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October 1st, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Nigeria's hospitality industry as JAGZ Hotel, Iyaganku, Ibadan was officially commissioned by Oyo state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. The grand commissioning of the luxurious and tastefully finished Five star JAGZ hotel, commenced the redefinition of luxurious hospitality service in Africa and was witnessed by dignitaries and business leaders, who graced the occasion. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, of JAGZ Ibadan, Dr. Kayode Adegbulugbe praised Governor Makinde's administration for its infrastructure drive, making Oyo State an attractive investment destination. He noted that the last time the Southwest region witnessed such rapid infrastructure development was during the era of Obafemi Awolowo. He said, JAGZ Hotel, constructed in just 21 months by El Sabio construction, showcases Nigeria's indigenous capacity for excellence. He revealed that, the feat, achieved without formal contracts but rather through "spreadsh

The Executive chairman of Ibadan South West Local Government, Hon Kehinde Adeyemi Akande has sworn in the newly elected Councillors of Ibadan South West Local Government The Council boss while inaugurating the 12 councillors from ward 1 to 12 solicited for their co-operation and urged them not allow discrimination among them so as to have a successful administration. During the inauguration the Council Helmsman also admonished all the newly sworn in councillors to deal with each other with love, open to advice from people and let love abound.  According to him, "You are not the most knowledgeable or wiser than others, but it is by the grace of God, that you are here today." The Councillors from ward 1 to 12 include: 1.Hon Kayode Olayiwola  2.Hon.Olaitan Apanpa 3.Hon Adelayo Adejare  4.Hon.Kareem Ibrahim 5.Hon Alatishe Kazeem 6.Hon.Rasaki Adeniran 7.Hon.Yusuff Abideen  8.Hon. Seriki Idris  9.Hon Iyanda Kabiru 10.Hon.Raheem Ganiyu  11.Hon.Adewale AdelodunAsela  12.Hon Owolabi A

By: Abiodun Atilola  If you are white, people cannot say that you are black because it is an open secret, you cannot call white black, they are distinct colours entirely. Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni, the 29th Oyo State Head of Service is a quintessential administrator in the pacesetter State. With the cutting edge, she has traversed the length and breadth of the Civil Service with unblemish track records in the State. No wonder Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries, General Managers and the newly minted Tutor-Generals and Solicitor Generals keyed into the agenda and administrative prowess of the Olubunmi Oni led Head of Service in Oyo State. She was sworn-in as the Head of Service on the 9th May, 2023 by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde at the Executive Council Chamber Secretariat, Ibadan. When she assumed duty, she facilitated training programmes for senior management staff and  junior staff both locally and in the diaspora. In terms of development, like Seyi

In the heart of Oyo State, a new era of political revitalization is unfolding.  Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, fondly known as Odidiomo, is leading a revolutionary movement, with a vision to redefine the political panorama of the state. Odidiomo is resolute in his quest for inclusive leadership and sustainable development. As a representative of the people, Odidiomo has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the government and the governed through his open-door policy, thereby fostering a sense of belonging amongst the constituents.  His door-to-door approach and frequent town hall meetings have given a voice to the once-marginalized communities, thanks to Odidiomo's unwavering commitment to their welfare. Infrastructure development, education, and healthcare are dear to the heart of this accessible leader.  His tireless effort(s) to revamp these sectors have yielded the construction of new roads, renovation of schools, and upgrading of healthcare facilities.  The once-ne

  In the heart of Oyo State, a new era of political revitalization is unfolding.  Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, fondly known as Odidiomo, is leading a revolutionary movement, with a vision to redefine the political panorama of the state. Odidiomo is resolute in his quest for inclusive leadership and sustainable development. As a representative of the people, Odidiomo has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the government and the governed through his open-door policy, thereby fostering a sense of belonging amongst the constituents.  His door-to-door approach and frequent town hall meetings have given a voice to the once-marginalized communities, thanks to Odidiomo's unwavering commitment to their welfare. Infrastructure development, education, and healthcare are dear to the heart of this accessible leader.  His tireless effort(s) to revamp these sectors have yielded the construction of new roads, renovation of schools, and upgrading of healthcare facilities.  The once-

IBADAN - In a bid to ensure a successful outing for the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming local government election in Oyo State, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Oladeji (Odidiomo), has disbursed over 10 million naira towards mobilization and strategic planning for the election. The funds were disbursed to various wards and local government area party supporters and leaders to support the party's campaign efforts. Odidiomo, who represents Ibadan North-West/South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been at the forefront of the party's campaign efforts in the state. Speaking during a meeting with party stakeholders, Oladeji emphasized the importance of the local government election, stating that it is crucial for the party to emerge victorious in order to consolidate its hold on the state. "We must all work together to ensure that our party emerges victorious in this election.  The local government is the closest tier of government to the people

A judgment by the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has nullified the selection and appointment of Oba Oyeleye Sakirudeen as the Onifiditi of Fiditi.  The court, presided over by Justice K.B. Olawoyin, granted a mandatory injunction setting aside the presentation of the Staff of Office to Oba Sakirudeen on October 18, 2021, by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other officials.  The court also restrained all defendants from taking further actions towards filling the vacant stool of the Onifiditi of Fiditi pending the determination of the suit.  The plaintiffs, Samuel Ogunkunle and Bayo Oyewale, were represented by R. A. Olawuwo and B.M. Olimene, while the defendants were represented by various counsel.  The court awarded a cost of N200,000 in favor of the plaintiffs and adjourned the suit until May 22."

