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The Director and State Coordinator of the Barrister Sharafadeen Alli (BSA) Neighbour-to-Neighbour Campaign Initiatives, Farmer Omolara Kafilat Busari Svensson, has dismissed reports alleging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Hon. Adesoji Adedeji, insulted residents of Oke-Ogun during his recent visit to Saki. Busari Svensson, who disclosed that she was part of the team that accompanied Adedeji during the recently concluded Oke-Ogun tour, described the allegation as false, saying the APC candidate conducted himself with humility, respect and friendliness throughout the engagements. In a statement, she said she witnessed the interactions between Adedeji and residents…

The campaign train of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) candidate for the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji (KSA), has continued its grassroots engagements across Ibarapa East Local Government Area, with a comprehensive tour of communities in Eruwa and Lanlate. The campaign and consultation tour covered the Bricklayers Association in New Eruwa, Ifedayo Community, Alayande Base, Low-Cost Housing in Eruwa, Orisunayo Community, Surulere Community in Lanlate and Olopoto Community, New Eruwa. At the various locations, residents, community leaders, artisans, youth groups and other stakeholders gathered to receive the APM candidate and listen to his message on his plans…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board, Hon. Adekunle Bankole, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for appointing Alhaji Taofiq Sakariya Aolalubarika as Special Adviser on Rural Development. Bankole described the appointment as a demonstration of the governor’s thoughtfulness and commitment to ensuring that capable individuals are given opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state. In a statement issued following the appointment, the Hospitals Management Board chairman expressed appreciation to Governor Makinde for recognising Aolalubarika’s capacity and considering him worthy of serving in the state government. He further praised the governor for his continued belief in…

The Oyo State Government has assured that the French Treasury Loan secured for the state’s development programme is being implemented in line with the purpose for which it was approved by the French authorities. Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mrs. Ronke Adedayo, who facilitated the sourcing and acquisition of the facility on behalf of the state government, gave the assurance while speaking with journalists during the week. Adedayo said the loan was subject to stringent international financing protocols that would make it impossible for the funds to be diverted, reallocated or deployed for purposes outside the approved project scope.…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Oluwatobi Olufade, on Friday officially flagged off the second phase of his administration’s one‑year free health insurance programme for 150 selected residents of the council. The programme, which prioritises health and welfare, follows a highly successful first phase that delivered a wide range of treatments and services to beneficiaries. Hon. Olufade described the wellbeing of his constituents as a central priority of his administration. “The first phase was a huge success: one beneficiary received a hip replacement costing ₦24 million, two underwent cesarean sections, three had appendectomies, 13 received eye…

The Bimbo Adekanmbi Governorship Campaign Council of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Oyo State hereby makes the following appointments into its Media and Publicity sub-committee: Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo Director of Communication/Spokesperson Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju (Co-Director/Spokesperson) Deputy Directors Ms. Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Mr. Dapo Falade Mrs Bosede Sodiq Mr. Moses AlaoMr. Fisayo Daramola All the appointments take immediate effect. Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo The director of media and Spokesperson, Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo is a deputy editor of the Nigerian Tribune. With 27 years post qualification experience as a journalist, he has worked with Daily Trust and The Punch as State correspondent in Lagos,…

Mogaji Olamide Akinajo has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the occasion of his first anniversary on the throne and 82nd birthday. Akinajo, who joined the Olubadan-in-Council, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Ibadan Mogajis and other residents of Ibadanland to celebrate the monarch, described Oba Ladoja’s one-year reign as a period of resilience, stability and renewed attention to the preservation of Ibadan’s traditional institution. In a congratulatory message, Akinajo, the Mogaji of E8/102, Akinajo’s Compound, Oje-Itutaba, Ibadan, commended the Olubadan for his efforts towards strengthening the Ibadan traditional council and promoting the development and unity…

The campaign train of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji, popularly known as KSA, has moved to Surulere Community in Ward 9 of Ido Local Government Area, where he received a warm reception from residents and community stakeholders. The campaign visit attracted residents, community leaders, youths, artisans and women groups who gathered to welcome the APM candidate and his team to the community. During the visit, Adedeji engaged residents in direct interactions, listening to concerns about infrastructure, economic opportunities and other issues affecting the community. The engagement provided an opportunity…

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has assured workers and pensioners in the state that his administration, if elected, will sustain and improve the welfare measures of the present administration. Adekanmbi gave the assurance on Friday, September 25, 2026, during his consultative tour of Saki West and Itesiwaju Local Government Areas, where he engaged traditional rulers and other stakeholders on their expectations and development priorities. Speaking at the palace of the Okere of Saki, Oba Surv. (Dr.) Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi (Oyedepo III), Adekanmbi said the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde had…

In what can best be described as a double celebration of grace, destiny and royalty, the ancient city of Ibadanland is aglow as His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Senator) Abdul-Rasheed Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, Arusa I, the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, marks his 82nd birthday and his First Year Anniversary on the highly revered throne of Olubadan. Yesterday, Friday, September 25, 2026, marked the 82nd birthday of the highly respected monarch, while today, Saturday, September 26, 2026, marks exactly one year since his historic coronation and ascension to the throne of his forefathers at the iconic Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Joining sons and…