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What was meant to be a gathering for youth engagement and political mobilization at the Oyo APC youth summit today degenerated into controversy as some party youths angrily disrupted the programme and forced out Hon. Saheed Akinade Fijabi, a former member of the House of Representatives and a scheduled keynote speaker at the event. Hon. Fijabi’s ordeal was not unconnected to a now-trending video in which he openly commended Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for what he described as giant strides recorded by the Oyo State Government across key sectors. In the same video, the former lawmaker urged politicians across party lines…

Engineering a Secure Nigeria By Amofin Beulah Adeoye On a humid afternoon in Ibadan, something that should not be remarkable happens, and in the context of the Nigerian state, it is quietly revolutionary. Civil servants walk out of government ministries without urgency. There are no frantic, hushed phone calls to loan sharks. No one is mentally calculating which bill must be sacrificed to keep the lights on. There is no payday panic. For seven consecutive years, salaries have arrived on or before the 25th of every month. On time. Every time. Without announcements, applause, or drama. “You stop thinking about…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation, has joined sons and daughters of Iseyinland to felicitate with Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri III on the occasion of his second year anniversary on the throne of his forebears. Amofin Adeoye in his congratulatory message said Aseyin’s reign has continued to symbolise peace, cultural preservation and progressive development that transcend Iseyin Land. Amofin Adeoye described Aseyin as a custodian of Yoruba cherished traditions and a monarch who has consistently upheld the dignity of the throne while embracing inclusive governance as the paramount traditional leader in Iseyinland. The legal…

The entire Executive Council of the National Association of Odùduwà Students (NAOS), extend our warmest congratulations to our Patron Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) on his well-deserved re-appointment as the Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This significant development reflects national confidence in his capacity and exemplary track record. The re-appointment of Brig. General Marwa is a resounding testament to his integrity, discipline, and commitment to nation-building. Over the years, he has distinguished himself as a leader whose dedication to public service stands beyond doubt. His character and professionalism have continued to earn him the…

The Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), under the leadership of Alhaji Wasiu Tomiwa Omolewa (a.k.a Tommy), has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engr ‘Seyi Makinde for the successful commissioning of the Iwo road Bus terminal, describing the project as a major boost to the state’s transportation infrastructure and urban renewal agenda. It would be recalled that the governor had commissioned the Ojoo and Challenge Bus Terminals, completing the project with the Iwo Road Mega Terminal commission by the former President of Nigeria, His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Speaking in Ibadan on Friday, PMS authorities said the new…

Excitement is built across the city of Ibadan as preparations intensify ahead of the much-anticipated Davido’s 5ive Tour. In a show of support for the global music sensation’s forthcoming event, Otunba Seye Famojuro “The King of Boys,” on Tuesday warmly received the tour’s manager, Anthony, during a courtesy visit on Tuesday. The meeting, which took place at Ikolaba residences, in the company of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development Chairman, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, the 5ive tour committee led by the Chairman Tony Awobode popularly known as Don Tee underscored the strong collaboration between key stakeholders in ensuring that…

Continuing on the path of ensuring all uncompleted projects facilitated by the late former Ibadan North Federal Rep., Hon. Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) does not become moribund, the Akinremi Family Head, Chief Abiodun Akinremi alongside members of late Hon. Olaide Akinremi’s Think Tank collaborated with relevant stakeholders to ensure the completion and handing over of the Cassava Processing Plant facilitated by late Hon. Akinremi Jagaban for the benefit of it’s host community, Barika and the entirety of Ibadan North Local Government. This commissioning and handing over event which took place yesterday 17th October 2025 at the project site within…

.Says all challenges with chieftaincy succession now overOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Olubadan traditional system and succession process are sacrosanct and must continue to be upheld. The governor stated this on Friday, while presenting the staff and instruments of office to the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, at the Mapo Hall Arcade, Ibadan. He maintained that all challenges associated with the Olubadan Chieftaincy System in recent years are over, even as he prayed that the reign of Oba Ladoja would usher in peace, progress and development in the city. Presenting…

The ardent, committed and loyal followers, supporters, lovers and well wishers of the late former Ibadan North Federal Rep., Hon. Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) under the group, Akinremi Legacy Forum has reconvened their monthly meeting, which is a gathering in honor of the late people-focused lawmaker who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency between the years 2019 to 2024. This meeting which held yesterday, Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at the usual venue, Prince Akinremi Jagaban Hall, Samonda Ibadan, had over 300 dedicated members in attendance with the Akinremi Family Head, Chief Abideen Abiodun Akinremi present to address all members. Also present for…

The Head of the Akinremi Family, Chief Abideen Abiodun Akinremi has expressed deep gratitude to the Oyo State Government and the Executive Governor of Oyo State, H.E Seyi Makinde over the honour done to immortalize their family’s late son, Hon. Prince Olaide Akinremi Jagaban who died in July 2024. In his words, the honor done on his late brother through the naming of the Prince Olaide Akinremi Jagaban G.R.A at Samonda Ibadan, extends to their entire family, and it is something to be proud of, as their family name will continue to be relevant and remembered within Ibadan North and…