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Herbal medicine traders at Ajebo International Market, popularly known as Elewe-Omo Lekuleja Market in Ibadan, have been assured that their trading space remains secure as government officials pledged protection against alleged land grabbers. The assurance was given by Otunba Seye Famojuro during a meeting with representatives of the traditional herbal sellers operating at the market located around the Old NITEL area in Molete, within Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Famojuro reassured the traders that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde remains committed to protecting the interests of the masses, including market operators who depend on the facility…

The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has presented a cheque of ₦1,500,000 to the Technical Community in Ejioku for the repair and installation of their 500kVA transformer. The presentation, which took place on Thursday, is part of ongoing efforts by the council to address critical infrastructure challenges and improve power supply in underserved areas and communities under its jurisdiction. Hon. Kamorudeen, described in local circles as one of the youngest and most proactive council chairmen in the state, handed over the cheque to representatives of the Technical Community Ejioku, through the LG’s Director of Administration and…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has outlined key empowerment initiatives of the state government aimed at improving the welfare and productivity of youths across the state. Falana made this known during a radio programme on Oluyole FM 98.5 on Wednesday, where he featured as a guest on a discussion titled “What Kind of Empowerment Do Youth Expect from Government Elected Officials.” The programme was anchored by broadcaster Biodun Adejumo. Speaking during the programme, Falana noted that youths primarily expect the government to provide an enabling environment that promotes employment, skills development,…

Tension flared in part of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday after two billboards belonging to the Chairman of Oluyole LG, Akeem Olatunji, were vandalised by yet-to-be-identified persons. The incident, which occurred late Monday night, affected two separate billboard structures located at the popular 7-Up Bus Stop and on top of the bridge at Olomi, in Oluyole Local Government Area. Residents who spoke with the chairman, said the damage was discovered early Wednesday morning, with sections of the billboards torn apart and structural frames partially damaged. The affected locations are known for heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic,…

Hon. Otunba Sanni Aridunu Eletu, Deputy Director of Youth and Students’ Affairs Campaign, Oyo South Senatorial District (2023), has extended warm congratulations to all newly elected youth leaders and members of the State Executive Committee following the successful State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen, Eletu particularly celebrated the emergence of Hon. Glory Olalekan as Youth Leader and Hon. Sayo Fatoki as Assistant Youth Leader, describing their elections as a testament to their dedication, loyalty, and longstanding commitment to youth mobilization within the party. He also congratulated Olalekan…

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully conducted its State Congress, culminating in the emergence of a new executive council to steer the affairs of the party across the state. In a congratulatory message issued shortly after the exercise, Oyo State APC Chieftain, Oloye Lowo Obisesan, the Agbaakin Balogun Tile of Ibadanland, felicitated with the newly elected State Chairman, H.E. Moses Alake Adeyemo, and all other stakeholders who emerged victorious at the congress. Obisesan described the congress as a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to reposition the party for greater unity, stability, and electoral…

The Oluyole Local Government and state Police command have dismissed reports of an alleged abduction of three workers in the Olojuoro area of Oluyole Local Government Area. This was as the executive chairman of the council faulted what he described as an afterthought by the factory owner at the centre of the claims. Earlier reports had alleged that three workers at a concrete block factory in Olojuoro were kidnapped at gunpoint while having breakfast at a nearby canteen. The factory owner, Prince Jelili Oyetunde, in a news publication, had claimed that CCTV footage showed the workers being whisked away and…

Ibadan witnessed a vibrant gathering of young entrepreneurs and business owners on Friday, February 27, 2026, as Growth Tribe Ibadan successfully hosted its maiden edition of Connectify — a hangout-style networking event designed to foster collaboration, learning, and business growth. The event, held in Bodija, brought together small business owners, creatives, and professionals from across the city in an atmosphere that blended networking with real opportunities for economic empowerment. A major highlight of the gathering was the live business pitching session, where entrepreneurs stepped forward to present their ideas and ventures before the community. Participants not only pitched their businesses…

History often records the moment institutions act, but it seldom acknowledges the individuals who quietly shaped the direction long before formal structures responded. In Oyo State, that pattern was evident when electric buses began to redefine public transport. The policy announcement came later. The proof of concept had arrived earlier, through the foresight of Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi. What began as a calculated intervention in sustainable mobility has since revealed itself as part of a much broader philosophy, one that now stretches beyond Nigeria’s borders to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. At the Malta Family Get-Together, Chief Sanusi’s address…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has warmly welcomed residents and staff of the council area to the month of March, urging them to embrace the new month with renewed hope, unity, and dedication to collective progress. In his New Month message made available through his head of media, Aderibigbe Yisahu, the Chairman described March as a season of forward movement and greater possibilities for the people of Ibadan North. He appreciated the unwavering commitment of the council’s workforce and the steadfast support of residents, noting that their cooperation remains instrumental to the steady development…