Makinde Appoints Bibire As DCoS, Salami, Adeniyi, PDP Reps As Board Chairmen Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Honourable Adeyinka Kazim Adeniyi (Bibire) as his new Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS). This follows the resignation of erstwhile DCOS, Honourable Fola Sunday Oyekunle, who recently emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election slated for August 16, 2025. Google search engine According to a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Makinde also approved the dissolution of the board of the Shooting Stars Sports Club…
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Olubadan of Ibadanland Dies Few Days After 90th Birthday The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I has joined his ancestors. Tribune Online learnt that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.
*Alalade Congratulates President Tinubu on Conferment as Knight of Saint Lucia* House of Rep hopeful and leading aspirant for the seat from Ibadan North Federal constituency Ademola Alalade, has extended warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the prestigious conferment of the title Knight of Saint Lucia by the government of Saint Lucia. In a statement issued today, Alalade described the honor as a well-deserved recognition of President Tinubu’s leadership and statesmanship, not only within Nigeria but across the African continent and beyond. “This historic conferment is a testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering dedication to regional cooperation,…
Coalition: You Are Going To Hear An Announcement, Everybody Is Coming Together – Rhodes-Vivour The 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reiterated the commitment of opposition politicians in Nigeria to unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. According to him, the opposition cannot afford to divide their votes in the 2027 election like they did in 2023. Rhodes-Vivour assured that the coalition towards 2027 is gaining momentum, and in the next few days, a definite position of the opposition coalition will be revealed. According to him, the forthcoming announcement would also include the party the coalition…
By-election: Oyo APC Leadership Meets Ibadan North Stakeholders, Calls for Cooperation Following the announcement of the date for the by-election to fill the vacant seat of Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has Kick-started its preparation for the poll with a call for unity, commitment and cooperation among all stakeholders. This was the highpoint of resolution made at a meeting organized by the members of the State Working Committee of the party and a body of the eminent leaders and stalwarts from…
Akume Remains SGF – Presidency There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments. The information circulating about Akume’s replacement is untrue. Agents of mischief fabricated it. The Presidency advises Nigerians to disregard the fake news.
Alleged Forceful Takeover of Landed Property Of Ibadan Based Broadcast Journalist, Ayodeni Aluko ((ISEYA): The Need for NUJ, Others Media Stakeholders to Speak Up For The Right of Journalists. By Lekan Shobo Shobowale A few days ago, I was reading a story of an Abuja based journalist , Abdussalam Ibrahim Ahmad who has accused the police in the FCT of involvement in an alleged bid to take over his property by a property agent. He said despite having acquired the land legally through a transaction with its original owner sometime in 2018 with a fully certified Customary document from the…
APC Governors Conclude Strategic Meeting In Edo, Re-Affirm Commitment To President Tinubu”s Renewed Hope Agenda The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), on Saturday, 28th June, 2025 concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, hosted by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) engaged in deep reflection on the nation’s socio-economic direction and reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a communique issued at the close of the meeting, read by the Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, His Excellency,…
Political Landscape Shifts in Ogun as Opposition PDP, APM Leaders Align with APC Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday welcomed key members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in a notable political shift in the state, The delegation, led by Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele, a former chairman of the PDP in the state and Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade, engaged in discussions that are widely viewed as a precursor to their anticipated formal alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in the state. Other prominent…
2027: Edo Will Deliver 2.5 Million Votes For President Tinubu – Gov Okpebholo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged that the people of Edo will deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election as a token of appreciation for the developmental strides witnessed across the State under his administration. Governor Okpebholo made the declaration at Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, during a political gathering to welcome thousands of decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the Governor, the…