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The Balogun Babalaje of Ibadan land Chief Ayo Folorunso has advised the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rashidi Ladoja the Arusa 1 not to deviate from the philosophy and principles which endeared him to the indigene and residents of Ibadan land and its environs. Speaking in Ibadan, Chief… Continue reading

Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on the steps taken so far on the recent killings in Akinlalu, even as he advocates observance of the rule of law in the investigation process. In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale… Continue reading

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to consult and engage with residents of the state on the making of the state’s annual budgets, with a view to knowing their aspirations and prioritising their needs.The governor stated this on Thursday while speaking at the… Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.The governor appointed eight persons as members of OYSIEC, while seven persons were appointed as members of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital… Continue reading

The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the nomination of the Kogi-born legal scholar during the Council meeting held on Thursday to fill the vacancy left… Continue reading

The Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Seun Olufade, has distributed educational materials worth several millions of naira to pupils in 73 public primary schools across the council. The distributed items include 800 seats and desks, packs of chalk and board markers, 300 school bags,… Continue reading

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State at 50 Anniversary Planning Committee, noting that the state has come a long way and its achievements over the last 50 years should be celebrated.Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the 11-member committee at the Executive Council Chamber, Office of the Executive… Continue reading

A member, House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has condemned quarry blasts that led to the death of some residents of the Orisunmbare community, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Recall that activities on a quarry owned by Sequoia Minning Company limited, killed two residents of the Orisunmibare community in Oluyole Federal Constituency…. Continue reading

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been called upon to contest the 2027 presidential election in order to bring a total turnaround to the economy of the country and the welfare of its teeming people.This call was made on Tuesday by Local Government Secretaries, Chiefs of Staff to Local… Continue reading

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted letter to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of nominees for key federal appointments in the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The letter were read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, as required by the constitutional and statutory provisions governing… Continue reading