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In a solemn yet spirited assembly that echoed through the hills of Oke-Ogun, over 300 Islamic scholars, community leaders, traditional custodians and Citizens gathered on Sunday at the country home of Amofin Beulah Adeoye in Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area, on Sunday, 27 July 2025 for an extraordinary convergence of prayer, purpose, and unity. At the heart of the gathering was a reverent recitation of the complete Holy Qur’an — a rare spiritual undertaking symbolising purification, divine guidance, and collective supplication. The sacred verses, carried on the voices of devoted clerics, served as an invocation of peace and blessings for…

The NULGE Integrity Group has officially flagged off its state-wide campaign ahead of the August 7, 2025 elections, with a vibrant and well-attended event held in Saki West Local Government, marking the beginning of a promising journey across the zones of Oyo State. The campaign train, led by its Director General, Alhaji Tajudeen Adeniji, made its first stop in Oke-Ogun zone, where it was welcomed with excitement, funfare, and a show of solidarity. Delegates and stakeholders from the entire Oke-Ogun zone were fully represented, alongside other representatives from other political zones in the state. Following the successful outing in Saki,…

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has been described as an intentional leader who wants beautiful things for the state’s people.This was the submission of Mrs Olanike Mustapha, Chief Executive Officer of Pams Travels & Tours Limited, during an interview with The People’s Verdict.She said, “I need to commend our GSM, Governor Seyi Makinde, for the great work he has started doing in Oyo State, because the work is ongoing. For example, I live in Apete, and for a long time, where I live in particular, this bridge has been giving us a lot of trouble. The governor came there and…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation, visited the family of Ambassador Ibironke Adefope who passed recently to console the family in Ibadan. Amofin Adeoye said Ambassador Adefope’s departure was painful. Amofin Adeoye said he will forever cherish the memories of time spent with late Ambassador Adefope as the family prepares for her Night of Tributes and Thanksgiving. As announced by the family, the events are as follows: 24 July, 2025Night of Tributes and ThanksgivingVenue – Tutu’s Event Place, Opposite Ventura Mall, Samonda, IbadanTime – 5pm 25 July 2025Commendation ServiceVenue – All Saints Church, Jericho, IbadanTime -…

In a landmark achievement for the legal profession and Oyo State’s ATISBO Local Government Area, Taiwo Azeez Hassan has been elevated to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), becoming the first indigene of the local government area to attain the honour. He is one of the 57 legal practitioners approved for elevation by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) at its 169th plenary session held on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The announcement was made under the chairmanship of the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON. The conferment of the SAN rank…

The Oyo State Government has announced the formal enforcement of a ban on Sunday trading at the Bola Ige International Business Complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market, effective Sunday, July 27, 2025. This decision was disclosed by the Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, during a media briefing held at his office in the Secretariat, Ibadan. According to the Commissioner, the enforcement became necessary following rising concerns over insecurity and lawlessness within the market on Sundays, when commercial activity is relatively low. He revealed that criminal elements have been exploiting the low traffic to perpetrate nefarious…

So I read on The Guardian online that the lion, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has returned—yes, returned like a political messiah descending upon a state he once governed with the whip of Pharaoh and the smile of Pontius Pilate. But this time, he didn’t come back with APC sandals. He has swapped them for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), arriving with the confidence of a man who just found a map to the promised land… As he touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Amaechi declared—like a prophet clutching thunder—that “writing results in Rivers State must stop!” I nearly spilled…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked viral rumours claiming that its Anambra governorship candidate, Ambassador Jude Ezenwafor, is dead. The clarification comes following widespread social media reports alleging that Ezenwafor was killed after being ambushed and shot in the legs in Abuja. To dispel the speculation, the PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, alongside Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, visited Ezenwafor at his country home in Anambra on Monday. The visit was seen as a strong public statement against the false reports. Photographs and videos of the visit showed the party leaders in good spirits with Ezenwafor, who appeared…

The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has alerted people living in flood-prone communities in the state to start preparing for heavy rain and its attendant flooding. In a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan today, the Administrative Secretary, SEMA, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari said reports from the Oyo state Flood Early Warning System indicated that the areas to the east and northeast of Ibadan city centre are likely to experience heaviest rainfall She said this includes parts of Lagelu Local Government Area (LGA), especially areas like Iyana Offa, Moniya (eastern parts), and communities further east towards Osun State. Busari…

The leadership caucus of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, citing his ancestral ties to the state. The endorsement comes alongside a firm reaffirmation of support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second-term bid in the 2026 governorship election. This was part of a communique issued at the end of the caucus meeting held today at the Government House in Osogbo, following what was described as extensive consultations with traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil servants, market leaders, party members, and residents across Osun State. The caucus…