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High-Level Political Alignment: Governor Fubara Meets Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his Port Harcourt residence on Sunday, August 30. The meeting was disclosed in a social media update by the Minister’s media aide, Lere Olayinka. According to Olayinka, Governor Fubara, accompanied by elder statesman Dr. Sam Sam Jaja, was […]
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We’ve Been Out of Government for 8 Years”: Lanlehin, Yilwatda Rally Oyo APC for Unity .
Political leaders, policymakers and emerging political actors across Oyo State have called for greater participation of youths and women in politics, urging them to move beyond immediate benefits and become active contributors to policy formulation, leadership and national development. The call was part of the discussion at the 2026 Oyo State Emerging Political Leaders Summit, […]
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Tinubu Orders 90-Day National Threat Assessment, Five-Year Strategic Defence Blueprint.
President Bola Tinubu said recent security successes, including the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, demonstrated the importance of improved coordination among security agencies. President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive national threat assessment and a rolling five-year strategic defence operations plan to […]
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President Tinubu Presides Over Federal Executive Council Meeting After Two-Month Break.
President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House in Abuja, marking his first council meeting since June 29, 2026. President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House in Abuja, marking his first council meeting since […]
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We Are Ready to Reclaim Oyo State”: Senator Alli Welcomes National APC Leadership.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has warmly welcomed the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to Oyo State. Alli in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan, described his visit as timely, significant and a major boost to the ongoing efforts to strengthen the […]
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Akinwole Akinleye Pens Emotional Thank-You Message to Supporters Following Birthday Outpouring.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to family members, political associates, traditional and religious leaders, friends, staff members, supporters and well-wishers who celebrated him on the occasion of his birthday. Speaking on the overwhelming messages of goodwill, the Council Boss said, “I’m overwhelmed by your outpouring show […]
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Alli lauds Oyo monarchs, vows overwhelming Oyo votes for Tinubu in 2027.
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has commended the state’s traditional rulers for visiting President Bola Tinubu to appreciate ongoing Federal Government road projects. Alli, in a statement he personally signed on Thursday, described the royal delegation’s visit as a patriotic gesture reflecting unity, responsible leadership […]
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Oyo 2027: Senator Alli Unveils Governance Blueprint, Pledges LG Autonomy, Welfare Reforms.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has unveiled his comprehensive governance blueprint, promising a secure, prosperous, and economically vibrant state through responsive leadership. Speaking on Monday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Iyaganku, Ibadan, during an interactive session titled “A Day With BSA”, Alli […]
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You’ve been a worthy model, exemplary patriot – Makinde celebrates Saka Balogun at 90
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described elder statesman and ace politician, Dr Saka Balogun as a great model in terms of patriotism, uprightness and political leadership. The governor said this on Wednesday in a congratulatory statement made available to newsmen on the occasion of Dr Balogun’s 90th birthday. According to the governor, Dr Balogun, […]
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Senator Alli congratulates Prof. Olapegba on appointment as UI’s 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated Prof. Peter Olapegba on his appointment as the 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI). Senator Alli, in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday in Ibadan, described Olapegba’s appointment as a well-deserved recognition of academic excellence, […]
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2027 Race: Hundreds Defect to APM in Oyo as Adekanmbi’s Gov Bid Gains Momentum.
The 2027 governorship ambition of Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi received a significant boost on Friday as hundreds of members from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Accord Party, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) officially defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State. The defection ceremony, held at Adekanmbi’s campaign office in Jericho, Ibadan, drew […]
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Oluyole Reps Ticket: Gbolagade Insists on Victory, Drags Akande-Sadipe to Court.
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hon. Abiodun Gbolagade, has declared himself the authentic winner of the primary election for the Oluyole Federal Constituency seat. Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, Gbolagade rejected the parallel primary that returned the incumbent lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, labeling it illegal and unrecognised by local party stakeholders. Gbolagade maintained […]
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