With the local government election just around the corner on saturday, April 27, 2024, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, Member of the House of Representatives for Ibadan North-West/South-West federal constituency, has called on all stakeholders, party faithful, and citizens to rally behind the People's Democratic Party (PDP) local government chairmanship candidates and councillors in Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West local governments, as well as across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State. As a strong advocate for grassroots development and democratic governance, Hon. Olajide emphasized the importance of supporting the PDP candidates, who he believes have the vision, passion, and commitment to transform the local government areas and improve the lives of the people. "In the coming local government election, we have a unique opportunity to elect leaders who truly care about our communities and are dedicated to delivering meaningful progress," said Hon. Olajid

Ogbomoso - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has announced the establishment of a Faculty of Law and introduced six new degree programs in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.  This development was confirmed by the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, during the 16th convocation ceremonies held in the Great Hall. According to Prof. Kalilu, the University is undergoing rapid transformation to fulfill its mandate and the vision of the Visitor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.  The new degree programs include Psychology, Mass Communication, Linguistics, Yoruba Theatre Arts, and Political Science, in addition to the newly established Faculty of Law. The acting Vice Chancellor emphasized that all seven new programs have undergone Resource Verification in March this year and are awaiting approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC).  The University plans to admit students for these programs in the current academic session once clearance is received fro

A Chief Magistrate court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan has granted an order for leave of court to commission a private investigator to investigate and come up with a report on the immediate and remote cause(s) of the January 16, 2024 explosion which rocked the Bodija area of Oyo state. Mrs. O.O Ogunkanmi gave the order while ruling on a Motion on notice, brought before the court, by one of the victims of the January 2024, Bodija explosion, The Incorporated Trustees of Majeobaje Community Development Initiative, (Applicant) against the Incorporated Trustees of Bodija Estate Residents Association - BERA, (Respondent). The court directed the applicant to appoint a retired police officer and a private investigator, to investigate and come up with a report on the immediate and remote cause(s) of the Bodija explosion. It will be recalled that the explosion which extensively destroyed properties worth billions of naira also claimed several lives. The Incorporated trustee(s) of Majeobaje communi

It was a cream of who is who at the Christ Apostolic Centre, Akingbade, Gbagi, Ibadan, during a solemnization of Holy Matrimony between Doctor Kehinde Lydia and Mr Olumide Akinloye The bride is the daughter of Pastor (Dr.) Stephen Ajayi, the immediate past Co-ordinator Of C.A.C Theological Seminary, Ile-Ife, Ibadan Study Center, Aperin-oniyere, Orita Aperin Ibadan. Delivering his sermon at the wedding service, attended by C.A.C President, Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele represented by the Director of Finance, Pastor J. F Omitinde, the Guest Preacher, Pastor John Oluwatowoju, anchored his sermon on Building a joyful Christian home, admonished the couple to lay the foundation of their home on Jesus Christ the eternal rock of ages . The cleric called on the husband to always take proper care of his wife as a weaker vessel, urging the wife to respect her husband and study him intimately and adapt to what will always please him . He told Olumide to see Lydia as the bone

Former Chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi popularly known as (Arole Obasanjo) has joined citizens of the Pace Setter State to Felicitate with the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal on the occasion of his Birthday.  In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, the Ibadan born grassroot politician described the Deputy Governor as a man of honour and dignity.  The two term Chairman Ibadan North East Local Government area of the State and the former chairman, Oyo State Sports Council stressed further that His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has performed excellently well in Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.  According to Arole Obasanjo "Governor Makinde has been able to connect all the zones in the state with good road network. Through the Moniya-Iseyin road, Ibadan zone has been connected to the Oke-Ogun zone; through the Oyo-Iseyin road, Oyo zone has been linked to Oke-Ogun zone; throug

  The Oyo state chapter of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) today made history in the annals of Nigeria's fledging democracy as it elected the first female Ayobamidele Idowu Adekunle as it's state chairman during the state congress of the party held today.   The new state chairman and other members of executive, will steer the affairs of the party in Oyo State in the next four years.   The newly elected chairman who is a graduate of Nigeria's premier University, University of Ibadan alongside other members of the state executives emerged in an affirmative vote unanimously agreed to by delegates at the congress.

