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  The Oyo State Pilgrims' Welfare Board (Muslim Wing) has said it will close the collection of the 2023 initial hajj fare from intending pilgrims on March 20, 2023.   This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Board, Professor Sayed Malik through a statement released to the press today in Ibadan.   The Board fixed Two Million Six Hundred Thousand Naira (#2.6M) only as initial deposit of the 2023 Hajj fare for each of intending pilgrim in the State.   "Recall that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) recently allocated 1441 seats to Oyo State for the 2023 Hajj exercise and in view of this, the State's Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed the sum of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand Naira (#2.6M) only as initial deposit for each of intending pilgrims pending the announcement of final Hajj fare for the exercise by the NAHCON", he stated.   The Board's Chair called on all intending pilgrims wishing to travel with the Board to make sure they pay the amount into...

A huge crowd of supporters grounded human and vehicular movement in Ibadan on Wednesday, staging a walk in support of the Gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Governor Seyi Makinde.   The crowd included Nigerian youths, Teachers, Civil Servants, Traders, Artisans, motor dealers among others.    The enthusiastic supporters of Governor Seyi Makinde began the solidarity march at Mapo through Beere, Oje, Gate, Total Garden and terminated the walk at the State secretariat, Ibadan.   It was organized by a support group, led by the trio of Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat, and Ms. Seyi Peace.   The supporters defied the cloudy weather and walked round several streets in a carnival-like atmosphere.    They walked tirelessly, making their voices heard and chanting songs in support of Gov. Seyi Makinde.   Appreciating the people for their love and dedication to his re-election bid, Governor Makinde expressed confidence that the ...

 Members of the Social Democratic Party in Oyo State on Thursday said they have adopted the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin as their preferred choice. The party reached the resolve after an emergency State Congress which held in Ibadan. The meeting which reviewed the performances of the party in the last Presidential and National Assembly elections saw members of the party from across the 33 local government areas agreeing to a coalition. The meeting also saw members calling for a lot of caution in the coalition expressing confidence in the collaboration with the APC candidate.  According to the party leaders from the various local government, in their separate remarks, the ruling government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Governor Seyi Makinde has been a woe for the entire state. They said, it had been their lon standing mission to oust the Makinde led government as a result of the level of betrayal to the coalition ...

  ...swears in four Supervisors, Special Assistants ...finances 10 wards to mobilize voters for Makinde's re-election The Executive Chairman of Ido Local government area of Oyo State, Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, has donated a sum of N1.5m towards the completion of a community bridge located at Mosoke Oniyanrin Estate, Apete area of the state.  While presenting the cheque to the General Chairman of the Mosoke Oniyanrin Estate Landlords Association, Apete, Ibadan, Chief Mukaila Adisa, the Council Boss noted that the project is important as it tends to promote the economic growth and lives of the residents of the community upon completion. Adeojo explained that the economic and social benefits of the bridge would equally boost commercial activities in the area and enhance economic activities between the community and its neighbours. He, however, vowed that he would remain commited to improving the lives of the people of the council, thereby, complementing the efforts of the state govern...

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have rescheduled the Governorship and House of Assembly Elections from March 11, 2023 to March 18, 2023. INEC in their official statement explained that, the reconfiguration of the BVAS machine and the Presidential Petition Tribunal late ruling responsible for the postponement of the exercise.

  By Adejare Ibrahim The Adogba Central Mosque, which the Oyo State Government demolished, had tons of history attached to it. Those who knew what transpired at that time would confirm what I am writing here. This story, I'm very sure, no one has ever told Governor Seyi Makinde. At the initial stage, the Adogba Central Mosque was built by Haramain Islamic Foundation. Haramain, a Saudi-based humanitarian organisation, in those days, embarked on many lofty programmes, targeted at the poor and less privileged. All these happened in the early and late 90s. One of the cardinal programmes of Haramain was building of central mosques across some major towns in Yorubland. Oyo, Ibadan and some towns were the beneficiaries. There are some mosques we see today, which some of us don't know their origin. For example, the central mosque at Oja Oke in Ilora, Araromi Market Central Mosque in Oyo, Alegongo Central Mosque in Akobo, Ibadan, and Adogba Central Mosque were all built by Haramain Isla...