JUST IN: Makinde-led PDP unveils Turaki, others as caretaker committee members
The factional National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has ratified the appointment of a 13-member Caretaker Committee headed by Tanimu Turaki,…
Jigawa, Kano, Katsina top list of out of school children
Jigawa, Kano and Katsina, have been identified as states with the highest number of out-of-school children crisis as UNICEF stressed that urgent investment in early childhood education remained critical to…
Of Makinde, democracy and posterity ||•By Sulaimon Olanrewaju
An internet rat, desperate to reclaim lost fame, has an axe to grind with Governor Seyi Makinde. His angst against the governor is his incomprehension of the need for Makinde’s…
World Press Freedom Day 2026: Hon. Wale Ajani Charges Journalists in Òyó State to Uphold Truth, Urges Politicians to Respect Media Ahead of 2027
World Press Freedom Day 2026 Hon. Wale Ajani Charges Journalists in Òyó State to Uphold Truth, Urges Politicians to Respect Media Ahead of 2027 As the world marks World Press…
Adelabu’s comment: Don’t disrespect Olubadan, Okanlomo Odua, Dotun Sanusi cautions politicians
The Okanlomo Odua, Chief Dotun Sanusi, has cautioned politicians against making statements capable of undermining the revered stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, warning that any form of disrespect toward…
Egungun Festival: British Deputy High Commission Chief lauds Makinde for promoting tourism
Deputy Head of Mission at the British Deputy High Commission, Lagos, Mr Simon Field, has lauded Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s uncommon leadership and, especially his initiative in promoting culture and tourism…
BREAKING: Carter Efe defeats Portable in celebrity boxing showdown
Nigerian streamer and entertainer Carter Efe made a winning boxing debut, securing a dominant 3-0 unanimous decision victory over controversial singer Portable in their much-anticipated celebrity boxing showdown. The bout,…
ADC Factional National Leader Dumps Party, Set To Join APC
The National Leader of the Nafiu Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Abejide, has announced his resignation from the party. The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency…
Oyo Govt Warns Against Dumping of Building Materials on Roads, Walkways , Arraigns Offender
By Rahman Taofeeq, The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has issued a stern warning to residents against the indiscriminate dumping of building materials on roads and walkways,…
Motorists groan as petrol price nears N1,400
The lingering fuel crisis worsened yesterday as petrol price rose sharply at the pumps. Motorists at various filling stations voiced anger and frustration over the matter when they discovered the…