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The All Progressives Congress has officially set the machinery in motion for its 2026 National Convention by approving a high-powered list of sub-committee leaders tasked with ensuring a transparent and credible transition. In a strategic distribution of roles, the party has appointed Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Hope Uzodimma, and Governor Babagana Umar Zulum to head critical departments, signaling a heavy reliance on seasoned political administrators to manage the upcoming internal elections and logistical operations. Under the new arrangement, Senator Godswill Akpabio will chair the Ceremonial, Programme and Events Committee alongside Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, while Governor Hope Uzodimma takes charge…

The Oyo State Government has approved the release of ₦900,000,000 (Nine Hundred Million Naira) as counterpart funding for the construction of 68km roads across the state. The counterpart funding will ensure that the state government accesses ₦16,273,711,000 (Sixteen Billion, Two Hundred Seventy-Three Million, Seven Hundred and Eleven Thousand Naira) from two International Financial Bodies: the International Development Association (IDA) and the Lagence Francaise Development Agency (AFI). In a release after the executive council meeting held at the Executive Council Chamber, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that with the executive council’s approval of the counterpart funding, many critical…

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has facilitated and inaugurated solar panel-powered dryers for food processing at Okolo area of Eruwa, headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government. The project, aimed at supporting local farmers and agro-processors, is designed to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food preservation through sustainable, renewable energy-driven drying technology. Speaking at the inauguration, Alli said the intervention aligned with his commitment to improving agricultural productivity and empowering rural communities across Oyo South Senatorial District. He explained that the solar dryers would help farmers process cassava, maize, pepper, and other produce efficiently, thereby increasing market value and improving…

In a move that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is currently engaged in a high-stakes, closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The meeting is taking place at the Governor’s Office in the Secretariat, Ibadan, under a heavy security presence that underscores the importance of the encounter. While the specific details of the discussion have not been made public, the timing and private nature of the sit-down suggest a deepening of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Kwankwaso has remained…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Mr. Akeem Abas, has appealed to Google Africa to develop a fact-checking platform for journalists in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abas made the appeal during his opening remarks at a one-day training on AI Gemini organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Oyo State Council in collaboration with Google Africa for 100 journalists in the State. He said the proposed platform would enable journalists and members of the public to verify news reports and multimedia content before dissemination, particularly during the election period.…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined the family, friends and academic community to celebrate a woman whose life has been devoted to the pursuit of knowledge, excellence and service — Prof. Paulina Oluremi Adesemowo on her 80th birthday anniversary. Amofin Adeoye said Prof. Adesemowo’s distinguished career as a scholar has not only enriched the intellectual landscape of tertiary institutions but also shaped generations of students who proudly carry the touch of her wisdom and guidance. The legal icon hailed the Prof. Adesemowo’s commitment to scholarship, research and character development. Amofin Adeoye said the octogenarian is…

The Oyo State Government has dismissed the panic-inducing rumours circulating about an alleged kidnapping incident at the College of Nursing campus in Kishi, describing the report as false and misleading. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, explained that the rumour originated from an unfounded alarm raised by some individuals, which created fear among students, lecturers and residents within the institution’s premises. He assured parents, students and the general public that no kidnapping incident occurred, stressing that the government remains fully committed to maintaining security across the state. According to him, the safety of students and staff…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, party leaders and members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Kajola LGA chapter over the death of Alhaji O.K Salam, overall chairman of Stakeholders Forum. Amofin Adeoye described Alhaji Salam’s departure as a monumental loss not only to PDP but the entire political family in Kajola LGA and beyond. Amofin said the late overall chairman of Stakeholders Forum was a rallying point for unity, dialogue and progressive engagement within the PDP. The legal icon who shared the same federal constituency with the deceased…

The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned residents against resorting to self-help in resolving land disputes, describing the use of force to reclaim property as criminal and punishable under the law. The agency stressed that individuals who believe their land has been encroached upon must seek redress through lawful channels rather than taking matters into their own hands, noting that such actions often escalate conflicts and threaten public peace. The Chairman of the agency, Hon. Justice Olajumoke Aiki (Rtd.), issued the warning during a radio programme in Ibadan, where she reviewed the agency’s activities since its establishment…

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo has ordered the remand of a 66-year-old man, Negedu Patrick Siaka, over allegations of impersonating a public relations consultant and trainer under the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The defendant was arraigned on Thursday before Hon. Justice Bello Kawu on a three-count charge bordering on impersonation, fraud and forgery. According to the prosecution, Siaka was apprehended by the police in the Wuse area of Abuja in November 2024 following an intelligence report. He allegedly organised a training programme where he extorted money from unsuspecting members of the public while posing…