Alaafin Confers Chieftaincy Title on Ex-Gov Yari
Former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari and Seyi Tinubu to receive high Yoruba chieftaincy titles from the Alaafin of Oyo on December 21, 2025. Read details.
Former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari and Seyi Tinubu to receive high Yoruba chieftaincy titles from the Alaafin of Oyo on December 21, 2025. Read details.
Oyo State House of Assembly approves N892 billion 2026 budget, with capital expenditure exceeding recurrent spending. Infrastructure gets top priority. Read more.
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education promotes 47 staff to professors, admits over 9,600 students, and injects N11.2bn into Oyo's economy. Read the full story.
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.
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, will confer the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on December 21. Get the full details and public reactions here.
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.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf approves the appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University. Discover her academic journey and the impact of this historic decision.
A powerful explosion from Eminent Quarry rocked communities near the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, causing widespread panic and raising serious safety concerns. Residents demand immediate government action.
The Alaafin of Oyo will install Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland on December 21, 2025. This move reignites a royal dispute with the Ooni of Ife over title authority. Read the full story.
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi fulfills pledge, installing solar power systems at PDP and INEC offices in Egbeda, Oyo State, to tackle electricity challenges and boost administrative efficiency.
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.
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde reaffirms commitment to critical infrastructure for economic growth. He assures completion of Oluyole Industrial Estate roads and seeks prayers for the state.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
Governor Seyi Makinde unveils the Oyo @50 logo, celebrating the state's progress and promising continued development despite national economic hurdles. The anniversary promises inclusivity and reflection.
Oyo State schedules conversion exam for junior civil servants on Dec 19, 2025. Over 250 officers eligible. Commissioner Adelabu outlines strict rules for participation.
The Alaafin of Oyo congratulates the Ooni of Ife on a decade of impactful leadership. He praises the monarch's wisdom and urges unity among traditional rulers for national cohesion. Read more.
Education experts and CSOs in Oyo State call for enhanced transparency and citizen oversight in schools to improve learning outcomes. Key actions identified.
Ibukun Otesile, 2025 JCI Ibadan Elite President and daughter of Jesus Is King Ministries G.O., was kidnapped in Akobo. Police confirm investigation as CAN calls for urgent action.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration's commitment to securing lives and property, commissioning a new Police Area Command in Moniya. Read more on the state's security strategy.
Oyo State APC leaders close ranks, endorse President Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The party aims for a 35% vote increase, focusing on grassroots unity and reconciliation.
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has welcomed 1,232 new students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunola Adejuyigbe urged them to aim for global excellence through dedication and hard work.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
Lead City University celebrates its 18th convocation and 20th anniversary, graduating 3,379 students. Olubadan Oba Rashidi Ladoja and NLC pioneer Hassan Sunmonu receive honorary doctorates. Read more.
APC chieftain Wale Oriade was kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan. Senator Teslim Folarin condemns the act, urging security action amid a national kidnapping crisis.
Hon. Wale Oriade, an APC leader in Ibadan, was kidnapped by armed men. Senator Teslim Folarin calls for urgent security action. Details on the incident and reactions inside.
Dr. Daere Akobo calls for a fundamental shift in Nigerian universities, urging them to prioritise innovation and commercialisation to boost the economy. Read his full vision.
PDP aspirant Aare Olayinka Segelu dismisses claims that Oyo State needs restoration, citing Governor Makinde's measurable achievements in infrastructure, IGR, and security ahead of 2027 polls.
PEBEC's 2025 reports reveal Lagos, Kaduna, and Oyo as Nigeria's top states for business. Discover key reforms and federal agency rankings driving investment climate improvements nationwide.
Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) matriculates 2,123 students for 2025/2026, prioritizes science. VC warns against vices, public lecture addresses banditry's impact on education.