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Political leaders, policymakers and emerging political actors in Oyo State have called for increased involvement of youths and women in political leadership and decision-making ahead of the 2027 general elections.The stakeholders made the call on Monday at the 2026 Oyo State Emerging Political Leaders Summit held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Agodi GRA, Ibadan. The two-day summit, themed “Bridging the Gap, Uniting Political Strength, and Mobilizing Emerging Leaders for 2027,” was convened by Hon. Wale Ajani to promote political engagement, collaboration, reconciliation and peaceful participation among emerging leaders across the state. In his welcome address, Ajani said the summit was…

The member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), has held the fifth consecutive edition of his food palliative distribution, reaching hundreds of residents across the constituency as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the current economic challenges on the people. The latest distribution, which took place on Monday at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, brought together beneficiaries from various communities, religious bodies, associations and other groups across the federal constituency. Speaking with beneficiaries at the event, Oyekunle said the initiative was specifically designed to reach out to the people…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has thrown its weight behind Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as its preferred candidate for a possible opposition consensus ticket ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The party said Makinde possesses the political experience, governance credentials and broad appeal required to lead a formidable opposition coalition capable of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polls. The position was disclosed by the APM National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, in Abuja on Monday while addressing journalists on ongoing efforts by opposition parties and political groups to produce a consensus…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Hon. Kolawole Adedeji Sheu, popularly known as KSA, has received several former members of the APC and RoCoF into the APM during a grassroots engagement across communities in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The political engagements, which formed part of KSA’s ongoing consultations and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, took the APM candidate and his team to Ward 4 in Apete, Oloro-Olomo and other communities within the area. At Ward 4, Apete, KSA formally received APC/RoCoF decampees who announced their decision to join the APM,…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died. The actor’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, announced his death on Sunday evening during a live session on her Instagram page. The development comes days after Kira disclosed that her father was battling stage four cancer. Taiwo Hassan was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, particularly known for his roles in Yoruba-language movies and his contributions to the growth of Nollywood. Before his death, efforts were reportedly made to secure medical treatment for the actor. Among those said to have offered financial assistance was the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not have served as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, saying he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress and does not want to risk losing his states. Wike spoke on Saturday after inspecting the Apo-Karshi and Kubwa-Bwari roads in Abuja, a day after the Presidency announced the composition of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and named former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as its Director-General. Asked whether he would have wanted to be part of the council, Wike recalled…

Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has achieved two significant milestones, cementing its position as a rising force in Nigerian tertiary education. The university recorded its highest-ever global position in the July 2026 Webometrics ranking, leaping from 12,536th to 6,215th place among over 32,000 universities worldwide. In Nigeria, ACU surged from 114th to 61st position, while climbing from 520th to 317th across Africa. The remarkable ascent, marking a recovery from a post-2021 decline, was driven by strong metrics including a 2,866th global ranking in Impact Rank for high-influence research and 2,231st in Excellence Rank for top-tier academic performance. The university improved…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji, popularly known as KSA, has donated ₦500,000 in support of community development initiatives in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The donation was announced on Friday during a familiarisation tour of communities across the local government, as part of efforts by the APM candidate to engage directly with residents and community leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections. The delegation visited five communities, including Akinbiyi, Aiyelokun, Olokiti, Aba Alfa and parts of Alaagba. Addressing residents and community leaders during the tour, Adedeji said the…

The Ibarapa Critical Stakeholders Forum (ICSF) will on Saturday, August 22, 2026, host its “Grand Reception and Recognition Ceremony in Honour of Distinguished Ibarapa Sons and Daughters” at the Damola Event Centre, opposite Baptist Grammar School, Lanlate Road, Orita, Eruwa, Oyo State, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event is designed to celebrate outstanding sons and daughters of Ibarapaland for their contributions to public service, leadership, academia, security, and national development. Leading the honourees as Principal Honouree is the Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Adenike Ayobami Fasina, mni. Other distinguished honourees include:Major General Ayobami Fadairo, General Officer Commanding, 82…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Falana Adebowale Adebayo, has felicitated with veteran journalist and Publisher of Heritage-Echo News, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message, Prince Falana described Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates as a dedicated media professional whose contributions to journalism and public discourse have continued to enrich society. He commended the celebrant for his commitment to the journalism profession and his efforts through Heritage-Echo News to inform, educate and keep the public abreast of developments across the state and beyond. According to him, the media remains a vital…