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PRESS RELEASE The Chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), Alhaji Abdulwasiu Tomiwa Omolewa (Alhaji Tommy), wishes to categorically debunk and disown the baseless and malicious reports circulating in certain quarters, falsely attributing support from the PMS to Dr. Oriyomi Hamzat’s purported Declaration of Interest on January 17, 2027, at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. These fabricated narratives, which claim that the PMS Chairman has reaffirmed “unflinching support” for Dr. Hamzat and the so-called “Oyo Npè Ọ” movement, are nothing short of a desperate political stunt designed to mislead the public, sow discord, and drag the reputable PMS into partisan…

Ibadan, Oyo State — The Chairman of the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, has been widely celebrated by colleagues, stakeholders, and well-wishers across the state as he marks his birthday, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare delivery and public service in Oyo State. Dr. Fagbemi, a seasoned medical professional and administrator, has continued to play a pivotal role in strengthening the state’s secondary healthcare system through effective supervision, policy direction, and reforms within state-owned hospitals. Under his leadership, the Hospital Management Board has recorded notable improvements in service delivery, staff welfare, and infrastructural upgrades across…

PRESS RELEASE The Chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), Alhaji Abdulwasiu Tomiwa Omolewa (Alhaji Tommy), wishes to categorically debunk and disown the baseless and malicious reports circulating in certain quarters, falsely attributing support from the PMS to Dr. Oriyomi Hamzat’s purported Declaration of Interest on January 17, 2027, at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. These fabricated narratives, which claim that the PMS Chairman has reaffirmed “unflinching support” for Dr. Hamzat and the so-called “Oyo Npè Ọ” movement, are nothing short of a desperate political stunt designed to mislead the public, sow discord, and drag the reputable PMS into partisan…

A federal high court in Ado-Ekiti has nullified the governorship primary conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti state ahead of the 2026 election. The court also ordered the party to conduct a fresh primary in compliance with the law and its internal guidelines. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Babs Kuewumi, presiding judge, in a suit marked FHC/AD/CS/29/2025 and filed by Funso Ayeni, a governorship aspirant, against the PDP and the Independent National Election Commission (INEC). Ayeni had challenged the validity of the primary that produced Wole Oluyede, arguing that the party “failed to present the original and…

Lagelu local Govt, Oyo State. In the political history and developmental journey of Lagelu Local Government, certain names stand tall—names that echo commitment, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty to the people. Among such revered figures is Hon. Olusegun Folorunsho, fondly known as SHIGO, a distinguished PDP chieftain and the GSMist US Coordinator, whose contributions to Lagelu’s growth and the sustenance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remain both visible and impactful. True to his appellation, BIG LION roars not with noise but with results. His interventions across Lagelu Local Government reflect a deep understanding of grassroots needs, people-oriented development, and community…

Tosin Alabi stands as a shining example of visionary leadership, intellectual depth, and unwavering integrity, qualities that make him not only successful in the private sector but eminently qualified for any political or public office he may be called upon to serve. His journey reflects a rare fusion of excellence, discipline, and purpose, built on years of consistent performance and measurable impact. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tozapro, a leading data privacy consulting firm, Tosin has distinguished himself as a solution-driven leader in a complex, fast-evolving global space. Under his guidance, Tozapro has become a trusted partner…

A Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has fixed January 30 for the hearing of a criminal case instituted by the state government against United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) and four of its top officials over alleged illegal opening of local government accounts. The case, filed by the government, is before the chief magistrate court in the Osogbo Magisterial District, and is marked Charge No: MOS/601c/2025. The defendants in the suit are: the UBA Plc, its Group Managing Director, Mr Oliver Alawuba, the Company Secretary and Group Legal Adviser, Mr Billy Odum and the Deputy Managing Director,…

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has advised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to make amends with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, instead of engaging in political confrontation. Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Fayose said, “My own position is always clear. Fubara, my governor, all of them, got their strength from other people.” He made the remarks while addressing the ongoing power struggle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, which continues to drive political instability in Rivers State. Fayose emphasised the importance of humility and reconciliation in governance, citing examples from…

“When Did She Join the Police?” — Confusion as Anambra State Education Commissioner Is Promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police (Video) By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as extensive public curiosity, mixed reactions and intense social media debates have trailed the recent promotion of the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). Recall that Prof. Chuma-Udeh, adorned in police uniform, was on Monday warmly saluted and congratulated by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, amid cheers from other principal officers of the Anambra State Government, during the first State…

Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta, says states now receive more in federation allocations. He added that “some people” should stop claiming that there is no money. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is tasked with disbursing money to the three tiers of government in line with an agreed revenue sharing formula. Oborevwori spoke on Monday during a ceremony for the construction of the N39.3 billion Otovwodo flyover project in Ughelli north LGA. The governor said there is no point concealing the truth from Nigerians, insisting that state governments now have sufficient resources. “I want to tell you something some people do…