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Makinde: I said no to Tinubu's APC request

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde discloses he turned down President Tinubu's direct appeal to organise the APC in Oyo State, citing loyalty to PDP. He also reveals shocking details about Wike's 2027 declaration.

Makinde: Why I Regretted Backing Tinubu in 2023

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde admits regretting his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election, citing unmet expectations for national reset. Read his full explanation.

Gbolarumi Declares for Oyo 2027 PDP Governorship Ticket

Former Oyo Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi has officially declared his ambition to contest the PDP governorship ticket for the 2027 election. He is the first aspirant to signal interest, promising inclusive governance.

Alaafin: Only Oyo Throne Can Confer Yorubaland Titles

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, states that only the Oyo throne has the historical and legal authority to install chieftaincy titles bearing the name 'Yorubaland'. Read the full details.

Makinde Signs ₦892bn 2026 Oyo Budget Monday

Governor Seyi Makinde will sign Oyo State's ₦892 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday, December 22. The 'Budget of Economic Expansion' aims to drive growth and infrastructure. Read details.

Jigawa PDP Condemns Suspension of Sule Lamido

The Jigawa PDP chapter condemns the suspension of ex-Governor Sule Lamido from the party's BoT, calling it unjust and a threat to internal democracy. They demand immediate reversal.

KWAM 1 Meets Alaafin, Video Sparks Reactions

A video of Fuji star KWAM 1 meeting the Alaafin of Oyo at a wedding has gone viral, sparking mixed reactions amid his legal bid for the Awujale throne. Read details and netizens' comments.

INEC Mediates PDP Crisis Between Wike, Makinde Camps

INEC intervenes in PDP's deepening crisis, holding talks with rival factions led by Wike and Makinde-backed groups. The meeting aims to resolve parallel leadership threatening the party's legal standing.

Wike-Led PDP Faction Dissolves 14 State Excos

The Nyesom Wike-backed PDP Caretaker Committee has dissolved 14 state executives and announced fresh congresses for January 2026. Get the full list of affected states and details.

Oyo Assembly Passes N892bn 2026 Budget

Oyo State House of Assembly approves N892 billion 2026 budget, with capital expenditure exceeding recurrent spending. Infrastructure gets top priority. Read more.

Oyo 2027: Ajadi Meets 33 LG Leaders For PDP Support

PDP governorship hopeful Olufemi Ajadi intensifies grassroots consultations, meeting all 33 LG Vice Chairmen and Chiefs of Staff in Ibadan to seek support for his 2027 ambition. Read his continuity agenda.

Makinde: I am not APC, I remain in PDP

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed rumours of defecting to the APC. He reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP and called for unity beyond party lines. Read his full statement.

University VC Urges FG to Build Bridge for Student Safety

Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan calls for urgent construction of a pedestrian bridge on the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway to protect thousands of students crossing daily. The university also announces a historic convocation for 47,623 graduates.

Lamido Mulls Alliance, PDP Loyalists Reject Party

Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido hints at an alliance with an alternative party if PDP reconciliation fails. Loyalists, led by state chairman Babandi Ibrahim, seek a new political home amid national crisis.

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