Saki Launches 2026 Beere Festival, Calls for Federal, State Support
Makes Case for Investment in Cultural Tourism Organisers of the annual Beere Festival in Saki, Oyo State, have unveiled the programme for the 2026 edition, calling on federal and state authorities to support efforts to elevate the cultural event into a major tourism attraction. The announcement was made at a Continue Reading
Oyo Alaafin Forum Seeks Ministerial Slot, Backs Tinubu’s Reforms
A pro-monarchy group, the Oyo Alaafin Forum, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what it described as bold economic reforms, while urging him to address regional imbalance in federal appointments by selecting the next ministerial nominee from Oyo Town in Oyo State. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed Continue Reading
Senator Abdulfatai to Host 5th Mega Empowerment, Constituency Briefing in Ogbomoso
Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, representing Oyo North Senatorial District, has announced plans to host the fifth edition of his Mega Empowerment Programme and Constituency Briefing, scheduled to hold on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The event, branded as the BAF Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment Programme & Constituency Briefing, will take place at Continue Reading
Onisanbo Raises Alarm Over Absence of Presidential Candidates in Okeogun
The Onisanbo of Ogbooro in Saki East LGA of Oyo State, Oba Engr. Kazeem Adio Adegboyega Ilufemiloye I, has expressed concern over what he described as the consistent neglect of the Okeogun region by presidential candidates and past presidents during election campaigns. The monarch made the remarks while addressing journalists Continue Reading
FUNATO Invites Public Entries for University Anthem as Deadline Nears
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) has called on members of the public including musicians, poets, and creative writers to submit entries for the composition of its official university anthem, in what the institution describes as part of efforts to strengthen identity and institutional pride. In a Continue Reading
Oyo: Two Constituencies, Two Realities: Kajola Applauds, Atisbo/Saki East Raises Concerns
A recent empowerment initiative by the member representing Kajola State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Musbau Azeez, has ignited political debate over the quality of representation across constituencies in the state. Azeez, popularly known as “ACTION,” distributed various items and financial support to more than 500 Continue Reading
Varsity VC laments high rate of ritualists in Nigeria, warns students
Vice-Chancellor of Mercy Medical University, Iwo in Osun State, Prof. Ibrahim Sule, has warned students against collecting money from “yahoo boys,” saying it could expose them to danger and untimely death. The VC, who lamented that many of them are ritualists moving around campuses, also warned male students against involving Continue Reading
Power Play in Lagos APC as Aspirants Scramble for Influence and Endorsements
Political activities within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have gathered momentum as aspirants intensify efforts to secure the party’s tickets ahead of forthcoming elections. Across the state, party faithful and hopeful candidates are deploying various strategies to win the support of key leaders and influential Continue Reading
2027: NDC courts Obi, Kwankwaso with joint ticket,gives duo 2-week window to join party
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is making moves to attract key opposition figures, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into a possible joint ticket arrangement. In a post shared on X, the party hinted at a narrow window for both politicians to Continue Reading
Kwara Govt Defends Charges Against Saraki Over Offa Robbery, Urges Respect for Judicial Process
The Kwara State Government has defended its decision to prosecute former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and others over their alleged links to the 2018 Offa armed robbery, insisting that the move is grounded in available evidence and not motivated by political vendetta. In a statement issued at the weekend by Continue Reading