Author: News Desk
Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who is the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dr Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli has emphasised that effective and functional Local Government Administration remains key to sustainable development at the grassroots, saying that his administration would empower the Councils across the State […]
By: Yomi Davies Ajayi From a borrowed bow to a historic medal haul, Team Nigeria’s campaign proved that true champions are measured not only by the medals they win, but by the obstacles they overcome. As the curtain falls on the 15th African Archery Championships in Algeria, Team Nigeria returns home with far more than […]
As eligible voters in Osun State prepare to cast their votes for candidates of their choice in the August 15th Governorship election, the coordinator of the Osun State National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mr. Ekeng Ita Kubiangha has debunked as false reports alleging that corps members are being paid ₦50,000 to influence the election. Mr. […]
Sixty Eight Legal Practitioners have been elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, LPPC. The LPPC approved the conferment following the conclusion of the 2026 selection exercise conducted under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The decision came to the […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Prof. Olamakinde Olapegba on his appointment as the 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the NUJ described the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of excellence, integrity, scholarship […]
Oyo State Governor and Allied People’s Movement (APM) Presidential Candidate, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on the public to disregard speculations linking him to plans of stepping down for another candidate. He affirmed his resolve to contest for presidency come 2027. Governor Makinde who disclosed this in a newsletter to residents of Oyo State, noted […]
Residents of communities selected for intervention under the Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project, NEWMAP-EIB, have expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in the commencement of erosion and flood control works, saying recurring flash floods continue to threaten lives and property. The concerns were raised during an inspection tour of the proposed project sites by […]
The popular Oloolu Masquerade Festival Celebration in Ibadan, Oyo State will begin on Monday 27th July ,2026 with visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja at his Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan where he will offer prayers for Olubadan, his council members, indigenes, residents and Ibadanland as a whole. The Oloolu will later visit the […]
Following recent unrest caused by factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Osun State, their activities in motor parks across the state has been suspended. The State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke announced the suspension via a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi. The Governor, who […]
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has expressed dismay over Governor Seyi Makinde’s alleged spirited efforts to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC from examining the records of financial transactions involving his administration in the last seven years stating that the development was appealing and shameful. A Federal High Court sitting […]
