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The Leader of the Legislative Arm of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Aduragbemi Idogbe, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, describing her as an energetic, visionary and result-driven public servant whose leadership continues to inspire young people across the state. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate her birthday, Hon. Idogbe praised the Commissioner for her unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, grassroots sports development and the advancement of Governor Seyi Makinde’s people-oriented agenda in Oyo State. He noted that Hon. Adegoke has distinguished herself through purposeful leadership, innovation and dedication…

The lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olajide Akintunde, popularly known as AKT, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, describing her as an energetic, visionary, and inspiring public servant whose commitment to youth development continues to make a positive impact across the state. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Akintunde praised Hon. Adegoke for her dedication to advancing Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision for youth empowerment and sports development, noting that her passion, innovation, and people-oriented leadership have brought renewed hope and opportunities to…

The Executive Chairman of Oyo West Local Government, Prince Salami Babatunde Akeem (Olukitibi), on Thursday, June 25, 2026, led members of the Local Government Management Team, political office holders, and party stakeholders on an inspection tour of the ongoing asphaltic road and pavement construction along the Ladindin–Ojongbodu–Isheke–Anwaru-l-Islam Road. The inspection was undertaken to assess the pace and quality of work being executed by the contractor, in line with the Local Government’s commitment to ensuring the timely delivery of durable and impactful infrastructure projects that will improve the living standards of residents. Speaking during the inspection, Prince Salami expressed profound appreciation…

IBADAN, OYO STATE The lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), has extended warm congratulations to renowned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Mrs. Bose Adedibu, on the joyous occasion of her 70th birthday. In a congratulatory message released on Friday, Hon. Akintunde described the celebrant as a remarkable woman of substance whose unwavering commitment to the growth of the PDP and the advancement of Oyo State has earned her the admiration and respect of many across political and social circles. AKT noted that Mrs. Bose Adedibu’s life of service, wisdom, compassion,…

Several members of the security team of Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo were reportedly injured after suspected bandits ambushed them in a forest in Oyo State.The attack reportedly occurred during a security operation in the forest, where the gunmen opened fire on Igboho’s security operatives, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.Sources said several members of the security team sustained varying degrees of injuries during the ambush, while the attackers fled into the forest after the confrontation.The exact number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed, and authorities have not released a formal statement on the incident.The attack comes…

The Federal Government has disclosed that it is deploying all necessary measures, including international collaboration, to secure the safe release of the 47 teachers and students abducted from public and private schools in Yawota and Ahoro Esienle communities of Oriire Local Government Area.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made the disclosure on Thursday during the commissioning of the remodelled 154-bed Premier Hotel in Ibadan.Akume assured residents of Oyo State and the South-West that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to combat the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping and other violent…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to pay their taxes and levies, assuring that his administration will continue to deliver more infrastructure projects across the country.Tinubu made the appeal on Thursday during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Interchange, linking the Jahi and Gwarimpa districts of Abuja.Represented by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the President described infrastructure development as the foundation of prosperity and a key pillar of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.According to him, the newly commissioned interchange is more than just a road project, saying it represents…

Dangote Refinery has again reduced its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) nationwide, slashing the rate from N1,175 per litre to N1,125 per litre. The latest reduction was confirmed on Thursday by the spokesman for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina. The adjustment represents a N50 decrease per litre and is expected to influence fuel prices across the country as marketers source products from the refinery. “It is true our petrol gantry price was reduced by N50 per litre,” Chijiena told Very Nigerian. Similarly, the coastal petrol supply price of Dangote Refinery decreased from N1,495,215 per metric tonne to N1,428,165 per…

The National Examinations Council, National Examinations Council, has announced the release of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the council’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani. According to Sani, a total of 186,291 candidates registered for the examination, which covered 12 subjects. Further details on the performance of candidates were not immediately provided in the statement. ‎He said the candidates were drawn from the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and five foreign countries. ‎According to him, the examination commenced on…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over an alleged ₦8.68 billion fraud linked to a CCTV surveillance contract.El-Rufai was arraigned alongside his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Adebisi Lawal, and five companies on charges bordering on corruption, money laundering and financial misconduct.The case, filed under charge number FHC/KD/93C/2026, is before Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna.The other defendants named in the amended 11-count charge are Singularity Network Security Limited, Solar Life Nigeria Limited, Knowledge Investment…