By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has appealed to Egungun Masquerades in Ibadanland to ensure peace throughout the 2026 Egungun Annual Festival in Ibadanland The appeal was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga shortly after the visit…
A centenarian, Chief Rachel Olatunde Adeniji, popularly known “It’s Eggs” will on Sunday, celebrate her 100th birthday at Ebenezer African Church Cathedral Hall, Anfani Road, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. Relatives, church members and well-wishers are expected to honour the woman, who has been described as a symbol of faith, resilience and good health. Through…
By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Police Command, in a proactive move to address security concerns and strengthen communal harmony, today, Thursday 23rd April 2026, convened a high-level stakeholders’ consultative meeting at the Command Headquarters. The meeting brought together a broad spectrum of critical stakeholders, including traditional rulers, leaders of the Hausa, Fulani and Yoruba…
One person has lost his life as a result of injuries he sustained during an attack by a wild elephant. The incident, according to sources, occurred on Thursday at Innayin community in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyo State. It was learnt that a man identified as Ibrahim Tijani lost his life after he was…
The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a resident, Marian Remi, in Ido Local Government Area of the state. The suspects—Musa Ajibola (29), Hassan Mohammadu (63), and Umaru Hassan (19)—were arrested on April 21 at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Idu, following intelligence provided by…
By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has commemorated World Earth Day 2026 with a series of impactful initiatives aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment. Speaking at the press conference, the Honourable Commissioner, Engr. Dr. Ademola Aderinto, emphasized the importance of this year’s theme,…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, on Wednesday disclosed that the ministry had activated flooding alert and preparedness measures ahead of the 2026 rainy season. Aderinto, who disclosed this during a press briefing and tree planting in commemoration of this year’s World Earth Day, tagged “Our Power, Our Planet,” organised…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has extended warm felicitations to Sen Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement, Barr Akeem Agbaje described Sen. Alli as a committed…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Balogun of Ibadanland and member of the Olubadan in council, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, has advised the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to abstain from partisan politics and focus on his traditional responsibilities for the progress of the ancient city. Oba Ajibola made this known while speaking at a press conference…
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the successful realisation of the Moniya Inland Dry Port project, following a high-level review and validation meeting on its implementation strategy. The government described the project as a major driver of economic transformation and regional trade expansion. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday…