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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2027: Jubril Dotun Sanusi Hosts Oyo APC Guber Aspirant, Sharafadeen Alli, Discuss Tinubu’s Re-election Plan.
The Okanlomo Oodua and Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Jubril Dotun Sanusi, hosted the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District and leading All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant, Sharafadeen Alli, during a courtesy visit to Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Ibadan. Speaking after the meeting, Chief Sanusi described Senator Alli as a committed political leader […]
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Senator Alli clears APC screening, poised for Oyo guber ticket.
A leading APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has successfully scaled the party’s screening process ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Senator Alli appeared before the APC National Screening Committee in Abuja on Saturday, where he was screened and subsequently cleared to participate in the race for the party’s gubernatorial ticket. […]
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Makinde meets stakeholders, calls for unity to guarantee Oyo’s continued development
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has urged members of his team and political family to stay united to ensure the development of Oyo State beyond 2027. The governor called on all party leaders, stakeholders and, especially, candidates as well as aspirants for different elective offices in 2027 to stick together for the continuation of the […]
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2027: Reps Member, ADC Chieftain Clash Over Obi, Others’ Defection
A member of the House of Representatives, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, and the National Deputy Financial Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Oladimeji Fabiyi, have expressed opposing views over the recent wave of defections from the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The disagreement follows the exit of key political figures, including former presidential candidate […]
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We’ll continue to strengthen security architecture to drive our economy – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to prioritise security and strengthen security architecture in the state in order for the massive economic development ongoing in the state to continue. The governor stated this on Saturday, at a dinner organised in honour of the members of Syndicate 5 of the […]
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Senator Alli mourns ex-Reps member Jenrade, hails progressive legacy
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former House of Representatives member, Hon. Kareem Kunle Jenrade, describing the loss as painful. Alli, in a condolence message issued on Friday in Ibadan, said Jenrade’s death marked the end of an era of selfless service, steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment […]
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