President Bola Tinubu will embark on a historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, following an invitation from King Charles III. The visit, announced on Sunday via the official X handle of the British royal family, confirms that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host the Nigerian leader at Windsor Castle. President Tinubu will be accompanied by his wife and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The statement read: “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has accepted an invitation…
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Oyo NUJ Felicitates Makinde, Ladoja on Sun Awards The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on honours conferred on them by The Sun Newspapers. The statement, jointly signed by Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, said Makinde won Sun Political Personality of the Year, while Ladoja received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The NUJ said that Makinde’s award recognised his purposeful leadership, people-centred governance, infrastructural transformation and consistent democratic values delivered across Oyo State. The council said the governor’s visionary policies strengthened…
Troops Of 4 Brigade Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout, Arrest Suspect In Edo North Senatorial District Troops of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, Edo State Police Command, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Edo State Security Corps, on 4 February 2026 conducted a clearance operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1 to neutralise, flush out terrorists, kidnappers and rescue victims at Osara Community in Etsako West Local Government Area as well as Auchi and Okpella Communities all in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State. During the operation, eight suspected kidnappers…
World Cancer Day 2026: United by Unique, Strengthened by Purpose. World Cancer Day 2026, marked on the 4th of February, stands as a solemn reminder and a clarion call to action against one of humanity’s most formidable health challenges. With the theme “United by Unique,” this year’s observance affirms a fundamental truth: cancer does not present itself the same way in every individual, and therefore demands care that is personalized, compassionate, and inclusive. To the resilient and forward-looking people of Oyo State, this message is both global in outlook and deeply local in responsibility. Cancer remains a deadly and silent…
Osun 2026: Fadahunsi, Ajagunla, Oyetola Meet, Vow to Rescue Osun Ahead of the forthcoming Osun State governorship election on August 8, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi OFR representing Osun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industries—along with his Osun Central counterpart, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, met with the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, in Abuja. The strategic, closed-door meeting, which lasted over two hours, aimed to rescue Osun from what they described as total collapse. In a statement by his Head of Media and Public Enlightenment, Omole Oluwasegun Omo-Osodi, Senator Fadahunsi…
Ahead 2027 Oyo Governorship Contest, Adeduntan Inaugurates Committee To Actualise Ambition As race to who becomes the governor of Oyo State in 2027 hots up, a former health Commissioner and Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has inaugurated executives of his campaign outfit, “Make Oyo Great Again (MOGA).”. > The inauguration marked the official commencement of the movement’s operational structure, with carefully selected leaders positioned to drive the MOGA agenda across all zones of Oyo State. The ceremony reflected the movement’s commitment to strategic organization and grassroots mobilization as it prepares to engage citizens on critical developmental issues. Hon.…
President Tinubu Will Win Convincingly in 2027 – Nigeria Minister … Calls for unity behind Mr. President’s Reform Agenda The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bellow Matawalle MON, has affirmed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and predicted a convincing victory for the President in the 2027 Presidential election. Dr. Matawalle also urged Nigerians and political stakeholders to give the President the political space required to advance reforms aimed at economic stabilisation, institutional strengthening and national cohesion. Speaking at his residence in Abuja today, Dr. Matawalle condemned ongoing political manoeuvres aimed at undermining the…
Illegal Waste Disposal: Oyo Govt Seals Complexes in Ibadan The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has sealed some residential and commercial complexes within the Ibadan metropolis for engaging illegal waste collectors, failing to comply with environmental regulations, and operating without registration with approved Private Sector Participants (PSP) waste collectors. The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, stated this during an inspection tour within the Ibadan metropolis. Hon. Aderinto explained that the exercise was in line with the directive of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to ensure…
2026 Hajj : Oyo Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Begins Medical Screening, interview for Intending Pilgrims The Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has commenced medical screening and interviews on basic knowledge of Islam for the 2026 Hajj-intending pilgrims from the state to ascertain their level of understanding of the religion. Medical tests carried out by certified medical practitioners from the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board included Vital Signs ( blood pressure check and pulse), tuberculosis screening, general consultation, liver, heart and kidney function tests, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C tests etc. Addressing the intending pilgrims in Ibadan/…
Police Service Commission Extends Jobs Application Deadline By Two Weeks The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announce a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Constables. The application portal, which opened on 15th December 2025, has now been extended to close on 8th February 2026. This decision follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation. While some states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna have high application numbers, states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra have notably lower submissions. The extension aims to ensure equitable representation…