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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…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission directing political parties to submit their membership registers and databases by May 10, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The judgement, delivered on Thursday by Justice M.G. Umar, followed a suit filed against the electoral commission by the Youth Party. In his ruling, Justice Umar held that INEC lacked the legal authority to shorten the timeline already provided under Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates political parties to submit the particulars of their candidates not later than 120…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has also…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Akeem Abas, has instituted prizes for Mass Communication students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, as part of efforts aimed at promoting academic excellence and encouraging outstanding performance among aspiring media professionals. Abas announced the gesture during the DUET Annual Oratorical Contest organised by the Association of Student Communicators (ASCOM) of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, an event that attracted students, lecturers, and communication experts. Abas, an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, expressed delight at returning to his alma mater to contribute to the development and growth of students…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress scheduled to hold on Thursday in Rivers State. Fubara announced his withdrawal in a personally signed statement released on Wednesday night and titled, “My decision to withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries.” In the statement, the Rivers governor declared that he would fully support whoever emerges as the party’s governorship candidate in the primary election.

The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has confirmed that all governorship aspirants contesting the party’s ticket in Oyo State have been cleared to participate in tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary election. The clarification came amid speculation that a former Minister of Power and one of the leading aspirants, Adebayo Adelabu, had been disqualified from the race. It was gathered that aspirants cleared for the contest include Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District; AbdulFatai Buhari of Oyo North Senatorial District; former Deputy Governor Aderemi Olaniyan; Akeem Agbaje; and Adelabu, all of whom obtained the party’s nomination forms to contest…

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 001 of 2026 to regulate, register and coordinate all associations, groups and organisations offering security and allied services across Oyo State. The move is aimed at strengthening the state’s security architecture and placing vigilante and community-based security outfits under a clear legal and operational framework amid growing security concerns. Speaking after signing the order, Makinde said the decision became necessary due to rising insecurity and the increasing number of unregulated groups involved in security-related operations in the state. According to the governor, the executive order reflects his administration’s commitment to protecting lives…