Gunmen have abducted passengers, including candidates of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination being conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, along the Makurdi-Otukpo Road in Benue State. The victims were said to be travelling in a Benue Links bus from Makurdi to Otukpo when the vehicle was attacked Continue Reading
PDP Settles for Peller,Adebisi in Oyo North Ahead of 2027 Polls
In a strategic move aimed at consolidating party unity and strengthening its electoral prospects, stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have ratified a list of consensus candidates for key positions in the Oyo North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached Continue Reading
FRSC Commander in Saki Calls for Strict Adherence to Road Rules
The Unit Commander of RS11, Saki , Commander Taofeel A. Adegoke, has reiterated the importance of obeying traffic laws as a critical step toward reducing road accidents and ensuring safer highways for all users. He made this appeal on Thursday, April 16, 2026, while receiving journalists on a courtesy visit, Continue Reading
Lassa Fever Claims One Life in Ibadan, Oyo State Govt Activates Emergency Response
The Oyo State government has confirmed a Lassa Fever case at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The case involved a 44-year-old female who was managed at UCH and unfortunately passed away on the 11 April 2026 , while the Laboratory confirmation of Lassa Fever was received on 13 April Continue Reading
Group Denies Impeachment Plot Allegation Against Ajimobi, Issues Warning Over “False Narrative”
Supporters of former Oyo State First Lady Florence Ajimobi have rejected allegations linking her to a purported plan to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claim as “reckless” and “deliberately fabricated.” In a statement released on Wednesday, Prince John Aremu, a former youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Continue Reading
Just In : APC Governorship Aspirant,Alli,Visits Olubadan in Ibadan
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oba Senator Sharafadeen Alli, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan. The visit, which took place in the morning, is seen as part of ongoing consultations Continue Reading
Don’t Drag Olubadan Stool into Politics, Ibadan indigenes caution Oba Ladoja
A concerned indigene of Ibadanland, Mr. Lanre Gbadamosi, has called on the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, to uphold the tradition of political neutrality associated with the revered throne. In an open letter dated April 14, 2026, Gbadamosi expressed deep respect for the monarch while emphasizing the cultural Continue Reading
“I Was Offered a Bribe”-Oyo Speaker Breaks Silence on Alleged Plot Against Seyi Makinde
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has firmly denied allegations that he received financial inducement from proxies of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to facilitate the impeachment of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. Addressing the controversy, Ogundoyin stated Continue Reading
Oyo Lawmaker Under Fire Over Alleged Unsubstantiated Claims
A fresh political controversy has erupted in the Oyo State House of Assembly following a public statement credited to the Chief Whip, Gbenga Oyekola, which has drawn strong criticism from a political actor, Bolaji Afeez Repete. Repete, in a response titled “Gbenga Oyekola: When Idleness Leads To Busy Body,” accused Continue Reading
Police Parade 50 Suspects, Recover Weapons in Nationwide Crackdown
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 50 suspects linked to a range of serious crimes, including terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in ongoing security operations. At a press briefing held on April 13, 2026, at the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) Continue Reading