ADELABU: So Far, Not So Good | Wale Oladigbolu
On campaign trails in the buildup to the 2023 general elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made promises that made his future cabinet ministers grit their teeth in anticipation. One of such big promises was the President’s bold declaration to fix the decades old rot, inefficiency and infrastructural decay in the power sector within four years. “If I do not provide steady...
OYRLEA Insists Measures On Street Trading, Will Be Sustained
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) on Tuesday tightened enforcement of regulations against street and roadside trading along major markets in Ibadan. The joint operation, led by OYRLEA in collaboration with the Oyo State Environmental Task Force, the Nigeria Police Force, and Amotekun, targeted indiscriminate roadside trading. The team moved through Challenge, Oja’ba, Oje Market, and Mokola,...
Fatai Buhari Felicitates Muslims On Eid
The Senator representing Oyo North and Leading Aspirant for the governorship ticket of All Progressives Congress, (APC), Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai has felicitated with Muslims in Oyo State as they ended Ramadan 1447AH to celebrate Edil Fitri festival today. The Lawmaker expressed his gratitude to God for the life of every Muslim in the State who is so lucky and favoured...
Oyo Gov To Miners: Let’s Work Together For A Sustainable Mining Sector
The Oyo State Government has advocated stronger collaborations among itself, licenced miners and community leaders as a way to promote safe, responsible and sustainable mining practices in the state. The state government gave this indication recently through the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency (OYSMIDA), noting that the security and environmental concerns surrounding mining activities have made it imperative for all...
Rejoinder: When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, A Candid Look At Adelabu, Oyo APC And 2027 Dilemma | Jide Adesina
There is an old saying in these parts: when you point one finger at others, four fingers point back at you. A recent anonymous publication attempting to dress Bayo Adelabu in borrowed robes of victimhood reminds one of this wisdom. The piece, for all its dramatic flair, reads less like political analysis and more like a desperate attempt to...
MAKINDE: Caught Between The Rock And The Hard Place! | Wale Oladigbolu
One year ago, Governor Seyi Makinde promised to unveil the man who will fly the flag of his party in the 2027 governorship election. “The man that will succeed me will be below 52 years of age and will be publicly announced by January, 2026”, the Governor said with practiced confidence at his annual Omituntun Ramadan Lecture held at...
Oyo Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Cattle Rustling
The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat rural criminality and protect lives and property, with the successful recovery of rustled cattle and the arrest of four suspected cattle rustlers following a swift response to a distress report from Ado-Awaye Division. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 13th March...
Ibadan Metaphor Of Power, Powerlessness, And UI’s Missteps | Taiwo Adisa
Let me start by saying that Ibadan in this piece is used to depict Oyo State as one of the 36 states of the Nigerian nation. Section 147(1-7) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) provided for the office of the Ministers of the government. In Section 147(3), the constitution provides that the appointment of ministers shall be done in...
CORN West Africa Hosts Stakeholder Dialogue, Calls For Stronger Documentation Of Peacebuilding Efforts
The Executive Director of Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN West Africa), Dr Timipere Felix Allison, has called for stronger documentation of peacebuilding efforts in Nigeria to enhance policy development and strategic planning in the peacebuilding sector. He stated this immediately after the Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN West Africa) successfully convened a high-level User Engagement Dialogue and Peace...
JUST IN: Oyo PDP Elects UI Prof New Chair
Oyo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has elected a Professor in the department of Food Technology, University of Ibadan, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso, as its new chair. The new chair was elected by the PDP’s faction loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Oyo State. Other executive members elected alongside him are Dr Abiola Olaonipekun,...
