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Govt clears air on new gazette to allegedly prevent Ladoja from Olubadan stool

Oyo State government has absolved itself from the rumoured plan to stop or scuttle the ambition of anyone from becoming the next Olubadan. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, government believes that it is not only premature but also unfair and preemptive for anyone to start discussion…

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LG Autonomy: S’Court judgment best for rapid grassroots development – Senator Alli

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has lauded the recent Supreme Court judgment on local government allocation, describing it as a landmark decision that would significantly accelerate grassroots development. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli emphasised…

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APGA Entrusts Party Structure to Youths Under 40-Year-Old National Chairman

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) party has undergone a significant transformation, handing over its entire party structure to the leadership of the youths. This historic decision was spearheaded by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who has placed his trust in the capacity and potential of the younger generation. For the first time in the history…

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Unlocking Oyo State’s Economic Potential: A Journey of Growth and Prosperity

By Ayo Akinfe As part of our ongoing “Make Nigeria Better” series, we travel to the heart of the southwest region to explore the untapped economic potential of Oyo State. With a population of over 8 million, the state is the sixth most populous in Nigeria and boasts the largest landmass in the southern part…

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“The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionable integrity.” —Dwight D. Eisenhower

When your King is a child! The age long Ibadan cherished ascension to the throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland was last friday axed by Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, when he threw spanners into the works, to eventually scatter, and throw into abyss the enviable institution of the customs/ traditional hierarchical ascendancy to…

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LG autonomy: We’ll do what is right; won’t allow our people to suffer, Makinde declares

•Sets up committees to review judgment, create homegrown solutions Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will not allow the people of the state to suffer from the fallout of the Supreme Court judgment, which granted financial autonomy to local governments in the country. The governor maintained that the judgment has created…

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Oyo NAWOJ, Adeaga Praise Governor For Prioritizing Welfare of Citizens

The Oyo State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have commended the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for spreading Community development micro-projects across the thirty-three local government areas of the State. The Association’s executive members, who paid an official familiarization visit to the Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) in…

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Alleged land grabbing: you might be charge for contempt, court warns traditional ruler

An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso, has warned Oba Solomon Akinola, the Oloko of Oko that he might be made to face court contempt for continuous trespass on a contentious land. Justice K.A. Adedokun gave the warning  after the prosecution presented photographs of the encroachment on the disputed land that  the defendants were…

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Oyo FCC Commissioner, Olowofela Felicitates with New Olubadan of Ibadanland

Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela, the Commissioner representing Oyo State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has joined eminent personalities in Oyo and beyond to congratulate the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on his ascension to the throne. Prof. Olowofela in a statement on Sunday expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the new Olubadan, commending his…

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APC Decampees in Ibadan North Postpone Mega Decamping Rally to Honour Hon. Akinremi

In a gesture of respect and solidarity, Hon. Kazeem Alimi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, has announced the postponement of a highly anticipated mega decamping rally. The rally was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and was set to welcome the defection of Senator Sharafadeen…

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