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By Akinloluwa Akinbode As Oyo State charts the path toward a sustained era of progress and stability, Hon. Adedeji Dikrullai Olajide Odidiomo emerges as a natural torchbearer, whose experience, loyalty and passion for service sets him in a position as a worthy successor to Governor Seyi Makinde. Long before he ventured into politics, Hon. Stanley Dikrullai Odidiomo had built a solid reputation as a compassionate community builder and advocate for human development. As far back as the 1990s, he was widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, education and humanitarian outreach in which he was constantly volunteering, supporting…

Akinloluwa Akinbode Felicitates Chief Tijani Babatunde and Hon. Issau Tijani on Their Birthdays Akinloluwa Akinbode has extended warm congratulations to Chief Tijani Babatunde (popularly known as Double T) and Honourable Issau Tijani on the occasion of their birthdays. Chief Tijani Babatunde, fondly known to be a bridge builder and a prominent figure in the Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, through his efforts and impacts continue to command respect and admiration within the Seyi Makinde political family and beyond. As the Olori Ebi (Family Head), Chief Tijani has demonstrated exceptional leadership, wisdom and commitment to unity. His influence and fatherly guidance have remained…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Oyo State Team rose from underdog status to claim the championship at the 2nd Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships, held at the Molade Okoya‑Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos this past weekend. Competing against 30 teams from Nigeria, the Benin Republic and Togo, Oyo out-played several top-seeded contingents including Lagos, Edo and Kwara to lift the trophy. Key moments included outstanding performances by young paddlers Wasiu Azeez and Halima Hussain. Azeez recovered from a one-set deficit to beat Samuel Boboye 3-1 in one of the men’s singles finals, while Hussain,…

As the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for 8 November 2025 approaches, the Anambra State Police Command has declared itself fully prepared and equipped to safeguard lives and property throughout the electoral process. In a statement made following a final election-security advocacy meeting held with officers in Awka, the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, affirmed that all tactical units, intelligence teams and patrol formations have been placed on heightened alert. He emphasized that the Command has concluded a statewide sensitization tour aimed at equipping personnel for professional election duties and engaging key stakeholders in the lead-up to the poll. Orutugu…

Oyo PDP Youth Leaders Reaffirm Loyalty to Governor Makinde, Pass Vote of Confidence, and Pledge Massive Mobilization for 2027 Elections The Youth Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State Chapter, have reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty and support for the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde and the leadership of the party. This resolution was reached at the end of the Youth Leaders’ meeting held on Wednesday, 30th October 2025, at the PDP State Secretariat, Molete, Ibadan, under the chairmanship of the State Youth Leader, Hon. Lekan Bello. The meeting, which had in attendance the…

Egbeda/Ona-Ara PDP Hopeful, Rtn. Oluseyi Oyebamiji, Sustains Decade-Long Sponsorship of Students at Tertiary Institutions As part of his enduring commitment to education and youth development, Rotarian Oluseyi Oyebamiji, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hopeful for Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, has continued to sponsor students from his constituency currently studying at academic institutions of learning across the country. The annual tradition has been on for close to a decade, positively impacting lives of hundreds of beneficiaries across board, and comes with providing hope for indigent but brilliant students and bringing out the potentials in them to pursue their dreams, which the challenges…

Nicolas Sarkozy, the former President of France, began serving a five-year prison sentence after arriving at a Parisian prison facility on Tuesday. The 70-year-old ex-leader was convicted for his involvement in a criminal organization linked to alleged illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. He has publicly denied the charges, describing the verdict as a “judicial scandal,” and said the conviction hinged on a falsified document. Despite an appeal being filed, the court ordered the sentence to be enforced immediately. Due to his age, Sarkozy may qualify for conditional release under French law, which allows some inmates aged 70…

An estate agent, Temitope Animashaun, was arraigned on Tuesday at the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly defrauding accommodation seekers of approximately ₦15 million. The charges brought by prosecutor ASP Anthony Igori include conspiracy, fraud and stealing, across 67 counts under Sections 390(9), 419 and 516 of the Criminal Code Law of Oyo State 2000. According to the prosecution, Animashaun purported to help clients secure properties: between January and September, she allegedly collected amounts such as ₦300,000 from one Mr Abiodun Balogun for a two-bedroom apartment; ₦190,000 from Mr Raheem Ogundowole for a shop; and ₦150,000 (among sums from about…

Sanae Takaichi has become the country’s first female prime minister following a vote in the lower house of parliament in a landmark shift for Japanese politics. Takaichi, 64, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), received 237 out of 465 votes in the lower house, securing her position as Japan’s 104th prime minister. Her election follows a coalition deal between the LDP and the right-wing Japan Innovation Party (Ishin no Kai), ensuring parliamentary support despite the government lacking a clear majority in both chambers. Takaichi’s emergence comes at a turbulent time for Japan, which is grappling with rising inflation,…

In his characteristic style of responsive and people-centered leadership, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has once again brought succour to the residents of his council area with the commissioning of three motorised boreholes and the donation of three power-generating sets to different communities within the local government. The commissioning ceremonies, which took place on Monday, 13th October 2025, further underscored the administration’s commitment to improving the living standards of the people through tangible and community-driven projects. Hon. Olufade, who only recently distributed hundreds of chairs, tables, school bags, sandals, chalks, and markers to all…