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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has nominated the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Dr. Olabode Taiwo Ladipo, for appointment as a commissioner and approved a series of strategic appointments and reappointments aimed at strengthening governance and public service delivery in the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Dr. Ladipo’s nomination has been forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The statement also announced the appointment of Arc. Ifeoluwa Akande as Chairman of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Upgrade Committee, Hon. Isola Abiodun Adekunle…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved a historic, comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The sweeping reforms mark the first holistic restructuring of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago in 1973. The radical changes aim to transition the compulsory one-year national service from a post-war integration exercise into a highly specialized, civilian-led economic productivity engine. To facilitate immediate implementation, the council has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, to initiate urgent amendments to the NYSC Act. In a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has formally solidified its legislative lineup ahead of the 2027 general elections, as all 17 of its National Assembly candidates officially received their Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms. The development signals the end of internal party selections and transitions the opposition party in the state into a full-scale, unified campaign mode. The 17 standard-bearers are tasked with flying the party’s flag across Oyo State’s 3 senatorial districts and 14 House of Representatives constituencies. Leading the charge for the APC are three high-profile candidates positioned to anchor the party’s campaigns across…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a stern warning to fuel importers, local refiners, depot operators, and retail marketers nationwide, accusing them of exploiting consumers due to their reluctance to meaningfully lower fuel prices following a sharp decline in global crude oil costs. In a comprehensive regulatory statement released on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, revealed that the commission’s ongoing market surveillance showed only “token” and marginal price drops at local filling stations. These reductions, the agency stated, are completely out of step…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaja Sidikat Abake Basiru, mother of the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. In a condolence message made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, Alli described the death of the respected matriarch as a painful and heartbreaking loss, not only to the Basiru family but also to the entire progressive family in Nigeria. The late Alhaja Sidikat Abake Basiru reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday, June 28. Alli said the deceased lived a fulfilled and…

.The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), has intensified the enforcement of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Executive Order 002 of 2026 with the impoundment of 32 commercial motorcycles and tricycles operating during prohibited hours in Ibadan. The overnight enforcement exercise, led by the Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd.), was conducted between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Thursday across major parts of the Ibadan metropolis. The operation targeted commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators found violating the Executive Order, which restricts their operations to between 5:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily. Speaking after the exercise, Major Adekoya disclosed that…

The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire. Recall that the government initially imposed a 16-hour curfew on the affected communities before extending it with an additional one-day curfew on Thursday. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, residents can now resume their normal activities, while the government expressed appreciation for the cooperation and understanding of the people in the affected areas. Prince Oyelade added that the government is closely monitoring the security situation and reassured residents that efforts are ongoing to…

The South-West leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday reaffirmed its support for the party’s governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, during a solidarity and courtesy visit held in Ibadan. The zonal executives, led by the Acting South-West Zonal Chairman of the party, Mr. Lateef Ibirogba, pledged their total commitment to ensuring victory for the APC in Oyo State during the 2027 general election. Speaking during the visit, Ibirogba described Senator Alli as a credible, experienced and widely accepted leader with the capacity to reposition Oyo State and return it to the path of sustainable…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has felicitated with Alhaja Bosede Adedibu, wife of the late Ibadan political icon, Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu, on the occasion of her 70th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, Senator Alli described Alhaja Bosede Adedibu as a respected matriarch, devoted mother and symbol of strength whose life has remained a source of inspiration to many within and outside Oyo State. The APC governorship candidate praised her for sustaining the enduring legacies of the late strongman of Ibadan politics, Lamidi Adedibu. He noted that Alhaja Adedibu’s humility,…

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in collaboration with the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) and the Nigeria Police Force, has carried out a joint enforcement operation to address the persistent issue of illegal parking, loading and transport activities around St. Mary’s Cathedral, Oke-Padre, Ibadan. The operation followed a formal petition submitted to the Authority, alleging that commercial transport operators had repeatedly occupied the frontage of the Cathedral despite several warnings and engagements by relevant authorities. The petition further stated that the activities of the operators obstructed access…