Ahead of the upcoming local government elections in Oyo State on Saturday, the Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Olagunju, has reaffirmed his commitment to conducting free, fair, and credible polls. Speaking during a press briefing held at the OYSIEC secretariat in Ibadan, Olagunju urged… Continue reading
Ibadan Mogajis; the heads of the various families of indigenes of Ibadan led by the Aare Egbe Mogaji – Asimiyu Ariori paid obeisance to HRM Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin on Thursday in fulfilment of the Ibadan tradition upon the nomination of the Olubadan Designate. The Executive Committee of the Mogajis… Continue reading
In a significant move towards electoral reform, the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters have joined forces to address pressing issues surrounding youth participation in elections. This collaborative effort aims to drive reforms that will not only enhance the electoral legal framework but also encourage greater engagement from young… Continue reading
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance has expressed concern over the harassment of media aides of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, by the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja. The coalition in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Olalekan Johnson, said it is unlawful for… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half working day for all public and civil servants in the state.This is in connection with the local government election slated for Saturday, April 28, 2024.A circular signed by the Secretary to the State… Continue reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi High Court restraining it from arresting the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. In the notice filed on April 22, the EFCC said the withdrawal… Continue reading
In his bid to further strengthen the security network in and around Itesiwaju Local Government area of Oyo state, Hon. Ojo Bolaji Akintola, the Executive Chairman of the council has equipped security agencies in the Local government with new Bajaj motorcycles. The Presentation of those security apparatus was done at… Continue reading
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that Nigerian youths must become more actively involved in governance by increasing their participation and exposure in politics.The governor equally noted that he would join others as a worthy ally to prepare Nigerian youths for the future, saying: “We may not… Continue reading
The Dean of the Faculty of Specialized and Professional Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo State, Professor Adebowale Ojo, is dead. He died on Tuesday, after a successful surgery at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, the state capital. A statement by the Registrar of the institution, Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo,… Continue reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed a fresh charge at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory against the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. EFCC in the charge accused Emefiele of approving the printing of N684,590,000 at the rate of N18.96… Continue reading
Funmi Aragbaiye, Bola Are, Bayo Owoseni, Others Pay Last Respect as Toun Soetan Is Laid to Rest in Ibadan
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Denies Bribery Allegations, Reaffirms Loyalty to Makinde