Ekiti Court Sentences Four Kidnappers to Death by Hanging for Murder of Community Leader
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for kidnapping and murdering Chief Ajayi Emmanuel.
2026 Oloolu Festival Begins July 27 as Olubadan Calls for Peace in Ibadan
Traditional ruler warns against acts capable of disrupting the annual masquerade celebration. The 2026 Oloolu Masquerade Festival will commence on Monday, July 27, with a series of traditional visits across…
CAN Rejects Proposed Ban on Preaching in Commercial Vehicles, Urges President Tinubu to Withhold Assent
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West zone, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles contained in the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Amendment Bill, 2026, warning…
Oyo Govt Urges Parents Not to Withdraw Children from School After Oriire Abduction
The Oyo State Government has reassured parents and guardians of its unwavering commitment to the safety of learners across the state, urging them not to withdraw their children from school…
Oyo Commissioner Reviews Progress on 110km Ibadan Circular Road
The Oyo State Commissioner for Public Works and Transportation, Arc. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, has inspected the ongoing Phase 2 construction of the 110-kilometre Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road in Ibadan.
Flood-Hit Oyo Communities Decry NEWMAP-EIB Delay, Seek Urgent Intervention
Residents of flood-prone communities captured under the Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) have expressed growing frustration over the delay in the commencement of the intervention project, warning that…
Nigeria, 59 Others Hit as New US Tariffs Take Effect Under President Trump
Nigeria is among 60 trading partners affected by a new wave of United States tariffs that took effect on Friday under President Donald Trump's trade policy, replacing an expiring global…
Oyo PDP, APM Youth Wings Unite in Massive Show of Support for Governor Makinde
The youth leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State has announced a joint unity meeting to strengthen their coalition and reaffirm…
President Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army from Eight to 12 Divisions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army's force structure from eight to 12 divisions as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture and improve the…
Governor Makinde Proceeds on Annual Leave, Delegates Power to Deputy Governor
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde's request to proceed on his annual leave beginning August 10, 2026.