A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Khalil Mustapha Adegboyega, popularly known as Repete, has joined political stakeholders and associates to celebrate the member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), and Oyo South Senatorial candidate, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.

Repete, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, described Oseni as a distinguished parliamentarian, visionary leader, accomplished engineer, and grassroots politician whose style of representation had continued to inspire hope and development among the people.

The APC chieftain in Ibadan North said the federal lawmaker and Chairman, House Committee on FERMA, had remained committed to quality representation through youth empowerment, infrastructural interventions, and people-centred initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of constituents.

According to him, Oseni’s dedication to service, loyalty, and developmental politics had earned him admiration across political and social circles.

He said, “Today, we celebrate not just a political leader, but a compassionate statesman, bridge-builder, and committed servant of the people whose life reflects humility, generosity, competence, and visionary leadership.

“Your dedication to the growth and progress of your constituency remains highly commendable and inspiring to many upcoming leaders.”

Repete further prayed for greater wisdom, divine strength, sound health, and more accomplishments for the lawmaker as he continues to serve humanity and contribute to national development.

He also expressed optimism that the new age would usher in greater achievements, increased influence, and abundant blessings for Oseni, his family, political associates, and supporters.

Oseni’s birthday has continued to attract goodwill messages from political stakeholders, associates, supporters, and admirers, many of whom described him as a dependable leader, seasoned legislator, and progressive-minded public servant committed to societal advancement.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde , on Monday declared that his administration would not surrender to terror following the abduction of students and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

Makinde vowed that the government would exhaust every lawful means to secure the safe return of the victims, insisting that the state would not succumb to intimidation by criminal elements.

“We will not give in to terror. We will do everything possible to ensure that our children and their teachers are returned safely,” the governor said while addressing journalists in Ibadan after a high-level security meeting with service commanders and security advisers over Friday’s attack on Ahoro Esinle Community in Oriire Local Government Area.

The governor said his administration remained open to lawful engagement aimed at rescuing the abducted students and teachers, stressing that the lives of the victims remained paramount.

“So, whatever it is they demand, we are ready to listen to them and address the ones we can address as a state government. But the children and their teachers must be released immediately,” he stated.

Makinde described the security situation as “fluid and difficult,” noting that coordinated operations involving security agencies were ongoing to secure the release of those held captive.

He also appealed to residents to support government efforts by volunteering timely and credible intelligence to security operatives.

“If you see something strange, say something, and expect us to do something,” the governor urged.

Lamenting what he described as the erosion of communal vigilance and collective responsibility in the country, Makinde said the worsening insecurity reflected a disturbing societal decline.

“We once had a country where we were each other’s brother’s keeper. How did we descend to this point? These are not foreign people; it is us against ourselves,” he said, citing celebrated novelist, Chinua Achebe.

The governor also cautioned against sensational reporting of the incident, urging the media and members of the public to approach developments with responsibility and sensitivity.

“This is not something sensational. It involves lives,” he said.

The Minister-designate for Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has firmly clarified that he never promised to fix Nigeria’s national electricity grid within three months, describing such claims circulating in sections of the media as a misrepresentation of his Senate screening remarks.

A statement issued  after his appearance before the Senate stressed that Tegbe was deliberate and cautious in his presentation, avoiding unrealistic timelines while outlining a structured reform pathway for the power sector.

According to the clarification, Tegbe explained that while Nigerians can expect early signs of progress, particularly in grid stabilisation within his first 100 days in office, comprehensive reforms will be guided strictly by technical assessments, stakeholder consultations, and sector realities.

He noted that critical challenges such as gas supply constraints, metering gaps, infrastructure decay, and commercial inefficiencies require coordinated interventions that cannot be resolved through arbitrary timelines.

“My commitment to this distinguished chamber and to Nigerians is clear: we will deliver visible and measurable improvement in the power sector,” Tegbe stated during the screening.
He assured that his focus would include stabilising the national grid, modernising transmission and distribution infrastructure, strengthening commercial frameworks, and enforcing accountability across the electricity value chain.

On tariff policy, the minister-designate reaffirmed that reforms would be carefully designed to balance sustainability with social protection, ensuring that vulnerable households are shielded while also restoring investor confidence in the sector.

The statement further emphasised that Tegbe’s approach reflects discipline, technical understanding, and a reform-minded agenda aimed at delivering lasting solutions rather than short-term political promises.

It added that he remains open to responsible media engagement and constructive clarification where necessary, noting that accurate reporting is essential to public understanding of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s power sector.

Tegbe reaffirmed his readiness to lead a transparent, results-driven reform process anchored on accountability, realism, and measurable progress.