Omo Iyakunmi Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Ramadan Qur’an Competition
The Omo Iyakunmi Foundation (OIKF) has officially announced the commencement of registration for its 3rd Annual Ramadan Qur’an Competition, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing spiritual growth and promoting excellence in…
Hon. Olusegun Ajayi Empowers Ward Four Students with Free UTME Forms in Tribute to Late Father
Hon. Olusegun Adewole Ajayi, Supervisory Councillor for Environment in Ibarapa East Local Government, has sponsored free UTME forms for five students in Ward Four, Aborerin, Eruwa, as part of his…
Lukman Atunwa Vanguard Celebrates New APC Leadership, Successful Congress
The Lukman Atunwa Vanguard has commended the All Progressives Congress in Ibarapa East for a successful and peaceful Ward and Local Government Congress. The group congratulated the newly elected executives,…
Engr. David Olusegun Okanlawon Congratulates Florence Ajimobi on Her Nomination as Non-Career Ambassador
Engr. David Olusegun Okanlawon, Chairman of the Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation and House of Representatives Candidate for Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency, has congratulated Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi on her…
Lukman Atunwa Congratulates Former Oyo First Lady, Florence Ajimobi, on Ambassadorial Nomination
Lukman Atunwa, a political stakeholder from Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Florence Ajimobi following her nomination as a…
Tinubu Names Former Oyo First Lady, Florence Ajimobi, Among 32 Ambassadorial Nominees
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, with former Oyo State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, featuring prominently…
BREAKING: Oyo Speaker’s Aide, MC Swagger Resigns, Dumps PDP for APC, Declares Full Support for AKK
Amb. (Dr.) Opeyemi Ayanrinde, popularly known as MC Swagger HDFBML, has officially resigned from his position as Special Assistant on Mobilization to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of…
Tpl. (Dr.) Adesokan Applauds Hon. Adeola Oladimeji’s Push for Urban Planning Reforms in Oyo State
Tpl. (Dr.) Adesokan Samuel Adelodun has commended Hon. Adeola Bamidele Oladimeji for raising critical concerns about development control, staffing gaps and enforcement challenges affecting urban and regional planning across Oyo…
Eleruwa Hosts NUJ BCOS Chapel Executives, Hails Makinde’s Infrastructure Drive
The new leadership of the NUJ Oyo State Council visited the Eleruwa of Eruwa as part of a familiarisation tour across the state. During the meeting, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola…
Oyo State Governor, Makinde Proposes N891.98b 2026 Budget
Governor Seyi Makinde has presented a ₦891.98bn budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, outlining a development-driven plan centred on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and sustained economic growth. The budget allocates…
Atunwa Completes Community Culvert Project in Oke Ola, Signals Renewed Drive for Grassroots Development
Alhaji Lukman Atunwa has completed and commissioned a new culvert for the Ifesowapo Community in Oke Ola, New Eruwa, bringing relief to residents and reinforcing his commitment to grassroots development.
Okanlawon Congratulates Folarin, Senator Buhari on Elevation and Birthday
Ambassador Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon has congratulated High Chief Teslim Folarin on his elevation to Agbaakin Olubadan of Ibadanland and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari on his birthday. Speaking through his…
Ibarapa At The Crossroads: Why Our Future Belongs With The New Oyo State
Ibarapa stands at a critical turning point as Nigeria reopens the debate on state creation. The region must decide whether to follow a proposed Ibadan State or align with a…
Alayande Varsity Registry Organises 2025 Maiden Lecture
The Registry Department of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has held its 2025 Maiden Registry Public Lecture, with former ACU Registrar Dr. J. E. T. Babatola urging Nigerian universities…
Lawyer Faults Obasanjo’s Political Conduct, Warns Nigerians Against Forgetting History
A Nigerian lawyer, Muhideen Olalekan Olagunju Alatede, has issued a sharp critique of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of fostering a pattern of vindictive political leadership that Nigerians have…
PDP Crisis: Makinde’s One-Party State Alarm Falls Flat as Analysts Tag Dispute ‘Internal Battle’
Analysts have dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s warning about Nigeria sliding into a one-party system, insisting the ongoing PDP crisis is purely an internal battle with no threat to the nation’s…
Lukman Atunwa Donates Public Address System To APC Ibarapa East, Reaffirms Commitment To Party Progress
Alhaji Lukman Atunwa, a staunch APC loyalist, has reinforced the party's grassroots structure in Ibarapa East by donating eleven (11) complete Public Address Systems to all ward chairmen. The timely…
Ibarapa Set for 7th Sport Fiesta: Two Weeks of High-Energy Games and Cultural Celebration
The 7th Ibarapa Sport Fiesta is scheduled for December 15–28, 2025 in Idere, featuring soccer, draughts and Ayo Olopon in a vibrant display of unity and cultural strength.
