Crisis brews in Ibadan as Olufadejin family alleges imposition of Mogaji, urges Olubadan to rescind move
A fresh traditional leadership dispute is brewing in Ibadan, Oyo State, as members of the Olufadejin family of Alekuso, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, have alleged of a planned imposition…
Why INEC cannot be independent — Chairman Amupitan makes shocking revelation
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has declared that the electoral body cannot attain genuine independence without full financial autonomy. He warned that continued…
Why Oyo’s brand of politics threatens its chance of ever becoming an economic powerhouse in Nigeria| Ibrahim Adekola
George Santayana was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, novelist, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Santayana is especially…
Oyo SSG commissions newly constructed Amotekun office in Oluyole, hails Olatunji’s visionary leadership
… As Oyo APM deputy governorship candidate rally grassroots support ahead of 2027 polls The Secretary to the Oyo State Government (SSG), Professor Musbaudeen Babatunde, has on Thursday commissioned a…
2027: I’ll not speculate but leave the people to draw own conclusions on EFCC case– Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the recent Federal High Court judgment against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a triumph for the rule of law…
EFCC: Oyo govt. berates APC over statement on court ruling, says Makinde’s financial prudence commendable
The Oyo State Government has dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde was attempting to shield his administration from investigation by the Economic and Financial…
Breaking: Makinde transfers power to deputy governor as Oyo Assembly approves annual leave
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Seyi Makinde to proceed on his annual leave, paving the way for the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal,…
Court restrains EFCC from ‘speculative investigation’ of Makinde led Oyo finances
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from proceeding with its planned investigation into the…
Olugbon showers encomium on Dr. Saka Balogun at 90
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon (HRM) Oba Francis Alao has paid a tribute to elder statesman Dr. Saka Balogun on attaining the age of 90 years today. In his congratulatory press…
Bill to ban ‘pure’ water threatens investors’ confidence, socioeconomic dev– Producers tell Oyo Assembly
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) in Oyo State has urged the Oyo State House of Assembly to reconsider its proposed bill seeking to ban sachet water as part…