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The Oyo Renaissance Crusade (ORC) has expressed profound appreciation to the Government of Oyo State, the nation's security agencies, and all stakeholders whose concerted efforts culminated in the safe release of the teachers and schoolchildren who were abducted in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement issued by its Director General, Comrade ‘Yinka Gbadebo, the group described the successful rescue of the victims as a welcome relief to their families, the educational community, and the entire people of Oyo State, noting that the development has renewed public confidence in the capacity of government and security institutions to respond effectively to security challenges. According to the statement, the professionalism, resilience, and coordination demonstrated by the various security agencies involved in the operation deserve commendation. The group noted that their commitment and sacrifice remain invaluable in protecting lives and preserving peace across the...

A new thought-leadership podcast, Policy Without Politics, has launched to deepen public understanding of the policies shaping economies, businesses, markets and everyday life. Hosted by Mustafa Chike-Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe, the weekly podcast is available on YouTube and invites viewers to subscribe for rigorous, non-partisan conversations on governance, public policy, development and the business environment. Positioned as a platform for clear thinking without partisan noise, Policy Without Politics connects decisions made in capitals to their impact on companies, markets, citizens and communities, with global relevance grounded in an African context. Each episode explores the forces shaping trade, fiscal and monetary decisions, regulation, investment and development. Speaking on the vision behind the podcast, Dr. Ken Ikpe said: “Policy touches every life, every business and every economy. Our goal is to make these conversations accessible, practical and useful, so that more people can ...

The Ogun State Water Corporation (OGSWC) has attributed the persistent disruption of pipe-borne water supply in parts of Abeokuta to damage inflicted on water distribution pipelines during road construction and urban renewal projects executed by the previous administration, dismissing claims that the French Development Agency (AFD)-funded Ogun Urban Water Supply Project failed to achieve its objectives. The Corporation made the clarification in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on SDGs and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, while responding to a BusinessDay report titled “Despite N13bn Investments, Pipe-Borne Water Still Luxury in Ogun Capital,” published on July 3, 2026. According to the statement, while acknowledging that some residents of Abeokuta still experience irregular water supply, the report failed to present the full facts surrounding the implementation and impact of the AFD-funded intervention. The Corporation explained that the Ogun Urban Wate...

The Middlebelt Pentecostal Association (MPA) has warmly welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The group described the move as a demonstration of continuity, stability, and commitment to national development, announced shortly after the submission of nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. In a statement issued in Abuja, MPA President Rev. Jolly Usman of the Grace Assembly praised the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, saying it reflects strategic leadership focused on addressing the challenges facing northern and Middle Belt communities.  The endorsement comes despite past debates over religious balancing in national tickets, with the association emphasizing performance, governance, and unity over sectarian considerations. “We, the Middlebelt Pentecostal Association, wholeheartedly hail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of Kashim Shettima as running mate...

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend the sweeping reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) recently approved by the Federal Executive Council. Agbese, representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and Deputy Spokesman of the 10th House of Representatives, described the changes as a dangerous shift that risks undermining the scheme’s core mandate of fostering national unity. In a private letter to the President which which was leaked to the media, Agbese expressed deep patriotic concern, arguing that the reforms—framed as innovation and modernization—threaten to transform the NYSC from a symbol of national cohesion into a stratified administrative program. He urged the President to halt implementation and convene a multi-disciplinary committee for thorough review, warning of potential damage to national security and cross-cultural integration. “It is with a deep sense of patriotic duty and...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and his running mate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, to the Ijebu Traditional Council, seeking the support and blessings of the royal fathers ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The presentation, held at the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode, marked another major political consultation by the governor following the emergence of Senator Adeola as the APC standard-bearer. Addressing the traditional rulers, Governor Abiodun said his choice of Senator Adeola as his preferred successor was informed by the twin principles of equity and competence, stressing that the Ogun West Senatorial District deserves the opportunity to produce the state’s governor for the first time since Ogun was created 50 years ago. He said his search was not for a third term by proxy, but for a capable leader who would consolidate on the achieve...