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Late Fuji music icon, Chief (Dr.) Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (MFR), has become the first Nigerian musician and recording artist to be honoured with a monument within the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Oyo State.The historic recognition was marked during the third edition of the monument unveiling organised by the BarryFest Group as part of efforts to preserve and celebrate the enduring legacy of the pioneer of Fuji music.The event, which turned the National Museum of Unity into a hub of excitement, drew dignitaries, Fuji music stars and stakeholders in the culture and entertainment industry. Among those in attendance were Ayinde…

The Oyo State Government has assured residents of its readiness to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to any potential threat of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following recent reports of outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and confirmed cases in Uganda. The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated that although Nigeria has not recorded any case of Ebola Virus Disease, the State Government is closely monitoring developments and has activated necessary preparedness measures to safeguard the health of residents. According to her, the administration of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, remains fully committed to protecting the…

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has condemned the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons. Alli, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan, expressed deep concern over the kidnap of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons by suspected gunmen in the state capital. He said the incident had again reinforced the urgent need for stronger security architecture and proactive intelligence gathering to safeguard lives and property across Oyo State. The APC governorship candidate sympathised with Adelabu and the…

The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF, WHO, ANRiN, Rotary International and Evidence Action has flagged off the first round of the 2026 Optimized Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week at Oniyanrin Comprehensive Health Centre, Ibadan North West Local Government Area, reaffirming the commitment of the State Government to improving maternal and child health outcomes across the state. The flag-off ceremony, which attracted government officials, development partners, health workers, and residents, marked the commencement of a week-long integrated health intervention aimed at providing life-saving services to pregnant women,…

The Oyo State Police Command has commenced investigations into the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power and Oyo State governorship aspirant, Bayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. Mrs. John-Paul, 43, who is described as the youngest of the five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu, was kidnapped alongside the twins on Wednesday morning while conveying them to school. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around the Bolumole area of Ring Road in Ibadan. Confirming the incident in a statement issued in Ibadan, Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro,…

Barrister Comrade Veteran Elijah Oluboade Abiala has been elevated as the substantive President of the Oyo State Labour Veterans Association following the vacuum created by the demise of the former president J.K. Shittu. The new leadership aims to champion veterans welfare and sustain the state’s industrial harmony. In a communique issued at the end of its statutory monthly meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Labour House, American Quarters, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, members unanimously approved Barrister Comrade Veteran Elijah Oluboade Abiala as its president with Comrade Veteran Ben Olaleye becoming the Vice President. Comrade Veteran Elijah Oluboade Abiala was the…

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that the state government is working closely with security agencies and relevant stakeholders to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The assurance came on Tuesday when hundreds of teachers, workers and students staged a peaceful protest at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, to demand urgent action over the continued captivity of the victims. The demonstration was led by the Oyo State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Fatai Hassan; the Oyo State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kayode…

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to be prayerful for the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he said Nigerians watched with shock as the former governor disintegrated before the eyes of the world by making a series of false accusations, apparently under certain influences. Prince Oyelade said Governor Seyi Makinde is too preoccupied with finding a solution to the challenges posed by the kidnappers of children and teachers in the state to engage someone whose lifestyle and comportment have been suspect…

The first and second batches of the 2026 Hajj pilgrims from Oyo State are scheduled to depart Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for Nigeria on 5th and 6th June, 2026, respectively, following the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj rites in the Holy Land. The two batches, comprising 630 pilgrims, both male and female, are expected to reunite with their families in Nigeria before the end of the week considering the approved flight schedule. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Sheikh Abdul-Wahab Atere Hashim Olamide, JP, and made available to…

Following a high-powered Federal Government visit to affected Ogbomoso communities on Sunday, May 31, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and deployed a specialized security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to locate the pupils and teachers abducted from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026. The high-level delegation, dispatched directly to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, conveyed the President’s deep personal concern over the mass abduction and his absolute commitment to ensuring the victims’ safe return.…