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The Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC), Dr. Babatunde Afeez Adeniyi has joined distinguished personalities in Oyo state and beyond in congratulating the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency , Engr. Seyi Makinde on his 58th birthday celebration  This is contained in a statement made available to the media by the chairman on Thursday on behalf of the OYSIEC members and the entire staffers of the commission. The statement described the governor as someone who has redefined governance in Oyo state through various innovations and constant engagements with the people of the state . The statement also lauded the efforts of the governor in ensuring consistent conduct of the local government council elections in Oyo state and the unflinching supports accorded the commission over the years . The statement reads “On behalf of the commission members , management team and the entire staffers of the commission, I ...

The Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Kazim Adeniyi Adeyinka Bibire, has celebrated the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government, Hon. Lawal Lateef Adebare Akorede, on the joyous occasion of his 40th birthday, describing him as a brilliant, gentle, and visionary leader whose achievements continue to make the people of Ibarapa North and Oyo State proud. In a goodwill message made available to news men, Hon. Bibire extolled the celebrant’s exceptional leadership qualities, noting that Hon. Lawal’s administration has set a remarkable standard of performance and people-centred governance at the grassroots. According to Bibire, Hon. Lawal stands out as an active and purposeful local government chairman whose passion for development and welfare of his people reflects in the tangible progress across various sectors in Ibarapa North. “Hon. Lawal Adebare Akorede is a symbol of humility and brilliance — a gentleman leader whose calmness is matched only ...

‎COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF OYO STATE PDP YOUTH LEADERS HELD ON THURSDAY, 30TH OCTOBER 2025, AT THE PDP STATE SECRETARIAT, MOLETE, IBADAN ‎ ‎The meeting of the Youth Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State Chapter, was convened under the leadership of the State Youth Leader, Comr. Lekan Bello, with the attendance of the 33 Local Government Youth Leaders and the three Senatorial Youth Leaders. ‎ ‎ ‎The meeting deliberated extensively on matters affecting the youth wing of the party, ongoing developmental programmes, and strategies to further strengthen the PDP across all local government areas in Oyo State. ‎ ‎ ‎Also in attendance were the State Chairman, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, the State Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, and the State Secretary, Hon. Oyelami Oyeyemi Joel, who jointly admonished the youth leaders to remain united, focused, and committed to the progress of the party, while ensuring victory for all PDP candidates in the...

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the names of candidates shortlisted for the computer-based test (CBT) for the paramilitary agencies’ recruitment. This is contained in a statement by the secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, on Wednesday in Abuja. The agencies are the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Federal Fire Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The statement urged candidates who applied for recruitment into any of the four paramilitary agencies to visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng from Thursday to check if they had been shortlisted. “From Thursday, October 30, 2025, candidates are to check if they have been shortlisted for the next stage of the exercise, as well as centres for the Computer-Based Test (CBT). “Shortlisted candidates are further requested to take note of the venue, date, as well ...

The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Oyo State Chapter, has welcomed students, teachers, and parents across the state back to school for the new academic term starting from today, September 15, 2025. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Segun Akinlabi (Egalitarian), the group expressed appreciation to God for a safe resumption and prayed for divine wisdom for students as well as blessings for parents and guardians. The organisation also commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his sustained intervention in the education sector, describing his efforts as a driving force behind the improved learning environment in Oyo State. It, however, urged other stakeholders to complement government initiatives by ensuring that students receive quality and adequate education at all levels. "We commit all pupils, students, teachers, parents and guardians into the hands of Almighty God,” the statement added. About the Nigerian Youth...

Tragedy struck on Tuesday when a fire engulfed at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, a multiple storey building that houses offices of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital Plc (UCAP), a branch of United Bank of Africa (UBA), and other financial institutions. The fire was said to have started in the inverter room in the building’s before spreading upward. Videos from the incident on social media showed occupants of the high-rise building escaping through the windows. On Wednesday, the FIRS announced that four of its staff died in the incident. A statement by Dare Adekanmbi, media aide to Zacch Adedeji, the FIRS chairperson, said the deceased were working at the agency’s offices on the sixth and seventh floors when the incident occurred. TheCable understands that the FIRS staff died after inhalation thick smoke that covered the building during the incident. Below are the names of the deceased FIRS staff. George Faith Ekelikhostse The late Fauth wa...