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Former Oyo State governorship candidate and former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, has declared his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, ahead of the 2027 governorship election, urging aggrieved party members and their supporters to set aside their differences and unite for the party’s victory. Folarin made the appeal on Monday while addressing enthusiastic APC supporters at his residence in Oluyole, Ibadan, where he publicly demonstrated his support for Alli by raising the governorship candidate’s hand. The former Senate Leader acknowledged the grievances among party members, particularly those who had spent years pursuing their…

The ancient wisdom of our forefathers that we grew up to meet is that, no one delegates the very personal task of emptying one’s bowels to their closest acquaintance. Not even your child. “A kì í fi iṣé ìgbònsè rán ọmọ ẹni” was the ancient Yoruba wisdom in this regard. But that was when life was straightforward and hadn’t been taken over by hypocrisy. It was unimaginable for anyone, no matter how close they were to you, to qualify for a delegation of the task of forcing out your excrement. It is a wisdom which, for centuries, curbed trickery. It…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated its Patron, Chief (Engr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, FNSE, on his 58th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader, accomplished engineer and committed philanthropist. The council, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mr Akeem Abas, and Secretary, Mr Temidayo Adu, on Saturday in Ibadan, said Sanusi had continued to distinguish himself through his generosity, humility and unwavering commitment to human development. It described the celebrant, the Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland and as a worthy ambassador of the Yoruba race whose contributions to community development and…

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointments of four prominent market leaders to designated trade leadership positions in the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the governor approved the appointment of Y.K. Abass as Babalọjà General of Oyo State; S.T. Jimoh as Aare Oloja of Oyo State; J.T. Raimi as Asiwaju Oloja of Oyo State; and Princess Folashade Azeezat Nurudeen as Iyalọjà of Oyo State. The commissioner said a document emanating from the office of the Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment Prof Saliu Adedibu said the appointments recognised the…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the sudden death of Mr Yinusa Popoola, the driver attached to Crown Football Club, Ogbomoso. Hon. Adegoke noted that Mr. Popoola was hale and hearty before embarking on the journey to Ijebu-Ode for the pre-season of Nigeria National League (NNL) 2026/2027 football season alongside other team members on Thursday, October 15, 2026, before the unfortunate incident that led to his death. The Commissioner described the late Mr. Popoola as a hardworking, dutiful and amiable personality whose dedication, commitment and valuable services to…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has promised to grant local governments (LGs) and local council development areas (LCDAs) autonomy from May 29, 2027, if elected. Alli made the pledge on Thursday at the inauguration of the Oyo State chapter of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement and the donation of 32 campaign vehicles at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, formerly known as Liberty Stadium, in Oke Ado, Ibadan. “All our LCDAs and LGs will have autonomy on the day we are sworn in on May 29, 2027,” he said. The APC governorship candidate…

The Oyo State Government has dismissed claims by Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi that the state has been absent from National Economic Council (NEC) meetings, insisting that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has maintained consistent representation through the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal. The government described Sanusi’s assertion as misleading and based on assumptions rather than verifiable facts, arguing that it disregards established procedures governing representation at the council, which is chaired by the Vice President. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the government said Makinde had…

The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) have trained officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the South-West on effective electoral communication, misinformation management and voter engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The two-day capacity-building programme, themed Capacity Building for INEC VEP Leadership on Electoral Trust, Effective Communication, Legal Literacy and Voter Engagement, held from October 15 to 16, 2026, at Golden Tulip Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking at the programme, Wilfred Ifogah, INEC’s Deputy Director of Information and Publicity, said the training was designed to strengthen the capacity of officials…

The Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection in the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has sought collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to promote responsible reporting, curb misinformation and strengthen public awareness of issues relating to critical national infrastructure. The delegation made the appeal during a familiarisation visit to the NUJ National Secretariat, where discussions centred on the role of journalists in protecting critical infrastructure, promoting national security and ensuring that the public receives accurate and verified information. The delegation expressed concern over the spread of misleading information, particularly reports involving telecommunications and other…

The SKA Campaign Committee has announced that Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Saki West State Constituency in the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election, is set to award 50 full scholarships to eligible students from Saki at a College of Education, Science and Technology. The announcement was made available to newsmen in Saki on Wednesday, highlighting his commitment to education and youth development. According to the statement by the committee, Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo is introducing the initiative to reduce the financial obstacles confronting students seeking higher education. They also stated the the…