Goodugoodu floors Oriyomi, others to win Accord Party ticket in Oyo
Busari Olakunle Moruf has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 general election in Oyo State, following a keenly contested primary election held over the weekend. The exercise, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, was also attended by key party Continue Reading
Police, Hunters Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Okeogun Area
… Weapons recovered as local hunters assist security operatives in Otu operation The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the neutralization of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue of an abducted victim during a joint security operation in Otu, located in the Oke-Ogun axis of the state. According to a Continue Reading
Adebayo Shittu: Why I Quit Politics For God’s work after APC Primary
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has announced his decision to withdraw from active partisan politics. He cited alleged manipulation, imposition of candidates and lack of internal democracy during the just concluded primary of the ruling party. The former minister said his recent experiences in party politics had convinced him Continue Reading
Kwara: Yashikira Attack Barbaric, Threat to National Peace-Okere
The Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Olabisi Oyedepo III, has condemned the recent attack on Yashikira community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as barbaric, unfortunate and a serious threat to national peace and unity. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by his Continue Reading
EXCLUSIVE: Questions Arise Over Claims Linking APC Stalwart, Gbadegesin to Oyo Primary Election
An independent investigation has raised fresh questions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State over claims circulating in some quarters alleging that a former governorship aspirant, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, participated in the party’s governorship primary despite reportedly withdrawing from the race, 𝗜𝗧𝗩 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 can Authoritatively report. Findings indicate Continue Reading
Group to Olaleye: Stop Politicising Ajimobi’s Name,APC leaders Over Ticket Defeat
A political advocacy group in Oyo State has cautioned former lawmaker, Hon. Olusegun Olaleye, popularly known as “Radical Brother,” against dragging the names of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, former First Lady Florence Ajimobi, Senator Sarafadeen Alli and party chieftain Hon. Sina Alabi into what it described as “political misadventures” Continue Reading
APC Affirms Shittu Ibrahim as Sole Candidate for Saki West State Constituency
Hon. Shittu Ibrahim has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Saki West State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections following the party’s primary and affirmation exercise held on Wednesday in Saki, Oyo State. The affirmation exercise, conducted by the Chairman of the APC Continue Reading
Sharafadeen Alli Remains in Guber Race, To Participate in Primaries, Disregard Fake Disqualification -BSA Group
A socio-political group known as BSA Voice of Reason has reiterated that Barr Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli remains in the Oyo governorship race contrary to fake news circulating online that the frontline gubernatorial aspirant has been disqualified. The group described the publication as fake news and calculated attempts to discredit the Continue Reading
Breaking: APC Clears Hon. Hussaini Yusuf IJABAH for Oyo North Senatorial Race
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared Hon. Hussaini Yusuf IJABAH to contest for the Oyo North Senatorial District seat ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries in Oyo State. The development follows the release of the screening exercise results, where several prominent aspirants were reportedly unable to scale through the Continue Reading
The Colonisation of Oyo State: Ibadan’s Iron Grip and the Case for Equity in 2027 (Part 1)
The Colonisation of Oyo State: Ibadan’s Iron Grip and the Case for Equity in 2027 (Part 1) By Abimbola Adekunle How 26 Years of Democratic Governance Have Locked Out Four of Five Geopolitical Zones From the Highest Office in Oyo State I. A Democracy of Unequals Oyo State was born Continue Reading