A prominent Mogaji of Ibadanland, Hon. Tosin Alabi, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, on their conferment with the prestigious chieftaincy titles of Aare Soludero and Yeye Asoludero, respectively. The titles were conferred on the Governor and the First Lady by the Ibarapa Traditional Council at the palace of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adedayo Adegbola. In a statement issued to congratulate the couple, Hon. Alabi described the conferment as a well-deserved and highly significant honour, noting that the titles represent…
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Governor Seyi Makinde has urged traditional rulers to remain apolitical and serve as fathers to all, warning that any monarch who openly backs a political party or candidate risks being dragged into partisan conflict. Governor Makinde gave the charge at the commissioning of reconstructed Eleruwa Palace and conferment of chieftaincy titles on him and his wife, Engineer Tamunominini Makinde by the Eleruwa of Eruwa. The Governor, who hinted that he would campaign vigorously for his presidential bid across the country, said traditional rulers ought to accommodate every candidate who seeks royal blessings and support, not to have favorite. While appreciating…
Hon. Olalere Solomon (ERE), the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) candidate for Akinyele Constituency II in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has felicitated with the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, on their conferment with the prestigious traditional titles of Aare Soludero and Yeye Soludero, respectively. The chieftaincy titles were conferred on the Governor and First Lady by the Ibarapa Traditional Council at the palace of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adedayo Adeagbola. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Olalere described the conferment as a…
The Executive Chairman of IbadanNorth Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has commended the quality and people-oriented representation being provided by lawmakers elected on the platform of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in Ibadan North, describing their performance as a reflection of the party’s “Nigerian-first” ideology. Olufade, while assessing the performance of the APM lawmakers representing Ibadan North at both the Oyo State House of Assembly and the National Assembly, praised Hon. Olufunke Comforter, representing Ibadan North Constituency I; Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, representing Ibadan North Constituency II; and Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle DON, representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency. According to the…
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) in Oyo state, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (FCA) has extended hands of fellowship to all other aspirants that contested the party’s primary with him before his emergence to join him and the party to get victory in the governorship elections slated for February 2027. Adegoke said he has not at any time of the opinion that he can do it all alone , saying like the symbol of their party, the ADC, all hands must be joined and work together to win the elections next year. Adegoke made this known while…
The Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi has congratulated the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola on the occasion of his 80th birthday. He said Oba Ajibola’s life is a reflection of magnificent journey of sacrifice, leadership, service, perseverance, wisdom and divine preservation. “A Glorious Birthday Tribute to a Father, Monarch and Living Legacy “Today, with a heart overflowing with gratitude, love and profound respect, I celebrate an exceptional father, an illustrious Kabiyesi and a remarkable man whose life stands as a beautiful testimony to the enduring grace, mercy and faithfulness of Almighty God. “Kabiyesi…
As the Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode celebrates his birthday today, his wife, Deaconess Omolola Oladunni Alawode, has led the outpouring of warm tributes, describing her husband as a loving, caring and dependable husband and father. In her heartfelt birthday message, Deaconess Omolola expressed deep gratitude to God for the gift of her husband, whom she described as a man whose love and care for his family remain exceptional. According to her, Hon. Alawode has not only been a supportive and loving husband to her, but also a devoted father who places the…
The Chairmen of Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North and Ibarapa East Local Governments have congratulated Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Chief (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde, on their installation as Aare Asoludero and Yeye Aare Asoludero of Ibarapaland, respectively. In a joint congratulatory message, the council chairmen described the conferment as a fitting recognition of the governor and his wife’s contributions to the development, unity and advancement of Ibarapaland and Oyo State at large. Hon. Olusola Ayodele Adeleke of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Lateef Akorede of Ibarapa North Local Government and Hon. Kazeem Arogundade of Ibarapa East Local…
Another batch of retired Primary School Teachers, Local Government Retirees and next-of-kins of deceased pensioners in Ibadan city have received their gratuities, pension-related entitlements and death benefits at Ibadan South East Local Government, Mapo, Ibadan. Welcoming the beneficiaries to the payment exercise, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode, expressed his appreciation to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his administration’s commitment to the welfare of pensioners and retired workers across the state. Hon. Alawode also commended the Local Government Staff Pension Board, under the leadership of its Chairman, Hon.…
The APC Unity Forum in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State, led by Hon. Oguntowo Yunusa (Protocol) has declared its support for the re-election of Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, in the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made at the country home of the federal lawmaker in Igbo-Ora, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as members of the forum from across the ten political wards in the Local Government Area formally defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Speaking on behalf of the forum, Hon. Oguntowo Yunusa said the…