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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to speak up in defence of true federalism, noting that the founding fathers, who negotiated Nigeria to be a federal system had foresight and that Nigerians should not allow the system to be derailed.He stated this on Friday, at Re-Meritona Hotel,… Continue reading

In the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant creative tapestry, where stories come alive through music, theatre, and film, a shadow looms over the legacy of one of its esteemed artists. Chief Olalere Osunpaimo, affectionately known as Lere Paimo, stands at a critical crossroads in a harrowing battle for intellectual property rights…. Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, officially commissioned the newly-built tourism park named after a late former governor of the state, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo.The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, while speaking at the park on Airport Road, Alakia, Ibadan, said the new… Continue reading

NCAA okays return of commercial flights at Ibadan Airport.The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given an approval for the commencement of scheduled flights operations at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan.The NCAA, in a letter dated December 16, 2025 and addressed to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal… Continue reading

Apprehension gripped residents along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Oluyole Local Government Area, Oyo State, yesterday after a powerful blast from Eminent Quarry, located adjacent Senator Rashidi Ladoja GRA, Ibadan,sent shockwaves through homes and businesses. The explosion, which occurred at around 7:50 pm, caused buildings to shake violently and sparked widespread panic,… Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said his administration will remain steadfast in delivering infrastructure that supports his administration’s vision of expanding the economy of the state lifting its people from poverty to prosperity.The governor, who stated that he has been governing the state with the fear of God, knowing… Continue reading

… Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has unveiled the Oyo State at 50 Logo and the 50-Day Countdown to the golden jubilee anniversary of the state’s creation, stating that the Pacesetter State has witnessed remarkable progress, development and growth in the last 50 years of its creation.The winner of the Oyo State… Continue reading

Vice Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, has congratulated the new Chairman of the Oyo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Akeem Abass, over his victory at the poll to elect a new boss for journalists in… Continue reading

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Oluseye Ojo of The Sun Newspapers on his emergence as the winner of the Ibrahim Shekarau Prize for Education Reporter of the Year at the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) 2025. The council described the honour as a fitting… Continue reading

The son of the Personal Assistant to the Oyo State Governor, Alhaji Akeem Azeez, Master Aleem Azeez, has graduated with First Class Honours from Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. Aleem Azeez was among the 50 students who were awarded First Class degrees at the institution’s 5th convocation ceremony for the… Continue reading