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The Deputy Legislative Leader of the Lagelu Local Government Legislative Council and Councillor representing Ward 2, Hon. Adesunmbo Babatunde, popularly known as “Tunde Gold,” has been showered with warm felicitations and goodwill messages as he marks his birthday today. Hon. Tunde Gold is widely recognized for his dedication to grassroots development, quality representation, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of his constituents. Over the years, he has distinguished himself as a passionate leader whose contributions have positively impacted Ward 2 and the entire Lagelu Local Government Area. Friends, political associates, community leaders, and residents have described the celebrant as a…

The house of representatives has asked the federal government to rescue the abducted Ogbomoso schoolchildren and tutors “without further delay”. The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution during plenary on Tuesday, following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, lawmaker representing Ogbomoso north/ Ogbomoso south/Oriire federal constituency of Oyo state. The victims were kidnapped on May 15 after gunmen attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso, all located in Oriire LGA. At least 45 schoolchildren and teachers were abducted during the attack. On Monday, the Nigeria Union of Teachers…

Ibadan, Oyo State. The leadership of the Accord Party in Oyo State on Monday officially presented the Certificate of Return to the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Kunle Busari, popularly known as “Gudugudu,” following his victory in the recently concluded governorship primary election. The presentation was made by top executives of the party during an exclusive radio programme anchored by renowned broadcaster, Mayor Isaac Brown, where party leaders and stakeholders reaffirmed their confidence in the candidacy of Hon. Busari ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Speaking during the programme, party officials described the emergence of Gudugudu as a reflection of the…

The Deputy Legislative Leader of Lagelu Local Government and Councillor representing Ward 2, Hon. Adesunmbo Babatunde, popularly known as ‘Tunde Gold’, has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the good people of Ward 2 and all residents of Lagelu Local Government as they step into the month of June. In his New Month message, Hon. ‘Tunde Gold’ expressed gratitude to Almighty God for preserving lives and granting the people the opportunity to witness a new month. He urged residents to remain hopeful, united, and committed to the progress and development of their various communities. The Ward 2 Councillor…

The Legislative Leader of Lagelu Local Government and Councillor representing Ward 5, Hon. Idogbe Aduragbemi, has congratulated the candidates of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) who emerged as the party’s flag bearers for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a congratulatory message released on behalf of his family, friends, and political associates, Hon. Aduragbemi commended the emergence of Engr Seyi Makinde as APM Presidential Candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as Governorship Candidate for Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi as the party’s Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Engr. Toheeb Adegoke (ADLAT) as the House of Representatives…

Suspected bandits on Saturday abducted Rabe Abubakar, a retired major-general and former director of defence information, and his wife in Katsina state. The couple was travelling through Katsina when gunmen reportedly ambushed their vehicle and whisked them away to an undisclosed location. Michael Onoja, the director of defence media operations of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), told the BBC that efforts are underway to rescue the couple and apprehend those responsible for their abduction. The Katsina police command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of this report. Katsina remains one of the states most affected by banditry…

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has ruled out presenting a presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, saying its priority is building a united opposition front. Bala Yusuf, NNPP’s national chairman, announced the party’s decision on Saturday at the 11th national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where delegates ratified the outcomes of recent primaries in line with the Electoral Act, 2026. The meeting also coincided with the deadline for parties to submit candidate nominations as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). “For now, this is the last day for the submission of anything that has to do…

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to distance himself from it called a charade convention and preserve his credibility. The Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction had scheduled Saturday, May 30 for a convention in Abuja where Jonathan is expected to be affirmed as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The event is billed to be held at A-Class Park and Event Centre in Abuja. Earlier on Friday, a directive by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) instructed owners of hotels, event centres, and other public facilities…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, says it will proceed with the special convention to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, despite a threat from Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).  The party had set Saturday for the event, scheduled to be held at A-Class Park and Event Centre in Abuja. But in a directive issued on Friday, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) directed owners of hotels, event centres and other public facilities in the nation’s capital to deal only with the leadership of political parties recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission…

The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has praised the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for upholding a credible and transparent internal democracy process during its recent primaries. In a statement issued on Friday, Hon. Kamorudeen described the exercise as a model of party discipline and inclusiveness that strengthens the democratic fabric of the state. He extended warm congratulations to the party’s flagbearers who emerged victorious from the primaries. The chairman particularly congratulated Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, the APM gubernatorial candidate, for his emergence, describing him as a capable and visionary leader poised to build on the current developmental…