Police have confirmed the arrest of the seven suspects in connection with banditry attacks on the old National Park in Ikoyi Ile, Oyo. The suspects include the alleged mastermind and ring leader of the highly dreaded ten-man armed banditry gang. They were alleged to be responsible for the brutal assault on…
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been honoured with The Sun Newspaper’s Political Personality of the Year 2025 Award. The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Otunba (Dr) Segun Ogunwuyi, received the Award on Saturday, at The Sun Awards, in Lagos. While speaking with journalists…
We are aware of the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, delivered this morning, which essentially declined to grant the order of mandamus sought on the ground that doing so would, in the court’s view, amount to sitting on appeal over judgments of courts of coordinate jurisdiction. We have…
As Oyo State commemorates 50 years of its creation, the golden jubilee offers a moment of pride, reflection and renewed commitment to progress. From its historic legacy to its present-day transformation, Oyo at 50 stands as a testament to resilience, enterprise and the collective will of its people. The Seyi…
Barr. Adebayo Shittu, a former minister of communications and governorship aspirant, has vowed to introduce Sharia law in Oyo if people demand it when he becomes governor of the state, describing opposition to the Islamic legal system as the product of religious intolerance, particularly among Christians.…
The Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan is set to host a thrilling FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier match between Nigeria’s Falconets and Senegal on February 7, 2026. The winner of this crucial tie will advance to the final round of African qualifiers, facing either Guinea-Bissau or Malawi for a spot in…
…calls for unity and citizen responsibility, promises inclusive growth and lasting legacy The Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has charged the people of Oyo State to embrace responsibility, unity and service as the state begins activities to commemorate its 50th anniversary, describing the Golden…
Arrangements have been perfected for the freedom of the Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho to finally return to Nigeria from self exile after four years. This was confirmed in a statement made available to the newsmen by his spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki. He hinted…
The Oyo State Police Command on Sunday said it intercepted some items suspected to be explosive devices in Saki, Oke Ogun area of the state. The Command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He noted that the truck driver and…
The Oyo State government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde has signed an agreement with a private firm to boost transportation sector in the state through operation of CNG refueling facility in the State. The Nation reports that Atlas Core Energy & Logistics, an operator in the country’s…