Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart Samuel Anyanwu has dismissed the party’s recent convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing the entire exercise as a “jamboree” and insisting it lacked legitimacy. Speaking in an exclusive chat with Channels Television—just hours after the PDP announced his suspension alongside several other party figures—Anyanwu...
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The ancient city of Ibadan, long regarded as the political heartbeat of Southwestern Nigeria, has thrown its gates wide open as it prepares to host what many are already describing as one of the most consequential gatherings in the party’s recent history—the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Elective Convention,...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has attributed the persistent wave of defections among Nigerian politicians to the absence of a clear ideological foundation in the nation’s political system. Makinde made this observation in Ibadan on Thursday during the public presentation of a book titled “Omituntun’s Political Ideology of Seyi...
Against the backdrop of major defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in recent times, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the most important defection has not yet taken place. Makinde, in his bi-monthly newsletter issued on Thursday, said that while the defections of some PDP governors...
The KAP Film & Television Academy marked a landmark moment with its Graduation Ceremony for the Filmmaking Residency Program made possible via partnership with the Oyo State Government The event held on Wednesday at the picturesque KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State, showcasing exceptional creativity of...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has issued a strong warning to elements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allegedly plotting to disrupt the party’s upcoming National Convention. Speaking in Abuja after the inaugural meeting of the PDP National Convention Transportation Sub-committee, which he chairs, Makinde urged aggrieved members to...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stay the course and not be discouraged by recent defections, stressing that the party is still on track to reclaim national leadership by 2027. Speaking in Abuja during the inaugural meeting of the PDP...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the decision on who succeeds him as governor of Oyo State in 2027 will rest entirely with the people, not political godfathers or power brokers. Speaking during the flag-off of the zonal stakeholders’ consultative forum on the 2026 budget in Ibadan...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has issued a stern rebuke to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and his allies, firmly rejecting attempts to disrupt the party’s national convention set for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. This resolute stance comes amid...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emphasized the importance of building a robust and cohesive Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before discussing potential presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door PDP Southern Zoning Consultative Summit in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, Makinde underscored the need...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has endorsed Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval followed a Wednesday meeting involving a state government delegation, Oba Ladoja, and members of the Olubadan Advisory Council. Chief Adeola Oloko, media aide to Oba Ladoja, confirmed that the installation ceremony...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday launched its National Convention Zoning Committee (NCZC) to establish the zoning framework for its national leadership positions ahead of the November national convention. During the committee’s inauguration in Abuja, acting PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum urged members to prioritize fairness, inclusivity, and the...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, are set to be buried on Friday. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is expected to lead dignitaries from across the country to St. Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, for the funeral service of...
By OLA MODUPE, Akure – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has dismissed concerns over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asserting it would not weaken the party. Governor Makinde stated this while addressing journalists on Wednesday in Akure at a colloquium marking the...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan– Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90. The Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, confirmed the news of the royal father’s demise, saying, “Baba joined his ancestors early Monday.” According to reports, the...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to scrap the N63.5 billion Government House renovation project, describing it as “wasteful, insensitive and gross misplacement of priorities”. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the project is...
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Surulere Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State, Oba Olushola Alao, has said history, tradition and culture are sacrosanct in respecting the Alaafin stool. The Oba stated this on Monday while hosting the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, in his palace at Orile-Igbon. He...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Government has approved N4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion, which occurred on January 16, 2024. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation,...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said the former governor of the state, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, who died on April 6, will be honoured with a befitting state burial. Makinde said this on Tuesday when he paid a condolence visit to the deceased family at Molete area of Ibadan....
President Bola Tinubu has restated his commitment to preserving Nigeria’s diverse cultures by supporting initiatives that promote the country’s rich cultures. Tinubu stated this on Saturday during the official coronation of Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, held at Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo. The President, who...