Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
In what appears to be a major realignment in Oyo State’s political landscape ahead of the forthcoming by-election, aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state have expressed strong disapproval over alleged imposition of candidates following an unsuccessful primary election in Ibadan North Local Government. This was as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Oyo state, particularly in Oluyole Local Government have started to receive new wave of defectors into its fold. In Ward 07 of Oluyole Local Government Area, a large number of APC members officially dumped the APC and joined the ruling PDP on Saturday, July…
As the August 16 bye-election to fill the vacant Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat approaches, the All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to be grappling with internal turmoil and waning morale, following a leaked memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which cast doubt on the legitimacy of its primary election. The by-election, prompted by the passing of Hon. Musiliu Akinremi Olaide “Jagaban”, has seen the APC’s political machinery in Ibadan North struggle with disunity, unresolved grievances, and what many members now consider a lost cause. The situation was exacerbated by the release of an internal INEC memo which officially…
The gubernatorial hopeful for the 2027 general elections in Oyo State, under the platforms of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) has decried broken hope for the residents of Pacesetter State. Dr. AKK made this assurance in a statement released and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, on Saturday. According to him;”In my recent political engagements and meetings across Oyo State, I’ve looked into the faces of our people and listened closely to their words, and what strikes me is the deep love they hold for our state and country. Their questions and concerns about jobs, education,…
The Vice Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and Political Head/Administrator of Ajorosun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ibrahim Oladebo Simple, has donated vital hospital equipment and medical facilities to the Olodo/Ajorosun Primary Health Center, Baale’s Quarters, Olodo Ibadan, Oyo State The donation, which took place on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Olodo/Ajorosun Primary Health Center, Baale’s Quarters, Olodo Ibadan, Oyo State underscores Hon. Ibrahim’s commitment to supporting Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts in improving the health sector at the grassroots level. Items donated include hospital beds and mattresses, plastic chairs, sphygmomanometers, thermometers, drip stands, stethoscopes, bed sheets, and standing fans.…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun (Agboworin), has commended the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Executive Committee (PDP NEC) and the party’s leadership in the South West for choosing Ibadan, Oyo State, as the venue for its 2025 National Convention, scheduled for November 15 -16, 2025. The two term lawmaker, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Media Group in Ibadan and made available to journalists. The event aims to elect new National Working Committee members to steer the party’s affairs ahead of…
The Federal Ministry of Education has.debumked the report on the 12 Years Admission Age into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). The Ministry in a statement by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, categorically stated that the report was entirely inaccurate, do not emanate from any official source, and does not reflect government policy. According to the statement, For the avoidance of doubt, the minimum age for admission into JSS1 remains 10 years adding that no child should complete primary education below the age of 10. It stressed that any suggestion to the contrary is misleading and should…
Yesterday was indeed an eventful memory day as the Honourable representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 in the Oyo State House of Assembly visited an ongoing constituency project; Police station which she believes upon completion will gear up security in the vicinity. Her focus is to encourage State and local policing and allows the constituents to enjoy maximum security. The project is situated around three different schools and upon realising that the Honourable was around the management team of the two schools led by their principals came to welcome and appreciated the honourable for such a laudable project and prayed that…
Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS), the flagship public transportation company in Oyo State, has recorded unprecedented growth and modernization over the last two years under the leadership of its Chairman and Sole Administrator, Hon. Ibraheem Oladeji Dikko. Marking his second year in office, Hon. Dikko has overseen a sweeping transformation across operations, infrastructure, staff welfare, and technological innovation, positioning PTS as a model of modern public transportation in Nigeria. Massive Expansion in Operations From a modest two routes, PTS now operates 39 intra-city routes within the Ibadan metropolis with 55 active buses, reflecting a tenfold expansion in its service reach. Inter-city…
… A Testament to Visionary Leadership and Unrivaled Political Acumen || By GSM ADVOCATES In a unanimous and historic decision, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has selected Oyo State as the host for the party’s 2025 National Convention, scheduled for November. This decision is more than a political statement, it is a clear acknowledgment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s towering influence within the PDP and on Nigeria’s democratic landscape. At a time when the party seeks stability, structure, and a strategic realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, the choice of Oyo State under the…
“As a professor, I believe your contributions to the body of global research and academia set you apart, and it is a promise of an uncommon leadership style that will elevate the APC to new heights…” AKK says. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his well-deserved emergence as the new National Chairman of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). This moment fills me with joy as I rejoice with you, witnessing the overwhelming and general acceptance that paved the way for your leadership. This broad support is a clear sign of the trust the…