The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is finally set to resign his position after securing President Bola Tinubu’s consent to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. The development followed a meeting between the minister and the president on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where Adelabu…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff and ex-Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekambi, has officially declared his intention to contest for the governorship of Oyo State. The declaration was made during a high-level visit to the State Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) located in Oke…
The Oyo State Executive Council meeting, chaired by the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved compensation for over 900 property owners whose lands were affected by the ongoing construction of the Ibadan Circular Road In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, a total…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council. According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa, are to leave the cabinet while their…
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, has warned against what he described as the creeping politicisation of traditional institutions in Ibadan, insisting that the Olubadan stool must be protected from partisan influence and public controversy. Speaking at a press briefing held at his Ibadan…
The Oyo State government has confirmed ab Lassa Fever case at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The case involved a 44-year-old female who was managed at UCH and unfortunately passed away on the 11 April 2026 , while the Laboratory confirmation of Lassa Fever was received on 13 April 2026. In a…
The Oyo State Government has officially announced the release of the results for the 2025 Confirmation, Promotion, and Advancement Examinations, which were conducted in December 2025. This development was made known by the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, through an official statement issued by her office.…
A concerned indigene of Ibadanland, Mr. Lanre Gbadamosi, has called on the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, to uphold the tradition of political neutrality associated with the revered throne. In an open letter dated April 14, 2026, Gbadamosi expressed deep respect for the monarch while…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has denied allegations that he received money from APC proxies to facilitate the impeachment of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claim as false and politically motivated. Reacting to the allegations, the Speaker said no…
The Executive Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Agribusiness and International Cooperation Development, and Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, has been honoured with the prestigious Icon of Ibadan Heritage Award at the 2026 edition of the Central…