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Opeyemi Bright, a UK citizen of Nigerian descent, has been appointed the mayor of Barking and Dagenham Borough. Bright, aged 29, made history as the youngest person to hold the position. She was confirmed as the borough’s next mayor in April and inaugurated during a ceremony on Friday. She had previously served as councillor of the borough in 2018 — also the youngest to have served in that capacity then aged 22. She also served as a school governor, a board member of Agile Africa, an non-governmental organisation that equips young people with tech skills. Bright joins the likes of…

The lawmaker in Oyo State 10th Assembly, representing Lagelu State Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on local government, Chieftaincy matter and State Honors, Honourable Olajide Akintunde AKT has extended warm congratulations to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on his recent honour as the Outstanding Friend of Ibadan at the 2025 Ibadan Week Grand Finale. In a statement made available to Apollo Media Hon. AKT described the award as a timely and well-deserved recognition of the Speaker’s dedication to inclusive leadership, youth empowerment, and the socio-political development of Oyo State. “As…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he won’t leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, while working for President Bola Tinubu. Wike said he’s not a man that gives to fear, hence would remain with the PDP while working for Tinubu as a minister. He disclosed this in an interview with BBC Pidgin, published on Saturday. Asked if he would leave PDP, Wike said: “I can’t do that, I’m not afraid – how will I build a house and you now ask me to vacate the play. “It’s you that will leave the house not…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, was today conferred with the prestigious “Outstanding Friend of Ibadan” award by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) during the grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Week celebrations. The event which took place at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan was attended by eminent personalities including Governor Seyi Makinde, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, Former Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal amongst others. The CCII, the umbrella body for all Ibadan indigenes, acknowledged the Speaker’s efforts in…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the nomination of Mr. Akinwale Akinwole as the Chairman of the State local Government Service Commission along with other four members selected from different Geo – political zones of the State. Presenting the committee report at the plenary on Thursday, Hon. Sola Owolabi, on behalf of the Committee Chairman of local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours , Hon. Akintunde Olajide declared that the nominees were put on oath and fielded questions from committee members, and all responded satisfactorily and found appointable. “Pursuance to the resolution of the House on…

A governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 General Election in Oyo State, Aare Olayinka Segelu, has felicitated Dr. Wale Ajani, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Aare Segelu in a statement issued to congratulate Dr Ajani, a former Director General of Oyo State liason office in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, commended him for his valuable contributions to the political landscape in Oyo State. His statement reads: “Dear Dr. Wale Ajani, on this special milestone, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you. Your contributions and dedication to our political…

Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on Thursday announced that the company has agreed to freeze the price of cement for all contractors engaged in projects under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda, as part of efforts to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery strategy. This is as President Bola Tinubu and Rabiu met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on efforts by the BUA Foods to crash the prices of food in the country.Briefing journalists after the meeting, Rabiu expressed happiness that the prices of food have come down compared to what they were last year. He also explained…

A federal lawmaker has revealed the staggering amounts of public funds Nigerian lawmakers now receive for so-called “constituency projects.” The lawmaker revealed that significantly more funds have been allocated to so-called ‘constituency projects’—often used to pad budgets—since President Bola Tinubu’s administration removed the fuel subsidy. He claimed that no Senator in the country currently gets less than N2 billion, while House of Representatives members now pocket a minimum of N1 billion each. The lawmaker, whose name SaharaReporters has yet to ascertain, disclosed this at a recent public gathering in Osun State while addressing members of his constituency. His statement has…

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development is set to recruit 37,000 youth and women from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its plan to boost commercial livestock production in Nigeria as part of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative on youths and livestock development.The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this during a visit by a team from the Brazilian JBS S.A. Executive Group. Maiha explained that the investment partnership between Nigeria and Brazil would focus on youths with a genuine passion for livestock. According to a statement by the Director of Information and Public…

A delegation led by the Chairman of the Council of Elders in Oyo town, Chief Olaoye paid a solidarity visit to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, over the proposed amendments to the Council of Obas and Chiefs Law. The delegation, which comprised prominent members of the Oyo community, including Rev Osuolale, Chief Ayeriyina and Mr Edward Sangodare expressed their appreciation to the Oyo State Government for approving the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade. They also commended the Oyo State House of Assembly for the ongoing efforts to amend the Council of…