Emmanuel Alayande Varsity Registry to Hold Maiden Annual Public Lecture on Tuesday
The Registry Department of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo will host its maiden annual public lecture on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, focusing on sustainable university administration and the future…
Oyo to Mark 130th Anniversary of 1895 ‘Pepe War’ Resistance Against British Invasion
Oyo is set to commemorate 130 years since the 1895 “Pepe War,” the fierce Yoruba resistance against British invasion led by Alaafin Adeyemi Alowolodu I. The November 2025 event will…
2027 House of Assembly Hopeful, Samson Babarinde, Calls for True Local Government Autonomy
Barrister Samson Babarinde, a 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly hopeful for Ibarapa East Constituency, has decried the overbearing control of state governors over local government funds, calling for urgent…
The Minister Wike-Soldier Incident: A Lesson in Civil Authority, To Prevent Mockery of Nigeria
The viral confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a military officer in Abuja is more than controversy—it’s a lesson in civil authority, democracy, and Nigeria’s civil-military balance.
Imam Billal Akinola Oseni Ogunbado Akeugberu: Oyoland’s Symbol Of Intellectual Islam And Moral Rebirth
Imam Billal Akinola Oseni Ogunbado Akeugberu, Chief Imam of Oyoland, stands as a rare blend of legal intellect and Islamic scholarship. His life and vision for Oyo reflect leadership rooted…
Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation Announces 5th Free Vocational Training Programme
The Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation (OIKF) has opened applications for its 5th Annual Free Vocational Training and Skills Acquisition Programme, empowering residents of Oyo Federal Constituency and beyond with practical,…
Legislative Council Greets Ibarapakan, Family on Father’s Final Burial, Welcomes Guests to Igboora
The Ibarapa Central Local Government Legislative Council extends its condolences to Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju (Ibarapakan) on the final burial of his father, High Chief Dr. Amos Ademola Adepoju,…
Okanlawon Celebrates Hon. Sunday Adepoju Omoyin, Hails His Leadership and Legacy
Ambassador Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon has congratulated Hon. Sunday Adepoju Omoyin on his birthday, praising his leadership, public service legacy, and contributions to national development.
Familiarization Visit: TETFund BOT Member (South-west), Sunday Adepoju Visits Alayande Varsity
Hon. Sunday Adepoju, TETFund BOT Member (South-West), commended Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan, Vice-Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, for the judicious use of TETFund resources during a familiarization visit.…
Songster Crew Presents All-Star Ministers for Eruwa Worship Experience 2025
Songster Crew has unveiled the full ministerial lineup for Project 25 of the Eruwa Worship Experience (EWE) 2025 themed “IDENTITY.” The power-packed night of worship, encounter, and purpose holds on…
Policy Brief on the Ibadan Circular Road, Railway, and Western Bypass Land Acquisitions in Oyo State
This policy brief examines the controversies surrounding land acquisitions for the Ibadan Circular Road, Railway, and Western Bypass projects in Oyo State. It identifies gaps in public communication, professional ethics,…
FG Approves ₦25m Housing Loan for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has reviewed housing loan ceilings for civil servants, with permanent secretaries now eligible to access up to ₦25 million. The move, announced by the Head of Civil…