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…
A fresh leadership crisis has engulfed the Oyo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the conduct of parallel state congresses by rival factions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development, which underscores deepening divisions within the party, saw two separate congresses held on Saturday at different locations within Ibadan. Reports revealed…
By Micheal Adeyemo As part of its move to enhanced worship and evangelism, the Kingdom Wisdom and Power Ministries, Seni Area, Adegbayi, Ibadan,Oyo State, has Inaugurated its new auditorium. The event formed a part of the programmes marking the end of the church’s 2026 Annual convention, which commenced on Monday, 6th of April. Speaking at…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, have rejected claims that there is a plan to remove the monarch from his position. Newsmen reports that that the claims were made by former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, who wrote on social media that he heard there was a move by the…
By Victor Okebunmi The Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association has called for the revival of secondary school football, describing it as the foundation for grassroots talent development in Oyo State. Chairman of the association, Temitope Obideyi, made the call at the grand finale of its maiden statewide secondary school football tournament held at the Lekan Salami…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency have called on the party’s national leadership to adopt direct primaries for selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, and not impost candidates. This was in a formal communication addressed to the National Chairman of the APC, by the…
A governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Mr. Kunle Olatunji, has formally resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared his intention to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Action Democratic Party (ADP). According to a statement released by his Media Team, Olatunji confirmed that he has submitted his…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Ladoja ( Arusa1) will celebrate Easter Picnic Fiesta on Monday at his palace , Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Monday 6th April 2026 The Easter picnic message is contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland,Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called for improved grassroots sensitization, robust information flow, and enhanced collaboration among stakeholders in tackling priority diseases across the state. This position was articulated at the State Surveillance Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the…