Igbo Association Warns Politicians Against Statements Threatening Peace in Oyo
The Association of Igbo Residents in Oyo State has issued a strong warning to political actors against making comments capable of disrupting the peace and stability of the state. The group, speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Ibadan, said it would resist any attempt by politicians—regardless of status—to Continue Reading
Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister, Declares for Oyo Governorship Race
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from the Federal Executive Council to pursue his long-anticipated governorship ambition in Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, allowing Continue Reading
STRONG CONDEMNATION OF THE ATTACK ON AGO-ARE COMMUNITY BY SUSPECTED BANDITS
The Palace unequivocally condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the brazen attack carried out on two citizens of Ago-Are by suspected armed bandits in what appears to be a failed kidnapping attempt. This reprehensible incident, which occurred yesterday, is a direct affront to the peace, security, and collective dignity of Continue Reading
Barr Akeem Agbaje Celebrates Elder Statesman Chief Olu Akintola on Birthday
Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has extended warm a felicitations to elder statesman, Chief Olu Akintola, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement, Barr Akeem Agbaje described Chief Akintola as a revered figure whose Continue Reading
Masolanu Joins 2027 House of Reps Race in Ibarapa East/Ido
Otunba Adeolu Masolanu has formally joined the race for the House of Representatives seat representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, declaring his ambition under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Masolanu, who hails from Ward 4 in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo Continue Reading
Youth Unemployment in Oyo State: The Crisis and a Practical Roadmap Forward
A Statement by Barr. Akeem Agbaje APC Chieftain and 2027 Oyo State Gubernatorial Aspirant As a father, lawyer, and dedicated APC leader, I have heard the deep frustrations of Oyo State’s youth, from the streets of Ibadan to the communities of Oke-Ogun to Oyo, Ibarapa and Ogbomoso. Youth unemployment Continue Reading
Just In: Gunmen Attack AgoAre Community, Shoot Two in Failed Kidnap Attempt
Tension gripped Agoare community in ATISBO LGA of Oyo State on Tuesday night after suspected gunmen shot two persons and attempted to abduct a prominent resident, Toheed Oladoke, popularly known as Iyalaje. The attack, which occurred around 8 p.m. in the agrarian town in the Oke Ogun axis, was said Continue Reading
EFCC Grills Suspected Fake Lawyer for Forged NBA Seal in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Continue Reading
Oyo PDP :Ajadi Eyes Oyo Guber Seat,Pledges Continuity of Makinde’s Policies
A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, has declared his intention to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, promising to consolidate on the current administration’s achievements if elected. Ajadi made the declaration on Tuesday in Saki during a stakeholders’ meeting held Continue Reading
Alleged Coup Plot: Court orders release of Zaria cleric, awards N5m damages
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the unconditional release of Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria and awarded him a total of N5 million in damages for the violation of his fundamental human rights by security agencies and a commercial bank. In a judgment delivered on Monday by Justice Peter Continue Reading