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In the evolving political story of Oyo State, few leaders have redefined governance as boldly as Seyi Makinde. Rising from a background rooted in engineering, enterprise, and philanthropy, Makinde’s journey into leadership was never accidental, it was driven by a deliberate desire to reshape governance into something practical, people-centered, and sustainable. Since assuming office in 2019, his administration has anchored its vision on four key pillars: education, healthcare, security, and agribusiness-led economic growth. These were not mere policy slogans; they became measurable actions that gradually transformed the state. Across Oyo, roads once neglected began to connect communities again. Strategic infrastructure…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has reaffirmed his loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde following the Supreme Court judgment on the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued by the Speaker on Monday, he described the ruling as a turning point that validates the governor’s stance during one of the party’s most turbulent periods. The Speaker said Governor Makinde’s actions before, during, and after the 2023 general elections have now been affirmed both legally and politically, noting that the judgment effectively resolves disputes that had divided the PDP…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, has confirmed that he is leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). TheCable had on Saturday reported that Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Kano governor, would leave the ADC. In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Obi said he is quitting the party because of “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division”. “Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did…

Adebayo Adelabu, the immediate past minister of power, has rejected the endorsement of Sharafadeen Alli as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state. On Friday, some APC leaders in Oyo endorsed the serving senator as the 2027 consensus candidate during a meeting in Ibadan, the state capital. Ayo Adeseun, a former senator, had said President Bola Tinubu gave his backing to Alli’s candidacy. “Mr. President remains the leader of our party, and his opinion on who flies the party’s flag must be given due consideration,” Adeseun had said. ‘I GOT TINUBU’S BACKING BEFORE RESIGNING AS MINISTER’…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Toheeb Adegoke, has congratulated workers, traders, farmers, youths, and residents across the constituency on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration and the commencement of a new month. In a goodwill message released on Thursday, ADLAT described the new month as “a reminder that the strength of the people lies in their daily hustle, unity, and belief in a better tomorrow.” The PDP chieftain commended the resilience and dedication of hardworking men and women who continue to contribute to the growth and development of their various…

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day on Friday, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Kamorudeen Mudashiru, has extended warm greetings and profound appreciation to generations of Nigerian workers and their families. In a goodwill message to mark the occasion, Hon. Kamorudeen praised the dedication and resilience of workers who continue to drive the nation’s progress at all levels. “On this International Workers’ Day, we celebrate the generations of Nigerian workers and their families who keep our country, our great state and our dear local government going – and the unions who…

The Leader of the Legislative House in Lagelu Local Government and Councillor representing Ward 5, Hon. Idogbe Aduragbemi, has extended warm felicitations to residents of Ward 5 and workers across Lagelu Local Government on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration and the commencement of a new month. In a goodwill message made available to newsmen on Friday, Hon. Aduragbemi praised the resilience, dedication, and contributions of workers towards the growth and development of Lagelu Local Government and Oyo State at large. He described workers as the backbone of society, noting that their sacrifices, commitment, and hard work remain…

The member representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Olajide Akintunde, has congratulated workers across Oyo State and residents of Lagelu Local Government on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration and the commencement of a new month, May. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, the lawmaker commended the resilience, dedication, and sacrifices of workers in both the public and private sectors, describing them as the backbone of societal growth and economic development. AKT particularly praised civil servants, teachers, health workers, artisans, traders, and other hardworking Nigerians for their unwavering commitment despite…

Concerned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have voiced deep dissatisfaction over recent political appointments made by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the trend as discouraging to loyal party faithful who remained steadfast through difficult times. In a strongly worded reaction, the aggrieved members expressed worry that individuals who contested the 2023 general elections under opposition platforms are being prioritized for key national appointments ahead of long-standing APC stalwarts in the state. They specifically referenced the recent nomination of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu. According to the group, both…

The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, on Thursday led a robust environmental enforcement exercise across key communities in the council area, with a strong focus on restoring order and hygiene. The high-powered operation, which covered critical areas including the Academy area, Iwo Road axis, Akobo, and Olorunda-Aba, saw strict enforcement of environmental sanitation rules. Newsmen observed that the exercise also targeted roadside trading, with traders engaging in the illegal practice being safely evacuated to designated trading zones within the areas. The operation was conducted with precision as officials moved swiftly to address issues of indiscriminate waste…