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Gunmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, waylaid a bank depositor of an unspecified amount of money as well as inflicted injuries on a police officer at the Osuntokun area, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro on Monday that the Continue Reading

The All Progressives Congress (APC) family in Ibadan South East Local Government has warmly welcomed 3,000 new members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ‘Oyo npe o’. The event, held yesterday, is anothermilestone in the party’s journey towards progress and development. Among the new members are Hon. Abolaji Najemudeen Continue Reading

••••urges the public to disregard allegations The Igbeti Progressive Union (IPU) has issued a statement denying allegations made against the Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Bashir Olalekan Abioye Siyanbola IV, linking him to smuggling activities. The union describes the claims as “false, mischievous, and aimed at misleading the public and sowing Continue Reading

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has submitted that the best brains among the indigenes of Oyo State should deem it appropriate, contest and govern the state come 2027 gubernatorial elections instead of allowing people with questionable character and weak track records to govern the state. Amofin Continue Reading

  Prominent lawyer, energy and oil sector investor, and a leading 2027 gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, has congratulated Alhaji Olatunji Akeem Akogun on his installation as the Aare Adini of Quadiriyah of Ibadanland, describing the honour as a well-deserved Continue Reading

•••gives 48 hrs to tender apology In response to a recent National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) report, the Igbeti Toro community has formally rejected the false allegations contained in the report, which accused traditional monarchs of Igbeti of involvement in anti-smuggling activities and raised concerns about threats to a Continue Reading

Prominent lawyer, entrepreneur, and leading 2027 Oyo State governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, has congratulated Sen. Brimo Yemi Yusuf, retired Brigadier General and former Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District (1999–2003), on the occasion of his 80th birthday. He described the octogenarian, an Continue Reading

Prominent lawyer, entrepreneur, and leading 2027 Oyo State governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, has congratulated Sen. Brimo Yemi Yusuf, retired Brigadier General and former Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District (1999–2003), on the occasion of his 80th birthday. He described the octogenarian, an Continue Reading

The Oke Ogun First Club Forum, a leading socio-cultural organisation in Oyo State, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that only true sons and daughters of Oke Ogun receive its full support in the 2027 general elections. This resolution was made during the forum’s monthly meeting, held in Saki on Continue Reading

The Oorelope Local Government chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Governor Seyi Makinde, emphasizing the party’s strong cohesion in the region. In a communique issued and signed by Comr. Ridwan Hassan, Head of Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman, the Oorelope Local Continue Reading