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The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has described the allegations of financial impropriety levelled against him as not only baseless but also politically motivated. Olatunji, in a statement made available to the newsmen on Wednesday submitted all the issues raised in the said petition to the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission, ( EFCC) are laughable as they could not be substantiated with facts and figures. He submitted that he has not been indicted by the EFCC for any known financial offence(s) as alleged in the petition. According to him, there is no record of financial misconduct under…

In furtherance of the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation through the National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) collaborated with two different organizations on rape awareness and unwanted pregnancy sensitization, as well as Cleaning activities across a number of communities in Ibadan, Oyo State. The rape awareness and unwanted pregnancy sensitization event was a one day event in collaboration with Emerald Unique Services Nig. Ltd., and it held on Tuesday 27th January 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event featured the orientation of young men and women on rape…

The the Okanlomo Oódua, Chief (Engr) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state begins activities to mark its 50th anniversary. In a statement issued and signed by Williams Abiola Martins,Personal Media Aide to Okanlomo Oodua to commemorate the milestone, Sanusi described the golden jubilee as a significant point in the historic journey of Oyo State since its creation. He noted that the state has, from inception, maintained its position as a beacon of leadership, culture, education, and progressive governance in Nigeria. According to him, the legacy of Oyo State as the Pacesetter…

In a remarkable celebration of academic excellence, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, yesterday, January 26, 2026, rewarded outstanding students by covering the full cost of their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE). The initiative recognized the 21 participants of the 2024 Ibadan North Local Government Secondary Schools Quiz Competition. The presentation held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, was attended by students’ parents, school representatives, and key officials of the local government. The atmosphere was filled with joy and appreciation as the young scholars were honored for their hard work, determination, and…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has formally sworn in Mr. Saheed Muritala as the newly appointed Special Assistant to the Chairman, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to loyalty, inclusiveness, and effective grassroots governance. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, Agodi Gate, Ibadan, followed the termination of the appointment of the former Special Assistant, Mr. Idris Ajibola, whose disengagement took immediate effect. Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Olufade described the appointment of Mr. Saheed Muritala as well-deserved, noting his steadfast commitment, loyalty, and productivity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over…

The Oyo State Agency for Youth Development under the visionary leadership of Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has congratulated the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, Chief Segun Ogunwuyi, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant, seasoned administrator and a dependable ally in the pursuit of good governance. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Monday, by the Head of Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, the Chairman, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana commended the Chief Ogunwuyi for his unwavering commitment to public service and his instrumental role in…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Power Mr Adebayo Adelabu and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc., (NBET), Abuja “over the failure to account for the missing or diverted N128 billion of public funds from the Ministry of Power and NBET.” The grave allegations are documented in the latest annual report published by the Auditor-General on 9 September 2025. Corruption contributes significantly to the frequent grid collapses, as Nigerians last week witnessed the first grid collapse of 2026, plunging the country into darkness. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/143/2026 filed last Friday at the…

We read Ayo Fayose’s recent comments on Governor Seyi Makinde’s visit to Mr President with a mix of curiosity and mild amusement. Not because the issues raised were profound, but because the intervention felt like a familiar tale: that of a man running frantically despite no one chasing him. History, when consulted honestly, has a way of putting public conduct in perspective. Ayo Fayose is not new to power or privilege. He served two terms as Governor of Ekiti State, with his first tenure commencing on May 29, 2003. One would expect that such experience would come with a sense…

In a hall filled with people, noise, and expectations, one man, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade—sits quietly, hands clasped and eyes focused. He is not distracted, not rushed. Resting on his lap are two phones, simple objects that speak volumes about the world we live in today. The phones represent demands. One could be for work, the other for family. One for leadership, the other for personal life.One for urgent calls, the other for silent responsibilities. In a fast-paced world that constantly pulls us in different directions, many of us live our lives balancing…

The Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Onaolapo Sanjo Adedoyin, on Tuesday accused a fellow lawmaker, Hon. Ibrahim Shittu, representing Saki West State Constituency, of making defamatory and malicious allegations against him and the leadership of the Assembly. Adedoyin, who represents Ogbomoso South, raised the matter as a personal explanation on the floor of the House during the first resumed plenary sitting of the House on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Visibly angered by the development, Majority Leader described the allegations as a grave infringement on his legislative privileges and a direct attack on his integrity and…