The Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State has expressed strong support for Governor Seyi Makinde, declaring that he possesses the leadership qualities, experience, and vision required to reposition Nigeria and place the country on the path of sustainable development. The council chairmen made the declaration following Makinde’s official announcement of his intention to contest the presidency ahead of the 2027 general election. According to the forum, the governor’s […]

A Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Prof. Eyo Ekpe, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of assaulting and harassing him and several hospital workers during an attempt to arrest him over an alleged fake medical report. Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, the professor, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of the hospital, narrated […]

Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement. The Oyo State governor made the announcement during a political rally held at Mapo Hall on Wednesday amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking before supporters and party loyalists, Makinde formally unveiled his presidential ambition, declaring his readiness to seek the nation’s highest office. The […]

The Federal Government has announced that the long-awaited Digital Switch Over (DSO) project will commence nationwide rollout on June 17, 2026, in what officials described as a major breakthrough for Nigeria’s broadcasting industry. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this after a facility tour of the headquarters of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited in Abuja. According to the minister, the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting will […]