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As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid el-Maulud this year, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) deputy national chairman for the south, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, has congratulated the Muslim ummah in Nigeria urging them to continue to pray for Nigerians and its current leaders. This was contained in a statement signed by him and made available through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim to newsmen in Ibadan. According to the release, “Eid-el-Maulud marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, whose life exemplifies peace, love, and kindness towards all mankind and serves as an enduring guide for all believers. “It is important…
Politics needs a good name, reputation, and proven track records as best instruments to govern. The sterling qualities transcend mere good fortune, shaping the legacy of any leader. In the whole, Oyo State, one name resonates with these attributes—Oluomo Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja. Looking towards the 2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, it has become clear that Arapaja is not only the most outstanding candidate but also one we can not afford to lose. A golden opportunity beyond agewise. Unlike many who rise through political patronage or inherited privilege, Arapaja’s journey has been marked by hard work, dedication, and a relentless…
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the People’s Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has commiserated with l the Lawmaker that represents Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal constituency, Oyo, Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju over the death of his father, Pa (Dr.) Amos Ademola Adepoju whose death occurred in the early hours of today 28th August, 2025 at the age of 89 years. In a condolence statement personally signed by Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja and made available to newsmen in Ibadan through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, he equally extended his condolence message to the political associates and the entire people of…
The Ibadan South East Local Government legislative arm, comprising (4) members in attendance today, staged what can best be described as a comic suspension of Honourable Akinpelu Afeez Kure, representing Ward 2. This suspension is not only an embarrassment to democracy but also a violation of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a dent to our great party, the PDP. The stipulated two-thirds majority required for such an action was not met, rendering the suspension illegal, void and embarrassing. It is laughable that (5) councillors out of twelve could claim to suspend the Majority Leader of…
The Lawmaker representing the Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency, Oyo, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu has commiserated with the family and political associates of one of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagelu Local Government area, Sir Abiodun Amoo whose death occurred after a brief illness. Hon. Akinmoyede’s condolence message was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. The lawmaker described the late political leader’s death as a very painful and personal loss to him, adding that he was a pillar of support to his recent political sojourn. The Lawmaker popularly…
Spreading love and out of his willingness to continue, bring succumb to people of his constituency, the chairman Sunbas Electro-Mechanical Works, and past immediate Ibadan South East Local Government Executive secretary, Hon. Sunday Babatunde has extended his hand of gesture to the people of Ile- Eja Owode and Odo-Oba communities on rehabilitation of transformer and bridges, respectively. While donating the cash gift to the representatives of both communities, Hon. Babatunde expressed his satisfaction in giving back to society even without political port folio. He stressed that contributing to our communities social services should be based on willingness, not political gain…
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the People’s Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has congratulated the Olubadan designate, His Royal Majesty, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his confirmation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a congratulatory statement personally issued by Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja but made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, Arapaja described Oba Ladoja’s ascension to the throne of his forebears as a divine arrangement. Arapaja noted that Ladoja enjoys a rare grace as the first Olubadan to have attained the throne having served as a distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
As Nigeria navigates its way through prevailing economic turbulence and things are getting worse everyday, many people are looking for ways to help themselves to salvage the situation, then relief has come the way of such people with the establishment of an Islamic based group – Otito Inu Cooperative and Credit Society which accommodates both low, medium and higher income earners. At the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Zonal Empowerment Programme organised by the Progressive Forum 006 held at Alake Primary school, Eleta, Ibadan on Wednesday 20th August, 2025, no fewer than 100 members of the group were empowered with…
The Chairman of Local Government Staff Pension Board, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige has sympathized with the Chairman of Fresh FM radio station, Dr Yinka Ayefele, and the entire management of the station over the fire incident that engulfed the multimillion-naira Music House on Friday evening. Hon. Ige who paid on the spot assessment to the scene of the incident on Saturday afternoon to ascertain the level of damage done by the inferno, described the development as devastating and pathetic. Ige recalled that when a similar incident happened in 2018 when the former Governor Abiola Ajimobi led administration partially demolished the…
In his message of felicitation, Qudus Olayiwola Popularly known as Omoola, The Special Assistant on Media in Oluyole Local Government and political son of the Commissioner, described Prof. Shangodoyin as a visionary leader who has brought innovation, dedication, and purposeful leadership to the energy sector. recalled that Prof. Shangodoyin, who previously served as the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Transport, has consistently proven his capacity for excellence. He noted that in less than four months since his redeployment to the Ministry of Energy, Prof. Shangodoyin has introduced reforms that are setting a new pace and transforming the sector in record…