The UK Government has unveiled sweeping reforms through its new Immigration White Paper, aiming to reduce immigration numbers by about 100,000 annually. While the changes will affect global migrants, they are expected to significantly impact Nigerians and Africans across key sectors such as education,…
A two-time Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr (Mrs) Onikepo Akande, has attributed the successes being recorded by Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to his level of preparedness before assuming office. Akande, who is the Iyalaje Iyalode of Ibadanland,…
The former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja is to chair the forthcoming 2025 World Egungun festival. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr.Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this during a courtesy visit to him at his residence in Ibadan recently.…
The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, commenced the demolition of illegal structures and shanties at different locations in Ibadan, the state capital. The exercise began at St. Gabriel’s Secondary Commercial School, Sabo-Jembewon Area, Ibadan. Security personnel of Operation Burst, the Nigeria Police…
The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency has begun a compulsory revalidation exercise for all third-party outdoor advertising practitioners across the state. This was disclosed by the agency’s Director-General, Oludolapo Esho, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation,…
…challenges Nenadi to speak about her plea bargain with EFCC The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took another dimension on Wednesday with the suspension of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities. The party also announced the suspension of five of its elected…
The absence of Justice Bayo Taiwo of the Oyo State High Court on Wednesday stalled the ongoing murder trial of a former Chairman of the Park Management System in Oyo State, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary. The case, which resumed at the High Court in Ibadan, was adjourned to June 11 for the…
Social media activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. His release was announced on Wednesday by former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, via his X handle. “Thanks to unrelenting efforts of…
Property worth millions of naira has been destroyed in a fire incident that ravaged three rooms out of four at The Polytechnic, Ibadan in Oyo State. Investigation revealed that though no casualty was recorded, the incident happened at the staff quarters of the institution around 2 am on Wednesday. The state…
In a significant announcement for Muslim communities, The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde revealed plans for the direct airlifting of Hajj pilgrims from the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan, commencing in 2026. This initiative marks a pivotal step towards enhancing the travel…