Author: Richard Thomas

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the sum of ₦7.76 billion for the procurement of two surveillance aircraft to strengthen security across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement following a State Executive Council meeting.  He said the aircraft will support… Continue reading

In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, the Department revealed that most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens will now be valid for only three months and will be limited to a single entry. The new policy takes immediate effect. However, the embassy clarified… Continue reading

The Association of Ibadan Traditional Baales has  paid a condolence visit to the Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, to commiserate the demise of His Imperial Majesty Oba ( Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1).  Speaking on behalf of the Baales in Ibadanland, Baale (Alhaji) Bashiru Adisa the Baale… Continue reading

The Iyalaje Adinni of Oyo State and Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Group of Companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has described the passing of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, as a loss not only to Ibadan land but humanity in general.  Ambassador Ayinde popularly known as Kayrom Lee, who… Continue reading

The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing constitution review process. This, he said became imperative to ensure a timely conclusion of the amendment process. Speaking during the 2025 National… Continue reading

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Saki East Local Government Chairman,  Mr. Adedokun Emmanuel The development followed a report brought before the House by the Chairman House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours,  Hon. Akintunde Olajide.  In his… Continue reading

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Oyo State Chapter, Hon. Okechukwu Nwabunike Umeh, has expressed deep condolences on behalf of the Igbo community in the state over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, who died at the age of 90 in the early… Continue reading

The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called for strengthened fiscal oversight mechanisms across all tiers of government to entrench accountability and good governance in Nigeria. He made this call… Continue reading

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, who died barely two days after his 90th birthday celebrations. In statement on Monday, Hon. Ogundoyin described… Continue reading

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 19 individuals comprising 14 men and five women, all young nationals from Ghana over trafficking in the state. According to the Command in a statement by the state Police Public Relationship Officer (PPRO), CSP Osifeso Adewale (mnipr) with reference number :AZ:5250/OY/PPRO/VOL.6/301 in Ibadan… Continue reading