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Ahead of the 2026 turn of the six western states in Yorubaland, including, Edo and Delta, to present the next President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and Chief Adeniyi Akintola (SAN), have urged their members to vote for any candidate from Osun state as it will by then be the turn of Oyo/Osun block. The Eastern Forum of the association is preparing to present the next president to succeed the incumbent, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), who is from the Northern Forum of the Bar and winding up his 2-year tenure in July 2024.  The two legal luminaries gave the advice on Thursday at the NBA Oyo branch's One Day Symposium and Bar Dinner organized by the Jide Olanipekun led executive, held at Labamba Hotel in Oyo town, with the theme: "The Judiciary as the last hope of common man: A myth or reality...?" At the symposium, the former NBA President, Chief Olanipekun was the Chairman, Chief Adeniyi Akintola (SAN) and the Attorney General of the Federat

HIS EFFORT TO DEVELOP ISEYIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, He is a native of lseyin from Atoogun Compound, Malete Area of Iseyin.  The Chief of Malete usually comes from their compound (Atoogun).  Sir. Festus Adelabu is an icon that believes that if you want to develop a nation, you have to develop the people to make up the Nation. He influenced employment of many people in his life time to NNPC, Federal Ministries & State Ministries.  He has many investments in Iseyin like Corner Petrol Station, Corner Standard Hotel which is still evergreen. Those people who gave him the Title of "ASIWAJU" did not make any mistake, because Baba is truly Asiwaju, base on his love and interest to people of his hometown (lseyin). Baba Festus Adelabu emulated the lifestyle of his father, Pa Y.A Adelabu Akanbi of No. 33 Daddy Alaja Street, Oke-Arin, Lagos. He use to accommodate people of Iseyin and Oke-Ogun in general that travel to Lagos without collecting a Kobo from them. I also rem

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

The Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Ghaffar Bello has disclosed that the giant strides of Governor Makinde 5th year in office is commendable. In a statement signed by Hon. Bello, in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, he hinted that the accelerated IGR and sustainable development of the state by the present administration is a huge success and blessing to the people of the State. The Executive Assistant said efforts are in top gear to renovate public schools across the State as education is one of the strong pillar of the State Government. He said Governor Makinde has promoted Eco-friendly urban planning, incorporating green spaces and environmentally conscious designs, ensuring a livable and resilient urban environment. He appreciated the Governor for his leadership style, describing him as a true democrat who listens to the opinions and views of all party members. According to the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Finance, B

The Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University has assured that the institution will ensure justice for the female student of the institution who was allegedly raped by two vigilance employees of the school on Thursday. A statement signed by the university registrar and secretary of the council, Dr Jadesola Babatola, said the council also condemned the act, while commending the management for taking prompt step to address the allegation and added that the university would cooperate with the police in their investigation. The statement by the governing council said, “The attention of the Governing Council of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo has been brought to an unfortunate incident that occurred on the University campus in the evening of Thursday, 9th May 2024, resulting in the alleged rape of a female student. “The Council totally condemns in strong terms the said allegation of sexual violence and considers it an abuse of human rights and consequently empathises with the victim

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