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The House of Assembly hopeful for Ibadan South East Constituency II, Hon. Sunday Babatunde (Number One), has expressed profound sympathy with victims of the devastating fire outbreak that recently ravaged shops and properties at Oju Odo Junction, Balaro Academy area, leaving many traders and residents with enormous losses. In a statement, Hon. Babatunde described the inferno as a heartbreaking tragedy that has disrupted the livelihoods of many hardworking individuals and families. He lamented the destruction of goods, businesses, and valuable properties, noting that the emotional and financial impact on the victims cannot be overstated. The PDP chieftain extended his heartfelt…
Excitement is gradually building ahead of the 6th edition of the Oyo Social Media and Distinguished Personality Awards (OYSMA 2026), an annual event designed to celebrate outstanding individuals, organizations, and contributors making positive impacts across Oyo State and beyond. The prestigious ceremony, powered by the OmoIyaKunmi Foundation under the leadership of its founder, Akinkunmi Saheed Siyanbola, is scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Tees Events Hall, Ilora Road, Oyo. According to the organizers, this year’s edition promises to be bigger and more impactful as it seeks to recognize excellence, innovation, leadership, advocacy, and community development through several…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State officially kicked off its journey toward the 2027 general elections on Thursday, affirming Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja as its consensus gubernatorial candidate. Arapaja, a veteran politician and the party’s choice for the Agodi Government House, emerged unopposed following a unanimous affirmation by party delegates drawn from all 33 local government areas of the state. The event, which took place at an event hall in the Sanyo area of Ibadan, the state capital, was attended by a massive crowd of party faithful, stakeholders, and national officers, signaling an early show of force and internal…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday ratified Hon. Ayobamitale Ibrahim, popularly known as “Holly,” as its consensus candidate for the Oluyole State Constituency in the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election. The affirmation took place during a meeting of PDP consensus primaries at the Alade Event Centre in Sanyo, Ibadan. The event was well-attended by prominent party leaders from both national and state levels. Ibrahim, a Banking and Finance graduate, currently serves as the Personal Assistant to the PDP Interim National Secretary, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja. His political journey includes a 2019 run for the same seat under the…
The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu, has extended his warmest greetings to the Muslim Ummah in his constituency and across Oyo State as they celebrate the 2026 Eid-el-Adha. In his festive message, Hon. Akinmoyede urged Muslims to celebrate with modesty and reflect deeply on the core lessons of the season, which embody piety, obedience, sacrifice, and charity. The lawmaker popularly known as ‘Lafi’ emphasized the importance of extending a hand of fellowship to the less privileged during the celebrations. Disturbed by recent security challenges, the federal lawmaker strongly enjoined the Muslim…
The Aspirant for Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan South East Constituency I, Hon. Alatishe Dolapo Ganiyu, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithfuls in Ibadan South East, Oyo State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In his Sallah message made available to newsmen, Hon. Alatishe described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred season of sacrifice, obedience, love, peace and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, urging Muslims to continue to uphold the teachings and virtues associated with the holy celebration. He noted that the period should serve as a reminder to all Nigerians on…
The Interim National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has congratulated the Muslim ummah in Ibadanland, Oyo State and across the globe on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya) celebration, urging them to embody the core lessons of the festival. In a statement issued by Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja’s Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim and made available to journalists, he called on Muslims to reflect on the current security challenges facing Oyo State and Nigeria. Ambassador Arapaja extended his congratulatory message to the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, his deputy, Barr. Abdulrahim Adebayo Lawal, Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiyy…
As part of his annual humanitarian gesture aimed at putting smiles on the faces of Muslim faithfuls during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, House of Assembly hopeful for Ibadan South East Constituency II, Hon. Sunday Babatunde, has distributed millions of naira worth of rams and cash gifts to party members, community residents, and members of the Sunday Babatunde Movement. This was contained in his Sallah message made available to newsmen through his Director of Strategic Media and Publicity, Kehinde Gbadeyanka. Hon. Babatunde expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the Muslim Ummah the opportunity to witness another Ileya festival in good health…
Following a landmark victory at last Saturday’s APC primary election, political aides of Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede Wasiu (Hon. Lafi) have jointly congratulated him on securing his second-term ticket for the Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency. In a statement signed by Dr. Isiaq Akintunde, Prince Yomi Akintola, Salam Goke, Oyedapo Oyewole, and Alimi Abdullahi Ajofeebo, the appointees described his triumph as a direct result of his indelible impact, selflessness, and generosity. “Over the last three years, Hon. Lafi has transformed his constituency, bringing succour to the hopeless. His massive empowerment initiatives have uplifted thousands, including youth, market women, farmers, artisans, traditional rulers, and…
Hon. Alatishe Dolapo Ganiyu has officially picked the nomination form under the People’s Democratic Party to contest for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan South East Constituency I, ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday, Hon. Alatishe described his decision as a “Renaissance of Hope” for the people of Ibadan South East Constituency I, stressing that the PDP remains the only credible alternative capable of ending poor representation and restoring purposeful leadership. While responding to questions from journalists, Hon. Alatishe assured constituents of quality representation anchored on inclusiveness, youth empowerment, and people-oriented governance.…