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/…
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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…
Oyo Guber: Former Oyo Commissioner, Adeduntan Inaugurate Committee To Actualise Ambition As 2027 election gathers momentum, especially in Oyo state, reknowed international cardio vascular surgeon and Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland is, Prince.Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan will on Thursday inaugurate a committee towards actualising his 2027 governorship ambition. In a statement circulated late Sunday night, the committee is to steer the affairs of a group tagged “Make Oyo State Great Again” MOGA. The group is believed to be working for Adeduntan towards his 2027 plan to govern the state. “As Directed by the Convener Of MOGA here in Oyo State,Dr Azeez…
Ogun State Governor, Abiodun Reacts To Misleading Reports on Awujale Stool Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection. According to official sources, these claims are completely false and misleading. The Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the past with the Olori Ebis that were hitherto polarized which fostered their harmonization and, through such earlier engagements, he also persuaded one of the kingmakers to withdraw a filed litigation. The discussions…
Oyo Govt Prosecutes 13 Offenders for Road Kerb Damage The Oyo State Government through Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has taken stringent action in enforcing the rule of law following the alleged wilful and malicious damage to State road infrastructure in Ibadan . The enforcement exercise, led by the Chairperson of OYRLEA, Honourable Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), alongside the enforcement team, on Tuesday, 20th January, 2026, led to the arrest of Farinde Lawal, Akanji Kazeem, Abidemi Isiaq and ten (10) others, whom were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Ibadan Magisterial District, sitting at Iwo Road, on…
Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25 The magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun state, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the crashed Lexus sport utility vehicle (SUV) involving Anthony Joshua, to February 25, 2026. Kayode appeared before the court on Tuesday for the continuation of his trial. On January 2, the Ogun police command hit the driver with a four-court charge bordering on dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence.
Former Arewa Scribe Blast Peter Obi Over 2027 Election Anthony Sani, former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has criticised Peter Obi and some of his supporters over what he described as sustained negative messaging about Nigeria, warning that the country cannot be entrusted to leaders who have spent years “demarketing” the nation and portraying it as hopeless. The elder statesman made his position known in a statement shared on his Facebook page, where he addressed ongoing political debates and campaign narratives ahead of future elections, he stressed that leadership in Nigeria requires a clear belief in the…
2027: Voting Tinubu Can Return South-East to National Relevance — Anyim A former APC governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Nyerere Chinenye Anyim, has said the 2027 general election presents a major turning point for the South-East region. According to him, supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term could help reintegrate the South-East into the mainstream of national politics, opening doors to more infrastructure projects, federal appointments, and political influence. Speaking during a recent interview, Anyim argued that elections are not just about emotions but strategic choices that determine a region’s future. Politics rewards participation and strategy. National…
Late Imam Abubakar Was a Courageous Servant of God – Tinubu Mourns Cleric President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who passed away at 92. The late Imam Abubakar shot into national and international prominence for hiding over 200 Christians in 2018, during the communal strife that ravaged Plateau State. President Tinubu described the late Imam as an extraordinary religious leader whose lifetime represented a striking testament to faith, courage, and a staunch belief in the sacredness…
Okpebholo Suspends School Resumption Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District due to worsening security conditions in the area. The suspension, announced by Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, will remain in force until further notice. This decision was taken to prioritize the safety and welfare of pupils, students, teachers, and other education stakeholders in the district. The suspension comes after a v!olent protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, triggered by rising cases of k!dnapping and insecurty, left several people injurd and resulted in the vandal!zation…