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Ibadan APC leaders endorse Alli for Oyo Governorship Race
Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Ibadan have endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli for the 2027 Oyo governorship election. The leaders described Alli as a AAẞÀtested administrator, grassroots poliAAawtician and unifying figure capable of repositioning Oyo State for sustainable development and inclusive governance. They said the endorsement followed extensive consultations across Ibadanland, stressing that Alli […]
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Veteran Nigerian actor Janmole d#es in auto crash
The Nigerian film industry has been plunged into mourning following the sudden demise of veteran actor, filmmaker, and comedian, Okiki Adesina, popularly known as Janmole. The entertainer tragically lost his life in a fatal road accident on Monday, June 1, 2026, delivering yet another devastating blow to the country’s creative industry. His passing was officially […]
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Oriire abduction: Makinde meets NLC, NUT, NANS, calls for joint efforts to surmount insecurity challenge
.Warns against politicisation of incidentOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on government at all levels to work together to confront the present insecurity challenges and rescue the pupils and teachers abducted recently in Yawota and Ahoro Esinele communities of Oriire Local Government Area.Governor Makinde made the call on Tuesday, while receiving leaders and members […]
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Oluremi Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Imminent End to Insecurity.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed confidence that the country will soon overcome its security challenges, assuring citizens that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity across the nation. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Saturday during an engagement with traditional rulers as part of her one-day working visit to Ekiti State, […]
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Alli’s presentation to President Tinubu settles APC governorship ticket debate
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have formally presented Sen. Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s governorship candidate to President Bola Tinubu, effectively ending months of speculations. The delegation was led by former Deputy Governor and Oyo APC Chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo, alongside former Deputy Governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, and former Senator […]
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Eid-el-Adha: Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Senator Alli seeks prayers for abductees.
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 […]
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Oriire Abduction: SWEGOP Demands Urgent Rescue of Kidnapped Teachers, Pupils.
The South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) has called on both the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to intensify efforts towards securing the immediate release of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the group, Bisi Oladele, […]
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APC Primary: Senator Alli rallies massive support for President Tinubu
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 […]
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Two Years of Impactful Service: The Wole Akinleye Story in Akinyele.
For the people of Akinyele Local Government, the last two years under the administration of Hon. Wole Akinleye have been marked by unprecedented grassroots development and people oriented governance. Since assuming office as Executive Chairman, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has continued to replicate the good works of His Principal, The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr […]
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Oriire LG abductions: PDP BoT, Turaki-led INWC members visit Makinde, sympathise with Oyo Govt, residents .
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which paid him a visit to sympathise with the Oyo State Government over the abduction of teachers and pupils at Yawota and Esinele communities of Oriire Local GovernmentThe PDP BoT members led by its chairman, […]
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Jubilation As Gbolarumi Clinches PDP Governorship Ticket With Overwhelming Victory In Oyo.
Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election after recording a sweeping victory in the party’s primary election held across the state on Sunday. Gbolarumi secured 3,615 votes to defeat his only challenger, Beulah Adeoye, who polled 22 votes […]
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Jubilation As Ibadan Chief Adegoke Clinches ADC Governorship Ticket In Oyo
Excitement and celebration erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State prominent Ibadan traditional chief and businessman, Taofeek Adegoke, emerged winner of the party’s governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 polls. Party supporters, delegates and loyalists broke into jubilation immediately after the announcement of the results, chanting solidarity songs and praising Adegoke’s […]
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APC Targets Stronger 2027 Showing as Folarin Hails Massive Turnout for Tinubu in Oyo.
The Oyo State Coordinator and Returning Officer for the presidential primaries, Teslim Kolawole Folarin, has said the large turnout recorded during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries in the state reflects growing confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. Folarin, while addressing party members after […]
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Tinubu Appoints Prof. Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aina will succeed Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure as registrar is scheduled to end on July 31, 2026. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday […]
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Oyo NUJ Chairman, Abas Institutes Prizes for Poly Ibadan Mass Communication Students
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 […]
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Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primary.
Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he […]
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Makinde signs executive order regulating activities of security-related groups into law
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the Executive Order 001 of 2026 on the Regulation of Associations, Groups and Organisations offering Security and Allied Services in the state. He said that the move was necessary to ensure that all groups and associations involved in security-related activities such as vigilante and other community-based […]
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Police Kill Suspected Kidnap Kingpin In Ogun, Recover Rifle, Cash.
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have killed a suspected kidnap kingpin during an intelligence-led operation in the Orile Ilugun Forest area along the Abeokuta-Ibadan Expressway. The police also recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, ₦2 million suspected to be ransom proceeds, and mobile phones from the scene. In a statement issued on Monday, the […]
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