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2027: Ona-Ara Constituents Rejoice As Progressive Party Announces Funmi Obisesan As Candidate For OYHA In 2027, Stakeholders Assure Full Support In a move that has sparked widespread celebration across Ona-Ara local government area in Oyo State , the All Progressives Congress [APC] has officially announced Hon. Funmi Obisesan as its flagship candidate for Oyo State House of Assembly upcoming 2027 elections. The announcement, made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held earlier yesterday, was met with an outpouring of enthusiasm from community leaders, youth organizations, trade unions, and party members. The party cited Obisesan’s unflinching integrity, proven track record of community service, and vision for sustainable development as the primary catalysts for her selection. According to our correspondent, for many residents, the candidacy of Funmi Obisesan represents a shift toward more inclusive and grassroots-oriented governance . Following the announcement, spontaneous ...

World Press Freedom Day 2026 : Hon. Wale Ajani Charges Journalists in Òyó State to Uphold Truth, Urges Politicians to Respect Media Ahead of 2027 As the world marks World Press Freedom Day under the theme, “Shaping a Future at Peace,”senatorial aspirant for Òyó Central in the 2027 elections , Hon. Wale Ajani, has called on media practitioners across Òyó State to remain committed to truth, accuracy, and responsible journalism , while also urging political actors to respect and honour journalists as vital partners in democracy. In a statement issued on the occasion, Ajani said a peaceful and credible democratic future cannot be achieved without a free, independent, and responsible press. He noted that press freedom remains central to peace, accountability, economic recovery, sustainable development, and the protection of human rights, stressing that access to reliable information helps build trust between citizens and institutions. Ajani referenced concerns raised in UNESCO’s World Tre...