The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, has accepted to serve as the Royal Father and Chairman of the 2026 World Egungun Festival, pledging his full support for the cultural programme as Oyo State intensifies preparations for the globally recognised event. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism,… Continue reading
The Co-ordinators of Catch Them Young Initiative have lauded the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde for funding free common entrance examination registration for pupils across the State, describing it a sort of relief for all the parents and guardians. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Chief Co-ordinator of the Initiative… Continue reading
The Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps has strongly condemned what it described as a “Gestapo-style” abduction of one of its operatives, Amo Saheed Ajibola, by suspected men of the Nigeria Police from Zone 11, Amo Ajibola who was lawfully deployed to a static patrol position covering General… Continue reading
A chieftain and community leader, Chief Olayinka Segelu Akintola Oladimeji, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim and Christian faithful as the sacred seasons of Ramadan and Lent commence. In a goodwill message made available to journalists in Ibadan, Chief Segelu congratulated Muslims on the commencement of Ramadan, describing the holy… Continue reading
As the 2026 Ramadan and Lent Seasons commence, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah and Christians in the state and all over the country.The governor urged them to use the blessed period to make deeper commitment in serving God and making impact on humanity.Governor Makinde pointed… Continue reading
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has extended warm greetings to all Muslim and Christian faithful as they commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent, which remarkably fall on the same day this year. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, and… Continue reading
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, commissioned the motor park and 540 modern shops constructed by the Ibadan North Local Government, and ordered the immediate relocation of roadside traders at the Bodija Market, Ibadan, to the shops at no cost to the beneficiaries.Governor Makinde, who named the ultra-modern shops… Continue reading
Retirees under the Osun State Contributory Pension Scheme have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the state local government fund crisis in the state, which they said is hindering payment of their outstanding entitlements. Addressing journalists, shortly after a peaceful demonstration in Osogbo, Osun State capital, the… Continue reading
The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as involvement in cybercrime-related offences. The action was contained in a 3,000-page document dated February 10 and released by… Continue reading
Oyo State Government, on Monday, shared its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy blueprint with Botswana, an AfCFTA member-state, during a meeting with the country’s Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Hon Tiroeaone Mojatale Ntsima, in Gaborone, the capital city.Speaking shortly after the meeting, Special Adviser on International Trade… Continue reading
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Denies Bribery Allegations, Reaffirms Loyalty to Makinde
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Congratulates Hon. Babajide on Birthday, Lauds His Loyalty and Legislative Productivity