Eid-el-Kabir: Okere Preaches Peace, Unity and Sacrifice
The Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Olabisi Oyedepo III, has called on Muslims across Oyo State and Nigeria to embrace peace, sacrifice, forgiveness and national unity as they celebrate this yearโs Eid-el-Kabir. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday to commemorate the Islamic festival, the monarch urged the Muslim Ummah Continue Reading
Makinde Nominates Ojo,Oyeleke, as Commissioners
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has nominated two individuals for appointment as commissioners and forwarded their names to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The nominees, Dr. Lateef Idowu Oyeleke and Barrister Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo, were presented in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Continue Reading
Goodugoodu floors Oriyomi, others to win Accord Party ticket in Oyo
Busari Olakunle Moruf has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 general election in Oyo State, following a keenly contested primary election held over the weekend. The exercise, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, was also attended by key party Continue Reading
71 Villagers Attend 3-Day Christian Outreach in Saki
Residents of Imua Village in the Saki area of Oyo State witnessed a three-day gospel outreach programme organised by a Christian fellowship body from May 22 to May 24, 2026. The outreach, themed โAt the Mention of His Name,โ and anchored on Philippians 2:9โ11, focused on evangelism, spiritual revival, and Continue Reading
Police, Hunters Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Okeogun Area
โฆ Weapons recovered as local hunters assist security operatives in Otu operation The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the neutralization of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue of an abducted victim during a joint security operation in Otu, located in the Oke-Ogun axis of the state. According to a Continue Reading
Adebayo Shittu: Why I Quit Politics For Godโs work after APC Primary
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has announced his decision to withdraw from active partisan politics. He cited alleged manipulation, imposition of candidates and lack of internal democracy during the just concluded primary of the ruling party. The former minister said his recent experiences in party politics had convinced him Continue Reading
Eid-el-Kabir: Donbay Urges Patience, Sacrifice Amid Sallah Celebration
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Busari Yakubu Adewale, popularly known as Donbay, has called on Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to embrace patience, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence as they celebrate this yearโs Eid-el-Kabir festival. Donbay, an Ago-Are-born politician, made the appeal in a statement made available to ITV Continue Reading
Eid-el-Kabir: Awodioke Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Faith, Patriotism
The founder of the Awodioke Foundation, Engr. Tosin Kolade Awodioke, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of this yearโs Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging Nigerians to uphold the virtues of faith, sacrifice and patriotism. In a Sallah message released on Tuesday, Awodioke reminded Muslims of the spiritual significance Continue Reading
Emir of Ilesha Baruba Condemns Attack on Yashikira Palace, Calls for Urgent Security Action
The Emir of Ilesha Baruba in Kwara State, His Royal Highness, Prof. Halidu Ibrahim Abubakar Sabi Derekureku IV, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent attack on the palace of the Emir of Yashikira and the wider Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area. In a sympathy message addressed to Continue Reading
Kwara: Yashikira Attack Barbaric, Threat to National Peace-Okere
The Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Olabisi Oyedepo III, has condemned the recent attack on Yashikira community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as barbaric, unfortunate and a serious threat to national peace and unity. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by his Continue Reading