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2027: Run for presidency, LG political functionaries tell Makinde

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been called upon to contest the 2027 presidential election in order to bring a total turnaround to the economy of the country and the welfare of its teeming people.This call was made on Tuesday by Local Government Secretaries, Chiefs of Staff to Local Government Chairmen, Supervisory Councillors and […]

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Nigeria At 65: APC Has Diminished Our Nation, Says Peter Obi.

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of running Nigeria into decline through what he described as incompetent, corrupt, and divisive leadership. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi lamented that the country, once positioned at independence to be Africa’s […]

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State Congress: PDP’ll remain in power beyond 2027 in Oyo, reclaim Presidency – Makinde

.Ogungbenro, Adeleke, 37 others emerge state executive membersOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will remain in office beyond 2027 in the state, while it will also reclaim the presidency and win massively in the next general elections. The governor stated this on Monday at the Oyo State PDP […]

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Fubara Visits Tinubu, Declares Peace Restored in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declared that political peace has returned to the state, affirming his renewed working relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara made the remark while speaking with State House correspondents shortly after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor, who was […]

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Re:Chief Niyi Akintola’s views on development in S/W statesBy: Mallam Olawale Rasheed

As I pick pen to clarify issues raised by learned silk, Chief Niyi Akintola, SAN about governance across the south west, I must acknowledge his own admission of insufficient information before his assessment. Though, it would have been more civil if he had conducted field studies before his faulty conclusions and calling out of Osun […]

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Oyo set to launch AfCFTA implementation strategy.Says move’ll accelerate state’s economic growth, boost livelihood

Oyo State Government will launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy on Friday as part of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s commitment to expanding Oyo State’s economy, boosting trade and improving residents’ livelihoods. ‎Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on International Trade and AfCFTA, Ms. Neo Theodore-Tlhaselo, stated this on Thursday, while addressing newsmen during […]

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Amaechi: I Know Tinubu’s Weaknesses, Will Defeat Him if ADC Gives Me Presidential Ticket.

Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed confidence that he can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if he emerges as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during an X Spaces discussion on Saturday, the former Rivers State governor said his deep understanding of Tinubu’s political […]

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House of Rep by-election: Makinde urges support for PDP candidate, Oyekunle

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on residents of Ibadan North Local Government to come out en masse and vote for Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the forthcoming House of Representatives by-election, slated for August 16, 2025. ‎The governor made the call on Monday during the official flag-off of the […]

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How Adefope’s tactic ensured Oyo’s sole ownership of LAUTECH- Makinde

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the deceased former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, played a critical role in solving the age-long ownership crisis that bedevilled the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The governor noted that the diplomat suggested the tactic, which led to Oyo State gaining […]

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PDP Politicians Leaving Party Carcass To Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu

He accused the APC of sending moles to opposition parties, saying that the ruling party does not want competition in the 2027 election. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has said that some of the top members of the main opposition party have decided to leave the party for the Minister […]

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Kaduna gov appoints new heads for govt agencies

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced fresh appointments for the management of key agencies in the state. The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, on Monday, charged the new appointees to be “adaptive, innovative, and competitive” in serving the people of the state while driving the state’s economic […]

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You’ll no longer suffer ‘one-chance’ attacks, Tinubu assures Abuja residents

President Tinubu assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory that his administration was tackling the menace of ‘one-chance’ operators with reforms in public transport infrastructure. Tinubu gave the assurance during the inauguration of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja. He was represented at the event by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “We heard your concerns, we […]

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Tinubu to establish ranches in Abuja community

Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration will work with rural farmers and livestock owners in Pai community, to establish ranches, and uplift the lives of the people. Tinubu made she statement on Monday, while inaugurating the newly constructed A2 junction (from Abuja-Lokoja Expressway) to Pai road in the Kwali Area Council in Abuja. The […]

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Mid-term retreat: Makinde launches performance delivery compact to measure results.Says Oyo admitted into World Union of Whole Markets

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the launch of what he described as a Legacy Compact, also known as Oyo State’s Performance Delivery Compact, which will help the administration to measure results and successes in the next two years. The governor gave this indication on Monday, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), […]

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Makinde Flags Off Eruwa Agro-Industrial Hub, Launches SAfER Food Support in Oyo

By Sulaimon Olarewaju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural and economic development with the flag-off of two major initiatives—the upgrade of Eruwa Farm Settlement to Eruwa Agro-Industrial Hub and the distribution of food items under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) program. At the event in Eruwa, Governor […]

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Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Celebrates Hon Olalere Solomon on his Birthday, Describes him as a great Gift to Humanity.*

The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended his heartfelt felicitation to a staunch party man and great Philanthropist, Hon Olalere Solomon on the auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle described Hon Olalere Solomon ERE as great gift […]

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Avoid Division, Remain Committed to Party Unity – Oyo PDP Charges Akinyele LG stakeholders

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State has recommenced its local government engagements after the sallah break with Akinyele Local Government. The local government engagement was chaired by Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke led team of Oyo State Executive Committee which included Michael Ogunsina, Hon Mufutau Ogunremi, Alhaja Ibitoye Wulemot, Hon. Oludayo Opatokun, Hon. […]

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Senator Alli felicitates Oyo APC chieftain, Gbade Lana on birthday

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Prince Gbade Lana, a respected APC chieftain and former Oyo State Commissioner for Information. This is contained in a statement signed by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the erstwhile Chairman of Ibadan North-East Local […]

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Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinyele Bags Oyo State IPAC ICON of DEMOCRACY AWARD*

In a significant recognition of his contributions to good governance and exemplary leadership, Hon Akinwole Akinyele, the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, has been honored with the ICON of DEMOCRACY Award by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of Oyo State. This prestigious award is a testament to Hon Akinwole Akinleye’s dedication to public service […]

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Makinde Gave Us Life Again – Oyo Pensioners Hail Governor’s Reforms

The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State chapter, Comrade Segun Abatan, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for transforming the lives of retirees in the state, describing his administration as a turning point that ended years of hardship and neglect. In an exclusive interview with The People’s Verdict, Abatan recounted the dire […]

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