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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee inaugurated by the Wike-aligned National Working Committee (NWC) has officially commenced duties in Oyo State following its formal inauguration on Friday. Members of the caretaker committee were sworn in after taking their oath of office, marking the beginning of their assignment to oversee the party’s affairs in the state. The development followed the appointment of a 17-member caretaker committee by the PDP’s NWC faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The appointment was announced on Wednesday and took effect from December 24, 2025. In a statement issued…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has won fresh commendation from organised labour following his approval of a 100 per cent increase in gratuity payments for retirees in the state. The development was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Oyo State, Comrade Aribatise Adebayo, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Friday. He disclosed that gratuity payments have been raised from ₦1.5 billion to ₦3 billion. According to Adebayo, the decision is a clear reflection of Governor Makinde’s worker-friendly disposition and his commitment to the welfare of both serving workers and retirees…

The Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaleye Akinola, has commended Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as he marks his 58th birthday, describing his leadership as people-focused and a blessing to the state. Hon. Akinola noted that the coincidence of Governor Makinde’s birthday with the annual celebration of Christmas is symbolic, reflecting a life and leadership anchored on service, sacrifice and compassion for humanity. He stated that since assuming office over the past seven years, Governor Makinde has recorded notable achievements across key sectors, including road construction, healthcare, education, security, agribusiness, citizens’ welfare and overall infrastructural development.…

On this auspicious occasion marking the 58th birthday of His Excellency, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, I join millions of well-meaning citizens, partners in development, and lovers of good governance in Oyo State and beyond to celebrate an engineer and real architect of modern Oyo state whose life has been devoted to public service, leadership, and the pursuit of progress for the good people of Oyo State over the last 6 years. Today is not merely a celebration of 58th birthday of Engr Seyi Makinde, but a celebration of impact, vision, and enduring commitment to the common good. As a founder…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, has felicitated with Christians in Oyo State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Christmas. In a statement issued on behalf of the association, the Chairperson, Omolola Alamu, and the Secretary, Eniola Adeaga, described Christmas as a season dedicated to the celebration of love, peace, and the spirit of giving. The association urged Christians and the general public to use the period to embrace compassion, kindness, and unity in their dealings with one another. NAWOJ further reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion of truth, justice, and community development in Oyo…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated its Grand Patron and Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, on the occasion of his 58th birthday. The NUJ in a birthday message jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, described him as a visionary, people-centred and transformational leader. The union praised the governor for redefining governance in Oyo State through bold reforms, transparent leadership and an uncommon commitment to sustainable development across critical sectors of the economy. It noted that under his watch, Oyo State has witnessed remarkable progress in…

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South), has felicitated with Christians in Oyo State and across Nigeria on the joyous celebration of Christmas, describing the season as a divine reminder of love, peace and sacrifice for humanity. The lawmaker said the birth of Jesus Christ symbolises hope for mankind and calls on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of selflessness, compassion, tolerance and unity, especially at a time the nation is collectively working towards economic recovery and sustainable development . Senator Alli urged citizens to use the festive period to strengthen family bonds, promote peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths and…

Today marks the birthday of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the Majority Leader of the Saki West Legislative Council, Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo, has joined millions of admirers to celebrate the governor, describing him as a purposeful and people-oriented leader. In a birthday message released to the press on Friday, Hon. Kabeer praised Governor Makinde for his consistent commitment to good governance, inclusive development, and responsive leadership across Oyo State. The Majority Leader noted that Governor Makinde’s administration has brought remarkable transformation to critical sectors such as education, healthcare, road infrastructure, agriculture, and youth empowerment,…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has extends warm Christmas greetings to all journalists, media practitioners, partners and the good people of Oyo State as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christmas is a season that reminds us of love, sacrifice, peace and hope, values that remain fundamental to our profession and our collective existence as a society. As journalists, this season offers us another opportunity to reflect on our sacred responsibility as the Fourth Estate of the Realm. We must continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, truth, fairness and accountability in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refused to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal disputes surrounding the party’s leadership crisis. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by the commission’s Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, INEC stated that it could not grant requests to recognise or upload on its official website the list of national officers said to have emerged from the PDP National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The commission explained that its position was informed…