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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has announced the postponement of its planned Mega Open Air Stakeholders’ Meeting earlier slated for Tuesday next week citing the need for wider consultation and better planning as the reasons. The stakeholders meeting which was being organized by the leadership of the APC in the Pacesetters State […]
Just as the controversies surrounding the handling of the Federal Government’s N30 billion Ibadan Explosion Relief Fund by the Oyo state government remained unresolved, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has again raised the alarm over an alleged financial impropriety which characterised the recently concluded activities organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of […]
Ola Town in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State was awash with political excitement as over five hundred loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) trooped out to welcome their illustrious son, Chief (Dr) Peter Taiwo Ogundeji, popularly known as “APATA,” who is aspiring for the Senate ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Ola, […]
Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Dr Sharafadeen Alli (APC) has launched a two-day initiative educating girl children on safe sexual life and hygienic menstrual management, reaching about 10,000 students across Ibarapa communities in Oyo State. The sensitisation exercise held on Feb. 2 and 3, covered seven schools located in Tapa, […]
As Oyo State marks 50TH anniversary of its creation from the Old Western Region, the Lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency who is also the Chief Whip of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola, has congratulated the Executive led by the Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, Past and Present Leaders, the Legislative under the […]
Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enable public officers to fully participate in the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
“Behind a successful man, there stands a great and supportive woman” This saying goes with a Queen of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja who always stands in support of her darling and cherished husband, a Former Governor, a respected and revered Monarch, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, the Olubadan of […]
Police have arrested seven suspected members of the armed banditry gang who attacked Old Oyo National Park in the Oloka area of Orire Local Government Area, Oyo State where fatalities were reportedly recorded. The attack, which occurred on January 6, 2026, claimed lives of five persons, including forest rangers and operatives of the National Park. […]
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced Monday, 2nd of February and Tuesday, 3rd of February, 2026 as work free day in the State. A release from the chief press secretary to the governor Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan says the work free days were to enable residents of the state to actively participate in activities […]
In a spirited celebration of Oyo State’s 50th anniversary, the Ayedero of Yorubaland, Hon. Shina Peller, has named Governor Seyi Makinde as the “Golden Governor.” In a statement released on Friday, Peller reflected on the state’s journey since its creation from the old Western State in February 1976. He lauded the “Pacesetter State” for its […]
