Makinde vows PDP ‘ll remain in power beyond 2027 in Oyo, to reclaim Presidency
...As Ogungbenro, Adeleke, 37 others emerge state executive members By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will remain in office beyond 2027 in the state, while it will also reclaim the presidency and win massively in the next general elections. The governor stated this on Monday at the Oyo State PDP State...
Makinde casts vote as Oyo PDP commences state congress
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced its state congress in Ibadan, the capital city, with Governor Seyi Makinde casting the first vote to kick off the electoral process. Governor Makinde, who serves as the number one delegate from Ibadan North East Local Government Area, was among the early voters in the peaceful...
Alaafin: religion is a potent force for shaping national identity, hosts Islamic leaders
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has urged religious leaders to preach, promote ethno-religious tolerance and accommodate opposing views, as parts of the mechanisms to deepen peaceful co-existence and harmony in the country. He gave the charge when he played host to the National Chairman of JIBWIS Society, Sheikh Abdullahi Balalau, who paid him a courtesy visit. Oba...
Court stops UBA from paying out Osun LG allocations
By Adeyinka Adeniran An Oyo State High Court on Friday, 26 September, 2025 restrained the United Bank for Africa (UBA) from paying out any money from accounts opened in the names of the 30 Local Governments in Osun State by the court-sacked All Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen and councillors. The order has been served on the bank. The Federal Government on...
Firm unveils 2025 edition of female tilers, block laying training initiative
By Adeyinka Adeniran A leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to women's empowerment and inclusion in the construction industry with the commencement of its 2025 Female Tilers and Block Laying Training. The initiative, themed “BuildHer by Lafarge,” is designed to equip women from low-income communities in Lagos, Ogun, and Cross River states with...
Court stops UBA from paying out Osun LG allocations
By Adeyinka Adeniran An Oyo State High Court on Friday, 26 September, 2025 restrained the United Bank for Africa (UBA) from paying out any money from accounts opened in the names of the 30 Local Governments in Osun State by the court-sacked All Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen and councillors. The order has been served on the bank. The Federal Government on...
Celebrating the Courageous Pro-Ladoja G14 Who Stood for Justice Amid Tyranny
By Oyetunji Oyekunle Nearly two decades after the controversial impeachment of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as Governor of Oyo State, destiny has come full circle. As Ibadan prepares to crown him as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, history is finally recognizing the unwavering courage and principled resistance of 14 lawmakers who defied enormous pressure to uphold the rule of law. On...
Tinubu, governors present as Makinde present instrument, staff of Office to Ladoja
...Says Nigerian pains are turning to growth, prosperity By Adeyinka Adeniran President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governors Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) ; Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; and Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji were all present at Mapo Hall on Friday when Governor Seyi Makinde presented staff and instrument of office to...
Olubadan: Ladoja new photos hit airwaves
By Adeyinka Adeniran As the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja hit crescendo today, new photographs of the monarch have hit the airwaves. Apparently fresh from the photo studio, a source said the new photographs were taken in preparations for the coronation as well as to replace many of the old photos of the monarch on social media. The photographs captured the monarch...
Stakeholders say future of Africa threaten by bad governance, corruption, others
By Adeyinka Adeniran Scholars, diplomats, researchers, experts among other stakeholders have said the security of the future of Africa in the global scheme of affairs is largely threatened by factors including bad governance, corrution, poor education among others. For the continent to maintain and achieve global relevance in the nearest future, the stakeholders said there is an urgent need for effective...
