Absence of Ladoja, Alaafin, Soun as Makinde Installs New Obas
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday went ahead with the installation of three Ibadan high chiefs as Obas in absentia, despite the notable absence of key traditional rulers at the ceremony held in Ibadan. The event, which took place at the historic Mapo Hall, saw the elevation of Continue Reading
Wike Defends PDP Convention, Accuses Rivals Of Ignoring Court Rulings And Double-Speak
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the legitimacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention, accusing some party leaders of ignoring court directives and later seeking validation of the same process. Wike said a committee had been established by the party to manage the Continue Reading
Group Alerts Oyo Govt., NBTE Over Proliferation of Unregistered Health Colleges
An health awareness mobilization group, Campaign For Better Public Health (CBPH), has called on Oyo State Ministry of Education and the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) to urgently launch investigation into the proliferation of illegal colleges of health in Oyo State. The body claimed that apart from the Oyo Continue Reading
Party Leaders, Executives And Critical Stakeholders Present As Olaoseegba Inaugurates Renew Hope Ward Ambassadors In Ibarapa East
In a strategic move to consolidate its grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Local Government Chairman and Renew Hope Ambassador for Ibarapa East, Hon. Yunus Lanre Olaoseegba, today, performed the official inauguration of the Renew Hope Ward Ambassadors for Ibarapa East Local Government. The colorful event took Continue Reading
Drama in Ibadan as Makinde Proceeds Ceremony Without Monarchs
••••𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒅 The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will today (Friday) formally present staff of office to newly-elevated crown-wearing Obas in Ibadanland. The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Those to be crowned are the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Continue Reading
Trump Tells US Chief Of Army Staff, Other Generals To Resign
Hegseth told US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire immediately, a Pentagon official told CNN. He also fired two other Army generals Thursday, a US official said — the chief of chaplains, Maj. Gen. William Green Jr., and the commander of Army Transformation and Training Command, Gen. Continue Reading
2027: Peter Obi Only Opposition Figure With Solid Vote Bank Against Tinubu -Wali
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, debate over the opposition’s chances of unseating the incumbent government has intensified. While some political observers argue that President Bola Tinubu remains firmly positioned for re-election, bolstered by expanding political alliances and a wave of defections by elected officials, including state governors, others Continue Reading
Coronation on Hold Despite Olubadan’s Presence in Ibadan
The palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland has disclosed that three High Chiefs slated for coronation have formally requested a postponement of the ceremony. According to a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the monarch’s Media Aide, Adeola Oloko,, the affected chiefs notified the Olubadan of their inability to Continue Reading
Oke-Ogun Mourns Pioneer Publisher Okiki Abiola
The Oke-Ogun region has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mr. Okiki Abiola, pioneer publisher of the defunct Oke Ogun News. News of his passing broke on Thursday, sending shockwaves across the community, where he was widely respected for his contributions to grassroots journalism and community development. Abiola, Continue Reading
Adewoyin Meets Oyo APC Leaders, Unveils Constituency Vision
A 2027 House of Representatives aspirant for Saki West, Saki East and ATISBO Federal Constituency, Hon. Ismail Adewoyin, on Thursday met with the Oyo State leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s secretariat in Oke Ado, Ibadan. At the meeting, Adewoyin outlined his vision for the constituency, Continue Reading