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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified its reconciliation efforts and renewed calls for party unity as it formally presented its governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, and deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Adesoji Michael Adedeji, ahead of the 2027 general election. The unveiling ceremony, held on Thursday in Ibadan, also featured the formal presentation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination certificate to Senator Alli by the APC Deputy National Auditor, Hon. Gbenga Olayemi. Speaking at the event, Oyo APC Chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo, stressed that the party must put internal divisions behind it after spending eight…

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress headed by David Mark has secured a major legal victory after the Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed the legitimacy of the party’s National Executive Committee, ending a protracted leadership dispute that had divided the party. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Justice Mohammed Liman ruled that the national convention and internal electoral process that produced the David Mark-led executive complied with the provisions of the party’s constitution as well as the requirements of the Electoral Act. (Premium Times Nigeria) The judgment effectively resolves months of internal factionalism and litigation…

The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has appealed to aggrieved members and stakeholders of the party to embrace genuine reconciliation and unity ahead of the 2027 general election. Alli made the appeal in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. He said that though the APC primaries had produced winners and aggrieved parties, members must place the collective interest of the party above personal ambitions. The governorship candidate noted that the APC could not afford to remain in opposition in Oyo State after eight years, stressing that unity…

The Oyo State Government has commended the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), both at the national and state levels, for reopening schools in Oyo State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, recalled that the State Executive Council last Tuesday appealed to the (NUT) to consider reopening the schools for the sake of the students, many of whom may fall into the wrong hands while roaming the streets and staying out of school. He said that by calling off the month-long strike, the Union has graciously saved the Oyo State Government and citizens from the double jeopardy of the kidnapping…

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Honourable (Mrs.) Toyin Balogun, of her appointment as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle approved by the state government. Under the reshuffle, Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni has been redeployed to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, where she will replace Mrs. Balogun with immediate effect. Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to Mrs. Balogun for her services and contributions to the development of Oyo State, wishing her success in her future endeavours. Alhaja Sanni is returning to a familiar portfolio, having previously served…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement jointly signed by the union’s Oyo State Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami, the union announced that the suspension followed a directive from its national leadership after reviewing the prevailing security situation and considering appeals by the Oyo State Government and other key stakeholders. The union directed all public primary and secondary school…

The Kajola Local Government administration has commissioned five world-class Primary Healthcare Centres and a motorised borehole across the council area, while also providing financial support to 62 widows as part of its efforts to improve healthcare delivery and promote social welfare. The projects and empowerment programme were carried out on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, under the leadership of the Executive Chairman of Kajola Local Government, Honourable (Alhaji) Akeem Olawale Mustapha. The newly commissioned Primary Healthcare Centres are located at Ijo, Okeho; Gbonje, Okeho; Agbagi, Ilero; Ayetoro-Oke; and Ilaji-Oke, while the motorised borehole was inaugurated at Isemi-Ile. Speaking during the commissioning,…

The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has been appointed Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for the 60th anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council.The appointment places the respected journalist, lawyer, tourism administrator and former two-term Chairman of the Oyo State NUJ at the head of preparations for the council’s Diamond Jubilee.The Oyo State NUJ, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas, and Secretary, Comrade Temidayo Adu, stated that the committee would coordinate and oversee the programmes and activities commemorating the union’s six decades of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving over N1.137 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of eight strategic road projects across the three senatorial districts of Oyo State. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the approval as a historic intervention that would transform the state’s infrastructure, stimulate economic growth, enhance regional connectivity and improve the living standards of the people. He said the approval once again demonstrated President Tinubu’s commitment to equitable development,…

The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), declaring that the arrangement has failed to achieve its intended purpose and has worsened Nigeria’s education challenges, including the alarming number of children dropping out before reaching senior secondary school. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. According to the minister, the disarticulation policy, which requires junior and senior secondary schools to operate as separate institutions both physically and…