The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has debunked the fake news circulating on social media in which Alli’s running mate Hon. Adesoji Adedeji was alleged to have insulted the good people of Oke-Ogun during his visit to Saki on Wednesday. The organisation, in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity Bisi Oladele, described the news as a lie fabricated by desperate politicians who are afraid of the wide acceptance and rising profile of Senator Alli and Hon. Adedeji in Oke-Ogun and other zones in Oyo State. The statement read in part: “We are not surprised by the…
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The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has taken his ongoing consultative engagements to Oorelope, Saki East and Atisbo Local Government Areas, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, traders, artisans, transport workers, civil servants, community leaders and party members. According to Adekanmbi, he explained that the consultations were designed to provide an avenue for stakeholders to directly communicate their peculiar needs and expectations, stressing that the exercise would complement the broad development agenda contained in his proposed manifesto. At the various meetings, stakeholders commended the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde for…
The Executive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government, Hon. Sanda Sikiru Oyedele, has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday and first anniversary on the throne. In a goodwill message issued on Friday, Oyedele joined the Olubadan-in-Council, Ibadan Mogajis, indigenes and residents of Ibadanland in celebrating the monarch on the significant milestones. He described Oba Ladoja as an accomplished statesman and respected traditional ruler whose contributions to the growth and development of Ibadanland and Oyo State span several decades. The Egbeda council boss noted that the Olubadan’s leadership qualities, wealth of…
The emerging contest in Oyo Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 elections in Oyo State is raising questions not only about political alignments, but also about who is setting the pace with fresh ideas and grassroots interventions. It would be recalled that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate, Hon. Temilolu Nurudeen Ashamu, popularly known as Seun Ashamu, launched TNA’s ₦1.5m motorcycle intervention; APC candidate Akeem Adeyemi Skimeh’s similar initiative sparks debate over originality in Oyo politics On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Barrister Temilolu Nurudeen Ashamu (TNA) engaged commercial motorcycle operators in Oyo town in a direct intervention targeted at members…
The Oyo state in conjunction with the Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), Oyo State Chapter, have called for stronger support systems for caregivers and families to ensure the safety, protection and proper development of vulnerable children. The callss was made at the 2026 COLLABORATE+ Oyo State Chapter programme organised in collaboration with the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) at Higher Ground Baptist Church, Akala Expressway, New Garage, Ibadan. The programme, themed, “Empowering Caregivers and Strengthening Families,” was held in line with CAFO’s 2026 theme, “LESS: Fewer Branches, Better Fruits.” Delivering the keynote address on behalf of…
A prominent Mogaji of Ibadanland, Abass Oloko has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen, Mogaji Oloko stated that Oba Ladoja has contributed significantly to the development of Ibadanland and Oyo State. “Kabiyesi, I extend my warmest congratulations to you as you celebrate your 82nd birthday. “Your journey through life has been marked by remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to public service. As a first class monarch, you exemplify strength, courage, and intellect, inspiring countless individuals along the way. “Your boldness in addressing crucial…
The Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief (Engr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, ARUSA I, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. In a birthday message, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi described Oba Ladoja as a respected elder statesman and traditional ruler whose wealth of experience, wisdom and service continue to be valuable to Ibadanland and Yorubaland. Chief Sanusi expressed appreciation for the life, leadership and contributions of the monarch, noting that the people of Ibadanland are privileged to have a father and custodian of tradition…
Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has commenced the final furnishing of the newly reconstructed Igangan Town Hall, another step towards making the landmark community facility fully functional and ready for public use. The provision of chairs for the hall commenced on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the presence of community leaders and other stakeholders in Igangan. The development marks yet another significant stage in the completion of the project, which was facilitated by the federal lawmaker as part of efforts to provide the people with a modern and conducive facility for…
A former attorney general and commissioner for justice, Adebayo Mutalubi Ojo, has advised the people of Oyo State to support the candidature of Sharafadeen Alli of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the next governor of the pace setter state. The Ibadan-born senior advocate who made this known in a personally signed statement on Thursday said the southern senator has the experience needed to steer the state to an enviable position. Titled A Governor That Oyo State Needs In 2027, Adebayo said that “Going forward, Oyo State deserves a Governor who is an astute Administrator and who is very compassionate,…
The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States and Aare of Ibadanland, His Eminence Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola De-Damak, has congratulated the Director-General of the Civil Society Organizations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), Mr. Kunle Yussuf, MON, on his recent recognition as an Ambassador of Goodwill at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level roundtable in New York by the United Nations for his contributions to humanitarian service, community development and the advancement of humanity. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Faysol Oluwakemi, His Eminence described the honour as a worthy…