ADO-EKITI — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Oluwole Oluyede, has withdrawn his petition challenging the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal subsequently struck out the case at its inaugural sitting in Ado-Ekiti
READ MOREThe Osun State Government has said the governance of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, is guided by law and the statutory responsibilities of constituted authorities, rather than the preferences of any staff union. The government stated this in a reaction to a recent statement by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, concerning the extension of
READ MOREThe Oyo State Government has commenced moves to domesticate the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy, with a view to institutionalising the inclusion of women in government policies, programmes, budgeting and economic opportunities across the state. The initiative, being implemented by the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion in collaboration with the Nigeria
READ MOREThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed Mr Toma Enya as the new Commandant of its Osun State Command. The Command’s spokesperson, Mrs Kehinde Adeleke, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the new commandant had assumed duty. As part of the handing-over activities, the outgoing Commandant, Mr Sotiyo, led Enya on
READ MOREThe presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has called for greater transparency in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, insisting that the country’s crude oil resources must provide direct and measurable benefits to Nigerians. Makinde made the call at the commissioning of the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Office in Abuja.
READ MOREThe Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a child-stealing and human-trafficking syndicate allegedly operating across state boundaries, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, disclosed this at a news briefing held at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan. CP Abimbola said the breakthrough followed an intelligence-led
READ MOREThe Executive and Legislative arms of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have agreed to strengthen collaboration through regular meetings and improved information sharing to enhance governance and public service delivery. ‘Pastor Used Machete, Stool To Smash Wife’s Head’ – Neighbour The agreement was reached during an Executive–Legislative Dialogue organised by the African Foundation
READ MOREOGUN STATE — Two fresh graves beside a three-bedroom bungalow in Ogooluwa community, Akiode Ibogun, Ogun State, have become a grim reminder of a domestic tragedy that allegedly claimed the lives of a Celestial Church of Christ shepherd, Bidemi Odukoya, and his wife within hours of each other. The couple were reportedly involved in a
READ MOREABUJA — The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) has raised concerns over the inability to verify ₦33.75 billion in cash transfers reportedly made to 3,295,207 households across 35 states under the Federal Government’s National Cash Transfer Programme in 2023. The finding was contained in the 2024 Annual Report on Non-Compliance/Internal Control Weaknesses
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