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.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…

Personal aides, confidants and advisers of late Rt. Hon. Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi Jagaban have since the release of their public statement last Thursday where they distanced themselves from the campaign affairs of the Ibadan North APC, come under heavy criticism, castigation, character assassination, maligning, name-calling, spiteful and disparaging remarks alongside countless verbal assaults from the Oyo State APC and Ibadan North APC executives, and this is exactly what they stated as part of the reasons for their decision to stay away from the Ibadan North APC in the course of campaign and electioneering for the bye-election coming up on…

We, members of the Akinremi Think Tank which comprises the personal and closest aides, confidants and supporters of late Rt. Hon. Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) are using this avenue to communicate to the entire public that we have arrived at a decision of abstaining from everything that concerns the Ibadan North Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the course of the forthcoming bye-election set for 16th August 2025. Our decision to stay away from all activities of the Ibadan North APC all through the duration of this bye-election campaign and electoral process is as a result of…

One of the aspirants jostling to clinch the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Olusegun Olaleye a.k.a Radical Brother has debunked a circulating news which states he is the winner of the controversial and unconducted primary that was scheduled for yesterday, Sunday 20th July 2025. Hon. Olusegun Olaleye stated; “It has recently caught my attention that a publication is being circulated across various online news platforms stating I have declared myself as the candidate of the party being winner of the primaries of the party which was scheduled but didn’t take place. I’m…

A group of Concerned APC party stakeholders in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State has written to alert President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all other important party leaders in South West Nigeria on the need to intervene and mediate in the ongoing political crossfire that has enveloped the All Progressives Congress in Ibadan North Local Government Area, arising from the ill-fated and unsuccessful organization of delegates congress and bye election primary this past weekend. This group of stakeholders are making this necessary call to ensure the APC in Ibadan North doesn’t get torn apart beyond redemption if appropriate, legitimate and…

Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91. The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the demise of former Muhammadu Buhari, who is also a longtime friend to the deceased monarch. Oba Adetona, who was one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in the country, ascended the throne in 1960, and a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs and across the country. Confirming the monarch’s demise, Governor Dapo Abiodun, said the monarch joined his ancestors the same day that the former President, Muhammadu died in…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon. According to him, Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Further details surrounding his death are yet to be disclosed.

The Akinremi Legacy Forum which comprises of followers, supporters and admirers of late Hon. Olaide Akinremi Jagaban, who until his death was the House of Reps member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency has finalized plans to hold a one year remembrance programme in honour of the late lawmaker. This one year remembrance programme is slated to take place on Thursday 10th July 2025 at the Pentonrise Event Centre, Bodija Housing Area, Ibadan starting from 10am.Distinguished guests, friends, associates and followers of Hon. Olaide Akinremi are expected to attend this solemn occasion. The late Hon. Olaide Akinremi represented Ibadan North Federal…