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By TAIWO AYOBAMI The Ago-Are community and the wider Okeogun region of Oyo State are in mourning following the death of Hon. Makanjuola Ayoola Joe, the Odofin of Ago-Are Land,ITV ONLINE can authoritatively report. A former Executive Chairman of Atisbo Local Government and ex-Commissioner for Youth and Sport in Oyo Continue Reading

The Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Akinola, on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, presided over the swearing‑in ceremony of Hon. Ismail Ajewumi Amao as the new Secretary/Political Head of Asabari LCDA. The event, held at the council’s headquarters, followed the official relief of former Secretary Hon. Kolade Ojo, who was removed over alleged Continue Reading

By TAIWO AYOBAMI The Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Akinola, has approved the immediate removal of the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Kolade Felix Ojo, from his position. The announcement, contained in an official statement signed by the Chairman on Wednesday, marks a significant administrative Continue Reading

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), Oyo State Branch, is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 22, 2026, at NMA House, Total Garden, Agodi, Ibadan. The event promises to be a significant gathering, focusing on the intersection of technology and healthcare. Theme: “AI and Continue Reading

*HEDA Drags Makinde to EFCC over alleged diversion *Federal Govt’s N30b cash for Bodija explosion victims intact, says Oyo Govt The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged diversion, misapplication, and criminal breach of trust involving ₦30 billion federal intervention Continue Reading

BY TAIWO AYOBAMI 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 Continue Reading

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

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 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 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