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In moments like this, when the political atmosphere gradually thickens and conversations begin to shift from speculation to quiet conviction, the people often sense that something significant is unfolding, even before it is officially announced. Across Oyo State, from the bustling streets of Ibadan to the agrarian communities in Oke-Ogun, and the vibrant towns of Ibarapa, there is a growing whisper. Not loud, not forceful, but steady, like the early signs of rainfall before the storm finally breaks. It is a moment that calls for reflection, not reaction. Politics, at its best, is not about noise or haste; it is…

The Chief of Staff to Lagelu Local Government Council, Hon. Rasheed Opeyemi Olubiyi, has extended warm congratulations to the Supervisory Councillor for Environment, Hon. Yusuff Mustapha Awofe, popularly known as DODO, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In a statement released on Wednesday, Hon. Olubiyi described the celebrant as a committed public servant whose contributions to environmental sustainability and grassroots development in Lagelu Local Government have been both impactful and commendable. He noted that Hon. Awofe’s dedication to duty, coupled with his passion for community service, has significantly enhanced environmental awareness and sanitation efforts across the council area. “Reaching…

A Professor of Political Science at the University of Ibadan, Dhikrullah Adewale Yagboyaju, has endorsed the governorship ambition of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, describing his IGBEGA OYO OMITUTUN 3.0 development plan as a practical and well-structured roadmap for governance. In an academic excerpt assessing the policy document (IGBEGA OYO OMITUTUN 3.0 Roadmap, Advancement of Oyo State), Prof.Yagboyaju who is also the Head of Department of Political Science, U.I, said Ogundoyin’s aspiration for the 2027 governorship race is anchored on a clear vision and a purposeful strategy for development. He added that the Speaker’s…

On Thursday 30th April, 2026 at the GENEX Conference, powered by the URUS Group under the theme “Livestock Breeding and Genetics: Unlocking Genetic Potential, Financing the Future of Livestock in Nigeria,” Dr. Debo Akande, DBA, CMGR, FCMI, delivered a compelling vision for the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector. He emphasized that the future of Agribusiness lies in a deliberate shift from traditional practices to science-driven systems. According to him, the Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP) model remains the engine driving sustainable Agricultural growth, creating a bridge between government policy, private investment, and developmental outcomes. Dr. Akande announced a landmark development: the…

The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has distributed free-stand custom-branded umbrellas to a thousand of small business owners in the local government area in a major effort to support the informal sector. The distribution exercise, coordinated by the council’s Department of Education and Social Services, took place on Tuesday in Iyana-Offa, the local government headquarters. The free-stand umbrellas, emblazoned with the council’s logo are intended to shield traders and artisans from harsh sunlight and rainfall while they conduct their businesses in open markets across the area. Speaking on the importance of the event, Hon. Kamorudeen praised…

A Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026/2027 general elections and candidate nomination processes. The announcement, made via the party’s official X account on Monday, was signed by the faction’s Organising Secretary, Interim National Working Committee, Theophilus Dakas. The schedule begins on Monday, May 4, 2026, when a notice of elections will be issued to state chapters. The sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for all positions (State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, and Presidential) will run from Tuesday, May…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by Seyi Makinde, Oyo governor, has appointed Kabiru Turaki as the chairman of the interim national working committee (NWC). Turaki was appointed to lead the 13-member interim NWC on Monday at the party’s 103rd national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Other members of the committee are Woyengikuro Daniel, Hamza Koshe, Ihediwa Nnabugwu, Isa Abubakar, Okechukwu Daniel, Theophilus Shan, Ini Ememobong, Aribisala Idowu, Bara’u Shafi’i, Ogbu Chinenyenwa, Umar Aji, and Arapaja Taofeek (secretary). Aziegbemi Anthony, the PDP chairman in Edo, moved a motion for the appointment of the interim committee. On Thursday, Adolphus Wabara, chairman of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Engr. Toheeb Adegoke ADLAT, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Hon. Oluwasegun Babatunde Adeyemi, popularly known as SHIGO, describing him as a man of strength, resilience, and purpose. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Monday, Adegoke praised Adeyemi’s leadership qualities, discipline, and commitment to humanity, noting that his calm confidence and sense of direction continue to inspire many people within and beyond the community. According to him, Hon. Adeyemi has consistently demonstrated responsibility, quiet authority, and a deep understanding of the needs of the…

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…