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The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has urged residents across the LGA’s 14 wards to participate massively in the ongoing PDP e-registration exercise. Hon. Kamorudeen made the call during a strategic meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) e-registration team in the local government. The session focused on accelerating voter and party member registration ahead of future electoral processes. The meeting had in attendance the PDP Chairman in Lagelu LG, Chief Femi Falowo; former Vice Chairman of the local government, Hon. Biodun Badmus; key ward chairmen; and representatives from all 14 wards. Hon. Kamorudeen emphasised the…

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked appointees in his administration with political aspiration to go public with their ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election. The governor gave this directive on Thursday, at the Oyo State Government-organised 2026 Iftar programme held at the frontage of the Banquet Hall, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, stating that such aspirants should rest assured of his support once their loyalty and commitment are to the people of the state and the development of the state. This was as the governor directed the office seekers to use the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the…

The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has laid the foundation for the construction of an ultra modern veterinary facility in the council area. The project is being coordinated by L-Press and facilitated by Olatunji through the Director General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, (OYSADA) Dr Debo Akande. According to Olatunji, the project is one of the six veterinary hospitals being built across the six geopolitical zones of the country. The facility, according to him, is aimed at improving animal healthcare services and ensuring safer beef consumption within the council area. The foundation laying ceremony, held…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined millions of Nigerians and admirers across the world in celebrating an exceptional statesman, elder patriot, and father of modern Nigeria, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 89th birthday anniversary. Amofin Adeoye in the birthday message signed and made available to journalists said Chief Obasanjo’s life has remained a remarkable testament to courage, service, discipline, and commitment to the progress of Nigeria and the African continent. The legal icon recalled that Chief Obasanjo’s distinguished career in the Nigerian military was marked with historic leadership as Nigeria’s Head…

Herbal medicine traders at Ajebo International Market, popularly known as Elewe-Omo Lekuleja Market in Ibadan, have been assured that their trading space remains secure as government officials pledged protection against alleged land grabbers. The assurance was given by Otunba Seye Famojuro during a meeting with representatives of the traditional herbal sellers operating at the market located around the Old NITEL area in Molete, within Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Famojuro reassured the traders that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde remains committed to protecting the interests of the masses, including market operators who depend on the facility…

The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has presented a cheque of ₦1,500,000 to the Technical Community in Ejioku for the repair and installation of their 500kVA transformer. The presentation, which took place on Thursday, is part of ongoing efforts by the council to address critical infrastructure challenges and improve power supply in underserved areas and communities under its jurisdiction. Hon. Kamorudeen, described in local circles as one of the youngest and most proactive council chairmen in the state, handed over the cheque to representatives of the Technical Community Ejioku, through the LG’s Director of Administration and…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has outlined key empowerment initiatives of the state government aimed at improving the welfare and productivity of youths across the state. Falana made this known during a radio programme on Oluyole FM 98.5 on Wednesday, where he featured as a guest on a discussion titled “What Kind of Empowerment Do Youth Expect from Government Elected Officials.” The programme was anchored by broadcaster Biodun Adejumo. Speaking during the programme, Falana noted that youths primarily expect the government to provide an enabling environment that promotes employment, skills development,…

The Okanlomo Odua of Yorubaland, Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has congratulated a dependable and trustworthy journalist, Kehinde Segun, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Engr. Sanusi described Segun as a media professional whose dedication to truth, professionalism and responsible journalism continues to make a remarkable impact in Oyo State’s media space. He commended the celebrant’s commitment to credible reporting and ethical standards, noting that his conduct in the journalism profession is highly commendable and worthy of emulation by younger practitioners. The Okanlomo Odua also offered prayers for the journalist, asking God to bless…

Tension flared in part of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday after two billboards belonging to the Chairman of Oluyole LG, Akeem Olatunji, were vandalised by yet-to-be-identified persons. The incident, which occurred late Monday night, affected two separate billboard structures located at the popular 7-Up Bus Stop and on top of the bridge at Olomi, in Oluyole Local Government Area. Residents who spoke with the chairman, said the damage was discovered early Wednesday morning, with sections of the billboards torn apart and structural frames partially damaged. The affected locations are known for heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic,…

Hon. Otunba Sanni Aridunu Eletu, Deputy Director of Youth and Students’ Affairs Campaign, Oyo South Senatorial District (2023), has extended warm congratulations to all newly elected youth leaders and members of the State Executive Committee following the successful State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen, Eletu particularly celebrated the emergence of Hon. Glory Olalekan as Youth Leader and Hon. Sayo Fatoki as Assistant Youth Leader, describing their elections as a testament to their dedication, loyalty, and longstanding commitment to youth mobilization within the party. He also congratulated Olalekan…