The political calculation ahead of the next electoral contest in Oyo State may be taking a fresh turn as the return of a prominent Ibarapa politician to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been described as a significant development for the party’s mobilisation efforts.A chieftain of the APC in Oyo State and respected Ibadan Mogaji, Chief Abass Oloko, made the assertion in a statement personally signed and issued from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and made available to newsmen in Nigeria, where he welcomed the return of Dr. Olusola Ayandele, popularly known as Eruobodo, to the party.Oloko described Ayandele as…
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Oyo State has reiterated its commitment to transforming its vast Agricultural potential into a modern, investment-driven Agribusiness economy as the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) hosted a strategic engagement with representatives of the European Union (EU), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The strategic meeting, held at the BIP Conference Room of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, brought together key stakeholders to review ongoing interventions, explore new areas of collaboration, and identify opportunities for strengthening Agriculture, employment creation, investment, youth development, and food security in Oyo State.…
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday took the second reading of the Oyo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora Bill, 2026, marking another significant step towards the formal establishment of the institution as a university. The plenary session was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, in the absence of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, who was away on an official engagement.n The Bill, which seeks to provide the necessary legislative framework for the transformation and establishment of the Oyo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, was jointly…
The statement issued by the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation is not just desperate, it is a loud confession from an organisation that already senses the inevitability of defeat. In its frantic attempt to weaponise Governor Bala Mohammed’s routine diplomatic courtesy, the organisation reveals more about its own insecurity than any supposed vulnerability in Governor Seyi Makinde’s political standing. What should have been recognised as a simple, harmless acknowledgment of federal efforts has instead been twisted into propaganda, exposing the depth of fear driving Alli’s camp as the election draws nearer. Governor Bala Mohammed’s remarks were exactly what they appeared to…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has presented admission letters to six beneficiaries selected for scholarship admission into Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, for the 2026/2027 academic session. The admission letters were presented to the beneficiaries by the Head of Local Government Administration, Ibadan North Local Government, Deacon Olabode Ajebisi, on behalf of the Executive Chairman. Speaking on behalf of the chairman, Ajebisi congratulated the beneficiaries on their selection, noting that they emerged from among the applicants based on their academic grades, results and performance during the screening exercise. He commended the students for their…
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has described Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition under the banner of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) as dead on arrival, saying the latest commendation of President Bola Tinubu by Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has further exposed the emptiness of the governor’s presidential project. Governor Mohammed, who is the national leader of APM, publicly acknowledged that President Tinubu has “done so well” in several areas, particularly finance, health and security. A statement by Bisi Oladele, Director Media and Publicity for Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO), said for the pillar of Makinde’s own political…
In a move to end the blackouts that have long weighed on households, businesses and industry, the Federal Government and Lagos State have agreed to work in synergy to deliver stable, reliable electricity to the Lagos corridor, as part of the 24/7 Energy Zones pilot approved by President Bola Tinubu. The agreement followed a high-level technical session at the Lagos House, Marina, between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and the leadership of the Ministry, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos. The 24/7 Energy Zones pilot will start in Lagos and extend to the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors, giving…
… Intervention will improve enrolment and attendance in schools – Hon Tiamy Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has flagged off the distribution of motorcycles to School Support Officers (SSOs), School Mobilization Officers (SMOs), as well as 72,000 notebooks to learners under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) AF TESS Project across the 33 local government areas of the state. The Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, at the event held on Monday at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, said the intervention reflects the administration’s commitment to making education more accessible, inclusive, and effective. He…
The Oyo state governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (FCA) has saluted Nigerian teachers’ resilience and courage amidst identified challenges as the World Teachers’ Day is marked. Olooye Adegoke made the commendation in a statement issued to rejoice with Teachers in Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole on the occasion of this year’s World Teachers’ Day. According to him, “Your passion, sacrifice, and devotion to your profession are not only invaluable but also critical to the success of our education system and the development of our nation. “On this special day, I extend…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode, has felicitated teachers across Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, describing them as indispensable builders of the nation’s future. Hon. Alawode commended teachers for their unwavering commitment, patience and sacrifice in nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders, despite the numerous challenges confronting the education sector. He noted that teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge, stressing that teachers play a critical role in instilling discipline, morals, confidence and the values required to build a responsible and prosperous society. The Chairman said his administration recognises…