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A former Commissioner for Information and Culture in Oyo State and Chairman of the PDP Elders Council in Ibarapa East Local Government, Hon. Moses Ojoawo, has thrown his weight behind the governorship ambition of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin. Ojoawo in an interview with newsmen described the Speaker as a courageous and forward-looking leader whose political character reflects that of his late father, noting that he possesses the resilience and boldness required to lead the state. He made this known while reacting to ongoing discussions surrounding Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin’s aspiration, particularly concerns…

Evangelist Sunday Ayobami Gold, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagelu Local Government, has extended warm birthday felicitations to a close ally of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Mr. Olalekan Salaudeen, describing him as a loyal, dependable, and visionary leader. In a congratulatory message made available to the press on Friday, Ayobami Gold praised Salaudeen for his unwavering commitment to the growth of the PDP and his consistent support for the Makinde-led administration. He noted that Salaudeen has remained a strong pillar within the political structure of the state, contributing meaningfully to governance and grassroots…

Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), the lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Mr. Olalekan Salaudeen, a close ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing him as a committed grassroots mobilizer and dependable pillar within the political landscape of Oyo State. In a statement issued on Friday, Hon. Akintunde lauded Salaudeen for his unwavering loyalty, dedication to service, and consistent support for progressive governance in the state. He noted that Salaudeen’s contributions to the growth and stability of the party, as well as his alignment with the vision of Governor Makinde,…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu’s $516 million loan request to fund sections of the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway amounts to a reckless fiscal choice. Tinubu had asked the national assembly to approve a $516,333,007 foreign loan to support the construction of sections of the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project on Thursday. A letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary, said the loan is to be sourced from a syndicated financing facility by Deutsche Bank and will fund sections 1, 1A and 1B of the project, covering about 120 kilometres. Tinubu had requested that the loan be included in the federal…

At the launch of Nigeria’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027, a significant milestone was recorded for Oyo State, marking a new chapter in its Agribusiness transformation drive. It is with great satisfaction that we report the approval of our submitted request for support, a development that underscores the growing recognition of Oyo State’s strategic vision and commitment to Agricultural development. Notably, Oyo State has been selected as one of only five states across the federation to benefit from the AGRA 3.0 investment initiative—emerging as the sole representative from southern Nigeria. This achievement reflects the state’s proactive policies, institutional readiness, and sustained efforts…

US President Donald Trump says the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical sea passage for crude oil. Control for the waterway has been contested since the war between the Iran and US/Israel broke out in February. Iran’s de-facto blockade of the strait crippled oil flow worldwide, hiking prices and forcing governments to take hard-biting energy conservation measures. A ceasefire deal between the warring countries led to Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic. But that decision was reversed less than 24 hours later. Iran accused the US of “piracy” and “sea robbery” following Trump’s decision…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly rescued 15 women and children abducted by Boko Haram (JAS) terrorists in Borno state. In a statement on Wednesday, Sani Uba, media information officer at the headquarters of the Joint Task Force (north-east), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), said the mission followed search and rescue operations conducted by troops around the Mandara mountains. Uba said JAS fighters fired projectiles into Gwoza in a “desperate but ineffective response”, but there were no casualties or damage. He added that troops also repelled “coordinated” terrorist attacks at Kanama, Ngoshe and Banki. “The attacks, which occurred at various times during…

President Bola Tinubu has asked the national assembly to approve a $516,333,007 foreign loan to support the construction of sections of the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project. The request is contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and read during Thursday’s plenary. According to the president, the loan — to be sourced from a syndicated financing facility by Deutsche Bank — will fund sections 1, 1A and 1B of the project, covering about 120 kilometres. Tinubu also requested that the loan be included in the federal government’s borrowing plan, which the national assembly has already approved. Tinubu said the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway,…

A former Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election following a consultative visit to members of the Oyo State House of Assembly. Adekanmbi made the declaration during his engagement with lawmakers at the Assembly complex, where he emphasized the importance of collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government in delivering effective governance. Addressing the legislators, the governorship hopeful assured that, if elected, his administration would prioritize the welfare of lawmakers and foster a cordial working relationship with the Assembly, similar to what currently exists under…

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Seyi Makinde and the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, describing as unfounded the circulating rumours of an impeachment plot in the state. The resolution followed Wednesday’s plenary session in Ibadan, where lawmakers reiterated their backing for both the executive arm under Makinde and the legislative leadership led by Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin. The Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, representing Ogbomoso South State Constituency, moved the motion during the sitting. In his submission, he characterised the allegations as “baseless, distracting, and politically motivated.” While presenting the motion,…