Ago-Are Development Union to Hold 9th AGM, Focuses on Community Security, Unity
By Victoria Adeyemi The Isokan Ilu Ago-Are Development Union (IIADU) has announced plans to hold its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), with community insecurity taking centre stage as stakeholders seek practical solutions to emerging security challenges. According to the organisers, the meeting will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, Continue Reading
Oyo APC Unveils Alli, deputy, intensifies Reconciliation Push Ahead 2027 Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified calls for unity, genuine reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election. State APC Chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo on Thursday in Ibadan, declared that the party could no longer afford division after spending eight years in opposition in Continue Reading
Oyo APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli Receives INEC Nomination Form, Unveils Running Mate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, on Wednesday officially received his Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination form, marking a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the 2027 governorship election. The presentation of the nomination form followed the completion of Continue Reading
FG Commends NUT Over Suspension of Oyo Teachers’ Strike, Promises Continued Support Education
The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the industrial action by teachers in Oyo State, describing the development as a triumph of dialogue and a major step towards restoring uninterrupted learning in public schools. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the strike was suspended following sustained engagements Continue Reading
Oyo Govt Introduces Monthly Cleanest Market Award to Promote Environmental Sanitation
The Oyo State Government has unveiled plans to introduce the “Cleanest Market of the Month Award” across markets in the state beginning from July 2026, as part of efforts to promote environmental sanitation, healthy living, and effective market management. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, stated Continue Reading
2027: Obi Asks INEC To Publish Candidates’ Certificates
Obi made the call while reflecting on questions contained in the INEC nomination form, particularly those relating to mental fitness and certificate authenticity. He said for openness in the electoral system, INEC should publish the certificates and credentials submitted by all aspirants. According to Obi, making such documents Continue Reading
Lagos Is The Safest State In Nigeria- LSSTF’s Ogunsan
For Lagos, one of Africa’s largest economic hubs, security is not merely a law enforcement responsibility; it is a strategic investment in economic growth, investor confidence, social stability and human development. Recognising this reality, the Lagos State Government has, over the years, deliberately built one of the country’s most robust Continue Reading
ARSPON Oyo State Chapter to Hold Free Surgical Outreach/ Workshop in Ogbomoso
The Oyo State Chapter of the Association of Rural Surgical Practitioners of Nigeria (ARSPON) has announced plans to hold its Ogbomoso Zonal Surgical Outreach/Workshop as part of efforts to improve access to quality surgical care and strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals in rural communities. The three-day programme is scheduled Continue Reading
Akara, Kulikuli, Corn Roasting: Argument for Sustainable Poverty|By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu
It is often said that the pharmacist only manages sickness. He does not cure. Cure would mean a permanent solution. Knowing that your ailment can only be managed, not cured, suggests a certain kind of mental cruelty. But there exists another kind of cruelty which wears the mask of generosity. Continue Reading