Oyo State Police Command Dismisses Rumour Of Curfew And Movement Restrictions In Ibadan Press Release The Oyo State Police Command wishes to categorically state that there is currently no curfew or restriction placed on the movement of persons or vehicles within or outside Ibadan, contrary to reports circulating in some quarters. The Command unequivocally assures residents and the general public that there are no security concerns warranting panic or apprehension. Adequate security measures have been put in place, as officers and operatives of the Command have been strategically deployed across the state to ensure the safety and security of all…
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Ibadan Socio-Cultural Club Aj’orosun, Denies Endorsement Of Oyo APM Guber Candidate Press Statement Our Attention has been drawn to a news report circulating on May 23, 2026, with the headline _“JUST IN: Ajorosun Club Endorse Bimbo Adekanmbi”_ published by _theclicknewsng.com_ and other blogs. *Omo Aj’orosun Club, Ibadan hereby states categorically that:* 1. *No Endorsement Was Made*: The leadership and executives of Omo Aj’orosun Club have not endorsed Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi or any other candidate for the 2027 Oyo State Governorship election. 2. *No Official Political Visit*: The Club did not pay any “political courtesy visit” to Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi to…
President Tinubu To Receive APC Certificate Of Return, Party Flag As 2027 Presidential Candidate On Sunday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially receive the Certificate of Return and the flag of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 General Elections. The presentation ceremony is scheduled to be held on Sunday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, following the nationwide collation of results from the APC Presidential Primary Elections. Top party leaders, including APC Governors, members of the National Executive Committee, the National Working Committee, members of the National…
Oyo School Abduction: Husband Of Kidnapped Principal Says Rescued Efforts Ongoing Beneath, Praise Gov Seyi Makinde And Security Operatives Efforts to secure the release of abducted pupils, teachers and school administrators in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are ongoing, according to Professor Wole Alamu, husband of one of the kidnapped principals, Mrs Alamu Folawe. Professor Alamu disclosed this on Wednesday during a telephone interview with Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, amid heightened concerns over the abduction incident which has continued to attract national attention. He, however, appealed for caution in public discussions surrounding the rescue operations, warning…
Orire School Children Abduction: CAN Declares Days of Fasting and Prayer The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, has declared Wednesday, May 20, a day of prayer and fasting for the abducted principal, teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on Friday invaded the LGA attacking the Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, LA School Esinele and Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele where an assistant head teacher and a commercial motorcyclist were killed. The association made the call in a statement by its Chairman Rev. Elisha…
Just In: US Launches Another Deadly Airstrike in Nigeria, Kills ISIS Deputy Leader — Trump United States forces, in collaboration with Nigerian military authorities, have carried out coordinated airstrikes in Sokoto State. The airstrikes reportedly killed several ISIS fighters, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the terrorist group’s second-in-command globally. US President Donald Trump announced the operation on Saturday through his Truth Social platform. He stated that American and Nigerian forces executed a “meticulously planned and very complex mission” targeting the ISIS leader in Northwest Nigeria. According to Trump, al-Minuki had been hiding in Africa while allegedly coordinating terrorist activities. He…
Amidst Internal Crisis, APC Postpones House Of Reps Primary Election To Saturday, Other Dates Remain Unchanged The All Progressives Congress (APC) announces the postponement of the House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 General Elections to Saturday, 16th May, 2026. Previously announced Primary Election dates for the Senate, State Houses of Assembly, Governorship and Presidential primaries remain unchanged. The Primary Elections will now be held as follows: • House of Representatives – Saturday, 16th May, 2026 • Senate – Monday, 18th May, 2026 • State House of Assembly – Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 • Governorship – Thursday, 21st May,…
Ojude Oba 2026 to Hold Despite Vacant Awujale Stool, Council Insists The annual Ojude Oba Festival will go ahead in 2026 despite the absence of a newly installed Awujale of Ijebu land, according to the Baagbimo of Ijebu and Secretary of the Awujale Council of Chiefs, Prof. (Chief) Fassy Yusuf, who insists that the festival is rooted in the institution, not personality, and can not be suspended due to a vacant royal stool. Speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM’s Frontline, Prof. Yusuf dismissed growing public speculation that the festival may be halted due to the transition period following the passing of…
Nigeria Right Activist, Politician Erubami Tasks New Power Minister, Tegbe On Sustainable Electricity. A renown Rights Activist and an Anti – Corruption crusader, Mashood Erubami, had set an immediate workable agenda for the newly appointed Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe. Erubami, in a release last weekend, said Nigeria power failure is structural but fixable with sequenced actions that could restore confidence, improve supply, and unlock investment locally and internationally . He outlined immediate agenda as implementable according to the Minister s submissions before the National Assembly while answering questions from Senators posing multiple questions to him. He called on the…
South West APC Support Groups Council Felicitates Yoruba Leader Fasoranti @ 100 The Deputy Director-General, (DDG), Hon Adewale Adeogun, Leadership and entire members of South West APC Support Groups Council (APC- SGC) on Monday congratulate the leader of Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Afenifere as he turned 100. In a release signed by the group zonal secretary, Anthony Enahoro and made available to journalists by Olamilekan Lamidi, the media aide said the group bow its heads in reverence and raises voices in gratitude to Almighty God as the Elderstateman, Afenifere Leader, and a Living Archive of Yoruba Integrity, Pa Reuben Fasoranti celebrates…