Author: Matthew Olaniyan

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured Nigerians that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will bounce back stronger as a virile and united platform that the people will be proud of ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the assurance in Lagos during the PDP Southern Consultative Summit, held ahead of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Monday, 25th August, 2025. Makinde emphasized that despite challenges, the PDP remains alive and capable of providing a credible alternative for Nigerians in the coming elections, if leaders and members continue to put in the hard work.…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured Isese adherents that his administration will continue to promote and support them to preserve the cultural and traditional heritage of the people. Governor Makinde, who spoke through the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, gave the assurance on Wednesday, at the grand finale of the 2025 Isese Festival with the theme “Unity is the way to success,” held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The governor commended all the devotees for their peaceful co-existence, tolerance and support to the government, and for upholding the cultural heritage through the preservation…

The last 48 hours have witnessed different reactions and opinions from Nigerians, particularly among the Yoruba people of the South-West, following a statement released by the office of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on Monday. The statement, issued by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, took aim at the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over the conferment of the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Ibadan businessman, Dotun Sanusi. In the statement, the Alaafin argued that the power to bestow a pan-Yoruba title rests solely with him, insisting that no other…

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, will be crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oyo State capital, at a coronation ceremony slated for Friday, 26th September 2025. This Newspaper exclusively gathered that his nomination has been approved by the state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde. Our correspondent confirmed that the state delegation met with Ladoja and other members of the Olubadan-in-Council at his Bodija residence on Wednesday. When contacted, a media aide to Oba Ladoja, Chief Adeola Oloko, confirmed the development to this Online Newspaper. He said, “Oba Ladoja will be enthroned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, 26…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on residents of Ibadan North Federal Constituency to turn out in large numbers and vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as “DON,” in the upcoming bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. The governor made the call on Monday during the official campaign flag-off at Bodija Main Market, Ibadan, where he described the election as a crucial opportunity to reaffirm Oyo State as a PDP stronghold.“ Let me tell you that this forthcoming election is very important because we all need to prove that Oyo State is…

In a watershed moment for public health in Nigeria, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has pledged comprehensive legislative support for cancer prevention and HPV awareness. This commitment was announced at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mobile Truck Clinic and Molecular Laboratory initiative spearheaded by the HPV Consortium at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.The event, graced by Governor Seyi Makinde who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, Minister of State For Health , Dr. Isiaq Salako, international partners from Northwestern University, USA, and prominent health experts, marked a major…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday commissioned the newly dualised 5.9-kilometer Akobo–Ojurin–Olorunda Abaa Road in Ibadan. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, the governor described the project as a strategic road that will boost trade, ease transportation, open up rural communities, and improve the quality of life for residents. The road, now named after Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu in recognition of his contributions to the state, was part of Governor Makinde’s commitment to infrastructure development across Oyo State. The project also marks the fulfillment of a campaign promise made during his visit to Ward 3 in Lagelu…

A leaked internal memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Ibadan-North Federal Constituency, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, did not take place. The memo, dated July 21, 2025, and addressed to the Director of Election and Party Monitoring at INEC headquarters in Abuja, was signed by Rosemary Alaba Adeniyi, the Acting Administrative Secretary for the Oyo State office of the Commission. It officially states that the scheduled APC primary election did not hold. In addition, the report noted that efforts by INEC officials to…

THE Director of Public Prosecution, Attorney General’s office, Oyo State Ministry of Justice, has applied for the takeover of the prosecution of a case involving a woman, Ajayi Oluwabukola, who was accused of defrauding Sunshine International School, Ibadan, of N34,250 million by false pretence. The application for the takeover was presented by a state counsel, Q.C. Abraham, on behalf of the DPP at the sitting in Magistrate’s Court 2, Iyaganku, Ibadan, presided over by Magistrate Moruf Mudashiru, last Wednesday. The application, a copy of which was copied to the O/C Legal/Prosecution, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, sought the court’s…

A violent confrontation and suspected use of a local charm during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ibadan North have thrown the party into deeper crisis ahead of the August 16 by-election.The primary, held on Sunday under a heavy security presence, descended into chaos as physical altercations erupted among party members and delegates. The situation escalated dramatically when Idris Lapade, a former Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government and a leading aspirant, was allegedly struck in the chest with a suspected charm during a confrontation with party agents. Witnesses at the venue said he collapsed at the scene…