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The Folashade Foundation has constructed and commissioned a sick bay for the Special Basic School, Abata Ogun, Saki, in memory of the late Matron Florence Folashade Olatunbosun, who died in 2006. The sick bay was commissioned by the Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaleye Akinola, who commended the Folashade Foundation for the kind gesture and its commitment to improving healthcare for members of the community. Speaking at the commissioning, Akinola described the late Matron Florence Folashade Olatunbosun as a virtuous woman, while praying that she would continue to rest in peace. The Chairman, who highlighted his…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has appointed seasoned journalists and communication professionals to key positions in his campaign media and publicity team. This was contained in a statement issued by Dare Adekanmbi, Media Consultant to Senator Sharafadeen Alli and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The appointments include former South-West Bureau Chief of The Nation newspaper, Mr Bisi Oladele, as Director of Media and Publicity; Mr Kehinde Olaosebikan as Director of Strategic Communication and Mr Bolaji Tunji as Director of Public Affairs. The immediate past Chairman of Nigeria Union…

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has felicitated former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Chief Ademola Babalola, on his 50th birthday. Alli described Babalola as an accomplished journalist, administrator and passionate advocate of professional excellence, whose contributions to the development of journalism and the NUJ in Oyo State remained worthy of commendation. The APC candidate said attaining the age of 50 was not merely a celebration of years, but an opportunity to appreciate a life of service, sacrifice, resilience and impact, describing Babalola’s journey as inspiring. According…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Mrs. Jadesola Ajibola on her appointment as the General Manager of Champion 90.7 FM, Lagos, describing the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of her professionalism, competence, and remarkable contributions to the broadcasting industry. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the Council described Mrs. Ajibola as a seasoned media professional whose wealth of experience and commitment to excellence have continued to distinguish her in the competitive broadcast industry. The Council noted that her managerial acumen in repositioning and bringing several…

…Urges Residents to Embrace Physical Activity to Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke. The Oyo State Government has joined the rest of the world to mark the 2026 World Physiotherapy Day, with a call on residents to embrace regular physical activity as part of efforts to preventing managing and rehabilitating cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The event, held at the Pavilion, Staff Clinic, Secretariat, Ibadan, had as its theme: “The Role of Physiotherapy and Physical Activity in the Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.” The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Akintunde…

The Oyo State Government has commenced moves to domesticate the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy, with a view to institutionalising the inclusion of women in government policies, programmes, budgeting and economic opportunities across the state. The initiative, being implemented by the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), is aimed at strengthening women’s participation in key sectors of the state’s economy and ensuring that government interventions adequately respond to their needs. The five-day exercise, themed “Domestication of Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy,” commenced on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the…

The Oyo State Police Command has appealed to parents and guardians whose children are missing to visit the state Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, following the rescue of 17 children from an alleged child-trafficking syndicate. The appeal came as the Command released information about the rescued victims, whose names were made public after members of the alleged trafficking syndicate were paraded at the Eleyele Police Headquarters in Ibadan on Monday. Giving an update on the investigation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, said confessions allegedly obtained from some of the suspects led detectives to trace the children to Mowe…

The Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps (OYSSNA) have forged a stronger partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to tackle drug abuse and its associated security challenges across communities in the state. The collaboration was strengthened during a one-day sensitisation programme organised by the NDLEA for Amotekun operatives, focusing on drug abuse prevention, identification of substance-related risks, healthy coping strategies, responsible conduct and community-based approaches to promoting drug-free communities. In his welcome address, the Oyo State Commandant, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd.), represented by the Director of Finance and Accounts, Mrs. Adigun Yetunde, appreciated the NDLEA…

The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered an alleged interstate child trafficking syndicate, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects, while confirming that six other children died while allegedly in the custody of the criminal network. The breakthrough followed an investigation that initially began with a petition over allegations of conspiracy, cyberbullying, threat to life and defamation of character, before detectives uncovered what the police described as a wider network allegedly involved in the stealing, trafficking, sale and concealment of children across state lines. The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, disclosed the development during a…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has formally begun preparations for the 2027 general elections by commissioning the Makinde/Daura campaign headquarters in Abuja. The party declared that its campaign to “reset Nigeria” had begun, rallying support for the presidential ticket of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his running mate, Lawal Daura. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Monday, the National Chairman of the APM, Dr. Yusuf Dantalle, described the Makinde/Daura ticket as an alternative to what he called Nigeria’s current “perilous course.” Dantalle said the large turnout at the event reflected what he described as the desire of Nigerians…