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Hon. Jelili Sabitu, popularly known as “Jelad,” has been officially sworn in as the newly elected Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Barbers (ANB), Oyo State Chapter, with a charge to provide purposeful leadership and promote the welfare and growth of barbers across the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, attracted respected elders of the association, former presidents, former chairmen, members of the executive council, all Local Government Chairmen, Zonal Chairmen, and members of the Association of Nigerian Barbers across Oyo State. The colourful ceremony also provided an opportunity for members, friends, colleagues, and stakeholders to…

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the Oyo State Supplementary Finance Bill, 2026, approving an additional N210 billion to fund the state’s supplementary appropriation for the 2026 fiscal year.‎‎The passage followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance, Appropriation and State Economic Planning during plenary.‎‎Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola, said the Bill was considered clause by clause. He noted that inputs from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and projections in the Oyo State Government Medium Term Expenditure Framework were taken into account.‎‎With the…

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has said his experience in governance, exposure, and understanding of the state’s socio-economic challenges have positioned him to successfully lead the state as governor. Adekanmbi stated this on Thursday during an interactive media engagement with media practitioners, political analysts, social media influencers and online news publishers at Themes, Jericho, Ibadan. The session provided an opportunity for the candidate to share his vision for Oyo State, explain his preparedness for the governorship and respond to questions on governance, workers’ welfare, poverty reduction, education, youth empowerment and continuity…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the establishment of Special Criminal Divisions within the Oyo State High Court to facilitate the speedy hearing and determination of criminal cases, particularly offences involving kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, murder, rape, cultism and other serious crimes. The resolution followed a Motion titled “Need for the Establishment of Special Criminal Divisions within the Oyo State High Court for Speedy Trial of Criminal Cases and Strengthening of the Administration of Criminal Justice,” moved by Hon. Dawood Olalere, representing Ibadan North-West Constituency, during Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin.…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of the newly appointed Director-General of Youth Mobilisation for the 2027 Governorship and Presidential Elections of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Kazeem Bolarinwa, to deliver on the mandate entrusted to him. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin stated this on Tuesday when Hon. Bolarinwa paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker at his office in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan, following his appointment as the APM Director-General for Youth Mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. The…

The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Bimbo Adekanmbi, has expressed concern over the recurring fire outbreaks in major markets across the state, promising to prioritise preventive measures to safeguard traders, businesses and livelihoods if elected governor. Adekanmbi spoke against the backdrop of the recent fire outbreak at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan, which occurred only weeks after the devastating inferno at Bode Market, where several shops and businesses were destroyed. The APM candidate said the frequency of market fires in the state had made it imperative for the government to develop a comprehensive and…

The Lawmaker representing Lagelu state Constituency in Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon. Olajide Akintunde, fondly called AKT, has extended his warmest congratulations to his Iseyin/Itesiwaju counterpart, Hon. Bamidele Adeola, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Akintunde described Hon. Adeola’s attainment of the golden age of 50 as a significant milestone worthy of celebration, thanksgiving and reflection on a life of dedication to public service and the development of humanity. AKT commended the Iseyin/Itesiwaju lawmaker for his contributions to the growth of his constituency and his commitment to the collective progress of Oyo…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Chairmanship Candidate for Oriire Local Government, Hon. Afeez Tijani Adigun, popularly known as Omo Leader, has extended his warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the good people of Oriire Local Government and the entire people of Oyo State as they welcome the new month of September. In his new month message, Hon. Afeez Tijani Adigun expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life and the opportunity to witness the beginning of another month, urging residents to remain hopeful, peaceful and united in the pursuit of a better and more prosperous society. Omo Leader described…

The Legislative Leader of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Idogbe Aduragbemi, has extended warm congratulations and heartfelt birthday wishes to a prominent chieftain of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Lagelu Local Government and the Director-General of Women Mobilization for the Oyo State APM Gubernatorial Election, Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo, popularly known as RAD, on the occasion of her birthday. Hon. Aduragbemi described the celebrant as a confidant, dependable leader and committed grassroots mobilizer, whose unwavering dedication to the growth of the party and the progress of the people has continued to distinguish her as an outstanding political leader. The Legislative…

A chieftain of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Lagelu Local Government, Evangelist Sunday Ayobami Gold, has extended his heartfelt congratulations and warm birthday wishes to a fellow Lagelu APM chieftain and the Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo, popularly known as RAD, on the occasion of her birthday. Evangelist Sunday Ayobami Gold described Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo RAD as a woman of exceptional character, courage and commitment, whose contributions to grassroots development and public service have continued to earn her admiration and…