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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…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mr David Aderemi Okediji and Mr Olufemi Ebenezer Olanrewaju as Chairman of the Oyo State Audit Service Commission and Special Assistant on Liaison Office (Lagos) respectively. The appointments, announced on Tuesday through a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, quoted the governor as charging the new appointees to discharge their duties with commitment, loyalty and dedication to the state. According to the letter, the appointment of the Chairman, Oyo State Audit Service takes effect from 15th January, 2026, while the appointment of the Special Assistant Liaison…

The Executive Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, Dr. Temitope Kolapo, has presented a comprehensive scorecard of his administration, attributing the pace of development in the council to what he described as the steady support and leadership example of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Kolapo, who spoke during a stakeholders’ meeting in the local government secretariat, Akanran, on Tuesday January 20, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve at the grassroots, noting that the administration’s interventions across key sectors were guided by the Six-Point tagged “N.E.W.E.R.A Agenda”. According to him, under the pillar of Nourishing Ona-Ara Heritage, the…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth development and governance while announcing plans to tackle the growing menace of extortion by house agents in the state. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin made the declaration today at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, under the leadership of its Chairman, Prince Adebowale Adebayo Falana. The meeting, held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat Ibadan, brought together representatives of registered youth organisations and associations across the state, under the agency for youth development. During the…

Leadership, in its truest sense, is the ability to influence direction, shape values and inspire action beyond personal interest. It is not conferred by title, wealth or position, but earned through character, consistency and service. At its highest level, leadership is less about authority and more about responsibility, the responsibility to guide, to protect, to uplift and to leave people better than they were found.A good leader is therefore recognised not by the volume of their voice, but by the weight of their impact. Such individuals possess clarity of vision, emotional intelligence, discipline and empathy. They listen before they act,…

The Oyo State Government has announced the extension of its free public viewing of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches, covering Saturday’s third-place encounter between Egypt and Nigeria, as well as Sunday’s grand finale between Senegal and Morocco. The announcement was made on Friday through the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, following the massive turnout recorded during Wednesday’s semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco, which was decided on penalties. According to a statement issued by the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman, the decision to sustain the free viewing initiative was informed by overwhelming public…

The Okanlomo Oodua and Bada Olubadan, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has lauded the visionary leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde following the successful constitution of the Oyo State Traditional Council. Chief Sanusi described the inauguration of the council as a historic step toward strengthening traditional institutions and deepening unity among royal fathers across the state. He particularly congratulated His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his appointment as Chairman of the Oyo State Traditional Council, describing the choice as well-deserved and reflective of the monarch’s wisdom, experience, and commitment to peace and progress. “The constitution of…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, thus bringing back to life the Council that had been comatose since 2011. This follows the passing of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 by the state House of Assembly, and signing of same into law by the governor. Recall that the lawmakers had amended Clause 5 of Section 28 of the Chieftaincy Law to make the Council chairmanship rotational among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Soun of Ogbomoso, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland. While inaugurating the Council,…

…as Falana, NYCN delegate tour ongoing new office construction site. The Oyo State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has paid a New Year courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Falana Adebowale Adebayo, reaffirming its commitment to youth development and seeking sustained collaboration with the Agency in 2026. The delegation was led by the State Chairman of NYCN, Comrade Eniola Alex, and comprised leaders of the Christian Wing, Muslim Wing, Shafaolu Guards of Nigeria, the Nigerian Age Group led by Mama Afunleyi, the FOWAN Group, the First Aid Group,…