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The African Democratic Congress has suspended the collation of results from its ongoing presidential primary election ahead of the 2027 general election. Chairman of the ADC Presidential Primary Election Committee, Ikechi Emenike, announced the postponement late Tuesday, explaining that the decision was taken to allow Muslim members of the party observe and celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. According to Emenike, the collation of results from the remaining states will now resume by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday in Abuja. He further disclosed that several returning officers experienced flight delays while travelling to the Federal Capital Territory for the final collation exercise. Before…

The Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Gbenga Olaleye Akinola, has congratulated Muslim faithful and residents of the council area on the celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Adha festival, urging them to embrace peace, unity, sacrifice, and communal development. In a Sallah message released from the local government secretariat on Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026, Hon. Akinola extended warm greetings to royal fathers, traditional chiefs, Islamic scholars, and the entire people of Saki West. The council chairman described Eid-el-Adha as a sacred season that calls for sober reflection, obedience to constituted authority, and renewed commitment to collective progress and peaceful…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has felicitated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Adha celebrations. Alli, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan, urged residents to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, love and peaceful coexistence as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He said that Eid-el-Adha remained a season of sober reflection, compassion and renewed commitment to humanity, urging Nigerians to remain hopeful despite prevailing challenges. The APC chieftain called on Muslims and other residents to continue to support one another and promote unity for the progress, harmony and stability of Oyo State and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the judgment of a Federal High Court which nullified its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The commission also filed a motion seeking a stay of execution pending the determination of the appeal before the Court of Appeal. INEC, through its counsel, Alex Izinyon (SAN), filed the notice of appeal on May 25, challenging the judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar on nine grounds. According to the commission, the trial court failed to properly address jurisdictional issues raised during proceedings, arguing that the case was hypothetical in…

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, following the recent security incident in the state which involved the kidnapping and tragic death of teachers and school children. The delegation was led by members of the Interim National Working Committee of the party, who described the incident as painful and unfortunate. Also on the visit was the Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), Adolphus Wabara, who joined the trip to Ibadan to commiserate with Governor Makinde and the people of Oyo State during the difficult…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) on Saturday, declared massive support for President Bola Tinubu during the APC presidential direct primary election in Oyo State. Senator Alli spoke after casting his vote at Ward 3, Ibadan North Local Government Area, describing the exercise as peaceful, transparent, credible and orderly. He said the process had been free and fair, expressing satisfaction with the conduct of party members and electoral officials during the exercise. According to him, there is no other presidential candidate in the APC apart from Tinubu, whom members were determined to support overwhelmingly. Senator Alli said Tinubu deserved re-election because…

Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State after defeating other aspirants in the party’s primary election.Adegoke, a prominent traditional chief in Ibadan, secured a victory over contenders, including Adebisi Olopoeyan Ilaka, in the keenly contested exercise.Announcing the results, Chairman of the screening committee, Rasak Salinsile, said Adegoke polled 16,051 votes to emerge the winner of the primary.Ilaka came second with 11,415 votes, while Gbemileke Alagbe secured 241 votes to finish third.Former Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Azeez Adeduntan, polled 155 votes, while Niyi Aborisade scored…

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has intensified enforcement activities against the illegal sale and open grazing of livestock in unauthorised areas across the state. This follows the continuous public sensitisation jingles jointly circulated by OYRLEA and the Association of Livestock Dealers and Breeders, warning residents and livestock traders against selling sheep, rams, and goats at unapproved locations. The jingles also advised traders and livestock owners to obtain the list of authorised trading points from the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development. In continuation of the enforcement exercise, officers of the Authority on Friday stormed…

The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with Society for Family Health and partners hosted the End of Project Dissemination Meeting for the SHINE Research on the Scale-Up of Hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD) in New and Emerging Markets. The dissemination meeting, held at Jogor Hotel, Ibadan, brought together stakeholders in the health sector, and reproductive health experts, to review achievements, lessons learnt and the impact of the SHINE Project on family planning services delivery in Oyo State. In his Welcome Address, the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Muideen Olatunji, appreciated the commitment…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Bashorun Akinwale Solomon Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, has been celebrated for his dedication to humanity, leadership and commitment to service as he marks his 54th birthday. A tribute in honour of the commission chairman described him as an “Omoluabi per excellence” whose leadership style reflects compassion, dedication and an unwavering resolve to positively impact lives. The tribute highlighted his approach to duties at the commission, noting that his commitment has continued to bring visible transformation to the Local Government House and the Training School, both of which were said…