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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…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Falana Adebowale Adebayo, has expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership in uniting aspirants under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the forthcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. In a statement made available to newsmen, Prince Falana described the consensus arrangement that produced Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON, as a testament to Governor Makinde’s unifying strength, strategic foresight, and genuine commitment to internal democracy within the party. He congratulated Hon. Folajimi…

In a bid to empower small business owners and young entrepreneurs across Oyo State, the Oyo State Government, through the State Agency for Youth Development in collaboration with First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has announced the official commencement of Point of Sale (POS) machine distribution and soft loan registration beginning Monday, July 8, 2025, at the State Secretariat, Ibadan. It could be recalled that a stakeholders meeting was held on Monday, 30th June, 2025, at the Conference room, old local government building, Secretariat, Ibadan, on collaboration and signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between the Oyo State Agency for Youth…

.As state/FCMB set to give N1.5bn support to Agripreneurs The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, said on Wednesday that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. He maintained that Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness has fructified, with the state having accessed close to $170million in agribusiness and international development funds, while about 14 large processing companies have also come into the agribusiness space in the state. Dr Akande stated…

During the coronation of Oba Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa at the Eruwa Township Stadium last Saturday, the Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, did something all great leaders and statesmen do: he apologized for a shortcoming. Instead of papering over the cracks, Governor, Makinde apologised to the people of Eruwa and Ibarapaland over the delay being experienced in the completion of a 48-kilometre Eleyele-Eruwa road awarded months ago. He then gave a completion timeline of 11 months. And the people roared in applause, knowing that their governor is a man of integrity. As the governor said…