Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo (RAD) Surprises BAM Media Team With Heartwarming Visit and Thoughtful Gifts

Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo (RAD), Director of the Women’s Wing, Oyo State APM Campaign Council, paid a surprise visit to the BAM Media team, turning an ordinary work session into a memorable and inspiring moment.

The respected political and community-focused leader visited the BAM Media team to appreciate their dedication, creativity and commitment to the important role of media in connecting people, sharing information and amplifying impactful activities across Oyo State.

During the visit, RAD presented thoughtful gifts to members of the BAM Media team as a gesture of appreciation and encouragement for their efforts.

The unexpected gesture was warmly received by the team, who expressed their gratitude for the visit and the kind-hearted gesture. The moment further strengthened the relationship between Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo and the BAM Media team.

Known popularly as RAD, Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo has continued to demonstrate her commitment to grassroots engagement and community development through her political and social activities across Oyo State.

Her surprise visit to BAM Media also reflects the importance of recognising the people working behind the scenes to tell stories, promote initiatives and keep the public informed.

The BAM Media team appreciates Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo for the thoughtful visit, generous gifts and words of encouragement. The team looks forward to more meaningful engagements and collaborations in the future.

A surprise visit. A thoughtful gesture. A stronger bond. BAM Media appreciates RAD!

RAD Engages BAM Media Team at Strategic Workshop, Highlights Power of Media in Grassroots Mobilisation

Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo (RAD), Director of the Women’s Wing, Oyo State APM Campaign Council, has engaged with members of the BAM Media team at a strategic media workshop focused on strengthening communication, digital engagement and effective grassroots mobilisation.

The workshop provided an opportunity for Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo and the BAM Media team to share ideas on the growing importance of media in modern political communication, particularly in reaching young people, women and grassroots communities across Oyo State.

Known popularly as RAD, Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo is recognised for her political involvement and community-engagement activities in Oyo State. Her grassroots-oriented approach and commitment to community interventions have continued to attract attention within the political space.

During the engagement with the BAM Media team, discussions centred on the importance of strategic storytelling, responsible digital communication, social media visibility and the need for effective media structures capable of communicating activities and messages to a wider audience.

The workshop also highlighted how media practitioners and political stakeholders can work together to promote constructive engagement, amplify community-focused initiatives and ensure that information reaches the people in a clear, timely and impactful manner.

For BAM Media, the engagement with RAD represents another step towards building stronger professional relationships and improving the capacity of its media team to deliver quality digital content, public communication and grassroots-focused media campaigns.

The session ended on a positive note, with renewed emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, creativity and the strategic use of media to connect leadership with the people.

BAM Media remains committed to developing a strong and effective media team capable of telling impactful stories, promoting positive engagement and using digital platforms to connect with audiences across Oyo State and beyond.

Oyo Govt To Roll Out 50 Electric Buses As H1 2026 Revenue Hits ₦406.9bn

Oyo State generated ₦406.9 billion in recurrent revenue in the first half of 2026, representing 91.2 per cent of its target for the period, just as it expended ₦345.7 billion, which is 77.5 per cent of its expenditure target for the first six months of the year.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Musibau Babatunde, disclosed this in Ibadan while presenting the 2026 Half-Year Budget Implementation Report on Revenue and Expenditure to stakeholders at the Local Government Staff Training School, Secretariat, Agodi.

Prof. Babatunde also announced that the government will soon take delivery of 50 electric buses to improve public transportation and reduce commuting costs for residents.

He explained that the budget performance review across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies was aimed at assessing revenue generation and expenditure, while identifying areas requiring greater government attention.

He added that the review also covered projects nominated by residents during town hall meetings, noting that while some projects have commenced, others will begin before year-end.

Responding to a question on the higher budget allocation to infrastructure and education, Prof. Babatunde emphasized that projects in other sectors often overlap with these major sectors, making the allocation necessary.

He said, “The review is to track the 2026 budget, to measure achievements in revenue and expenditure, and to explore ways of improving Oyo State’s fiscal sustainability. This will enable the government to channel more resources into sectors that need greater support, ensuring better budget performance.”

He further noted: “As part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promises during the state’s 50th anniversary celebration, Oyo will soon take delivery of 50 electric buses. These will be distributed across local government areas, while others will serve inter-city and intra-city routes, helping to reduce transportation costs.”

In his opening remarks, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Barr. Ayobami Ojo, attributed the strong budget performance to prudent financial management, improved revenue mobilization, and the dedication of public servants. He highlighted that the 2026 budget was developed through a participatory process guided by global best practices.

Ojo commended Governor Makinde for supporting institutional reforms that have positioned Oyo as one of Nigeria’s leading sub-national governments in transparency and accountable financial management. He stressed that the budget performance presentation reflects the Governor’s commitment to keeping citizens informed on how public resources are mobilized and spent.

Robbers shoot LASU graduate during attack on PoS operator

A yet-to-be-identified graduate of the Lagos State University is battling for his life after he was shot by suspected armed robbers who trailed a Point of Sale operator to her residence in the Igando area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Sunday on Kayode Onafuye Street in the Alhaji Ede area of the community.

Our correspondent gathered from eyewitnesses that the robbers, who arrived on two motorcycles, stormed a bungalow in the area in search of the PoS operator.

The four-man gang, however, failed to locate their target after they were unable to force their way into the building.

An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Bode said the development angered the robbers, who subsequently opened fire indiscriminately, with one of the bullets hitting the graduate.

The resident said, “The robbers came on two motorcycles and were about four in number. They had traced the PoS operator to her house. When they first got there, they went to her shop, which is very close to the building.

“When they discovered that she was not there, they went straight to the house and started calling out the PoS operator while attempting to enter the building. It was at that moment that the occupants shut the entrance door, preventing them from gaining access. Out of frustration, they started shooting indiscriminately.”

Another resident, who owns a shop close to the scene of the incident but preferred anonymity for security reasons, said the graduate was walking along the street when one of the bullets struck him.

The resident added that most people in the neighbourhood were unaware of what was happening until the sound of gunshots rang out.

“He unknowingly walked into the scene before he realised what was happening. That was exactly when the robbers started shooting after being unable to locate their target.

“It was after they fled that people quickly rushed to rescue the young man and took him to a nearby General Hospital. One of those who rescued him said he had just graduated from LASU and was preparing for the National Youth Service Corps programme for fresh Nigerian graduates.”

A police source told PUNCH Metro that officers were immediately deployed to the scene after the incident was reported.

“Our attention was drawn to the incident, and our men were promptly deployed to the scene. We also recovered some spent bullet shells in front of the house.”

When contacted on Tuesday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, said she was not aware of the incident but promised to get back to our correspondent. She said, “The report has not gotten to me. I’ll check and revert.” She had yet to do so as of the time of filing this report.

BREAKING: EFCC freezes Osun government account 10 days to election

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, ten days to governorship election, according to documents seen by Vanguard.

The account, reportedly used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on “Post No Debit” status by the anti-graft agency.

The development came hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the EFCC was planning to freeze the state’s accounts and those of top government officials.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the reported move as an attempt to cripple government activities ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Adeleke maintained that there was no legal basis for freezing the accounts of the state government, arguing that the EFCC lacked the statutory powers to take such action.

A source close to the governor, who requested anonymity because they were not authorised to speak publicly, confirmed to Vanguard that the account had already been frozen.

“I can confirm that the state government account has been frozen by the EFCC. It is no longer an allegation. The governor will address the press shortly to update the public on the situation,” the source said.

As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not issued an official statement on the development. The reason for the account restriction was also not immediately known.