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…Seek Sanusi’s Support, Invite Him to November Conference in Ibadan The Chief Imam of Ibadan, Imam Abdul-Ganiyy AbuBakr Agbotomokekere, has led a delegation of prominent Islamic scholars, Imams and Alfas from across Yorubaland on a courtesy visit to the Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as part of preparations for the forthcoming Yorubaland Muslim Conference, Ibadan 2026. The delegation, under the aegis of the Rabitatul-Aimmat Wal Ulamai Bilaadi Yoruba League of Imams & Alfas in Yorubaland, visited Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi to formally extend an invitation to him to participate in the conference scheduled to…

The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has reiterated the administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property by strengthening collaboration with security agencies and relevant stakeholders. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, Barrister Lawal made this declaration on Tuesday at a capacity-building workshop on awareness, intelligence gathering, and institutional response to emerging threats linked to illicit financial flows. The workshop was held at the Western Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Acting Governor emphasized that the state government has intensified partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prevent the exploitation…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the establishment of Special Criminal Divisions within the Oyo State High Court to facilitate the speedy hearing and determination of criminal cases, particularly offences involving kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, murder, rape, cultism and other serious crimes. The resolution followed a Motion titled “Need for the Establishment of Special Criminal Divisions within the Oyo State High Court for Speedy Trial of Criminal Cases and Strengthening of the Administration of Criminal Justice,” moved by Hon. Dawood Olalere, representing Ibadan North-West Constituency, during Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin.…

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency II in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Gabriel Babajide, popularly known as “Jagaban,” has extended warm greetings and best wishes to his constituents and the people of Oyo State as they usher in September. Hon. Babajide, while welcoming constituents to the ninth month of the year, expressed optimism that September would usher in renewed hope, greater opportunities, peace, progress and prosperity for families and communities across Ibadan North Constituency II. The lawmaker encouraged residents to remain steadfast, united and committed to the collective development of the constituency, stressing that meaningful progress…

The Member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DoN), has distributed food palliatives to residents of the constituency for the sixth consecutive time, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship on vulnerable households. The latest distribution was held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, where residents and party faithful from across the federal constituency trooped out to benefit from the initiative. Speaking on the exercise, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the lawmaker said the palliative programme had become an intentional intervention aimed at reaching…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has felicitated with residents and members of staff of the council on the commencement of the month of September, assuring them that his administration will sustain its commitment to good governance, development and improved welfare. Olufade, in his New Month message, described September as another opportunity to renew hope, strengthen the bond between the government and the people, and consolidate the achievements recorded by his administration. The council boss extended his warm greetings to residents across the 12 wards of Ibadan North, as well as the dedicated workforce of…

The Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has declared his total commitment to mobilising grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, in the 2027 general elections. Sanusi made the declaration during the inauguration of the Tinubu Torch Bearers, an initiative launched in Oyo State in support of President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The event was organised in the presence of prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders, women leaders and supporters of the APC.…

The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Bimbo Adekanmbi, has expressed concern over the recurring fire outbreaks in major markets across the state, promising to prioritise preventive measures to safeguard traders, businesses and livelihoods if elected governor. Adekanmbi spoke against the backdrop of the recent fire outbreak at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan, which occurred only weeks after the devastating inferno at Bode Market, where several shops and businesses were destroyed. The APM candidate said the frequency of market fires in the state had made it imperative for the government to develop a comprehensive and…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, popularly known as Onala, has been honoured with the Best Performing Local Government Chairman Award for the 2025/2026 year, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, people-oriented governance and developmental strides across Ibadan North Local Government. The prestigious award was presented to Olufade on Saturday, August 29, 2026, by the Ebira People’s Community, Ibadan Chapter, during the community’s 2026 Ebira Day celebration and fundraising ceremony for the proposed construction of an Ebira House in Ibadan, Oyo State. The colourful event, held at Cultural Centre Hall 2, Mokola, Ibadan, attracted prominent…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development (AYD), Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has called for stronger collaboration between the youth and the Nigeria Police Force to sustain peace, security and development across the state. Falana made the call on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji, at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan. The visit, which followed the recently concluded National Youth Day activities, brought together the leadership of the Agency for Youth Development and representatives of major youth organisations across Oyo State. Falana described the meeting as an…