The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to conduct their chairmanship and councillorship primary elections ahead of the state’s forthcoming local government elections to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. OYSIEC Chairman, Dr. Afees Adeniyi, announced the…
There was excitement in Moniya on Monday as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, fulfilled his promise by handing over the key to a new house and a wheelchair to Mr. Babatunde Oluwadaisi Isiah Chesire, a person with disability. The symbolic presentation was done at the new house located behind King’s College,…
A former Chief Whip of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the House of Representatives and the Babameto of Ibadanland, Hon. Babatunde Oduyoye, has resigned his membership of the Oyo State Advisory Council. Oduyoye, who represented Ibadan North West/ South West Federal constituency between 1999 and 2007, said in a…
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead after gunmen attacked Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night, killing residents and setting houses on fire. The attack reportedly claimed the lives of women and children, while several homes were burnt. Residents said at least…
Economic expert Olatunji Smith Balogun has commended the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, for triggering an infrastructure boom aimed at transforming the state into a prime destination for foreign investors. Balogun, while speaking on the state’s economic evolution, noted that crucial projects such…
The Oyo State Government has launched a Climate Literacy and Awareness Programme aimed at equipping teachers with the knowledge to promote environmental education and climate action in schools, with over 300 educators expected to benefit. The initiative, organised by the Global Impact Sustainable Development…
Governor Seyi Makinde’s sustained investment in economic growth, infrastructure, and an enabling business environment is continuing to deliver measurable results, with Oyo State emerging as the third-highest contributor to Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) pool during the first half of 2026.…
The Federal Government has arraigned three men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The defendants — Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa and Shamsu Adamu Sani — are facing a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism,…
Retired two star General, Ishola Williams has backed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for an independent international investigation into the abduction and eventual rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, describing the governor’s request as…
…Driving under the influence of alcohol attracts N100,000 fine or two years imprisonment or both The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, significantly increasing penalties for traffic offences, including imposing a N50,000 fine on anyone caught hawking,…