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A Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers at Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state has been commissioned. The Commission, set up by the Oyo State Government, consists of an eight-member panel . It is to be chaired by retired Justice of the Court […]
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, has commended the state’s traditional rulers for visiting President Bola Tinubu to appreciate ongoing Federal Government road projects. Alli, in a statement he personally signed on Thursday, described the royal delegation’s visit as a patriotic gesture reflecting unity, responsible leadership […]
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Secretary to the State government of Osun State Teslim Igbalaye and five other individuals following a police operation at his residence in Osogbo. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Ojelabi, the operation was carried out […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs for an additional 72 hours across Osun State. This followed reported constraints being faced by potential voters while trying to get their cards. A statement by Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity, Mr Ariyo Rufus notes that […]
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has fulfilled his promise to personnel of the Western Nigerian Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, with the payment of their hazard allowance, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare and motivation of security operatives safeguarding lives and property across the state. The Commandant of the Western […]
Osun State-based philanthropist and politician, Chief Peter Taiwo Ogundeji (APATA), has welcomed the judgment of the Court of Appeal which set aside the Federal High Court’s order for the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. He described the verdict as a reassuring affirmation of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has inaugurated its Central Planning Committee to coordinate activities for the council’s forthcoming 60th anniversary celebration, with veteran journalist and tourism administrator, Wale Ojo-Lanre, appointed as chairman of the committee. The committee is expected to coordinate activities leading to the Diamond Jubilee celebration, with the aim […]
The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of two surveillance aircrafts as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen security and enhance intelligence gathering across the state. The arrival of the aircrafts in Ibadan fulfills the commitment made by the State Government that they would be delivered before the end of July, reinforcing its resolve […]
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 […]
