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As part of the activities marking the anniversary of Oyo State at 50, Local Government Staff Pension Board today disbursed gratuity to over five hundred beneficiaries which cut across retired primary school teachers and local government retirees. In his keynote address at the flag- off ceremony of the payment of gratuity to another batch of retired primary school teachers and local government staff held at the Local Government Staff Training School, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Chairman of the Board, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige reiterated the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde led government to the welfare of all citizens of the state.…
In a bold move to revolutionise the state’s public service and improve the quality of the State Civil Service, Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has sent a clear message that leadership development is key to unlocking Oyo State’s vast potential by the approval granted 12 senior civil servants, selected from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), t o participate in a five-day training programme organised by Acme Professionals in collaboration with the Institute of Government and Public Policy at Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom The programme, aptly titled “The Positive and Strategic Leadership”, was designed to equip participants with…
Hon. Sunday Babatunde, the chairmanship hopeful of Ibadan South East Local Government, is fully committed to sustaining and replicating the development-driven agenda of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, at the grassroots level come 2027. Hon. Babatunde is not a transient politician whose ambition is driven by gimmicks or personal gain. Rather, his aspiration is rooted in a genuine desire to entrench inclusive governance and people-centred development that directly improves the lives of residents of Ibadan South East. He envisions a local government where citizens—especially the youth—are empowered and transitioned from a state of mere consumption to productivity through skills development,…
National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has congratulated the Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi on the occasion of his birthday anniversary today. In a birthday congratulatory statement issued by Ambassador Arapaja and made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, he described the celebrant, Otunba Ogunwuyi as an astute administrator and committed public servant whose contributions to the development of Oyo State has widely been acknowledged and deeply appreciated. Arapaja also lauded the Chief of Staff for his leadership qualities and selfless service to humanity, particularly his positive influence…
Hon. (Engr.) Sunday Anthony Babatunde is a proud son of Ibadan, distinguished for his strong pedigree, technical expertise, entrepreneurial success, and commitment to public service. He began his educational journey at St. John Primary School, Eleta Ibadan, and proceeded to Ibadan City Academy for his secondary education. Driven by a passion for technical excellence and problem-solving, he enrolled at the Technical College, Awe, Oyo State, where he obtained a Diploma in Mechanical/Fabrication Engineering. In pursuit of higher academic and professional competence, Engr. Babatunde advanced to Lagos State Polytechnic, where he earned a National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering. He furthered…
“Eni tí ó dúró pẹ̀lú ẹgbẹ́, yóò dúró fún àwọn ènìyàn.” Beyond his outstanding public and philanthropic service to humanity, Hon. Sunday Anthony Babatunde has consistently demonstrated exemplary conduct and loyalty within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Over the years, he has firmly abided by party decisions concerning his aspirations, placing party unity and stability above personal ambition. Hon. Babatunde’s political aspirations have never been driven by personal or material gain. Rather, they are rooted in his genuine desire to serve the people and contribute meaningfully to grassroots development. His dedication and loyalty to the PDP remain unwavering, and he…
ABUJA, Nigeria. Justice M. G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed the case filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu seeking to perpetuate himself in office as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/254/2025 -Sen. Samuel Anyanwu vs. INEC & Ors, the court dismissed Senator’s claims regarding his right to the office of the National Secretary of the party. Senator Anyanwu had approached the court seeking an Order of injunction restraining his removal from office following a previous Supreme Court judgment that held that his stay in office is an internalaffair of thr…
Hon. (Engr.) Sunday Anthony Babatunde stands out as a credible, tested, and trusted aspirant for the position of Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government come 2027. His qualification is rooted in a rare blend of administrative experience, professional competence, entrepreneurial success, and sustained philanthropic service. First, his previous service as *Executive Secretary of Ibadan South East Local Government* gives him a clear advantage. Having worked within the system, he understands the structure, challenges, and operational needs of the council. This firsthand experience equips him with the institutional memory and practical knowledge required to hit the ground running and…
Hon. (Engr.) Sunday Anthony Babatunde stands out as a credible, tested, and trusted aspirant for the position of Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government come 2027. His qualification is rooted in a rare blend of administrative experience, professional competence, entrepreneurial success, and sustained philanthropic service. First, his previous service as *Executive Secretary of Ibadan South East Local Government* gives him a clear advantage. Having worked within the system, he understands the structure, challenges, and operational needs of the council. This firsthand experience equips him with the institutional memory and practical knowledge required to hit the ground running…
A registered mining company, K.M. Done Mining limited has formally petitioned the Zonal Mines Officer, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, South West zonal office, Federal Secretariat, Complex, Ibadan over the use of brutal force, forceful entry, assault, unlawful arrest, ejection and theft of 12 truck loads of lithium ore belonging to it by West Africa New Energy Material Company limited. In her complaint letters dated the 12th and 15th January, 2026, written by its legal practitioner, Y.A. Azeez Esq., it stated that the said West African New Energy Material Company limited in connivance with the men of the Nigerian Police…