The Oyo State Government has unveiled plans to transform Yoruba cultural heritage into a global economic asset, announcing 2026 World Egungun Festival as a strategic vehicle for income generation, cultural preservation, and international acceptability. The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, disclosed the plan during a press… Continue reading
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has moved to douse political tension, dismissing rumors of an impeachment plot against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as “fabricated and baseless.” Speaking at a press conference on Monday at the. PDP South West Secretariat in Ibadan, the party’s Zonal Secretary,… Continue reading
A seasoned journalist and staunch supporter of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) in Ekiti State, Comr. Olawale Ezekiel Ogunyebi, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, hosted the executives and key stakeholders of APC Isinbode Ward in a warm and engaging meeting aimed at strengthening unity and consolidating support within the party…. Continue reading
Part 7:The Economics of Power — Money, Resources and Political Sustainability By Lanre Ogundipe If Part 6 examined the intelligence that drives President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political method, the next layer of analysis must confront a more material question: what sustains it? Political systems are not maintained by strategy alone…. Continue reading
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated its Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader whose impact has been widely felt within a short period in office. In a statement issued by the Secretary of the Council… Continue reading
By Lanre Ogundipe “When leaders begin to harvest land instead of crops, the nation must ask who is feeding whom.” In the early days of every administration, agriculture is always fashionable. Leaders gather beneath banners of hope, sleeves rolled just enough for the cameras, speaking earnestly about food security, mechanised… Continue reading
The body of Lady Evangelist (Dr.) Toun Soetan has been laid to rest in Ibadan following a brief farewell service tagged “Home Going Service,” held at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Queen Elizabeth Road, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The colourful event attracted high-profile personalities, friends, and family members. Among those in… Continue reading
A senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sarafadeen Alli, on Friday formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, promising to prioritise local government autonomy as a key pillar of his administration. Alli made the declaration while addressing supporters, stating that his decision to enter… Continue reading
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has mourned the sudden death of Mrs. Bukola Akintade, a captivating newscaster, editor, and producer with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS). The Union described her passing as shocking and heartbreaking, noting that the news of her demise came as… Continue reading
The League Of Veteran Journalists ( LVJ ) , Oyo State Council, will on Thursday, 28th of May , 2026 , elect it’s new executives . In a press release signed by the Chairman of the LVJ Electoral Committee, Veteran Shola Akinuli and the Secretary, Veteran Omodele Idris , the… Continue reading
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Funmi Aragbaiye, Bola Are, Bayo Owoseni, Others Pay Last Respect as Toun Soetan Is Laid to Rest in Ibadan