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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm birthday wishes to Senator Hosea Agboola, a former Senate Deputy Whip and former Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. This is contained in a statement signed by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Agboola as a seasoned politician and accomplished leader whose wealth of experience has benefitted Oyo State and Nigeria. He lauded the former lawmaker, popularly known as “Halleluyah,” for his impactful service both at the state and national levels. He commended his commitment to good governance, grassroots development…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The decision, which covers universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, was taken during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by the president. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the move was necessary to halt the proliferation of federal tertiary institutions and address the strain it has placed on the nation’s education system. “In our country, access to quality education is no longer an issue,” Alausa stated. “What we are witnessing today is duplication of new federal tertiary institutions, a significant…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified why Nigerian Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate (Kwam 1), was not charged to court by ValueJet, unlike Ibom Air’s decision to take legal action against its passenger, Comfort Emmanson, over alleged unruly behaviour. NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu made the clarification in an interview on Monday. His explanation follows the arraignment of Emmanson in court earlier on Monday, which led to her being remanded in prison — a development that has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians. Among those who weighed in, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi,…

The convener of Ibadan Entrepreneurs Network, Dr (Mrs) Oyenike Adeleke, has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for putting to judicious use Oyo State taxpayers’ money.Speaking during an interview with The People’s Verdict, Adeleke said, “It is obvious that the taxpayers’ money is being used well; it is going into projects, into empowerment, and infrastructural development. That is a major thing for entrepreneurship to thrive. If you know that your business will be well seen, known and people are not scared that they are in a dangerous environment or they are not scared by bad roads in coming to meet you, they…

Ipapo, Oyo State – August 8, 2025 – In a significant boost to his burgeoning 2027 gubernatorial campaign, Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the accomplished lawyer and financial forensic expert from Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government, received a powerful blessing and endorsement from the Oke-Ogun chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The historic meeting, held on August 5th, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Ago-Are, Atisbo Local Government, marked a pivotal moment in Adeoye’s mission to break the perceived marginalization of the Oke-Ogun region in Oyo State’s top leadership. For decades, the Oke-Ogun zone, comprising ten Local Governments, has felt…

The Mayegun of Fuji Music and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has tendered an unreserved apology to President Bola Tinubu, Nigerians, and aviation authorities over an incident involving him and ValueJet Airline at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, went viral after a video surfaced online, leading to the suspension of the pilot involved and a six-month ban on the Fuji maestro from flying with any airline in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his official social media handle, K1 De Ultimate described…

It is with deep concern and a sense of national responsibility that I address the recent shameful conduct of the popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, at a Nigerian airport. Reports and verified video footage have shown that Wasiu Ayinde attempted to board an international flight with a bottle of alcohol, in clear violation of international aviation regulations, which strictly prohibit carrying liquid substances exceeding 100ml into the aircraft cabin. When the cabin crew rightly attempted to prevent this violation, Wasiu Ayinde responded not with maturity or understanding but with violence and sheer arrogance,…

Ghana has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of two serving ministers and six others in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region. The crash, which occurred on Tuesday, claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, both of whom were on official duty. According to a government spokesperson, the Z9 military helicopter, carrying three crew members and five passengers, went “off the radar” after taking off from the capital, Accra, at 09:12 GMT. The aircraft was en route to Obuasi for an official event…

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), has secured the conviction of one Mr. Wahab Nasiru Olabanji, for fraudulently collecting various sums of monies from unsuspecting victims with the promise of giving them employment. Wahab who until his trial was a Chief Executive Officer (Accounts) on grade level 14 at the Oyo State Hospital Management Board was accused of collecting the monies from applicants who applied for the last recruitments at the State Hospital Management Board and the State Teaching Service Commission. In a Press Release signed by the Chairman of OYACA, Hon. Justice Eni Esan (rtd) on Tuesday, the Olabanji…

Sony was already a global brand before it came up with its Walkman on July 1, 1979. This device, which allowed individuals to enjoy music of their choice wherever they were and anytime they wanted, revolutionised the electronics industry globally and played a major role in pushing Sony to the fore as the leading electronics company because the product sold over 400million units.The Walkman was developed at the instance of Sony co-founder, Masaru Ibuka. Ibuka, a music enthusiast, loved to go about with a Sony TC-D5, to enjoy music wherever he was. When he had to make some long flights…