Oyo Govt begins 50 per cent tractorisation subsidy for farmers, flags off 2026 farming season (Photos)
By Rahman Taofeeq, As the 2026 farming season begins, the Oyo State Government has tasked farmers in the state to avail themselves of opportunities provided by the Ministry of Agriculture…
Appeal Court fallout: Makinde opts for peace with Wike as Bala rejects deal
In a development likely to shape the future of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 elections, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the party’s Board of Trustees have…
Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup
By Abdulsalam Adigun, Iran has announced it will not take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the ongoing conflict with the United States and rising security concerns following…
Makinde’s wife flags off health insurance scheme for the elderly in Egbeda LG, commissions multipurpose hall
By Rahman Taofeeq, Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Engr (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde, has flagged off a one-year enrolment package for 250 elderly residents of Egbeda Local Government under the…
BREAKING: Reps amend Electoral Act, prescribe N10m fine, jail term for dual party membership
The house of representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties. Under the new provision, individuals found guilty of belonging to more than one…
Kidnapping: Oyo CP queries DPO, detains Inspector over unprofessional conduct
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegation of unprofessional conduct by operatives of the Jobele Division in Afijio Local Government Area…
India, others reject Tinubu’s Ambassadors over tenure policy
India and other yet-to-be disclosed countries have declined to accept some of President Bola Tinubu’s recently posted ambassadors-designate due to diplomatic policies that discourage receiving envoys from administrations with less…
JUST IN: OYSIEC Announces LG Election New Date, Releases Revised Timetable
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC) has announced Tuesday, 29 December 2026 as the new date for the conduct of the local government council elections across the state.…
Iran has more missiles than anyone thought — Donald Trump
United States President, Donald Trump, has said Iran possessed more missiles than initially believed and was preparing to launch an attack on the United States. Trump made the remark on…
PHOTOS: Oni, Alaafin, Olubadan, other Top Yoruba Monarchs Join Tinubu, Shettima for Iftar
​In a powerful display of national cohesion and spiritual solidarity, the seat of power played host to the upper echelon of Nigeria’s traditional institution on Monday evening. ​President Bola Ahmed…