Olaniyan Scales APC Screening, Reaffirms Commitment to Oyo Development
Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, appeared before the APC governorship screening committee in Abuja as part of the process toward securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 governorship election. The screening exercise, which attracted several prominent governorship aspirants from across the Continue Reading
FUNATO Governing Council Urges Public to Ignore Rumours Over Recruitment Exercise
The Governing Council Board of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, under the leadership of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Yabub Oseni, Ph.D, has urged members of the public to disregard what it described as false rumours and allegations surrounding the institution’s ongoing recruitment exercise. In a Continue Reading
Group Defends Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli Says Oyo Concerned Youths Petition Lacks Legal Basis
A support group, BSA Voice of Reason, has faulted a petition seeking the disqualification of Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Ali from the 2027 governorship race in Oyo State, insisting that the lawmaker remains eligible to contest. The group through statement by Elder David Oluokun was reacting to a petition reportedly submitted Continue Reading
SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT: iNWC ASSUMES CONTROL OF PDP AS CROSS-APPEAL FAILS
The release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment in Appeal No. SC/CV/164/2026 has further intensified the leadership debate within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the unanimous dismissal of the cross-appeal filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu and others. The judgment, delivered by Justice Stephen Jonah Continue Reading
APC Sets Screening Dates for National, State Assembly Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday commenced the screening of aspirants seeking to contest elective positions on the platform of the party ahead of forthcoming elections, with exercises scheduled for the Senate, House of Representatives, and Oyo State House of Assembly aspirants. According to a statement issued by the Continue Reading
Onijo Exits PDP, Reaffirms Strong Support for Makinde’s Omituntun 3.0 Agenda
A prominent political figure from Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State, Barrister Sarafadeen Lateef,MCArb, popularly known as “Onijo,” has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Onijo, alongside his supporters, announced the decision in a statement made available to this newspaper on Thursday, describing the development Continue Reading
BREAKING: Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo Quits PDP, Signals New Political Direction
Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo of Olukuewu Compound, Ago-Are, Atisbo Local Government Area, has officially resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. In a communique addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman, Atisbo LGA, Hon. Ojo stated that the decision followed extensive consultations with his constituents, political Continue Reading
Oyo Youth Coalition Accuses Adelabu of Fueling Division in APC
A coalition of youths in Oyo State has accused former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, of actions capable of deepening divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and disrespecting traditional and political institutions in the state. The group, operating under the banner of the Oyo Concerned Youth Coalition, made the Continue Reading
APM Chairman Meets Olopoeyan After Meeting Makinde in Ibadan
The National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Yussuf Dantale, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State political elder statesman, Adebisi Olopoeyan, at his Basorun residence in Ibadan. Although the details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, sources familiar with the development linked the visit to Continue Reading
Saki East/ATISBO : Accord Chieftain,Amusat Declares Bid for Oyo Assembly Seat, Dedicates Ambition to Supporters, Allah
A chieftain of the Accord Party, Prince Amusat Taoheed Oladoke, has declared his intention to contest for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat representing Atisbo/Saki East State Constituency. Oladoke disclosed that the chairmen of the Accord Party in Atisbo and Saki East Local Government Areas obtained and presented the Continue Reading