultural icon, Duro Ladipo, into a monument or museum. He noted that the first two editions of the symposium…
Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DoN), the federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed food supplies to vulnerable residents across the 12 wards of the constituency as part of efforts to cushion the impact of economic hardship on the people. The intervention, held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, brought together residents, beneficiaries, community groups, party leaders, stakeholders and other critical groups within the constituency. Speaking during the distribution exercise, Oyekunle said the initiative became necessary to ensure that vulnerable residents in his constituency benefit from the Federal Government’s food…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election, Hon. Adedamola Adebayo, popularly known as Fryo, has withdrawn from the race and thrown his weight behind Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adebayo announced his decision on Wednesday during a press conference in Osogbo, just three days before the governorship election, saying he had also resolved to collapse the political structure supporting his candidacy behind Adeleke. The development represents a significant late change in the political landscape ahead of Saturday’s election, with Adebayo urging PDP members, supporters and political structures across the state that identify with…
The All People’s Movement (APM) House of Representatives candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Engr Toheeb Adegoke ADLAT, has expressed sadness over the death of a foremost community and religious leader, Alhaji Wahab Olayiwola Surulagba. Surulagba reportedly died overnight at an advanced age. In a condolence message, Toheeb described the death of the respected elder as a painful loss to his immediate family, the people of Akinyele Local Government and Oyo State at large. According to him, the late Surulagba was more than a community leader, describing him as an elder whose life was marked by service, wisdom, faith and commitment…