The Honourable Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Subulade Yerima, has issued a notice announcing the Eid-el-Fitri break for the High Court of Justice of Oyo State. The break will commence on April 8, 2024, and end on April 15, 2024, both dates inclusive. The notice, issued under the powers conferred by Paragraph 4 (d) of Order 55 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2022, states that during this period, civil actions may be heard only in cases of urgency or when a Judge, at the request of all parties concerned, agrees to hear such actions. The Eid-el-Fitri break is an annual observance in the Oyo State judiciary, allowing Muslim Judges, lawyers, and court staff celebrate the Islamic festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The notice was signed by Justice Iyabo Subulade Yerima on April 2, 2024, and is in accordance with the powers vested in her office as the Chief Judge of Oyo State. Legal practitioners and the general public are advised to take note of this a

His, is a compound name in Ibadan land and beyond. Nobody in Oyo state would feign ignorance of not knowing the AGBAJE family of Ayeye in Ibadan and by extension, Oyo state of Nigeria. Barrister Akeem Agbaje's noble and humble background only reflects in his level headedness, moderate social disposition, religiousity, philanthropic deeds, unassuming personality and intellectual sagacity. Albeit, he has made his mark in the corporate world of business, but his name rings more than a bell in the legal profession. His mission in the murky waters of Nigeria's body polity is that of willingness to serve the populace through the application of modern managerial skills, laden with technological inputs. Fortunately, Barr. Akeem Agbaje has pitched his tent in the camp of the core progressives in the politics of Oyo state of Nigeria. He remains an household name among the youths and adults alike. Thus, he has friends, associates and admirers in virtually all the thirty three local govern

A group of market leaders in Oyo State under the leadership of Alhaji Kamorudeen Adegbayi on Wednesday queried the nocturnal moves and surreptitious actions of the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, who also doubles as Aare of Ibadanland, Alhaji Dauda Makanjuola Akinola (D-Damak) to make Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen the Iyaloja-General of the State against the popular demand of both the state government and stakeholders across the markets in the state. Adegbayi, in his reaction to last night's (Tuesday) Iftar (breaking of fasting) at the Bodija residence of a former Governor of the State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, wondered why Aare ‘went with Folashade Abeo’ to the residence of the elder statesman who has consistently shown his displeasure over the leadership crisis on Iyaloja matter. In a statement by Alhaji Adegbayi and made available to Zynga New.com, he recalled recent event where Aare Musulumi himself was present and efforts to showcase Abeo Nuru

A group of market leaders in Oyo State under the leadership of Alhaji Kamorudeen Adegbayi on Wednesday queried the nocturnal moves and surreptitious actions of the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, who also doubles as Aare of Ibadanland, Alhaji Dauda Makanjuola Akinola (D-Damak) to make Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen the Iyaloja-General of the State against the popular demand of both the state government and stakeholders across the markets in the state. Adegbayi, in his reaction to last night's (Tuesday) Iftar (breaking of fasting) at the Bodija residence of a former Governor of the State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, wondered why Aare ‘went with Folashade Abeo’ to the residence of the elder statesman who has consistently shown his displeasure over the leadership crisis on Iyaloja matter. In a statement by Alhaji Adegbayi and made available to Zynga New.com, he recalled recent event where Aare Musulumi himself was present and efforts to showcase Abeo Nuru

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, has lauded the Nigerian Red Cross Society for their dedication and exceptional service in emergency care She revealed this during a recent courtesy visit with  the Executive Members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society  held  at the conference room of the Head of Service, Secretariat, Ibadan. Mrs. Oni underscored the vital roles the Society plays in delivering prompt and effective care during emergencies, describing their work as indispensable to the health and well-being of the citizens  The Head of Service, who was represented by Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Adeyanju Alaruru, and Dr. A. M. Ayoola, in their remarks reiterated the importance of partnerships and collaboration  towards ensuring the well-being of the populace, especially during emergency.  Mrs. Oni stated that the current administration under Governor Seyi Makinde is committed to working with organizations like the Red Cross Society in providing training, re-training, and

Senator Teslim Folarin, the APC governorship candidate for Oyo State in the 2023 general elections, former Governor El-Rufai was pictured at the Abuja residence of Senator Abubakar Gada, along with SDP chairman Shehu Musa Gabam and other party leaders. Also present were , and Senator Nazif Suleiman, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from Bauchi State. Details shortly…

The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, has revealed that the Oyo State government is open to collaboration on agriculture and Agri-Business across the State. Prof. Adeyemo made this known during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held at the SSG's office, secretariat Ibadan. According to her, the ongoing agric revolution programme at Fashola farm through the Oyo State Agricultural Development Agency (OYSADA), is a testament that the Oyo state government is eager to partner with more investors and professional associations in the agric sector to further enhance food sufficiency in the state. The secretary to the State Government stated further that Governor Seyi Makinde has engaged experts in agricultural research to support the states' agric system with plans for an Agri-business hub in the Ibarapa area of the state which is dedicated towards increasing food security and reducing poverty in the state and requested that any