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ADELEKE AND IWO’S FIRST DUAL CARRIAGEWAY By Sarafa Ibrahim Sometime in 2013, hopes were raised in Iwo after the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola administration indicated plan to upscale the city’s main road. This was a part of that government’s ambitious ‘Urban Renewal Project’, which had identified Osogbo, Ikirun, Ejigbo, Iwo, Ikire,… Continue reading

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a respected businessman and revered Islamic leader, the Baba Adinni of Ibadanland, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi. This is contained in a condolence statement issued by his Media office and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator… Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, mourned the demise of prominent Ibadan businessman, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi.The governor described Ajadi as a thoroughbred Ibadan man, who made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ibadan in particular and Oyo State in general.He condoled with the immediate family of Alhaji… Continue reading

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has approved the sum of One Billion Naira ( #1b) monthly for payment of gratuity and death benefits to retired Local Government Staff and public primary school teachers. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension… Continue reading

.As Dangote Foundation lauds MakindeThe Oyo State Government has begun the second phase of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER).The state government kick-started the phase with the distribution of 10kg bags of rice to 30,000 residents on Wednesday.Speaking at the presentation of the food relief item held at the… Continue reading

A socio-political group, Osun Leaders of Thought, has praised Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as a demonstration of political maturity and a step toward strengthening Southwest unity despite party differences. In a statement signed by its press officer, Adekunle Adebayo and made available… Continue reading

Chief Olayinka Segelu Oladimeji, a gubernatorial aspirant under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Hon. Olatunji Suleiman Akande, known as Lexyman Smally, as well as to the Oluyole Local Government and the Oyo State PDP. Segelu, Germany-based entrepreneur and… Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will protect the interest of investors such that change of government will not impair their investments in the state.The governor gave this assurance while playing host to the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), His Excellency… Continue reading

The Osun Leaders of Thought, a socio-political group in Osun State, has warned against alleged plots to undermine President Bola Tinubu, declaring that any attempt to sabotage the Presidency from the state will be strongly resisted. The group emphasized, “Tinubu is our son, and we will not tolerate any group… Continue reading

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 general election in Oyo State, Aare Olayinka Segelu, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to the Muslim faithful and the entire people of the state, urging them to embrace the spirit of unity, sacrifice, and selfless… Continue reading