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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has displayed the name and Form EC9 of Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, a development expected to further settle the lingering controversy over the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adegoke’s Form EC9 was posted by the electoral commission in the early hours of Saturday, August 29, in line with INEC’s timetable for the 2027 general elections. The name of the ADC candidate was displayed alongside those of governorship candidates submitted by other political parties in states where governorship elections…

The campaign organisation of Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the APC governorship candidate in Oyo State, has disowned a purported statement attacking former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, describing it as false, fabricated and malicious. The campaign said neither Senator Alli, his campaign council nor any authorised spokesperson issued the statement circulating in the media, including the claim that Adelabu and his supporters had “only one vote” and that Alli did not need their support to win the 2027 election. It said the statement was fabricated by political detractors seeking to create tension within the APC and undermine efforts toward…

President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football, following the country’s repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments. The President said the reform was necessary to address longstanding challenges within the nation’s football system and build a stronger, more accountable and successful structure capable of matching Nigeria’s enormous footballing potential. According to a State House press release issued on Wednesday, President Tinubu said the reform must address critical areas including governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability across Nigerian football. “The reform must respond to a longstanding need to strengthen…

If Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, AKA Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, had been born in this day and age of music streaming, I struggle to find an artiste that would have been his peer. The man was just too gifted. If he had existed in this aeon, he would have been the biggest Afrobeat star on the planet (Fuji would be considered Afrobeat by the rest of the world. Only Nigerians would understand the nuanced distinction between Afrobeat and Fuji). Fela Kuti was a musical genius and deservedly got his flowers in life and in death. This isn’t to undermine his legacy,…

The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Barrister Anthony Ehilebo as his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by Makinde’s Media Adviser, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. According to the statement, additional announcements concerning members of the campaign team will be made subsequently. Makinde expressed confidence that Ehilebo’s experience as a communication strategist and lawyer would be instrumental in advancing the APM’s message of resetting Nigeria and its campaign for victory in the…

Former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has ruled out pursuing an internal party appeal or legal action over the party’s controversial 2027 nomination process, insisting, however, that his decision should not be mistaken for an acceptance of alleged injustice. Adelabu made his position known in a statement issued after a meeting with party leaders, representatives of his loyalists and supporters drawn from the 33 local government areas and 351 wards of Oyo State on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The meeting reviewed developments surrounding the conclusion of the APC nomination…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed deep grief over the death of former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji (Chief) Waheed Akin Olajide, FCA. Olajide, who served as SSG under the administration of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, reportedly died on Tuesday at the age of 76. Alli described the deceased as an accomplished administrator, distinguished professional, patriotic Oyo indigene and a man whose contributions to the development of the state would remain indelible. He said Olajide’s death was a painful loss to his family, friends, associates, the…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated Muslims across the state and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the Council described the occasion as an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the exemplary life, teachings and virtues of the Holy Prophet, particularly his commitment to peace, compassion, justice, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. The Council urged Muslims to use the occasion to renew their commitment to the values of love, sacrifice, humility…

The Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has urged Muslims to use the occasion of Maulud Nabiy to renew their commitment to the teachings, virtues and exemplary lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Alli made the call in a goodwill message to Muslims in Oyo State and across Nigeria, stressing that the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad should go beyond celebration to inspire practical commitment to peace, justice, compassion and responsible leadership. He described Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as an exceptional model of patience, honesty, humility, forgiveness and peaceful coexistence, saying his…

Over 400 farmers in Saki West have benefited from the eighth edition of Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo’s agricultural empowerment programme during the current farming season, with a call for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to improve food production, productivity and food security. Speaking at the programme, Hon. Kabeer said the initiative was not motivated by politics or campaign considerations, but by his understanding of the challenges facing farmers. He said the objective was to ease farmers’ burdens, provide necessary support and increase food production towards achieving surplus in the market. The beneficiaries commended Hon. Kabeer for responding promptly to their needs,…