The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has entered a new phase of leadership following the election and swearing-in of Akeem Abass of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as its new chairman after a tightly contested poll in Ibadan. Abass secured 143 votes to defeat Adebayo Raji, who polled 118 votes, and Shola Oladapo, who received 53 votes. Five votes were declared void. The transition also produced other key officers of the council: Biodun Atilola (Vice Chairman) – 205 votesTemidayo Adu (Secretary) – 166 votesMoses Morenikeji (Treasurer) – 173 votes Their emergence marks a complete…
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Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare with the approval of a 13th-month salary for all Oyo State employees, marking the sixth consecutive year the state will enjoy the gesture. The governor announced the approval on Monday during the inauguration of the newly constituted Governing Board of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, held at the Executive Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. In addition to the 13th-month salary, Makinde approved the payment of minimum-wage arrears and other outstanding entitlements owed to staff of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. He noted that his administration remains…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Chief Dotun Sanusi, Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Resorts, on his installation as the Okanlomo Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland,described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of his unparalleled contributions to Yoruba land. The lawmaker said that the prestigious title underscored Sanusi’s commitment to community development, cultural preservation and the upliftment of humanity. Senator Alli commended Sanusi for his visionary leadership and impact-driven investments, noting…
A former Nigeria’s ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, has said that he admires Governor Seyi Makinde’s intellectual capacity and ability to resolve seemingly knotty issues, adding that these have changed the face of Oyo State. Ambassador Farounbi, who stated this during an interview with The People’s Verdict, said: “I appreciate his intellect, I appreciate his ability to resolve knotty issues and I particularly love his understanding of what a proper federation is. And I love his courage about it. He is not afraid to speak his mind.”The former Nigeria’s envoy, who described the Oyo State governor as unusual,…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has felicitated with Mr. Joseph Tegbe, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) in order to achieve tax reforms of the federal government. Amofin Adeoye, legal and financial expert described the appointment of Engr Joseph Tegbe as a well-deserved appointment being a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT). Amofin Adeoye said Mr. Tegbe has a remarkable achievement with longstanding dedication, professional excellence from KPMG and proven capacity to deliver transformative results on…
The Guild of Online Media Practitioners of Oyo State (GOMPOS), the online chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has declared the Alhaji Alhassan Yahya-led presidency of the Union as illegal. The online chapel stated in a press release, on Saturday, that election that brought the present NUJ national leadership into office was flawed as some state chapels that participated in the process were disqualified and unrecognised by the Union. The online chapel made its stance known in reaction to the decision by the outgoing chairman of the Oyo State Council, Comrade Ademola Babalola, aided by the NUJ National…
A Nigerian Air Force operation in Niger State ended abruptly on Saturday after an Alpha Jet reportedly went down near Karabonde, a community in Borgu Local Government Area. Despite the crash, both pilots survived after successfully ejecting from the aircraft. Confirmation of the incident first emerged from Lapai TV, a Niger State–based digital television network, which announced the development on its official Facebook page. The station reported that “two Nigerian Air Force pilots reportedly survive Alpha Jet crash close to Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.” The update was accompanied by a 57-second video from the scene. Additional…
The 2027 governorship race in Oyo State continued to gather momentum as Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation, advanced his statewide consultations with a visit to Saki East Local Government Area. The meeting, held at the Information Centre in Sepeteri, brought together influential PDP elders, stakeholders, and political leaders from across the LGA. Party elders who attended the engagement included Alhaji Owookola of Ogboro, Alhaji Jimoh Rewire of Sepeteri, Baba Ajenifuja of Oje Owode, Alhaji Folawiyo of Agbole, and Alhaji Muhi of Ago Amodu. Welcoming Amofin Adeoye and his team, Alhaji Owookola described the gathering as strategic,…
Wike’s statement that he is still in PDP is not just misleading, it is a masterclass in political self deception.A person who has been constitutionally expelled cannot wake up and declare himself a member of the party by mouth proclamation. Politics is governed by rules, not by personal feelings or loud talking. Expulsion is final until reversed by the same institution that issued it. Membership is not a ringtone you can turn ON when convenient and OFF when exposed. Wike’s recent behaviour shows, he is politically stranded, trying to hold on to both parties at the same time even though…
A Federal Government agency, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has ranked Oyo State among the top three best-performing sub-national economies in its 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report. Reacting to the development, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the ranking was not surprising, as Oyo State has once again been correctly classified as a major economic hub in the comity of sub-nationals in the country. The commissioner said that, for the third year running, various professional bodies and local and international agencies including the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and PEBEC, among others have accorded…