October 30, 2025
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Oyo State Ministry of Lands, Housing And Urban Development: Driving Reforms For A Sustainable Future || By Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez

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In his continuous pursuit of excellence and good governance, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, has reaffirmed his ministry’s unwavering commitment to transforming the landscape of land administration and urban development in Oyo State in line with His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde’s vision. Mr. Williams emphasized that the ministry…

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When Brilliance Is Undervalued: Why The Nigerian Government Must Revisit Teachers’ Take-Home Pay || By Paul Adebanjo

GISTSMATE MEDIA04 mins

Education in Nigeria is under siege, not from lack of talent or ambition, but from the very system meant to nurture it. Teachers, who mold the minds of tomorrow’s leaders, engineers, doctors, and innovators, are paid wages so meager that they scarcely reflect the gravity of their contribution to society. While senators enjoy monthly allowances…

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NANS National Director, Tegbe Tackles Chief Ahmed Ajibola, Defends Poly Ibadan

GISTSMATE MEDIA03 mins

Recently, Chief Ahmed Ajibola, popularly known as General H, made a statement that has left many in the academic community stunned. He claimed that Lead City University and the University of Ibadan are the only recognized institutions in Oyo State, completely disregarding the reputation and accreditation of other esteemed institutions, including The Polytechnic, Ibadan. As…

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Urgent Complaint Regarding Poor Network Service In Igboora, Oyo State

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Urgent Complaint Regarding Poor Network Service In Igboora, Oyo State To: Airtel/MTN/GLO Customer Care I am writing to formally bring to your attention the persistent and frustrating poor network service experienced in Ibarapa Central Local Government, Igboora, Oyo State. Despite being loyal subscribers to your network, residents of our community have continued to suffer from…

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City Talk: Renaming Institutions — Why Do Yorubas Fight Their Own?

GISTSMATE MEDIA04 mins

… Like Governor Makinde, like President Tinubu — both leaders recently renamed prominent institutions to honor deserving figures. But while one action sparked unity, the other triggered protest. In societies that value legacy and progress, naming public institutions after great individuals serves as a tool for remembrance, education, and national pride. It is not a…

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Dr. Salami Dikko’s Influence: The Hurricane To Behold Suddenly With An Unblemished Character

GISTSMATE MEDIA05 mins

In the vibrant and often unpredictable terrain of Oyo State politics, few figures have emerged with the same intensity and integrity as Dr. Salami Dikko. A name that is rapidly becoming synonymous with reform, vision, and unwavering character, Dr. Dikko’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric, striking the political landscape like a hurricane, yet…

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Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Salami Dikko Ph.D: Restructuring Pacesetter Transport Company For A New Era Of Excellence

GISTSMATE MEDIA04 mins

In the rapidly evolving world of urban transportation, leadership is often the difference between stagnation and progress. For Oyo State’s Pace Setter Transport Company, that leadership came in the form of Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Salami Dikko, Ph.D, who has proven himself as a transformative figure since assuming office as Chairman and Sole Administrator of the…

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Bukola Saraki’s “My Party, My PDP” Statement: A Misplaced Sentiment – By Okesanmi Teebancing

GISTSMATE MEDIA03 mins

It is rightly said, “You can’t eat your cake and have it too.” The recent “My party, my PDP” statement by former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, reeks of selective amnesia and political opportunism. This is coming from a man who, alongside his long-time political ally Atiku Abubakar, played a significant role in destabilizing and…

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