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Ibadan-born data privacy and cybersecurity expert, Tosin Alabi, has sent warm birthday felicitations to Aderibigbe Yisau Ajibola, a seasoned media consultant, publisher of The Populists News, and Head of Media, Ibadan North Local Government. In a goodwill message released on Thursday, Tosin Alabi described Yisau Ajibola as a committed media professional whose work continues to strengthen public communication, responsible journalism, and democratic engagement at the grassroots level. According to Alabi, Ajibola’s consistency, professionalism, and dedication to truthful reporting have earned him respect within media and political circles in Oyo State and beyond. “Yisau Ajibola is a dependable media strategist and…

Tosin Alabi is a name that resonates with excellence, intellect, and dependable leadership.He is a professional whose life’s work reflects discipline, vision, and an uncommon commitment to impact. Widely regarded as a forward-thinking leader, Tosin blends knowledge with action and integrity with results, making him a figure of growing relevance in both professional and public spheres. A proud Ibadan son, Tosin Alabi hails from Aba Oloko in Ward 4 of Egbeda Local Government Area, Oyo State. At the core of his professional profile is his role as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tozapro, a leading data privacy and…

Bandits have attacked Oloka Village close to Ikoyi Ile in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, killing about five forest guards and injuring several villagers. The fresh incident occurred less than a month after three people and a pregnant woman were shot, and some were abducted, with a 20 million naira ransom demanded. A local source told MOUTHPIECE NGR on Wednesday that three forest guards and two casual staff were killed during the attack. The source added that their office was the main target. Mr. Kehinde Salau, a villager that narrowly escaped the onslaught stated that the killed guards…

Hon. Tosin Alabi, a Federal House of Representatives hopeful for the Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, has extended warm new month greetings to the good people of the constituency as they step into the month of February. In a goodwill message made available to the press, Hon. Alabi described February as a month of renewed hope, fresh opportunities, and collective advancement, while praying for joy, happiness, and sustained progress across all communities in Egbeda and Ona-Ara. According to him, the new month should serve as a reminder of the need for unity, resilience, and shared commitment towards the growth and development of…

President Bola Tinubu has aligned with the Director-General of the Oyo State Gaming and Lottery Board, Mr Olajide Boladuro, on the regulation of gaming and lottery activities in Nigeria, reaffirming that the matter falls within the constitutional jurisdiction of state governments. The President made this position clear while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja on Friday. He stated unequivocally that he would not assent to any bill seeking to centralise lottery and gaming regulation, describing such efforts as unconstitutional and contrary to an existing Supreme Court judgment. President…

…Urges Other Zones to Fight for the Seat A prominent Mogaji in Ibadanland, Mogaji Abass Oloko, has faulted recent remarks by the President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole, warning that the statement appears to signal “a gang-up against Ibadan” ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Oloko in a statement reacted to a live edition of the BCOS programme Guest of the Month, where the CCII President-General declared that Ibadan would not use its numerical strength as a political weapon and would never insist on producing the next governor. Ajewole had emphasised that Ibadan,…

Concerned leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Itesiwaju Local Government Area have cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde not to be misled by the large turnout at the party’s general meeting held in Otu, Itesiwaju, on Tuesday. Speaking on behalf of the group during an interview with journalists on Thursday, Alhaji Fatai Aruna alleged that the crowd at the meeting was “artificially mobilised” by a governorship aspirant, Amofin Beulah Adeoye, to create an impression of widespread support. According to Aruna, “Amofin Beulah Adeoye, a governorship aspirant from this council, mobilised non-party members from the ten local governments in…

Hon. Dare Adeleke, stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one of Oyo State’s most recognisable political figures, celebrates his birthday today, Sunday 28 September 2025. His life, marked by political triumphs, philanthropy, and family devotion, has drawn tributes from across Nigeria and beyond. Adeleke’s journey has been tied to the fortunes of the PDP since its formation in 1998, when he became the party’s first Youth Leader in the South-West. Over two decades later, his reputation as a formidable grassroots organiser endures. Party insiders credit him with ensuring that no PDP candidate in his constituency has lost an…

Happy Birthday to a Trailblazer! An ally of Governor Seyi Makinde and international business mogul, Honouarble (Barrister)Rita Orji, renowned for her committed service to humanity and during her tenure as a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ajeromi/Ifelodun, marks another year of life with a quiet reflection, emphasizing her commitment to God, development of Nigeria and humanity in general. Today, we celebrate a woman of exceptional grace, strength, and intellect — an enigma who continues to soar in the political arena with vision and courage. A devoted mother, a licensed Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and…

A House of Representatives member, Aderemi Oseni, who represents Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has highlighted the necessity for the party to secure victory in the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State and to align closely with the Federal Government to ensure increased developmental attention from the centre. Leading a massive crowd of over 10,000 APC members from Ido Local Government on Saturday in Ibadan, Oseni spearheaded a show of solidarity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition, expressing firm belief that both Oyo State and its people would benefit more with…