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The conferment of the title Justice of the Peace (JP) on Benedict Akika marks yet another significant milestone in a life defined by unwavering dedication to service, integrity, and community development. For many who have followed his journey, this recognition is not merely ceremonial—it is a testament to years of consistent commitment to humanity. Benedict Akika has steadily built a reputation as a grassroots mobilizer, community advocate, and bridge-builder across social and political divides. His approach to leadership has always been people-centered, focusing on empowerment, inclusion, and practical solutions to everyday challenges faced by citizens. The JP title, therefore, becomes…

The Chairman of Olorunsogo Local Government area of Oyo state, Hon Qozeem Olayanju has showered praises on the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for what he described as his remarkable and positive impact during his tenure as Chairman of the Nigerian Conference of Speakers (NCS). In a statement made available to journalists, the council boss commended Ogundoyin’s visionary leadership, noting that his stewardship at the helm of the Conference brought renewed relevance, cohesion and strength to state legislatures across the federation. According to Olayanju who was a former lawmaker in the Oyo state…

By Amofin Beulah Adeoye The bridge between Kishi and Igbope did not attend Oyo State’s fiftieth-anniversary celebrations on 3 February 2026—nor was it invited. While political leaders gathered in Ibadan for speeches, plaques, and declarations of progress, the bridge lay collapsed in the river it was built to cross, a slab of concrete submerged in silence. It had remained in that state for over a year. On a Friday morning just past daybreak, Madam Asisatu—a pepper trader in her early forties, backing a newborn baby whilst leading two other toddlers in tow—walked past its remains on her way from Kisi…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has congratulated its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on the successful completion of his tenure as Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. The congratulatory message was issued on Tuesday by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, who described the Speaker’s tenure as impactful, reform-driven and nationally significant. Hon. Ilumoka lauded Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin for what he described as “outstanding achievements” recorded during his over two-year tenure, noting that the Speaker maximally deployed the office to reposition, redirect and re-engineer legislative practice and processes…

A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North Constituency II, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, has commended the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for his impactful leadership as he concludes his tenure as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Tuesday, Babajide described Ogundoyin’s tenure as remarkable, noting that his leadership elevated not only the Conference of Speakers but also enhanced the legislative profile of Oyo State at the national level. According to the lawmaker, Ogundoyin’s chairmanship…

The Oyo State House of Assembly Correspondents have commended the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for what they described as giant strides and outstanding leadership achievements during his tenure as Chairman of the Nigerian Conference of Speakers (NCS). In a statement signed by the chairman, Oyo assembly correspondents, Mr Mosope Kehinde, the correspondents noted that Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin’s leadership at the national legislative body brought renewed strength, visibility and cohesion to the Conference, while significantly elevating the role of state legislatures in Nigeria’s democratic development. They praised the Speaker for his commitment to…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been dragged to court to make an appearance personally or through representation in a case instituted against him by princes of the town at the State High Court sitting in Oyo Town. The claimants; Ladigbolu Adegboyega, Owoade Tesleem, Adeyemi Adesina and Adeyemi Adebayo — in suit No: HOY/18/2026, sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Alaafin, a defendant in the suit, either by himself, servants, privies or any other person whatsoever, from appearing, attending or further attending occasions and functions that are not befitting the status of a symbolic traditional head…

Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Saheed Eegunjobi, for his alleged involvement in a violent attack on a commercial motorcyclist in Ibadan. The command disclosed this in a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday. According to the police, the arrest followed a collaborative effort between officers and community-based security partners, particularly the Agbekoya Vigilante Group, who apprehended the suspect and handed him over to a patrol team attached to the Idi-Aro Divisional Headquarters. Olayinka said the suspect and an accomplice, who is currently at large,…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway against driving against traffic as repair works continue on the Kara Bridge, warning that offenders will be penalised regardless of their status. The Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Hamzat, issued the warning on Monday during an on-the-spot assessment of traffic congestion along the corridor. Reacting to complaints that some security and government vehicles were still violating traffic rules, Hamzat told Channels TV that the act is unacceptable and an abuse of office. “It is wrong. Many times, we take some of their details. “Like I saw…

As we enter into the new month of February,the memory of late Ibadan philanthropist of note ,who bestrode the land like a collosus ,Alhaji Azeez Arisekola Alao,a one time Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland,cannot be erased in the minds of the good people of Ibadanland and Yorubaland generally. While he lived,his birthday was every 14th of February,a day reserved for expression and demonstration of love,which was further raised to higher status by the various philanthropic acts and demeanour of Alhaji Arisekola Alao. An Ibadan man of note,who greatly deployed his wealth, to the advantage of the masses as well as the…