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The Oyo State government has approved the appointment of Dr Lasisi Taiwo Abideen as the Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. The approval was made by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde through a letter. In the same vein, Dr Olajide Taiwo Sherifat has been appointed as the Registrar, while Mr. Adegbola Abiodun Kolawole has been named the Bursar and Mr. Osunrinade Olukunle Akinbola has been appointed as the librarian of the institution. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this on Tuesday in his office after receiving the approval letter from the Governor. Hon. Olayiwola…

Sen. (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has approved the appointment of key officers to coordinate his campaign organisation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. A statement issued by the campaign organisation on Tuesday in Ibadan said Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle had been appointed Coordinator of the Campaign Organisation, while Hon. Olayemi Olugbenga would serve as Deputy Coordinator. According to the statement, Hon. Kazeem Adesile Adedeji was appointed Director of Administration and Secretary of the Campaign Organisation, with the responsibility of coordinating administrative activities and ensuring effective communication across the campaign structure. The campaign…

The Oyo State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has released 1,535 promotion letters to staff members across the 33 local government areas of the state, reaffirming the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration to workers’ welfare and career advancement. The promotion letters, which were issued as part of the 2025 promotion exercise, cover officers on Grade Levels 06 to 17 serving in the Commission and the seven departments across the state’s 33 local governments. A breakdown of the beneficiaries shows that 288 officers are from the Administration and General Services Department, 57 from Agriculture and Natural Resources, 40 from Budget,…

Anxiety has gripped candidates, parents and schools across the country following the decision of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to postpone the release of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. The results, which had been scheduled for release on Monday, August 3, 2026, were not announced as expected after the examination body rescheduled the press briefing earlier fixed for the official release. The postponement was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Moyosola Adesina, Acting Head of Public Affairs, on behalf of the Head of the National Office. According to the statement, the press…

The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the mandatory provision of bins for every residential and commercial building across the state, giving residents and property owners one month to comply with the directive, with stringent enforcement effective from January 1st, 2026. The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this while addressing journalists in his office, stating that the initiative forms part of the State Government’s renewed efforts to strengthen environmental sanitation and ensure proper waste management across Oyo State. Hon. Aderinto explained that every household, residential building, business premises, shopping complex and plaza…

The Nigerian entertainment landscape has been thrown into mourning following the sudden passing of veteran Juju and Highlife singer, Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, popularly known as “Saint Janet” or “Mama Yabis.” The energetic performer, renowned for her unfiltered party tracks, satirical humor, and distinctive live stage presence, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after a brief illness. The news of her demise was formally confirmed on Sunday morning by media publisher and socialite, Otunba Femi Davies, via his social media channels. In a tribute announcing her passing, Davies wrote: “St Janet (Iyun Janet Ajilore), a popular Nigerian Juju and…

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Oyo State Chapter, Mr. Goke Adelakun, has described the demise of the renowned public relations guru and image maker/manager, who was also the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, as a monumental loss to the public relations family, not only in Oyo State but in Nigeria as a whole. The Chairman of the state chapter expressed this view in a release issued on behalf of the executive and members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Oyo State Chapter, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan. Mr. Goke Adelakun noted that the…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, describing his death as devastating. The statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan was jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu. The 76-year-old respected journalist, administrator, author and traditional chief reportedly died on Saturday morning in Lagos, leaving behind an enduring legacy of professionalism, intellectual depth and distinguished public service. The NUJ described Alabi’s death as a monumental loss to journalism, Oyo State, Ibadanland and Nigeria, particularly the media community.…

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, the APC governorship candidate in Oyo State, has expressed condolences over the passing of veteran journalist and Abese Olubadan, Oloye Lekan Alabi. Alli, in a condolence message personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan, described Alabi’s death as a monumental loss to Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria. He said Alabi was a towering personality whose career in journalism, public service, and traditional institutions reflected intellectual excellence, integrity, deep knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of Ibadanland. The APC candidate said Alabi’s contributions transcended journalism and public service, stressing that his…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed legal practitioners and court officials to stop using “Barrister” as a title prefix before their names in all official engagements involving the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The CJN described the long-standing practice as inappropriate, saying the use of “Barrister” as a prefix is inconsistent with the high standards of professionalism expected within the nation’s apex court. The directive was contained in an official memorandum dated July 13, 2026, signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi, and made public on Friday, July 31, 2026. Addressed to litigation…