Author: Bolanle Akinwalere

The Olubadan-In-Council has formally nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. This decision was made during a closed-door meeting held on Monday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Although Oba Ladoja was absent from the meeting, the session was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, who confirmed the council’s unanimous resolution. “All members of the Olubadan-In-Council have signed and endorsed Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland,” Oba Ajibola stated. He added that the council’s…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4, 2025, via WAEC’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter). The Council expressed satisfaction in notifying all candidates who sat for the 2025 WASSCE that their results are now available online. Candidates who participated in the examination can now check their results by visiting the official WAEC result portal at http://waecdirect.org. WAEC also advised students to ensure they have their result-checking PIN and examination numbers ready, as both…

The Oke-Ogun Indigenous Youths Solidarity Forum has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to zone the 2027 Oyo State governorship ticket to the Oke-Ogun region. The group, under the leadership of its National President, Comrade Dr. Ojedokun Jonathan, cited a history of political marginalization and underrepresentation as core reasons behind the demand. In a detailed memorandum addressed to the President and the Governor, the youth forum outlined 15 compelling reasons why Oke-Ogun deserves the opportunity to produce the next governor of the state. Key Points from the Youths’ Submission: The…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all 24 players of the Super Falcons, in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to Nigerian football. The honours were bestowed during a presidential reception held in Abuja on Monday to celebrate the victorious team. The event attracted top government officials, sports administrators, and stakeholders in Nigerian football. In addition to the national awards, President Tinubu announced a generous reward package for the team. Each player is to receive a cash reward of $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment. Members…

As the August 7, 2025 elections of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Oyo State approach, the race for the State President position has taken centre stage, with Comrade Salaudeen Ibrahim Olaiya of the NULGE Integrity Group leading a vigorous campaign across the state. Challenging the incumbent State President, Comrade Ayobami Adeogun, Comrade Salaudeen has taken his campaign directly to delegates and members across the zones — beginning in the Oke-Ogun zone, where the campaign was flagged off with a colourful and energetic event held in Saki West Local Government. The campaign continued to Ogbomoso and Oyo/Afijio…

Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State and 2018 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, has formally resigned his membership of the party. Olusola-Eleka’s resignation was contained in a letter dated July 24, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of his Okeruku Ward 2 in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area. A copy of the letter was made available to the Nigerian Tribune on Thursday. The professor of Building Technology, who served as Deputy Governor under the administration of former Governor Ayodele Fayose between 2014 and 2018, expressed appreciation to the PDP for the opportunity to serve…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the timetable for its elective national convention, scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, from November 15 to 16, 2025. This was part of the key decisions reached at the 101st NEC meeting held on Wednesday, July 24, 2025, at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the NEC said it was satisfied with the resolution of internal disagreements within the party, noting that the development demonstrated the PDP’s commitment to dialogue and mutual understanding. The NEC approved…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the emergence of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as the party’s new National Chairman. Yilwatda’s selection was ratified on Wednesday following high-level consultations among party stakeholders. He is expected to resign from his ministerial position to formally assume the chairmanship role at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. Born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, Prof. Yilwatda brings to the position decades of experience in public service, governance, and academia. Education and Career Background A graduate of Electrical/Electronic…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Governor Seyi Makinde and his wife, Engr (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde on their conferment with traditional chieftaincy titles as Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom. The titles; Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom which symbolise consistent display of exceptional leadership and exemplary character were conferred on the governor, Engr Makinde and his amiable wife by Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi. Amofin Adeoye lauded the remarkable achievements of Governor Makinde in governance. The legal icon stressed further that Governor Makinde’s…

Renowned media entrepreneur and politician, Chief Dele Momodu, has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the party’s hijack by anti-democratic forces. In a resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward 4 in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu said his decision to leave the party was driven by deep concerns over its current direction. “My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” he wrote. Declaring his next…