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Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2026 to regulate associations, groups and organisations providing security and allied services across Oyo State. The development was announced in a statement shared on the governor’s official page on Thursday. According to the statement, the executive order is designed to ensure that all groups involved in security-related activities operate within guidelines approved by the state government. Makinde said the measure […]

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term in office expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment has generated widespread attention due to Aina’s age and professional background. He is set to turn 40 in July and will become the youngest registrar in the history of the examination body. Professor Aina studied […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 polls. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said his decision came after consultations with family members, friends, and political associates. He added that he would support whichever candidate eventually emerges as the party’s flagbearer in the state. The governor’s withdrawal has sparked fresh political discussions in Rivers State as […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress has signalled the possibility of another major confrontation with the Federal Government over the worsening economic condition facing Nigerian workers, declaring that organised labour will continue to push for improved wages and better welfare packages. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, gave the indication during the unveiling of the roadmap for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union in Abuja. […]

Ahead of Thursday’s governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress, resistance to consensus arrangements has intensified across several states, as many aspirants rejected pressure to step down and insisted on participating in the contest. The development comes despite efforts by party leaders, governors, and stakeholders to reduce internal disputes through endorsements and consensus agreements ahead of the 2027 general elections. In many APC-controlled states, incumbent governors and preferred candidates have […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has intervened in the lingering land dispute at Isokan Estate Extension in the Alao Akala, Elebu area of Ibadan, ordering an immediate stop to the planned demolition of about 200 houses in the community. The monarch gave the directive after a series of meetings with residents, landlords, community stakeholders and other parties affected by the controversy surrounding ownership of the land. The […]

Tension erupted in parts of Oyo State on Wednesday as youths and residents staged a protest over the recent abduction of students and teachers in the state. The protesters, who marched through major streets in Ogbomoso, were seen chanting slogans demanding the immediate release of the victims. Residents expressed anger over the worsening security situation and the rising economic hardship, accusing the government of failing to adequately protect lives and […]

The Office of the Special Adviser on Security in Oyo State has urged residents to exercise caution and responsibility when sharing security-related information, stressing the importance of accurate and verified reports. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Security, Fatai Owoseni Fagbenro, citizens were encouraged to embrace the principle of “see something, say something” while ensuring that any information passed to authorities is credible and properly confirmed. According […]

Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The achievement was announced on Tuesday by music statistics platform ChartsAfrica, which highlighted the singer’s dominance on the streaming platform. According to the report, Wizkid remains the first African artist to reach the 1 billion, 2 billion, 10 billion and now 11 billion Spotify streams milestones. The milestone comes shortly […]

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has called on South-West leaders and stakeholders to take urgent steps to address rising insecurity following the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State. Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday, Adams described the attack in Oriire Local Government Area as disturbing and highly condemnable. He said the mass abduction in Yorubaland was a serious warning sign that the region must […]