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Igboora honours Oyo APC Chair’s wife, Chief Akinteye with chieftaincy titles
By Adejayan Gbenga Alhaja Serifat Abas, wife of the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, has been installed as the Osi-Iyalaje of Igboora land in a colourful traditional ceremony. The installation ceremony, held on Saturday at the historic Igboora Community Town Hall in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State, also saw Chief Idowu Akinteye installed as the…
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Soun commissions 5-star hotel, innovation hub in Ogbomoso
By Adejayan Gbenga The Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege, on Saturday commissioned newly built facilities — Dreamz Suites & Hotel and Ennovate Lab — in Ogbomoso. Commissioning the hotel located in a prime area of Aroje, the Soun emphasized that it marked the beginning of great and amazing developments in Ogbomoso. He said the…
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Youth must redefine leadership — Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin
By Adejayan Gbenga The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has charged young leaders to cultivate resilience and dedication as they navigate life’s challenges. Speaking at the Limitless Leadership Eversion Programme held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ogundoyin reflected…
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Ondo govt begins crackdown on cocoa beans adulteration
The Ondo state government has begun a crackdown on the adulteration of cocoa beans in the state following the seizure in the Ireje community in the Ondo East Local Government Area of the state. Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of agriculture and forestry, Segun Odusanya, disclosed this on Saturday in an interview with journalists after the arrest of a…
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Kwara Govt announces partial closure of Post Office–Challenge Road
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has announced the partial closure of the Post Office to Challenge axis of Muritala Mohammed Way, starting Sunday, June 15, 2025, to allow for asphalt work as part of ongoing road rehabilitation efforts. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, and signed by the…
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Oyo Speaker hails Hon. Waheed Akintayo on birthday
By Adejayan Gbenga The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has celebrated Hon. Waheed Akintayo, popularly known as Ilumoka Presenter, on the occasion of his birthday, praising his remarkable contributions to legislative affairs and grassroots development. In a heartfelt birthday message, Speaker…
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‘I’m not leaving PDP’ – Bisi Ilaka refutes defection rumours
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oloye Oyebisi Ilaka, has dismissed reports suggesting his defection from the party. Ilaka, in a statement on Friday, reiterated his unwavering commitment to the PDP and emphasized that he has no intention of leaving the platform that has defined much…
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Edo governor unveils N1bn interest-free loan scheme
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has unveiled a N1 billion interest-free loan scheme, a move he emphatically declared as a direct alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for national progress. A statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Ituah, explained that a total of 5,000 beneficiaries are expected to benefit across the state.…
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Oyo appointees to SWDC vow commitment to regional growth
By Adejayan Gbenga Stakeholders from Oyo State appointed to the newly established South West Development Commission (SWDC) have pledged their commitment to driving infrastructural development and fostering an enabling environment for business and economic integration in the region. This commitment follows the commencement of operations by regional development commissions nationwide, a move widely regarded as a strategic initiative to address…
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Oyo lawmaker appreciates constituents, pledges greater development
By Adejayan Gbenga The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology, and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has expressed appreciation to the people of Ibadan Northwest and Ibadan Southwest Federal Constituency of Oyo State for their unwavering support throughout his time in office. Hon. Olajide, who is serving his second term in the National…
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