Oyo NUJ Chairman, Abas Institutes Prizes For Poly Ibadan Students
The Chairman of the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Akeem Abas, has instituted prizes for Mass Communication students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, as part of efforts aimed at promoting academic excellence and encouraging outstanding performance among aspiring media professionals. Abas announced the gesture during the DUET Annual Oratorical Contest […]
Just In: Gov Fubara Withdraws From APC Guber Primaries in Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has announced his withdrawal from the Governorship Primary election of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Governor Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, maintaining that he would support whoever emerges as the Party’s flag bearer for 2027 Election in the State. The Statement says, “After […]
Gov Makinde Signs Executive Order On Security Matters
An Executive Order to regulate, register, and coordinate associations, groups, and organizations providing security and allied services across Oyo State has been signed. Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyin Makinde signed Order No. 001 of 2026 at his residence in Ibadan, amid ongoing efforts to rescue students and teachers recently abducted in Oriire local government area. […]
No Guber Aspirant Was Disqualified – Oyo APC Primary Election Committee
All aspirants who were screened for the Governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, are cleared to participate in Thursday’s primary election. The Chairman, APC Governorship and House of Assembly Primary Election Committee in the state, Mr Taofeek Olawale Abdulsalam disclosed this at a press conference held at the party’s secretariat, […]
Just In: Bandits Strike Again In Ekiti, Kidnap Council Boss.
While the nation particularly the southwestern Nigerians are still perplexed following the abduction of school pupils in Oyo State, bandits have again abducted the Vice Chairman Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti, Mrs Grace Ogunleye. She was abducted along Ido/Ipere Ekiti road. The Chairman, Ilejemeje Local Government, Mr Alaba Dada confirmed the incident to newsmen. […]
Insecurity: Pupils, Students Boycott Schools In Oko
Due to unfounded rumours of bandits’ plan to attack schools in Oko, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State and its neighbouring communities, Children in the Town have boycotted their schools. When Journalists visited some schools within the town, it was observed that there were no teachers or students in all the schools within the […]
What began as a viral social media report of a foiled kidnapping in the Oyo State capital has unraveled into a complex web of jungle justice, questionable legal custodianship, and potential child labor infractions. On Monday, May 12, 2026, a near-fatal mob action in the Ologuneru area of Ibadan left a luxury SUV torched and […]
NFF Mourns As Super Eagles Legend, Peter Rufai Dies
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and the entire football community in the country are mourning the death of Goalkeeping legend, Peter Rufai. Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, died yesterday during a prolonged illness. In a post on its official x handle, the NFF described the death of Peter Rufai as devastating. Rufai made his […]