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…
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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…
We ‘Il Delivered Rivers to Tinubu — Wike declares Former Rivers State governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has made a bold political statement that is already stirring reactions across Nigeria. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Wike said he personally led the political battle that secured Rivers State for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. According to him, many politicians who failed to win meaningful support for their own candidates in 2023 are now trying to take credit for Tinubu’s popularity in Rivers. We fought and delivered Rivers. People who couldn’t get even 10% for their candidate are…
Oyo Governor Reacts To Wednesday Bandits Attack Oyo State Governor has described Wednesday attack at National Park office, Oloka village as unfortunate and sad. Governor Makinde stated this on his Facebook page late Wednesday night. “Earlier today, there was a criminal attack by bandits at the National Park Office, Oloka Village, which resulted in the death of five National Park Service Forest Guard Officers. This is a devastating loss of the lives of personnel in the course of carrying out their lawful duties. May their souls rest in peace. “Preliminary investigations by the security agencies indicate that this was a…