Constitutional Overreach: Makinde Can’t Compel Coronation Of A Titled Chief, Sharafadeen Alli
In a swift reaction to the directive issued by the Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, legal experts and political stakeholders have raised fundamental constitutional concerns regarding the “suspicious & immediate" coronation of Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli and two others against their wish and gross violation of their fundamental human rights. Sources at Olubadan’s palace on...
No Governance In Oyo Again — APC Slams Makinde
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has raised the alarm over the dire consequences of what it described as mindless abandonment of the business of governance by Governor Seyi Makinde for politics "as his personal fear of life after office heightened in his mind and those of his cronies who milk the resources of the state dry...
JUST IN: Oyo Gov Fixes Sarafa Ali’s Olubadan Promotion To Block Guber Bid
The Oyo State Government has fixed April 3rd for the coronation of the Senator representing Oyo South senatorial district, Sarafadeen Alli as a crown wearing high chief. This move, OYOINSIGHT.COM, understands is part of the intrigues for the 2027 gubernatorial elections in the state. According to the Ibadan chieftaincy law, crown wearing chiefs in the Olubadan-in-council are not allowed to openly...
Why Soun Suspended Ex-senator As Mayegun — Palace
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye (Orumogege III), has suspended former senator, Hamzat Ayoade Adeseun, indefinitely from the chieftaincy title of Mayegun of Ogbomosoland. The decision was contained in a letter dated March 23, 2026, issued from the palace in Ogbomoso. In the letter, signed by the Palace Secretary, Toyin Ajamu, the monarch said the suspension followed what he...
JUST IN: Adelabu Apologises To Nigerians Over Power Outage
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians over the crippling and persistent outages witnessed in the last month. He admitted that the blackout has deepened hardship across homes, businesses, schools and industries amid the scorching dry-season heat. Adelabu expressed his apology during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Adelabu said, “I want to apologise to...
5 OYRTMA Officials Injured In Soka Junction Clash Over QR Jacket Enforcement
Five officials of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) were injured, while several operational vehicles were damaged, following a violent clash that erupted at Soka Junction in Ibadan during the enforcement of the state’s QR-coded jacket policy on commercial motorcyclists. The confrontation, which reportedly involved aggrieved riders, disrupted traffic flow in the area and raised fresh concerns over...
JUST IN: Ex-Deputy Gov, Olaniyan Resigns, To Run For Office In 2027
A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Rauf Remi Olaniyan has resigned his role as the chairman of the governing council of the Federal Collage of Education, Oyo (Special). Olaniyan announced his resignation in a letter to the Secretary to Government of the Federation on Monday, noting that his decision was driven by the need to pursue his 2027 political...
‘Take Precautions’ — Oyo Govt Issues Heatwave Alert
The Oyo State Government has issued an urgent Environmental health advisory following a severe heat stress alert from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), warning residents to take immediate precautions as temperatures soar to dangerous levels. According to the Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, said the ongoing heatwave is not isolated to Oyo State but part...
2027 Guber Hopeful, Asanike Felicitates Oyo Muslims On Eid-el-Fitr
Oyo gubernatorial aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Prince Kola Asatola Asanike has extended his warmest congratulations to Muslims in Oyo State and indeed, Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Special greetings were extended to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Arusa l, the Olubadan...
Welfarism of My Constituents Will Top My Legislative Agenda — OYHA Hopeful, Akinsete
Olakunle Akinsete has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of the people as he sets his sights on representing Ibadan South-West State Constituency II at the Oyo State House of Assembly in 2027. Speaking on his vision for effective representation, Akinsete emphasized that the well-being of his constituents would remain the central focus of his legislative agenda. According to...
