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  All roads lead to the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium tomorrow as Adron Homes and Properties takes center stage in celebrating culture, history, and community at the grand finale of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2026. In a bold demonstration of its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s socio-cultural heritage, Adron Homes is proudly sponsoring this year’s festival, reinforcing its role as a corporate institution that goes beyond real estate to actively supporting the traditions and identity of its host communities. The Ibadan Cultural Festival, a time-honored celebration of the people, history, and legacy of Ibadanland, has once again drawn widespread attention, uniting sons and daughters of the ancient city alongside dignitaries, cultural custodians, and enthusiasts. As anticipation builds for tomorrow’s grand finale, the city is already aglow with excitement, color, and cultural pride. Adron Homes’ involvement has significantly amplified the scale and reach of the festival, ensuring th...

  Retired top officials in Oyo State have commended Governor Seyi Makinde for what they described as worker- and pensioner-friendly policies that have improved the welfare of both serving and retired civil servants. The commendation was given by the Association of Retired Executive Secretaries and General Managers of the Oyo State Government during a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government, Professor. Musibau  Babatunde, at the Government Secretariat, Ibadan. The Chairman of the Association, Barrister Olusola Orobode, lauded the administration for the regular payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities, noting that the policy had brought relief and stability to retirees across the state. He also praised the government for its developmental strides in critical sectors, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and security, which he said have positioned Oyo State as an attractive destination for investment. Orobode described the administratio...

  A Nigerian computer scientist, Fisayo Olamigoke, has launched a new hybrid social media platform called eSocial Mint (eSM), aimed at transforming how people manage events, connect online, and earn income. Olamigoke said the app was created to reduce the time and cost of using multiple mobile applications while also creating job opportunities across different industries. The platform combines social networking, event management, virtual meetings, and online commerce into a single system. According to him, eSM allows event hosts, guests, and service providers to interact in one place. Users can plan and manage events, hire workers, and even send money to celebrants both physically and virtually without handling cash. The app also introduces advanced features such as virtual attendance through hologram technology, allowing people to join events from anywhere in the world. Organisers can track attendance, monitor financial contributions, and engage both in-person and online participa...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  A well-attended stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward C, Onilekere, held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, brought together party leaders and loyal members in a show of unity and support for  Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal. The meeting began with an opening prayer led by Alhaja Mustapha, setting a focused tone for discussions. Hon. Lawal, who was formally introduced by the Ward Chairman, attended alongside key political figures, including the Immediate Past Vice Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Taofik Olorunfunmi, Chief Ajibola Lawal, and Comrade Ibrahim Abiodun Balogun, popularly known as “Ablent.” Addressing the gathering, Lawal commended Ward C leaders for their dedication and acknowledged the contributions of prominent party figure Alhaji Dally Adekunle Adeokun, even in his absence. He used the occasion to officially declare his intention to seek re-election as the representative of Ikeja Constituency I, appealing for the cont...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  A well-attended stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward C, Onilekere, was held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, bringing together party leaders, grassroots mobilizers, and loyal members to deliberate on party unity and future prospects. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Alhaja Mustapha, setting a reflective tone for the proceedings. The Ward Chairman formally introduced Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal, who attended alongside key political figures, including the Immediate Past Vice Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Taofik Olorunfunmi, Chief Ajibola Lawal, and Comrade Ibrahim Abiodun Balogun, popularly known as “Ablent.” In his address, Hon. Lawal commended the dedication of Ward C leaders and gave special recognition to Alhaji Dally Adekunle Adeokun for his longstanding contributions to the party’s development. The lawmaker used the occasion to formally declare his intention to seek re-election to represent Ikeja Constituency I for a...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Southwest Coordinator of the Remi Tinubu Support Group (RETSO), Hon. Adegoke Iyiade, has called for sustained grassroots mobilization and unity across the region in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the RETSO Southwest Zonal Rally held on Thursday, Iyiade urged supporters to consolidate what he described as a “historic political achievement” by ensuring the re-election of the president for a second term. Addressing a large gathering of party loyalists, community leaders, and supporters, Iyiade expressed gratitude to the national leadership of RETSO for entrusting him with the responsibility of coordinating activities in the Southwest zone. He described the support group as a “socio-political movement driven by conviction and belief in the Renewed Hope agenda.” The coordinator highlighted key policy decisions of the Tinubu administration since assuming office in May 2023, including the removal of f...