The Chief Executive Officer of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mallam Ali Muhammed Ali, has commended the Oyo State Government for its fairness, respect, and understanding in a land issue concerning the Agency.He also commended the state government for its deference to the profession of Journalism. Ali made these remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Akin-Fumilayo Williams, at the ministry’s conference room. The NAN boss, a renowned journalist himself, said he was particularly impressed by the state government’s prompt and positive response to the agency’s appeal…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that eight out of the fourteen pre-qualified political associations have successfully completed the upload of all required documents and information as part of the ongoing registration process for new political parties in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday, 30th October 2025, by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, mni, following the Commission’s regular meeting held the same day in Abuja. According to the statement, the update follows an earlier announcement made by the Commission on 11th September 2025, detailing the progress of…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to the former Senate Leader and 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, OFR, on the occasion of his birthday. Alli in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan, described Folarin as a quintessential politician, patriotic statesman and exemplary leader. The lawmaker lauded Folarin’s unwavering dedication to the service of humanity and national development, adding that his contributions to the growth of democracy and good governance in Nigeria remain indelible. He said Folarin’s political journey has been…
The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Oyo State, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro has expressed his readiness to step aside if all party stakeholders agreed to pick a gubernatorial candidate from Oke-Ogun zone of the state come 2027 general elections. Hon. Ogungbenro made the declaration on Tuesday at the party general meeting held in Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state. Hon. Ogungbenro emerged recently for the second term to lead the affairs of the Oyo State PDP for another four years. Hon. Ogungbenro appealed to everyone at the meeting to keep supporting the administration of Gov Seyi…
The Oyo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with investors who believe in the economic drive of the Seyi Makinde administration. This was made known by the Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade, who led the team from the ministry to the Royal Entertainment Cruise Resort at Eleyele in Ibadan. The facility which features a range of attractions such as a paint ball arena, children’s play area, snooker hall, boat cruise dock with several boats, speedboats, and a relaxation area that gives visitors a complete fun experience. Speaking during the visit, Prince Dotun Oyelade commended the Chief Executive Offficer,…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has submitted that the best brains among the indigenes of Oyo State should deem it appropriate, contest and govern the state come 2027 gubernatorial elections instead of allowing people with questionable character and weak track records to govern the state. Amofin Adeoye made the call while featuring on the political programme tagged “Political Circuit” hosted by Mayor Isaac Brown on Fresh105.9Fm. The legal icon said that governance is a serious business and should not be left for people who lack the full understanding governance and capacity to deliver to be in-charge.…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Senator Brimo Yusuf, a former National Assembly member, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Alli in a congratulatory statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, described him as a visionary leader and statesman. He extolled Yusuf’s remarkable contributions to national development and his unwavering commitment to public service. Alli said that Yusuf’s political journey and life of service exemplify integrity, wisdom and patriotism, noting that he remained an inspiration to the younger generation of leaders in Oyo State and beyond. The lawmaker prayed that Almighty God…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, President of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation, has been honoured with Philanthropist Of The Year 2025 Award by the management of the Radio Nigeria, Oyo State chapter. The legal icon was honoured by Nigeria’s first broadcast corporation for his outstanding philanthropic gesture that cut across various sectors, especially the grassroots in the State. Amofin Beulah Adeoye with the Philanthropist of the year Award Amofin Adeoye, through Beulah Adeoye Foundation has provided life-changing initiatives for the vast majority of residents of Oyo State, scholarships for students, empowerment for youth and women. Beneficiaries of Amofin Adeoye’s philanthropic gesture thronged the…
The Oyo State Government has faulted the Federal Government’s recent statement on alleged illegal land sales in the state, insisting that the lands in question were lawfully revoked and reallocated in accordance with the Land Use Act. Reacting to the Federal Government’s claims through the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams, clarified that the temporary allocations made decades ago had long expired. “The land meant for broadcasting purposes has been misused and neglected, with parts converted into entertainment and hospitality ventures,” the commissioner stated. He added that a related court…
Members of the public have been advised to disregard a viral post that suggests the Oyo state government will tax the populace for social activities such as burials, naming ceremonies, and weddings. In a Release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the post is fake and was released for the sole purpose of maligning the government.According to him, any official Table of this nature will have the Revenue Code for payment of any tax or Levy and must statutorily have the signature of the Chairman of the Oyo State Internal Revenue Board.None of these conditions has been…