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The Member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), has opened applications for young people interested in serving as a One-Day House of Representatives Member. The initiative is aimed at providing young people in Ibadan North with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience of legislative duties, governance, leadership and the workings of the National Assembly. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, Bodija Akinwale, the initiative is designed to encourage youth participation in governance while exposing young constituents to the responsibilities and processes…

The Coalition of Registered Youth Groups under the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development has commended the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde for what it described as sustained efforts toward youth inclusion, skills development, empowerment and participation in governance across the state. The youth groups made the commendation during a live programme on Fresh FM on Thursday, anchored by Mayor Isaac Brown, where representatives of various youth organisations reviewed some of the administration’s interventions in youth development and called for the continuity of programmes they said had positively impacted young people across the state. They also appealed for greater institutional…

No fewer than 146 candidates currently in the race for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could collectively spend up to N571bn under the campaign expenditure limits prescribed by the Electoral Act 2026. The figure comprises 19 presidential candidates, each with a campaign spending ceiling of N10bn, and 127 governorship candidates, each allowed to spend a maximum of N3bn under Section 92 of the new Electoral Act. The 19 presidential candidates alone have a combined spending ceiling of N190bn, while the 127 governorship candidates could collectively spend up to N381bn. The combined ceiling for the two categories therefore stands at…

The Beulah Adeoye Foundation has celebrated its leader on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a purposeful, courageous and disciplined leader whose commitment to public service and the development of Oyo North remains unwavering. In a goodwill message signed by the Chief of Staff of the Foundation, Ridwan Fasasi, the organisation said the occasion provided an opportunity to celebrate not only the celebrant’s birthday but also his remarkable journey and contributions to the lives of people around him. The Foundation expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve under his leadership, highlighting his intellectual capacity, determination and the unique…

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, saying it has mapped out strategies to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polls. The party said its strategy would centre on an inclusive, people-driven campaign aimed at mobilising Nigerians behind its presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The APM National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the party had established a “very strong and highly efficient campaign machinery” which would soon be unveiled to the public. Abubakar said the party had, ahead…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has expressed his profound appreciation to family, friends, colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public who celebrated with him on the occasion of his birthday. Falana, in a statement released and made available to newsmen, thanked everyone who sent messages, prayers and goodwill wishes, noting that the outpouring of love and support made the celebration memorable. He expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the youth and contributing meaningfully to the development, growth and progress of Oyo State. He…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has approved the disbursement of a total of ₦3.007 trillion to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments and the 774 local government councils as revenue for July 2026. At a meeting held in Owerri, Imo State, FAAC said the Federal Government received a total of ₦1.146 trillion, while the state governments received ₦943.352 billion and the local government councils received ₦673.649 billion. A total of ₦243.478 billion, representing 13 per cent of mineral revenue, was also shared with the benefiting states as derivation revenue. According to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director of…

The Vice Chairmanship Candidate of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Fadare Blessing, has felicitated with the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Falana Adebowale Adebayo, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message, Fadare described Prince Falana Adebowale Adebayo as a purposeful and dedicated leader whose commitment to youth development and empowerment has continued to make a positive impact across Oyo State. He commended the celebrant for his passion for the advancement of young people, noting that his leadership at the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development has provided an avenue for promoting initiatives and…

…Gives Update On Compensation, Commissioning Oyo State Acting Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has said the ongoing circular road project will drive development across six local government areas in the Ibadan metropolis, including Oluyole, Ido, Egbeda, Ona-Ara, Lagelu and Akinyele. He stated this on Monday while addressing journalists after inspecting the ongoing Phase 2 of the 110-kilometre Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road in Ibadan. Barr. Lawal said the inspection was to assess the pace and quality of work to ensure the project meets approved specifications. According to him, about 32km of dual carriageway has been completed and asphalted, with streetlights…

In what is shaping up to be a major political headline ahead of the next electoral cycle, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, PhD, the APC governorship candidate, is set to sign a Generational Inclusion Pact at the 2026 Oyo State Emerging Political Leaders Summit, a key highlight of the launch of the 50 Below 50 Campaign Project. The summit, scheduled for August 24–25, 2026, at the Ibadan Civic Centre, is themed “Bridging the Gap, Uniting Political Strength, and Mobilizing Emerging Leaders for 2027.” It is expected to draw emerging political leaders, party stakeholders, grassroots mobilizers, community influencers, and strategic actors from across…