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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…

Prince Seun Adelore, a prominent political figure and close associate of Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adelore, who served as the Chairman of the PDP in Ibadan North Local Government—widely regarded as the largest local government area in Oyo State—was the Chairman of Chairmen across the 33 local government areas in the state between 2018 and 2022. In his resignation letter dated 7 July 2025, Adelore cited what he described as deep-seated injustice within the party, a lack of reward for loyalty, and a growing departure from democratic…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. Akede Oyo learnt that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Tribune Online reports that Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftancy rung of Balogun Olubadan,…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has celebrated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Ige Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, as he joins the rank of nonagerians. Makinde lauded the excellent royal leadership and direction, which Oba Olakulehin has been providing, stating that the same is happening at a time his government is transforming Ibadan and building a modern Oyo State. He said: “On behalf of the Government and the good People of Oyo State, I felicitate His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. “Kabiyesi, we celebrate…