The Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Owoade, has unveiled his official title in preparation for his ascension to the throne. The announcement was made in a concise statement issued by the palace on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Alaafin-elect has chosen to be formally addressed as His Imperial Majesty,…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, Emmanuel Adedokun, over allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced during the Assembly’s plenary on Tuesday following a petition submitted by 11 members of the…
A fresh wave of tension has erupted within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as reports emerge that party leaders in Abuja have allegedly thrown their weight behind the minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, popularly known as “Penkelemes,” to fly the party’s gubernatorial…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a 30-year-old woman, Hauwa Sani, for allegedly smuggling ammunition concealed in a palm oil container. The police also apprehended a syndicate transporting hard drugs meant for criminals operating in Yobe State. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP…
The Oyo State Executive Council has taken a significant step towards transforming the state’s urban landscape by approving an executive bill to establish the New Towns and Cities Development Authority. This bill will now be transmitted to the House of Assembly for further consideration. According to Prince…
The Oyo State Government has begun the payment of bursary awards to students of Oyo State extraction in Law Schools, Medical Schools, Aviation Schools and final year students of universities and HND across the country. The beneficiaries, numbering about 2,950, were drawn from a pool of about 3,000…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has been named Man of the Year by Independent Newspapers Limited in recognition of his contributions to governance, democracy, and infrastructure development. The award was presented at a ceremony on Saturday night at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos,…
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has announced the release of registration links for participants, vendors, and volunteers for the upcoming Youth Summit 2025. This development is part of the government’s efforts to empower and engage the youth of Oyo State. The Youth…
The Oyo State Government has begun a capacity-building program for One Thousand, Nine-hundred and fifty, 1,950 farmers across the 33 local government areas in the State, as part of its continued efforts in ensuring food security. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi…
An Ex member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kehinde Subair has been reported dead. The news of his death currently making rounds on the internet was announced on Friday morning. While the cause of his dead has not been ascertained as at the time of filing this report, party fellows and well wishers…