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Former Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and former Chairman of the State House of Assembly Commission, Dr. Abdulwashi Musa, has felicitated Amofin Beulah on his birthday. In a goodwill message, Dr. Musa described Beulah as a man of passion and vision for a greater and better Oyo State. He praised the celebrant for the maturity with which he carries himself and the majestic way he spreads his ideas for the progress of the state. Dr. Musa also commended Beulah’s humility despite what he described as God’s immeasurable blessings upon his life. “Happy birthday to my brother,…

“If they don’t invite us to the tying of the nuptial knot, and those who want to untie it decide to invite us, we won’t sit idle; we will honour them for finding us worthy of the invite.” The above roughly translated quote from the late strongman of Ibadan politics, Chief Lamidi Aribiyi Adedibu, aptly captures what played out last weekend in Oyo State, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) suffered a scandalous defeat to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. By the constitution of the APC, the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, being…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has openly challenged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, over his recent conferment of the title “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” on business mogul, Dotun Sanusi, popularly known as Ilaji. Oba Owoade, in a strongly worded statement issued through his media aide, Debo Durojaiye, maintained that no traditional ruler in Yorubaland, apart from the Alaafin, has the authority to bestow a title covering the entire Yoruba race. He described the action of the Ooni as a direct affront to the Oyo throne, which he called the “Titan of Yorubaland.”…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye’s mission to champion the Oke-Ogun Lokan course for the 2027 Oyo State governorship gained significant traditional and communal momentum along with landmark endorsement by the Oke-Ogun chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the gubernatorial hopeful embarked on a crucial visit to the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abodunrin Kofoworola, PhD, Fcs, Olakanla, II the Aare of Ago-Are Land setting the stage for a day of profound regional solidarity. After spending productive time with Kabiesi, Amofin Adeoye moved to Ofiki land to pay homage to Aare of Ofiki and seek his prayers and collaborations on…

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Oyo State chapter, Honourable Nwabunike Okey Umeh, has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as an outstanding leader who has greatly improved the lives of residents and transformed the state. Umeh said this during an interview with The People’s Verdict.According to him, “I have been in Oyo State for over 30 years and I can tell you that the administration of ‘Seyi Makinde has been outstanding by my own assessment and I want to tell you that most people also have the same thing to say, if we want to be sincere with ourselves.”He…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike K. Adeyemo, who noted that the governor graciously granted the work-free day to allow traditional religion worshippers and other residents of the state to mark the occasion . Governor Makinde urged that the celebration be used as a time of reflection and prayers for the peace, unity, and stability of Oyo State in particular, and Nigeria as a whole. The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Princess Adesola Ayoola Elegbeji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Remo Federal Constituency by-election, following an overwhelming victory across the three Local Government Areas (LGAs) that make up the constituency. Announcing the results on Saturday, INEC confirmed that Elegbeji secured a total of 41,237 votes, defeating her closest rival, Bolarinwa Oluwole of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 14,324 votes. Breakdown of results by LGA: The outcome gives the APC candidate a commanding lead and widens the party’s grip on the constituency. With her victory, Elegbeji…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has celebrated renowned business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Wasiu Adebisi, describing him as a rare gem whose life is dedicated to service and humanity. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli extolled Adebisi’s contributions to economic growth and community development. He said that Adebisi’s immense support for individuals, communities and institutions stood him out as a man who sees wealth as a tool for societal advancement rather than personal comfort alone. The lawmaker commended the philanthropist for his dedication to…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the Federal Government for what it described as a deliberate misrepresentation of recent remarks by the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the state of Nigeria’s economy. According to the ADC, while government officials and their media surrogates have amplified only her comment that credited the Tinubu administration with “stabilizing the economy,” they have deliberately ignored her more urgent call for measures to grow the economy and build social safety nets for millions of Nigerians struggling under current reforms. In a statement issued on Friday, August 15, 2025,…

Progress and Proposals in Meeting Global Development Indices Introduction Oyo State, one of Nigeria’s most historically significant and resource-rich regions, has recently launched a strategic push towards industrialisation. Positioned in the southwestern part of the country, with Ibadan as a central urban hub, the state is naturally poised for industrial advancement due to its human capital, agricultural base, and geographic connectivity. Yet, for decades, industrialisation remained elusive. The past six years, however, have witnessed a focused approach to building infrastructure, stimulating local manufacturing, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and aligning economic policies with global development goals. This series examines the…