Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has elevated 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, marking a significant development in the strengthening of traditional institutions within the state. The coronation ceremony, held at Oliveth Heights in Oyo West Local Government Area, featured the formal presentation of Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office to the newly elevated monarchs. The presentation was carried out […]

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. El-Rufai was reportedly intercepted on Thursday upon his arrival in Abuja from Cairo, Egypt. The ADC described the development as troubling and inconsistent with established legal procedures, raising concerns about due process and the conduct of security […]

  A Nigerian national, Abubakar Adamu, has appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention to facilitate his return home from Russia after he was allegedly deceived and forced into military service. Adamu, through his legal representatives, has formally notified Nigerian authorities of his situation, raising serious concerns about his safety, welfare, and the circumstances surrounding his recruitment into the Russian army. According to his lawyers, Adamu travelled to Moscow […]

  The Oyo State House of Assembly has commenced legislative action to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of single-use plastics, marking a major step toward tackling environmental pollution and promoting sustainable practices across the state. The proposed legislation, titled the Oyo State Single-Use Plastics Prohibition (SUPs) Bill, 2026, passed its first reading during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. The bill is jointly […]