Saki Parapo Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Calls for Unity, Youth Development, and Community Vigilance
The 60th anniversary of Saki Parapo, the umbrella body representing all sons and daughters of Saki, concluded successfully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, after a week-long series of events that began on Friday, January 9. The celebration brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups, and well-wishers to reflect on Continue Reading
2027: North set to name preferred presidential candidate in April — Arewa group
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, an Arewa group has said the nineteen states in the North will announce their preferred presidential candidate in April this year. The declaration, the group said, will be made during the northern convention in April. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday, on activities lined Continue Reading
Oyo Obaship tussle : Alaafin considers legal options over the appointment of Olubadan as Chairman
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, is reportedly considering taking legal action over the appointment of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, as Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. This follows Governor Seyi Makinde’s inauguration of Ladoja as chairman, with the position set to rotate Continue Reading
Barr Akeem Agbaje Salutes Oyo APC Renewed Hope Ambassadors on Successful Unity Rally Tour
Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, has warmly congratulated the Oyo APC Renewed Hope Ambassadors on the successful conclusion of the Oyo APC Unity Rally tour held across the state. In a statement, Barr. Agbaje described the Unity Rally as a thoughtful Continue Reading
Barr Akeem Agbaje Celebrates Chief Bisi Akande at 87, Hails His Enduring Legacy of Service
Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has celebrated seasoned politician and elder statesman, Chief Bisi Akande, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Barr. Agbaje described Chief Akande as a distinguished statesman and Continue Reading
Empowering Futures: Ojo Education Foundation Supports Five Students with N500,000
The Gbadasoobu Tinuola Lawrence Meriani Ojo Education Foundation has empowered five students in Ojeowode community, Saki East LGA, Oyo State, with N500,000. At the Ojeowode 57th Annual General Meeting on January 13, 2026, the foundation handed out N100,000 cheques to five beneficiaries, totaling N500,000. The financier of the foundation, Mr. Continue Reading
We didn’t demolish Olaniyan’s property for political reasons-Makinde
Oyo Govt. Refutes Demolition Of Former Deputy Governor’s Property THE Oyo State Government has refuted claims that it demolished a property belonging to a former deputy governor of the state, Engr Rauf Olaniyan. The Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, who refuted the report, on Wednesday, said Continue Reading
NYC Honours Hon. (Dr.) Adepoju (IBARAPA KAN) as Oyo South’s Most Performing Reps Member (2025), Confers Icon Award on Hon. Adeleke Olusola
The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Oyo State Chapter, has honoured the Member representing Ibarapa North/Central Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju popularly known as IBARAPA KAN with the “Most Performing Member of the House of Representatives in Oyo South Senatorial District Award for the year 2025.” In the same Continue Reading
Timothy Adeyanju Lawore Education Foundation Empowers Five Students with N1m in Ojeowode Community
The Timothy Adeyanju Lawore Foundation has taken a significant step to support education and economic development in Ojeowode community, Saki East LGA of Oyo State, by empowering another set of five students in the second batch of its empowerment initiative. The empowerment scheme, conducted at the Ojeowode 57th Annual General Continue Reading
BREAKING: Makinde allegedly demolishes Olaniyan’s property in Ibadan
A storm of controversy has erupted in Ibadan, Oyo State, as Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration is accused of demolishing properties belonging to his former deputy, Remi Olaniyan, allegedly as a political vendetta. According to eyewitnesses, a team from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Control, Oyo State, arrived at Olaniyan’s Continue Reading