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Violence Mar APC Congress in Oyo’s Oluyole local government

APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) local government congress in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State was, on Saturday, thrown into chaos, following a violent disruption by a faction allegedly loyal to the member representing the constituency, Honourable Tolu Akande-Shadipe. The congress, held at Olomi Primary School, had proceeded peacefully with party faithful gathered to […]

Propagate Tinubu’s re-election, APC victory in 2027, Teslim Folarin charges RHA coordinators

Tinubu

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Oyo State Chapter, has inaugurated its Local Government Areas (LGA) Coordinators across the state, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, enhance coordination, and deepen political engagement. The coordinators were charged by Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin to ensure that they work for the […]

House Leader greets Gov Aiyedatiwa at 61, says state witnessed positive developments

Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Olatunji Oshati (Maxima) has said good things about the state governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. The lawmaker said this in a congratulatory message contained in a birthday message he personally signed and sent to journalists on Monday, to mark the 61st birthday of the governor. Oshati, in […]

58th Birthday: Oyebanji wants gifts donated to special schools

Oyebanji

Ahead of his 58th birthday on December 21, Ekiti State governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged friends, associates and the general public not to organise any party or newspaper advertisement in his honour. Instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings, Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him should make cash or material donations […]

Religious tolerance will not be compromised in Ibadanland – Oba Ladoja

Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja

There will be religious freedom and tolerance in Ibadanland, where all the religious adherents will be allowed to practice their religions without fear of molestation, intimidation, and persecution “as in the days of our forefathers.” This assurance was given by His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr,) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, when worshippers […]

Oyo varsity, FUNATO alerts public on fake admission process

The management of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), Oyo State has raised the alarm over a scheme by fraudsters to corner the public with a fake admission process. It said in a public notice on Monday that the people should “beware of admission misinformation about FUNATO.” The notice, signed by the […]

Folarin seeks lasting peace as Oyo APC endorses Tinubu for 2nd term

Former Senate Leader, Senator Teslin Folarin, has called on stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to allow lasting peace to reign in the party. He spoke at a Stakeholders’ meeting of the party where they anonymously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term at the weekend. “As the Oyo […]

S’West govs call for establishment of state police

The South-West Governors’ Forum has called on the Federal Government to urgently begin a surveillance of forests across the six states of the South-West geopolitical zone, with a view to securing the vast forest belts in the zone, which are fast becoming hideouts for criminals. This was as the governors called on President Bola Ahmed […]

Ekiti PDP shops for dep governorship candidate, sets up c’ttee

PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ekiti State Chapter, has announced a process of getting a deputy governorship candidate for next year’s election. The party, in a statement entitled “Constitution of Committee for Selection of Deputy Governorship Candidate,” signed by it’s State Secretary, Abiodun Bankoke, and made available to journalists on Thursday, said this was done […]

Ekiti PDP chieftain Obafemi congratulates Turaki, NWC

PDP

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and governorship aspirant in the last Ekiti PDP governorship primary, Otunba Olugbenga Peter Obafemi (OPO), has congratulated the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, led by Alhaji Saminu Turaki, SAN. The party’s new leadership was elected during the national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and […]

Oyo APC berates PDP convention, calls it carnival of shame, lawlessness

PDP, APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has berated the organisers of the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, at the weekend, saying that “what they did was not only a charade, but also a condemnable carnival of shame, lawlessness and impunity.” It said “amidst […]

EKSU celebrates Ekiti gov’s wife, says she’s committed to education 

Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has felicitated the wife of the state governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Olayemi Oyebanji, on her birthday. The institution, in a statement by it’s Deputy Registrar/Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs, Bode Olofinmuagun, on Saturday, gave the greeting on behalf of the vice chancellor, Professor Babalola Ayodele, and the management. Olofinmuagun […]

NGO blasts Northern youths group’s ultimatum on NSA

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Inclusive Citizens’ Advancement Network (Inc-CAN), has condemned a North-East youth group for issuing a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to probe the Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA). It described the action as an empty outburst coming at a time the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu had just got Nigeria de-listed […]

Ekiti APC affirms Oyebanji as 2026 governorship candidate

Oyebanji

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday affirmed Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its sole governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. The consensus affirmation exercise, held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti, saw 885 delegates from all 16 local government areas endorse Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term in office. The special […]

Culture ministry, police, team up to strengthen tourism security in Oyo

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Oyo State Police Command  have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration for improved security across the state, especially as the state anticipates a vibrant festive season and increased tourist activities. This renewed partnership follows a courtesy visit by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu […]

Ekiti Guber: Attack on ADC secretariat barbaric, undemocratic – Fayose

Governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State, Otunba Emmanuel Oluwayose (Fayose), has condemned the violent attack and burning of the ADC state secretariat in Ado-Ekiti by suspected political thugs on Tuesday. The incident occurred before the inauguration of newly-nominated State and Local Government Executives of the ADC, an event Otunba Oluwayose […]

Passing-Out Parade: Tinubu charges military on eradication of insurgency

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the military to safeguard the economic interest of the country against the disruptive tendencies of terrorists and insurgents. President Tinubu made the call on Saturday at the combined passing-out parade for cadets of 72 Regular Course (Army, Navy and Air Force) Short Service Course and Branch Commission Course of […]

Lagos House wades into murder of dispatch rider, insists police must ensure prosecution of killer

Lagos House of Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly has insisted that the alleged murderer of a dispatch rider in the state must be prosecuted. The position was made known through the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, Honourable Adewale Adedeji, in a statement at the weekend. The dispatch rider was said to have been attacked by […]

Olubadan-designate, Ladoja’s businesses suffered for Nigeria – Akintola, SAN

Olubadan

Ibadan-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Adeniyi Akintola, has disclosed that businesses of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, suffered greatly in the 90s, due to his involvement in the June 12 pro-democracy movement and the activities of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Speaking on an Oyo State Broadcasting Corporation (BCOS) live programme: “Gbagede Oselu” […]

No crude oil discovered in Ibadan well -Oyo govt

crude oil

The Oyo State government has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that crude oil was discovered in a well at Yemetu, Ibadan, the state capital. The government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, clarified that investigations revealed the substance found was diesel, not crude oil. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, […]