A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, has said that Gov. Seyi Makinde’s decision to hand-pick a successor was what caused the fallout between them. Gbolarumi gave the explanation while hosting the Executives of the Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, led by Continue Reading

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has advised farmers to hold off on planting despite the recent showers recorded in parts of Oyo State, warning that the rainfall may give a false impression that the farming season has fully begun. The caution was issued in Ibadan by the Oyo State Meteorological Continue Reading

The Police in Maiduguri in Nigeria’s Borno State have confirmed that 23 persons were killed and 108 others injured in suspected suicide IED explosions on Monday after a year-long peaceful stretch in the state capital. The Spokesman of the Police Command, Nahum Kenneth-Daso, said in a press statement on Tuesday Continue Reading

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before 31 March. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as Continue Reading

Jaiz Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to corporate social responsibility with the donation of ICT equipment to Saki community in Oyo State. The donation was made during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Okere of Saki, Oba Dr. Khalid Olabisi, by a delegation led by the bank’s Continue Reading

The Federal Government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary Continue Reading

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and support his father’s leadership, describing him as a leader committed to fixing long-standing challenges in the country. Speaking passionately, Seyi called on citizens to “have faith” in the president, saying his administration is steering Nigeria Continue Reading

During the breaking of fast with the Muslim faithful at the Agodi Government House, the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, gave his permission for members of his cabinet who intend to contest for elective positions to do so, while also directing them to boldly display the umbrella logo of Continue Reading

The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency, has engaged miners operating across the state to strengthen collaboration and encourage responsible mining practices. Speaking during the meeting, the Director-General of the agency, Abiodun Oni, said security concerns surrounding mining activities have elevated the sector on the state Continue Reading

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has paid a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions and promote security and economic development in the region. The delegation, led by the Area Controller of the Command, visited Continue Reading