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Governor Makinde and Tinubu’s burden of political anxietyBy Moses AlaoMr Tunde Rahman is one of President Bola Tinubu’s many spokesmen. This is a rebuttal to his ‘Governor Makinde and His 2027 Gamble’ published across platforms on Sunday. We take the article as the response of the big man to the challenge from Ibadan.
Seyi Makinde
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EFCC Releases Mugshot of Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Arrest Over N22bn Fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the mugshot of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his arrest over a N22 billion fraud case linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. The anti-graft agency confirmed that Mamman was arrested in the early hours of Monday, May 19, after he was […]
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Oyo APC Governorship Aspirants Reject Reps Primaries, Allege Imposition, Intimidation.
Five governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have rejected the outcome of the House of Representatives primary election conducted on May 16, 2026, describing the exercise as fraudulent, divisive and contrary to democratic principles. The aspirants, in a communiqué issued on May 18 after consultations with party leaders, stakeholders and […]
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Ibadan hosts over 30,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses as 2026 Regional Convention kicks off .
No fewer that 35,000 delegates of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oyo ,Ogun, Osun and Kwara states will converge on the ancient city of Ibadan for the 2026 Regional Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses ,holding simultaneously across the globe . The annual event which will commence on the weekend of May 15 -17, 2026 in various cities of […]
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We’re doing everything to rescue Oriire LG abductees – Makinde
.As govt holds security review, appeals for calm Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said his government has been doing everything possible to rescue the seven teachers and a yet-to-be-ascertained number of pupils kidnapped in Ahoro Esinele Community of Oriire Local Government Area of the state, on Friday.The governor stated this on Sunday, after holding a […]
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Anglican Diocese of Ibadan Celebrates Bishop Akinfenwa’s Legacy Ahead of Retirement.
The Anglican Diocese of Ibadan has commenced activities marking the retirement of the Most Rev’d Joseph Olatunji Akinfenwa after over two decades of episcopal leadership that transformed the diocese spiritually, administratively and socially. Bishop Akinfenwa, born on May 24, 1956, was ordained priest in 1988 before becoming Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in 1998. He was […]
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Yusuf Buhari Clinches APC Reps Ticket in Katsina, Defeats Daura’s Son.
Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency seat after defeating Auwal Lawal Musa, son of former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura. The APC primary election, held across the constituency in Katsina […]
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We’ll continue to provide necessary support to security agencies – Makinde
.Commissions NPF Violent Crime Response Unit Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the Nigeria Police Force and all other security agencies in the state that his administration will continue to provide necessary support required to strengthen their collective capacity to protect lives and property in the state. The governor stated this on Saturday, at […]
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Oyo CP Seeks Media Support for Effective Policing
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ayodeji Abimbola, has solicited the support of journalists in the state to enable the police discharge their duties effectively. Abimbola made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, to the Oyo State Police Command headquarters in Eleyele, […]
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PRP Seeks Stronger South West Presence Ahead of 2027 Elections.
The National Vice Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Comrade Olajide Wolimoh, has called on party members and stakeholders in the South West to unite and strengthen the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wolimoh made the call while delivering his welcome address at the South West Regional Meeting of the PRP, […]
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2027: Makinde unveils PDP, APM alliance, declares presidential ambition.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has unveiled a grand alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied People’s Movement (APM), which according to him, will allow the PDP to produce candidates from the House of Assembly to the Presidency in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the APM. The governor equally […]
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RAAMP: Oyo Govt completes 88.02 km of rural roads, markets in phase one of project
As part of its commitment to curtailing rural-urban migration and creating a greater access to farms and agricultural markets across the state, the Oyo State Government has completed 88.02 km of rural roads and modern markets under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).The completed projects, which fall under phase one of the project, […]
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Wike Explains Visit To APC Chairman, Says Politics Should Not Breed Hostility.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, insisting that politics should not create personal enmity. Speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, Wike dismissed speculations surrounding the meeting, describing it as a […]
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Police Arrest Driver Over Alleged Murder, Abduction of Cleric in Anambra.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a domestic staff member allegedly linked to the abduction and murder of his employer, a Pentecostal bishop and founder of End-Reconciliation Ministry, Asaba, Delta State. The suspect, said to be the cleric’s driver and domestic aide, was apprehended alongside another individual accused of attempting to purchase the victim’s […]
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Oyo’ll become tourism capital of South-West Nigeria – Makinde
.Urges Oyo State residents to support continuity in state’s interest Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has explained that his administration has put in place major policies, actions and economic enablers that will make the Pacesetter State the hub of tourism in South-West Nigeria and a major tourism destination in the country. The governor stated this […]
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Family Announces Death of Alexx Ikenna Ekubo After Battle With Kidney Cancer
The family of Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke has announced his passing following complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement released on social media, the family said Alexx died at Evercare Hospital after what was described as a “brief but courageous battle” with the illness. According to the statement, the deceased endured his health […]
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Trump Arrives China for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
United States President Donald Trump is expected in China on Wednesday for a crucial state visit aimed at strengthening trade ties and addressing rising tensions over Taiwan and Iran. The trip marks the first visit to China by a sitting US president in nearly a decade and comes amid growing geopolitical and economic concerns between […]
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Catholic Priest at Tansian University Allegedly Involved in Misconduct With Female Student, Triggers Online Reactions.
A Catholic priest at Tansian University has reportedly stirred reactions on social media following allegations that he was caught engaging in inappropriate conduct with a female student. The incident, which has since generated widespread discussions online, allegedly involved the cleric and a student of the institution under circumstances many users described as controversial. Although details […]
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Nollywood mourn actor Alex Ekubo following reports of his d€ath at 41.
Tributes have continued to pour in from celebrities and fans following reports that popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has passed away after allegedly battling cancer. According to reports, the actor reportedly died on Monday, May 11, at the age of 41. Many had earlier expressed concern over his long absence from social media, with his […]
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