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Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has felicitated Christians in Oyo State and beyond on the occasion of Palm Sunday, urging them to embrace the virtues of humility, sacrifice and love exemplified by Jesus Christ. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, Alli described Palm Sunday as a significant day in the Christian calendar, marking the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and the beginning of the Holy Week. He said that the celebration serves as a reminder of Christ’s humility and peaceful mission, symbolised by His entry into Jerusalem on a donkey amid cheers of “Hosanna” by the people. The lawmaker urged Christians to reflect deeply on the spiritual lessons of the season, stressing the need for selflessness, compassion and renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence in the society. Senator Alli also called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliations, to use the period to pray for unity, stability and progress of the...

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose resilience continues to shape Nigeria’s democratic journey. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli lauded the President’s lifelong commitment to public service, noting that his sacrifices and strategic leadership have remained instrumental in the nation’s political and economic development over the decades. He said that Tinubu’s role in strengthening democratic institutions, especially during critical periods in Nigeria’s history, has earned him widespread respect both within and outside the country. The lawmaker commended the President’s reform-driven agenda, expressing confidence that his policies would ultimately reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth, stability and prosperity. Senator Alli descri...

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency have formally agreed on the zoning of key elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a move aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and improving electoral outcomes. The resolution was reached on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during a constituency stakeholders’ meeting held at the party secretariat in Igboora. The decision was documented and jointly signed by the constituency chairman, Chief Francis M. Babalola, and the secretary, Chief T.A.A. Adenrele. According to the communiqué, the zoning arrangement is a strategic response to the party’s performance in the 2023 elections, which leaders described as an ugly embarrassing situation that must not be repeated. Under the new agreement, Ibarapa Central Local Government has been designated to produce the party’s candidate for the Oyo State House of Assembly, while Ibarapa North Local Government will p...

Senator Sharafadeen Alli has emerged as the leading consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections, following high-level consultations among party stakeholders, Integrity Media News can confirm.  The development places Alli at the center of political calculations in the state, with multiple sources confirming that he enjoys broad acceptance across party factions and key traditional and political figures. The move is said to have been influenced by a strategic meeting held in Lagos involving Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other APC leaders from the South-West. At the meeting, stakeholders reportedly deliberated on consensus candidates for Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states in preparation for the 2027 general elections.  Within Oyo APC circles, Alli’s candidacy is viewed as the most unifying option. Party insiders say his political experience, including his tenure as Secretary to the...

Senator (Dr.) Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to sustain the virtues of sacrifice, discipline and compassion imbibed during the holy month. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Eid-el-Fitri as a significant spiritual milestone that symbolises renewal, gratitude and unwavering faith in Almighty Allah.  Ths lawmaker said that the period offered opportunity for deep reflection and commitment to righteous living. He called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliations, to embrace peaceful coexistence, stressing that unity remained the bedrock for national development and progress.  Senator Alli said that the lessons of Ramadan should translate into acts of kindness, tolerance and mutual respect in everyday life. The lawmaker urged Muslim...

Press Statement The Federal Character Commissioner representing Oyo State, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has monitored the ongoing recruitment exercise of the Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State. During the monitoring exercise, Prince Aleshinloye reiterated the mandate of the Federal Character Commission, which is to ensure fairness, equity, and balanced representation of all states,local governments,ward levels and ethnic groups in federal institutions and recruitment processes across the country. He encouraged all applicants from Oyo State to conduct themselves responsibly throughout the exercise and remain good ambassadors of the state if eventually selected into the Nigeria Police Force that this will lead them to the apex in the police force. He also wished all the applicants success in the recruitment process and urged them to remain disciplined, law-abiding, and committed to serving the nation with integrity. He also congratulated the Commissioner of Po...