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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been described as a transformative leader because of his vision, innovation and inclusive governance style, all of which have brought about unprecedented development in the state.Expressing this view in an interview with The People’s Verdict, Comrade Zainab Popoola, Chief Executive Officer of ZEnergy Tours, noted that “My governor is a transformative leader. You can see that Oyo State is already becoming one of the best in Nigeria, if not number one. Governor Seyi Makinde is a transformative leader and I pray the Almighty God will give him more strength.” Popoola, who advocates inclusivity, also…

The Beulah Team, representing Amofin Beulah Adeoye, recently visited Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State as part of its ongoing grassroots consultation and stakeholder engagement ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Oyo State. The visit marked another significant step in the Amofin Beulah Adeoye team’s outreach efforts, aimed at fostering unity, enhancing political coordination, and solidifying support across local communities. The team was warmly received at the Lagelu LGA Secretariat, where a strategic meeting was held with a broad spectrum of party stakeholders, political leaders, youth representatives, and women groups drawn from all wards within the local government…

It begins with a road—cutting through ancient farmlands toward a future not yet fully imagined. Asphalt, warm under the Ibadan sun, winds past markets, valleys, and memories, until it touches the gates of a half-built industrial park near Ipapo in Itesiwaju Local Government of Oyo State. Trucks idle. Transformers hum beside solar panels auto-tilting North-westward. Somewhere behind them, the water murmurs low from the Ikere Gorge Dam. You could mistake the silence for inactivity. But to the trained eye, it’s the pregnant hush before emergence. This white silent-noise is conclusive evidence that something is now happening – definitely. For too…

The Oyo State Government has approved a Homegrown Scheme of Service for Community Nursing Superintendent and Midwifery cadres, covering Grade Levels 06 to 14, within the state’s civil/public service. This new scheme is designed to standardize career progression and improve the quality of care provided by these essential healthcare professionals. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, who affirmed that the approval is a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery and professionalizing the roles of frontline health workers. The approved cadres will be reflected in the 2025 Establishments Estimate of relevant Ministries, Departments, and…

Olasoji Fagbola Across the world, there’s increasing pressure on the oil and gas industry to explain how the global shift to cleaner energy will affect their operations and long-term strategies. This is happening at a time when investment in the sector is slowing down not because it’s underperforming, but because governments, financial institutions, and even shareholders are pushing for stronger climate action and decarbonisation. Given this shift, there’s a strong case for introducing a climate compatibility checkpoint into Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), making it a key part of the licensing process for oil and gas companies. This checkpoint would…

Our attention has been drawn to a press statement purportedly released on Sunday, 7th July, 2025 by Prince Seun Adelore, erstwhile Chairman of PDP in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State purportedly announcing his resignation as a member of our great party. While acknowledging Adelore’s right to the freedom of association and indeed expression as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Forum however wishes to condemn in the strongest terms, his portrayal of the leadership style of His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde in clearly unflattering terms. To those who might be tempted to swallow his bait…

The Oyo State Government has fixed Thursday, July 17, 2025, for the conduct of the Screening and Placement Exercise into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) across the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, who noted that the exercise would commence by 7:00 a.m. in all designated screening centres. Hon. Olayiwola advised pupils from public and approved private primary schools participating in the exercise to arrive early and come with their writing materials. He also instructed principals and heads of screening centres to ensure thorough preparations and effective coordination,…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all fraud allegations involving N2.2 billion, marking the end of a legal battle that lasted almost seven years. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke held that the prosecution, led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), failed to establish a prima facie case against the former governor and his company, Spotless Investment Limited. The ruling followed a no-case submission filed by Fayose’s legal team, headed by Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Kanu Agabi and Olalekan Ojo. The EFCC had accused Fayose of receiving N2.2…

The Oyo State Government has postponed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for today, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in observance of the national mourning declared for former President Muhammadu Buhari. The decision follows the public holiday declared by the Federal Government to honour the late president, who passed away in London on Sunday. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, and conveyed through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Bamidele Oyinloye, the affected papers — Mathematics and Pre-Vocational Studies — have been put on hold until further notice. The Commissioner…

In continuation of the seven-day national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government has announced Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. The announcement was made in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Interior and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, following President Tinubu’s approval. The holiday, the statement noted, is to pay tribute to the former president’s lifetime…