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The Executive Adviser on International Development Cooperation and Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande to His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde, has assured that Oyo State will soon establish an Agricultural Equipment Museum to showcase innovative locally fabricated technologies and create an opportunities for learning by younger engineer and agriculturist that will lead to better developed scientifically backed indegenous fabricated agricultural equipment that is currently a major issue on agricultural development today . Dr. Akande gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) across Nigeria led…

Honoring his promise to the people— the Executive Chairman of Lagelu local government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen is delivering big on a promise to transform the region into a beacon of security, prosperity, and education. On Tuesday, the council chairman unveiled a sweeping set of initiatives on three critical areas that included; education, security, and prosperity. “This is about a covenant we made with the people,” Hon. Kamorudeen declared in a powerful statement. “A year ago, we promised a Lagelu where every child can learn, every family feels safe, and every farmer thrives. Today, we’re making that vision a reality.” The…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Executive Arm of Government to take deliberate and urgent steps to expand computer knowledge among students in public schools across the state. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Minority Leader, Hon. W.A. Salami, during plenary. The motion noted that computer literacy has become a fundamental requirement in modern education, enhancing interactive learning and better academic outcomes. However, many public school students, especially in underserved areas like Oke-Ogun, Ibarapa, and parts of Oyo still lack access to digital education, putting them at a disadvantage in computer-based tests…

More details have emerged on the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, who died during an armed robbery incident at her residence in Abuja. The incident occurred around 3 am on Monday when about 15 armed men invaded Unique Apartments, a 16-flat four-storey building in the Katampe area of the city. According to Arise TV, security personnel at the premises said the police were alerted while the robbery was ongoing but there was no response. One of the guards was injured in the assault. Both the guard and Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, were taken…

Remi Tinubu, the first lady, has written about the challenges she faced within her local church following her husband’s decision to run on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in the 2023 election. Remi was ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Nigeria’s largest pentecostal denominations, in 2018. Punch newspaper reports that in her new memoir, ‘The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things’, the first lady described the episode as a “bitter pill” that caused division in her parish and tested her faith. The 52-page book, released to mark her 65th birthday, chronicled events from 2021…

The federal government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to celebrate the country’s 65th independence anniversary on October 1. Segun Imohiosen, director of information and public relations in the office of the secretary of the federation (OSGF), announced the development in a statement released on Monday. The federal government apologised for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation. “The cancellation is in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary, and the government remains committed to celebrating Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with dignity and enthusiasm,” the statement reads. “Accordingly, all other programmes slated for…

The Executive Chairman of Lagelu local government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has showered praises on Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for what he calls the People’s Democratic Party’s “strength of internal-democracy.” The remarks come on the heels of the PDP’s just-concluded state congress, a process Kamorudeen hailed as a “democratic”. Speaking on Monday, Kamorudeen didn’t hold back, declaring, “Governor Makinde has shown the world how it’s done! The PDP in Oyo State is a shining example of what democracy should be—open, inclusive, and powered by the people, not the elites. Nobody does it better!” The chairman’s statement underscores Governor Makinde’s…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has congratulated the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State on the successful conduct of its State Congress, which took place today at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The Speaker, who cast his vote during the Congress, described the event as peaceful, transparent, and a demonstration of the party’s maturity and unity. He commended the re-election of Prince Dayo Ogungbenro as the State Chairman of the PDP and congratulated all other newly elected executives. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin stated that the congress was not only a…

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the Rivers State Pensions Board with immediate effect. The governor said the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the Board until a new board is constituted. This was contained in a Government Special Announcement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday evening by the State Head of Service, Mrs Inyingi Brown and obtained by our correspondent. The four-paragraph statement directed members of the former board to hand over all properties and assets of the board in their possession to the Director of Administration of the Board. The statement…

Comrade Linus Obiozor is in Enugu, Enugu State The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth League, Enugu State Chapter has officially endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as its most preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, positioning him as the formidable force ready to reclaim power from the failed President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This declaration, ratified during a high-level Youth Group Executive Committee meeting in Enugu, underscores Makinde’s exceptional leadership, proven track record, and widespread grassroots support, making him the ideal candidate to unite Nigerians and deliver the transformative governance the nation desperately…