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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated renowned businessman and APC Chieftain, Prince Niran Adeyoju, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Adeyoju as a visionary leader and patriotic party stalwart, who has contributed immensely to political development of the state. He commended the celebrant, who is the President of the Providence Coalition and Co-Convener of APC Peace Advocates in Oyo State, for his selfless contributions to party unity and development. Alli said that Adeyoju’s exemplary leadership, humility, and unwavering…

Teachers in Oyo State have commended the state government for prompt payment of their salaries, recruitment of new teachers, career progression of teachers, promotion of primary school teachers to salary grade level 16 and the appointment of a teacher as the Executive chairperson of the Oyo State Post-primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). Speaking at this year’s World Teachers Day celebration in Ibadan, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, Comrade Raji Oladimeji Ismail, said Governor Makinde’s magnanimity culminated in the array of achievements recorded by his administration at NUT. He applauded the elimination of the…

…A Sacred Moment in His With a heart full of reverence and joy, I extend my warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on her historic appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, being the first woman ever to hold this sacred office in more than 1,400 years of the Church of England’s storied history. This moment is more than a personal triumph; it is a seismic shift, a long-overdue recognition of the wisdom, grace, and spiritual authority that women have carried quietly and faithfully for centuries in the life of the Church. To see this realised at the highest…

The Courage of Conviction The path to industrialisation is paved with more than just policy documents; it requires a convergence of vision, stability, and execution. The triumvirate of Tinubu, Ladoja, and Makinde represent the three critical pillars of this process. Their shared background in the high-stakes, project-driven world of oil and gas is not incidental—it’s foundational. They understand scale, infrastructure, and the language of capital. Today, I choose to examine one portrait in destiny’s Hall of Fame, a Nigerian mosaic of power, resilience, and rule of law. In the quiet contemplation that travel often affords, a singular image crystallized in…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has declared his readiness to step down from the 2027 presidential race if a younger, vibrant, and widely acceptable candidate emerges as the flagbearer of his political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made this known in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. The former Vice President explained that his participation in the 2027 contest would not hinder others, particularly young people, from vying for the presidency. He encouraged youths to join the race, stressing that he is prepared to give…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the founder of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined Oke-Ogun sons and daughters, jurists and eminent Nigerians to celebrate Barr Ahmed Adeniyi Raji, SAN on the occasion of his birthday. Amofin Adeoye in his congratulatory message to the celebrant described Barr Raji as an icon of excellence, leading and guiding light in the law profession who has mentored generations of brilliant lawyers. He described Barr Raji’s remarkable journey from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he graduated and called to Nigerian Legal Bar at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1988 as nothing short of brilliance, hard work…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, urging citizens to remain hopeful, patriotic and committed to sustaining the nation’s hard-earned unity. Alli, in his goodwill message on Wednesday in Ibadan, said Independence Day remained a powerful reminder of the resilience, sacrifices, and collective determination of Nigerians to live together in peace, love and harmony. “We must recommit ourselves to building a prosperous, inclusive, and just society where every citizen can thrive regardless of status, religion, or background. That is the true meaning of independence,” he said. The lawmaker commended President Bola Tinubu for his…

In the bustling Nigerian real estate market, whether you’re buying your first home, leasing an office, or investing in a plot of land, the conversation almost always turns to one thing: negotiation. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? True negotiation is far more than just haggling over the final price. It is a sophisticated skill that separates amateurs from professionals in securing sustainable agreements. For clients and professionals alike, understanding this distinction is key to success.Focusing solely on the rental or sales price is a common mistake. Savvy negotiators know that the real value—and potential pitfalls—lie…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, founder of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined Oyo State People’s Democratic Party, PDP stalwarts to congratulate newly elected State Executives of the party. Amofin Adeoye described the emergence of new executives through a democratic process that’s rancour-free as a proud moment for the party. The legal icon remarked that the return of Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro as State Chairman and 38 others as well-deserved. He commended the leadership style of Governor Seyi Makinde towards the success of the state Congress. Amofin Adeoye extolled the virtue of Hon. Ogungbenro for his re-election as State Chairman demonstrating his remarkable…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been described as a leader who does not pursue development at the expense of the people.Alhaji Iliasu Jamiu, Chairman of Ogbomoso Parapo (Home), said this during an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to him, Makinde is a very compassionate leader who wants the progress, development, as well as the economic expansion of the state and works towards the realisation of these without subjecting the people of the state to hardship or jeopardising their wellbeing.“That is all we really need in leadership and this position is supported by the Holy Qur’an.”Alhaji Jamiu, who described…