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The Presidency has reacted to calls by former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, urging former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race, saying Jonathan is free to contest but Nigerians will remember what it described as his “dismal record in office.” In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, 2025, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, the State House said the move by Gana and other opposition figures is part of a “premature” gang-up against the President, despite what it described as Tinubu’s giant economic strides. Onanuga faulted Gana for…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on the occasion of his birthday. Alli, in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, said birthdays provide opportunity for reflection and renewed commitment to public duty. The lawmaker described the day as a moment to thank God for his life and service to the country. He acknowledged Adelabu’s role in national development as Minister of Power, noting that the office comes with enormous responsibilities that require dedication, focus and continuous engagement with stakeholders. Senator Alli expressed…

The Oyo State Government has partnered with the Oyo State chapter of Women In Hospitality Nigeria (WIHN) to celebrate the 2025 World Tourism Day and promote and revive the cultural heritage across the state. While speaking at the 2025 World Tourism Day, held at the National Museum of Unity Aleshinloye, Ibadan, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun explained that tourism has become a central pillar of Oyo State’s cultural revival and sustainability drive. He highlighted the government’s achievements in line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omituntun 2.0 Roadmap for Sustainable Development. “Oyo State today is the most active in…

The political team of Amofin Beulah Adeoye joined dignitaries, traditional rulers, and political leaders at the historic coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa I, held at the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Amofin Adeoye’s Political Team was led by its State Coordinator, Hon. Wasiu Aransi, the team made a remarkable appearance at the colourful ceremony, adding glamour and prestige to the event which drew eminent personalities from across Oyo State and beyond. Also in attendance were political aides of Amofin Adeoye from Oyo Central, Com. Asimiyu Muhideen Abiodun Apostle; Oyo North, Hon.…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has escalated its standoff with Dangote Petroleum Refinery by immediately suspending gas and crude oil supply to the facility. In a directive issued through a letter signed by its General Secretary, Comrade Lumumba Ighotemu Okugbawa, the union accused the refinery’s management of unfair labour practices, particularly the disengagement of unionised workers. PENGASSAN further alleged that rather than engaging with the union constructively, the refinery had resorted to “misinformation and propaganda.” As part of the enforcement of its directive, PENGASSAN instructed all branch chairmen, especially those in the Nigeria Gas…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, has extended its congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Arusa I, on his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a joint statement jointly signed by the Chairperson, Omolola Alamu, and the Secretary, Eniola Adeaga, the Association prayed that Oba Ladoja’s reign would usher peace, prosperity, and progress for Ibadanland and its people. NAWOJ also expressed deep appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Ibadanland, noting the significance of the monarch’s role in preserving and promoting it. The Association wished the new Olubadan a successful and…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the founder of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined sons and daughters of Ibadan land, distinguished Nigerians to congratulate Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his 81st birthday and coronation scheduled for Friday, 26 September 2025. Amofin Adeoye described birthday celebration of Chemical Engineer and Alumnus of University of Liege which coincide with his ascension to the throne of his forefathers as a collective pride for all and sundry. Oba Ladoja was born in 1944 in Gambari village near Ibadan becomes 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land following transition of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on 7 July, 2025. He…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has endorsed the early resumption of Governor Seyi Makinde, who cut short his annual leave to participate in the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. At its plenary sitting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Assembly formally received and approved the Governor’s resumption notice. Governor Makinde, who had initially scheduled his annual leave to run from August 29 to September 29, 2025, explained in his letter that the historic and…

The Oyo State Government has set the examination dates for the conduct of the 2025 conversion and transfer of service of about 800 civil and public servants, following the approval by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. In a statement made available by the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, he explained that the written examination will commence on Monday, 29th September, 2025, while the oral interview will commence from Monday, 6th to Thursday,16th October, 2025. He hinted that the examination will be held at the Local Government Service Commission Training Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan,…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has extended his felicitations to the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his formal ascension to the throne, charging him to keep politics distinct from traditional leadership. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo prayed for the monarch using a Yoruba royal salutation: “Ade a pe lori, bata a pe lese” — meaning “may your reign be long and prosperous.” The former president remarked that Friday’s coronation ceremony would only serve as a formality, noting that Ladoja had already assumed the role of Olubadan. Speaking…