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Oyo Speaker Leads Lawmakers to Endorse APM Governorship Aspirant, Bimbo Adekanmbi

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  The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Wednesday led a delegation of lawmakers to endorse Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as the governorship aspirant of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The strategic breakfast meeting, held at the Iyaganku GRA residence of Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi in Ibadan, brought together members of the party in the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly. The gathering focused on strengthening party unity, building early political structures, and ensuring a coordinated approach toward the 2027 governorship election. Addressing the gathering, the Speaker described Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as an experienced political figure capable of sustaining good governance and providing purposeful leadership for the state. The Speaker noted that the endorsement by the lawmakers was borne out of their collective conviction in Adekanmbi’s leadership capacity, political maturity, and understanding of governance. ...
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Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman 75 Years For N33.8bn Fraud

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 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday convicted and sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years’ imprisonment over a ₦33.8 billion fraud linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects. The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence after finding Mamman guilty on all 12 counts bordering on conspiracy and money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Omotosho ordered that the various prison terms imposed on each count should run consecutively, bringing the total sentence to 75 years.
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Obaship: Oke Ogun Obas Pass Vote of No Confidence on Aseyin of Iseyin, Ask Monarch to Step Aside

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 A group of concerned members of the Oke Ogun Obas and Chiefs Association has passed a vote of no confidence on the Chairman of the association and the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola David Ajirotutu Adeyeri IV, over allegations bordering on maladministration and actions allegedly capable of undermining the dignity of the traditional institution in Oke Ogun. The resolution was reached during an emergency meeting held on Tuesday at the palace of the Onjo of Okeho in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a communique issued after the meeting, available to  aibnews the monarchs said the gathering was convened to deliberate on “critical issues bordering on the administration of the association and other related public issues which may dent the image of the Oke Ogun traditional institution dignity, ethics and respected culture inherited from our predecessors.” The concerned monarchs accused the Aseyin of Iseyin of engaging in conduct allegedly inconsistent with...
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Makinde Meets Stakeholders, Calls for Unity

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  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has urged members of his team and  political family to stay united to ensure the development of Oyo State beyond 2027. The governor called on all party leaders, stakeholders and, especially, candidates as well as aspirants for different elective offices in 2027 to stick together for the continuation of the good works started by his administration in 2019. Governor Makinde, who stated this on Friday evening, at a meeting with political stakeholders, declared that though some people have been praising him for raising the bar of governance in Oyo State, the achievement should be attributed to his team, as everyone contributed and is still contributing their quotas to uplift the state.Politics He cautioned against allowing ambitions to divide the team, stating that the 51 elective posts in the general elections can only be taken by a few people who would need the generality of the people to succeed. The governor, who noted that the engagement w...
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Oyo 2027: How Stakeholders’ Choice Was Overturned To Impose Adekanmbi As Makinde’s Pick — Investigative Report

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  Inside the closed-door meeting where Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi scored zero votes and the consensus was later vetoed A process billed as a consensus-driven selection for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship ticket in Oyo State has ended in controversy, with credible sources confirming that the candidate preferred by an overwhelming majority of stakeholders was overruled in favour of Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi. The outcome contradicts earlier reports that claimed Adekanmbi emerged after defeating Saheed Fijabi in a stakeholder vote. Multiple insiders present at the meetings describe that account as “entirely false and misleading.” For 15 hours, five members of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde’s inner caucus sat through deliberations without breaking for food. The brief was to narrow down a shortlist of governorship aspirants and advise the governor on who could carry the PDP’s flag now Allied peoples movement (APM) in 2027. What happened next has become t...
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AN OPEN / APPRECIATION LETTER TO THE CHIEF IMAM OF OYO LAND

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 AN OPEN / APPRECIATION LETTER TO THE CHIEF IMAM OF OYO LAND (Barrister Huzzein Bilal Kehinde) By Balogun Mahroofdeen Abiodun, PhD (Omo Janta) AS-SALĀMU ‘ALAYKUM WA RAHMATULLĀHI WA BARAKĀTUH I write with profound respect, honour, and a deep sense of gratitude to Almighty Allah for the privilege of identifying with you both by blood and by faith. It is with pride and humility that I regard you not only as a father in lineage but also as a spiritual guide, mentor, and pathfinder in Islam. In particular, the brief but impactful interaction, discussion, and fatherly admonition I received from you on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at the Oyo Central Mosque, remain indelibly etched in my memory. That moment was both inspiring and transformative. Sir, I wish to reaffirm my unwavering loyalty and commitment as one of your devoted mentees. Having known you for many years, I have consistently held you in high esteem and proudly project you as a model of integrity, leadership, and religious devotion....
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Photonews: Oyo Lawmaker Olusola Owolabi Lights Up Agugu Police Station, Amotekun Office with Solar Lights

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  A reputable member representing Ibadan North East Constituency II in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olusola Adewale Owolabi, has taken a bold step in strengthening security within his constituency by installing solar-powered lights at the Agugu Police Station and the Amotekun office. The two-term lawmaker, who also serves as the Chairman of the House Committee environment and on Public Petitions respectively, supervised the installation on Thursday and reiterated that the initiative is aimed at improving visibility, safety, and working conditions for security personnel. According to him, the deployment of solar-powered lights is also expected to boost nighttime economic activities, enhance community development, and offer a sustainable lighting solution for residents. Hon. Owolabi emphasized that the project is a crucial part of his broader commitment to fostering growth and creating a safer, more secure environment for the people of Ibadan North East Constituency II. In r...
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