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Lagelu, Ibadan| The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has extended warm birthday felicitations to prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Oyo State Commissioner, Elder Oribayo Okeyode, describing him as a pillar of wisdom, dedication, and selfless service to the people of Lagelu. In a heartfelt message released on Saturday, Hon. Kamorudeen praised Elder Okeyode for his immense contributions to grassroots politics, community development, and the growth of the PDP in Lagelu LGA and across the state. The veteran politician, who hails from the Lalupon area in Lagelu Local Government, has served in various capacities…

Hon. Olajide Akintunde, popularly known as AKT, the lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, has extended warm Christmas and New Year goodwill to his constituents with the distribution of festive packages across the constituency. The seasonal intervention, which cut across the 14 wards of Lagelu Local Government, comprised 150 bags of rice and other food items, cash gifts, and quality cloth materials, aimed at cushioning the economic effects of the festive season and strengthening grassroots inclusion. Beneficiaries of the initiative included leaders’ forum members, ward chairmen across the 14 wards, local government executives, and…

A governorship hopeful and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Hon. Olayinka Segelu, has felicitated Christians across the state on the occasion of Christmas, urging them to embrace the virtues of love, kindness, unity, and selfless service as exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. In a Christmas goodwill message made available to newsmen on Thursday, Segelu described the festive season as a period of deep reflection, renewal of faith, and collective responsibility toward building a more harmonious and inclusive society. He congratulated Christians in Oyo State for witnessing another Christmas celebration, noting that the season…

Hon. Olajide Akintunde, popularly known as AKT, the Honourable Member representing Lagelu State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, has extended his warm Yelutide greetings to the good people of Lagelu and the entire residents of Oyo State. In his goodwill message, Hon. Akintunde described the Yelutide season as a period of joy, love, reflection, and renewed hope, urging the people to embrace peace, unity, and compassion as core values that bind the society together. He called on residents to use the festive period to strengthen family ties, promote communal harmony, and show kindness to the less privileged.…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, who clocked 58 years today, December 25, 2025. Describing the Governor as “a Christmas gift not just to Oyo State but to Nigeria as a whole,” the Speaker hailed Governor Makinde’s people-focused leadership, visionary governance, and unwavering dedication to the development of the state. The Speaker in a congratulatory message to the Governor said, “On behalf of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly and the good people of Ibarapa East,…

Lagelu, Ibadan| The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Kamorudeen Mudashiru, has extended warm felicitations to Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, on the occasion of his 58th birthday. In a heartfelt message, Hon. Kamorudeen described the governor as a visionary leader whose dedication to service and people-centered governance continues to inspire across the nation. “On behalf of the good people of Lagelu Local Government, I join millions of Oyo indigenes and residents in wishing His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, a happy 58th birthday and a merry Christmas,” the chairman stated. He praised Governor Makinde’s commitment…

Honourable Olajide Akintunde, popularly known as AKT, the lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, has extended warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on the occasion of his 58th birthday. In a congratulatory message made available to the press, Hon. Akintunde described Governor Makinde as a visionary leader whose people-oriented policies and commitment to good governance have continued to redefine leadership in Oyo State. AKT commended the Governor for his remarkable achievements in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, security, and economic reforms, noting that these strides have positively…

Adamu Laka, director-general of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), says the body is collaborating with social media companies to remove accounts of terrorist and criminal groups. Laka spoke at an end-of-year briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He said platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and X have been exploited by terrorists to publicise operations, display looted items, and communicate with supporters. “The issue of social media platforms used by terrorist groups… if you knew how many accounts we took down. We have had several meetings with these social media platforms like: TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X,” he said.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, has rejected claims of parallel leadership within the party. BACKGROUND The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had rejected the request to recognise the Turaki-led national working committee (NWC) of the PDP as the party’s bona fide leadership, citing multiple court judgements for its decision. In a letter dated December 22, addressed to Akintayo Balogun & Co, PDP’s legal representatives, INEC said the demand to recognise Turaki’s leadership remains sub judice, noting that it cannot take administrative action that may pre-empt the outcome of legal processes before the courts. The electoral body said it would not update its records…

The Honourable Member representing Lagelu State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), has extended warm felicitations to the Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji SARSINO, on the occasion of his 53rd birthday.In his congratulatory message, Hon. AKT described Engr. SARSINO as a visionary administrator, seasoned technocrat, and people-oriented leader whose commitment to grassroots development continues to reflect positively on Oluyole Local Government and Oyo State at large. Hon. AKT commended the celebrant’s engineering expertise, calm leadership style, and inclusive governance, noting that these qualities have translated into meaningful infrastructural growth, improved service…