Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has officially commissioned the reconstructed Igangan Town Hall, marking another significant achievement in his commitment to community development and people-oriented representation. The commissioning ceremony, held in Igangan on Friday, November 6, 2026, attracted prominent personalities, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, and other dignitaries from across Oyo State. The official cutting of the ribbon of the newly reconstructed ultramodern town hall was performed by the Asingangan of Igangan Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Rafiu Adeniyi Ariwoola Aako II, amid excitement and appreciation from members of the…
Author: Saheed Olaosun
The Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke Ayodele, has congratulated Professor Peter Olapegba on his inauguration as the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. Professor Olapegba’s appointment was approved by the University’s Governing Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for a five-year tenure. He assumed duty on November 1, 2026. Olapegba, a Professor of Social and Health Psychology, hails from Igboora in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State. He has served the University of Ibadan in several key capacities, including as Dean of the Faculty of the Social Sciences…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has warned that anyone who attacks or threatens National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other election officials during the 2027 general elections will face the full weight of the law. Amupitan gave the warning on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the South-South Zonal Interactive Meeting with Staff and Readiness Assessment in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. INEC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Sunday. The INEC chairman also charged electoral officials across the South-South geopolitical zone to uphold impartiality, discipline and…
The Oyo State Government has signed the Urban Sanitation Policy Framework as part of its commitment to strengthening sanitation and hygiene services and ensuring clean, healthy, and more resilient urban communities across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, said the policy establishes a clear framework for coordination, regulation, and effective sanitation service delivery across the state. He explained that the policy aligns with the existing Oyo State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Policy, the Oyo State Environmental Sanitation and Waste Control Regulations, 2013, the National Environmental Health Practice Regulations, 2024, Public Health Law, 2000 as…
The Oyo State Governorship Campaign Council of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has expanded its campaign committees with the addition of new members to the previously announced list as part of efforts to strengthen coordination, mobilisation and grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. A statement signed by the Director-General of the Oyo APM Governorship Campaign Council, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, on Wednesday, disclosed that the expansion was designed to enhance the effectiveness of the council’s operations and ensure wider participation in the campaign structure. According to the statement, a new Community Relations and Voters’ Education Committee has been…
The Dominic Akinjide Fagbemi Foundation (DAFF) has renewed its sponsorship of the Ibarapa Debate Competition for the fifth consecutive year, committing N2 million to the initiative and an additional N500,000 cash prize for the overall winner of the eighth edition. The foundation’s Chairman, Mr Dominic Akinjide Fagbemi, announced the renewed commitment on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, ahead of the competition scheduled for Saturday, January 2, 2027, at Femadex Royal Gardens Hotel, Malete, Idere, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State. The sponsorship reinforces the foundation’s commitment to educational development and youth advancement, as well as its support for initiatives…
The House of Representatives candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency, Hon. Gabriel Timileyin Micheal (GTMIKE), has offered Olanrele Tumininu Dasola a first-year university scholarship, covering her educational expenses. The scholarship, according to Gabriel Timileyin, covers her acceptance fee, tuition fees, and feeding allowance throughout her first year at the University of Ibadan, where she recently gained admission to study Veterinary Medicine. Tumininu, an alumnus of the Angels Heights College, Ayete, who emerged victorious in an essay and debate competition organised a few months ago by the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government, Hon.…
Former Senate Leader and 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin, has declared support for the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, urging aggrieved members to set aside their differences and work towards the party’s success in the forthcoming general elections. Folarin made the declaration on Monday, October 19, during a meeting with Senator Alli and hundreds of party members, where he acknowledged the grievances arising from the party’s primaries. He said it was understandable for aspirants who had invested years in pursuing their governorship ambitions to feel disappointed over the outcome of…
The Chairman of Peoples Conscience, Mr. Oluseun Ogunlana, has officially declared open the campaign for the 8th edition of Ibarapa Debate Competition, reaffirming the initiative’s commitment to educational development, intellectual growth and the grooming of future leaders across Ibarapa Land. Declaring the campaign open on Monday, October 19, 2026, Ogunlana described the competition as a platform for learning, networking and regional integration, noting that the initiative, which commenced in 2019, has continued to provide students from the seven principal communities in Ibarapa Land with opportunities to develop their intellectual abilities and showcase their talents. He disclosed that over the years,…
Residents of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State may soon heave a sigh of relief as work has commenced on the rehabilitation of the Eruwa-Idere electricity line, in a move aimed at ending the prolonged power outage in the area. The Executive Chairman of the local government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke, had, on October 10, announced the council’s readiness to restore electricity supply to the area. He made the announcement while delivering his welcome address at the grand finale of the 2026 Igboora World Twins Festival. “Efforts are underway to address the longstanding electricity challenges,” he said. Adeleke’s pledge…