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…inaugurates Planning Committee The Oyo State Government has inaugurated the planning committee to coordinate activities lined up for the celebration of the 2025 World Food Day in the state. Speaking at the official inauguration held today at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said the move was to ensure that this year’s celebration goes beyond the traditional October 16 observance, rather positioning it as a catalyst for lasting transformation in the state’s agricultural sector. The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the…

For those who lived or grew up through the 80s and mid 90s in the South-west of this country, the memory of Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanike must bring out some grins of excitement on their faces this morning for those nostalgic humourous experiences with the late royal father, popularly referred to as Oba Asan’ke. Oba Yesufu Asanike’s era indeed marked a remarkable turning point in the history of kingship in the ancient brown-roofs city of Ibadan. Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanike’s glorious reign and his majestic rulership spanned through the 80s and the mid 90s, he presided over the local administration…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.225 trillion as federation revenue for August 2025, marking the highest-ever disbursement in Nigeria’s history. This development, reported by The Nation, comes in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and represents the second consecutive month that FAAC allocations have surpassed the N2 trillion threshold. The disbursement, made at the FAAC meeting in Abuja, was driven by increases in oil and gas royalties, value-added tax (VAT), and common external tariff (CET) levies, according to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting. From the total distributable revenue of N2.225 trillion: The communiqué disclosed that…

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated renowned industrialist and elder statesman, Bashorun Kola Daisi, on the occasion of his 93rd birthday. Alli, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, described the Bashorun of Ibadanland as a blessing to Ibadan, Oyo State as well as Nigeria. The lawmaker commended Chief Daisi’s exceptional contributions to industrial growth, philanthropy and educational advancement. He said that Bashorun Daisi’s commitment to humanity has positively impacted countless lives, adding that his generousity, humility and service to society have left indelible marks on the sands of time. Alli,…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, showing that 60.26 per cent of candidates obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. At a press briefing in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, NECO Registrar, Professor Ibrahim Wushishi, announced that out of the 1,358,339 candidates who sat for the examination, 818,492 achieved five credits with the two core subjects. He added that 1,144,496 candidates, representing 84.26 per cent, obtained five credits and above irrespective of Mathematics and English. According to him, a total of 1,367,210 candidates registered for the examination, comprising…

President Bola Tinubu has officially lifted the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, clearing the way for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Nma Odu, and the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, to resume their official duties on Thursday, September 18, 2025 . The President announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, explaining that the emergency rule, which took effect on March 18, was declared after a total collapse of governance and the fragmentation of the state legislature. He said efforts by him and other well-meaning Nigerians to mediate the…

Oyo State Acting Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Mr Ojo Peter, an online media journalist, who was killed by suspected armed robbers in Ibadan. Barr. Lawal, who visited the wife and children of the deceased journalist in Ibadan, expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident that claimed the publisher’s life.The Acting Governor, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Hon. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Chapter, assured that the government would give its…

Road Transportation: The Arteries of Industrial Growth When we think of industrialisation, it’s easy to focus on power, factories, or technological innovations. Yet, one of the most fundamental aspects of any industrialised society is the transportation network – specifically, road transportation. Roads are the physical connections that link cities, towns, and industries, enabling the movement of goods, services, and people across the state. Without efficient and reliable roads, the ambition to transform Oyo State into an industrial powerhouse would face insurmountable hurdles. This series focuses on the vital role of road transportation in Oyo State’s journey to industrialisation. We will…

The chairman of Oyo State council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kayode Martins, has described Governor Seyi Makinde as a God-sent man not just to Oyo State workers but to the people of the state as a whole.Martins, who stated this during an interview with The People’s Verdict, premised his submission on the governor’s deliberate efforts to improve the lot of everyone in the state. He said, “To us as workers, we call him a God-sent man. He has not failed. He has really helped the people of the state. He has a mind for the people in…

The political structure of Amofin Beulah Adeoye received fresh momentum recently his senatorial aides visited Ibadan North Local Government as part of its ongoing state-wide strategic engagement tour. The visit aimed at strengthening grassroots coordination and brainstorm with Amofin Adeoye’s loyal supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The delegation was led by Hon. Wasiu Aransi alongside Hon. Yusuf Mutiu Adewale Anibire (Oyo North), Hon. Ayinde Riliwan Asukuna (Oyo South), and Mr. Asimiyu Abiodun Apostle (Oyo Central). Amofin Adeoye’s team were warmly welcomed by the Ibadan North Coordinator, Amb. Saheed Adeleke. He assured team members of renewed structure and improved…