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Five monarchs affected by Oba Rashidi Ladoja’s emergence as Olubadan will be promoted tomorrow Friday .The promotion exercise,which is expected to draw dignitaries from different walks of life, will take place at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan from 10.00 am.The promotion exercise will affect only the 21 chiefs on the Otun Olubadan line, which produced the 44th Olubadan. The first set of people to be promoted are the most senior like Osi Olubadan,Oba Eddy Oyewole, who will be promoted to Otun Olubadan, Asipa Olubadan Kola-Daisi to be promoted to Osi Olubadan while Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade would be…

The Oyo State Government has approved a series of multi-billion-naira infrastructural projects aimed at expanding road networks, improving power supply, upgrading educational facilities and boosting security across the state. This followed the resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting, where the reconstruction of key roads in Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa zones and other critical development projects were ratified. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Council approved the reconstruction of the 30-kilometre Igboho–Kishi Road in Oke-Ogun at a cost of ₦38,689,548,227.66. Similarly, the 39-kilometre Ido–Akufo Junction–Eruwa Road in the Ibarapa axis will be reconstructed…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency Task Force Unit, Justice Olajumoke Aiki (rtd), has clarified public misconceptions surrounding the operations of the agency, especially in its efforts to combat land grabbing and other related offences across the state. Justice Aiki made this clarification while featuring on a television programme in Ibadan. According to her, the agency’s primary mandate is to conduct thorough investigations into land-related criminal allegations and take appropriate actions under the Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law 2016 based on the outcome of such investigations. In her words, “This agency does not rule…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Hon. Sunday Adepoju, a board member of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), on the occasion of his birthday. Alli, in a congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, described Adepoju as a grassroots politician and dedicated public servant. He said that Adepoju, fondly called “Omoyin,” has consistently demonstrated strong commitment to the development of Oyo State and Nigeria through his leadership, humility, and people-oriented service. The lawmaker commended the celebrant for his impactful contributions as a federal legislator and continued role in advancing education through…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has sympathised with family and People’s Democratic Party, Oyo state PDP family over the death of Itesiwaju LGA party chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Owolabi, who died in the early hours of Tuesday. Amofin Adeoye said Alhaji Owolabi’s death came at the time his political experience and trajectory was needed most. Amofin Adeoye mourned the passing of a distinguished political leader whose life was dedicated to the service of grassroots development. The Ipapo-born legal icon described late Alhaji Owolabi as a visionary, advocate of justice within the party. He said his calm, leadership…

The Oyo State Government has commenced the demolition of structures encroaching on road reserves, following the expiration of an eviction notice earlier served on Monday, 13th October, 2025. The 14-day eviction notice, which expired on Monday, 27th October, 2025, was followed by a reminder last week—serving as a final grace period for the affected traders to vacate the road setbacks and walkways. Following the expiration of the grace period, the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Environmental Task…

For decades, Nigeria’s narrative has been dominated by a single, crushing paradox: a nation overflowing with vibrant, intelligent, and ambitious young people, yet suffocated by a systemic inability to provide them with rewarding and meaningful work. This is not a new story. I recall that whilst I was in the course of my undergraduate law studies, there was an excruciating fear of the unknown future; ‘charge and bail’ lawyers, the chorus sung at the time and the reserve for failed legal careers, we were told. Lawyers hawking their craft in the court premises for daily bread from charging opponents and…

The economy of Oyo State has witnessed real growth on the watch of Governor Seyi Makinde with more investors coming to the state and the living standards getting better. This was the submission of Toyin Odugbesan, Co-Convener of E Kaabo Trade Show, in an interview with The People’s Verdict.E Kaabo is an annual event that promotes tourism in Oyo State.She said, “In all fairness, the economy has really improved except anybody wants to say otherwise. In as much as businesses are springing up, it means that more job opportunities would also be provided. When we have people that are now…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the completion of the 2025 admission process into public universities, shifting the date from Friday, 31st October 2025 to Monday, 17th November 2025. The decision was announced in a statement issued late Sunday by the Board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. The new timeline comes after the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions held on 18th July 2025, chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, initially fixed 31st October as the deadline for all public universities to conclude admissions. Benjamin stated that the Board appreciates the…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated Chief Kunle Sanda, the Baale of Alegongo and a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagelu Local Government, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Alli, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan, described Chief Sanda as an exemplary community leader whose life has been devoted to public service and humanity. He said that Chief Sanda’s contributions to grassroots development, political stability, and community advancement in Lagelu and beyond have earned him enduring respect and admiration from people across divides. The lawmaker…