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President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of the state of emergency in Rivers State, directing Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly to resume their duties on Thursday, September 18. The emergency rule, declared on March 18, 2025, followed a… Continue reading

Governorship hopeful and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Aare Olayinka Segelu, has extended warm felicitations to three distinguished Oyo State leaders as they celebrate their birthdays, praising their remarkable contributions to governance and community development. Aare Segelu, a Germany-based businessman and PDP stalwart, congratulated Hon. Kamorudeen Morenikeji Mudashiru,… Continue reading

The crisis between New Glory Baptist Church (formerly Ajegunle Baptist Church), Agbowo, Ibadan and the Convention President has taken a disturbing turn as the church council has cried out for urgent intervention, accusing the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) President, Rev. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, of masterminding a wave of harassment,… Continue reading

Oyo State Acting Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Mr Ojo Peter, an online media journalist, who was killed by suspected armed robbers in Ibadan.Barr. Lawal, who visited the wife and children of the deceased journalist in Ibadan, expressed sadness over the… Continue reading

Oyo State Acting Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, on Monday, paid inspection visits to the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and the ongoing upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport to an international airport.Describing the two projects as legacy projects that underscore Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s commitment to building infrastructure… Continue reading

As part of efforts aimed at reducing poverty and improving social inclusion across Oyo State, the state government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday launched the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) programme The event, held at the Executive Council Chambers of the… Continue reading

Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, His Excellency Wamkele Mene, and the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, have declared that the AfCFTA will unlock prosperity, create employment and boost the economy of the state. Mene maintained that Oyo State’s decision to integrate with the… Continue reading

The Founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke (JP), has extended warm greetings to Muslims across the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid-Mawlid celebration, urging the faithful to emulate the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by living in peace, sacrifice, and sincerity. In a statement issued… Continue reading

Hon. Akeem Ige The Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board , Hon Akeem Ademola Ige has felicitated muslim faithfuls in the pacesetter state, most especially the Acting Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Barrister Bayo Lawal, muslim clerics, retired primary school teachers and local government staff… Continue reading

The Oyo State Government has paid out the sum of N200 million to a fresh batch of property owners affected by the ongoing construction on the first segment of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road.Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, who handed out the cheques to… Continue reading