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The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Barrister Anthony Ehilebo as his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by Makinde’s Media Adviser, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. According to the statement, additional announcements concerning members of the campaign team will be made subsequently. Makinde expressed confidence that Ehilebo’s experience as a communication strategist and lawyer would be instrumental in advancing the APM’s message of resetting Nigeria and its campaign for victory in the…

Former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has ruled out pursuing an internal party appeal or legal action over the party’s controversial 2027 nomination process, insisting, however, that his decision should not be mistaken for an acceptance of alleged injustice. Adelabu made his position known in a statement issued after a meeting with party leaders, representatives of his loyalists and supporters drawn from the 33 local government areas and 351 wards of Oyo State on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The meeting reviewed developments surrounding the conclusion of the APC nomination…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed deep grief over the death of former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji (Chief) Waheed Akin Olajide, FCA. Olajide, who served as SSG under the administration of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, reportedly died on Tuesday at the age of 76. Alli described the deceased as an accomplished administrator, distinguished professional, patriotic Oyo indigene and a man whose contributions to the development of the state would remain indelible. He said Olajide’s death was a painful loss to his family, friends, associates, the…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated Muslims across the state and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the Council described the occasion as an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the exemplary life, teachings and virtues of the Holy Prophet, particularly his commitment to peace, compassion, justice, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. The Council urged Muslims to use the occasion to renew their commitment to the values of love, sacrifice, humility…

The Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has urged Muslims to use the occasion of Maulud Nabiy to renew their commitment to the teachings, virtues and exemplary lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Alli made the call in a goodwill message to Muslims in Oyo State and across Nigeria, stressing that the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad should go beyond celebration to inspire practical commitment to peace, justice, compassion and responsible leadership. He described Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as an exceptional model of patience, honesty, humility, forgiveness and peaceful coexistence, saying his…

Over 400 farmers in Saki West have benefited from the eighth edition of Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo’s agricultural empowerment programme during the current farming season, with a call for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to improve food production, productivity and food security. Speaking at the programme, Hon. Kabeer said the initiative was not motivated by politics or campaign considerations, but by his understanding of the challenges facing farmers. He said the objective was to ease farmers’ burdens, provide necessary support and increase food production towards achieving surplus in the market. The beneficiaries commended Hon. Kabeer for responding promptly to their needs,…

The Oyo State Government has trained 80 civil servants who successfully completed a three-week intensive training programme in Basic Computer Operation and Application, designed to strengthen digital skills, improve workplace efficiency and enhance service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. The training was organised by the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Ibadan, as part of the state government’s commitment to continuous capacity building and the development of a digitally competent civil service. Declaring the training closed at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, the Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, commended the management of…

The Oyo State Government has expressed displeasure over the exclusion of Governor Seyi Makinde from the flag-off ceremony for the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, which took place on Sunday in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. The state government described the governor’s exclusion from the event as taking politics too far. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government said the deliberate exclusion of Governor Makinde from the ceremony was unfortunate and politically motivated. Oyelade said the event, held at Idi Ayunre, was attended by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; the…

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died after a battle with stage-four cancer. The death of the 66-year-old Yoruba film icon was confirmed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, days after his family publicly appealed for urgent medical assistance following the deterioration of his health. (The Whistler Newspaper) Ogogo’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, reportedly announced his death during an emotional live session on social media. A video circulating online showed her in tears as she struggled to come to terms with the loss of her father. (Vanguard News) His death came after his daughters, Kira and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 101-year-old woman, Esther Ogunmabo, for allegedly dealing in illicit drugs in Ilisan, Ogun State. Ogunmabo, described by the agency as a great-grandmother, was arrested on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a strain of cannabis, packaged in retail sachets. According to the spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, the centenarian told operatives that she turned to the illicit drug trade after her provisions shop was destroyed by fire. She reportedly disclosed that one of her daughters, who lives in Lagos, supplied her with the cannabis every four…