The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the plans by the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde to conduct another local government council election in December this year as illegal, ill-conceived and self-serving which would further worsen the current situation of things at the grassroots level in the state. The Oyo State Independent […]

Nigeria’s three tiers of government have received a higher revenue allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), with a total of ₦2.30 trillion shared from revenues generated in May 2026. The latest disbursement, announced after the FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday reflects an increase of ₦43 billion compared to the ₦2.26 trillion […]

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for workers employed into the state’s civil and public service from January 1, 2025, marking a significant step in the administration’s pension reform agenda. Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Honourable Tunji Rafiu Adekunle (JP), announced the development […]

Following a series of attacks by suspected armed bandits on major roads, the Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the state government to strengthen security operations across the Oke-Ogun region. The Lawmakers made the call during plenary on Wednesday while considering a Matter of Urgent Public Importance jointly sponsored by the Minority Leader and […]

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) and its political partner, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have called for unity among their members following the emergence of Mr Muftau Open-Salawu as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Oyo State Governorship election. The call was made on Wednesday at the official unveiling of Open-Salawu held at the APM […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed profound sympathy to families of kidnap victims across the state, urging the government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward the safe and immediate release of all abductees. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan, Alli described the […]