The Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address the “critical shortage” of healthcare personnel and the deteriorating state of infrastructure at the grassroots level. The Monarch made the passionate appeal on Tuesday during a strategic consultative meeting at his palace with Continue Reading
Blend Western Education with Traditional Values, Oyo Govt Urges at 2026 Osemeji Festival
The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, has called for a healthy balance between Western education and traditional Isese training, stressing that such a combination will equip children with a competitive edge while preserving their cultural identity. He made the call on Monday at the Continue Reading
Oyo Govt Pledges Rewards For Whistleblower Over Environmental Hazards
The Oyo State Government has launched an environmental whistleblower programme aimed at tackling indiscriminate waste disposal and other environmental hazards across the state. Speaking at the launch held at the Local Government Staff Training School, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Continue Reading
Firefighters rescue man as inferno ravages petroleum station in Igbeti
Men of the Oyo State Fire Service on Sunday rescued a 35-year-old man when a fire outbreak engulfed a petroleum station in Igbeti town, Oyo State. The incident occurred at Bon-kay Petroleum Station located along Kara Area, Kishi Road, Igbeti, when a tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly Continue Reading
President Tinubu, APC Govs In Closed-door Meeting With NLC Leaders
President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress, APC, governors under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, are currently in a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. The meeting is taking place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The invitation extended to the NLC leadership Continue Reading
Convention: APC may settle for Yilwatda, Basiru
Barring any last-minute changes, the All Progressives Congress is set to retain Prof Nentawe Yilwatda and Dr Ajibola Basiru as national chairman and national secretary, respectively, at its forthcoming national convention, as stakeholders intensify efforts to sustain continuity within the National Working Committee. Senior party officials who spoke on condition Continue Reading
We’ll establish state Police to curb insecurity, Tinubu insists
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to establish state police as part of sweeping efforts to curb insecurity across Nigeria, declaring that his administration will not postpone promises made to citizens ahead of the 2023 elections. The President made the pledge on Monday night while hosting state governors to an interfaith Continue Reading
Tension as NJC launches discreet probe into senior judges,heads of courts
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has commenced a far-reaching but discreet investigation into allegations of corruption leveled against some highly placed judicial officers, including heads of courts, multiple insiders have disclosed. The NJC, Nigeria’s constitutional body responsible for the appointment, promotion and discipline of judicial officers, is said to have Continue Reading
El-Rufai sues ICPC,magistrate, others for N1 billion over raid on his Abuja residence
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others, including a magistrate, over a recent reported raid on his Abuja residence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Continue Reading
Okere Receives NANSNM 2026 Champions at Palace
The Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi,has received students from the College of Nursing Sciences (CONSMMEFS) who emerged victorious at the National Association of Nigeria Student Nurses and Midwives (NANSNM) 2026 Unity Games in Oyo State. The triumphant students, led by their Provost, Alh. Kunle Sani, were accompanied by staff Continue Reading










