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The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Women Broadcasters’ Forum (Nigeria and Diaspora), a body of female broadcasters advocating for the rights and welfare of women in society. The Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, gave the assurance while receiving members of the forum during a courtesy visit to the Ministry. Dr. Olatubosun commended the move to formally inaugurate the forum, describing it as a platform that will give women and other vulnerable groups a stronger voice in society. He, however, advised the forum to put the right structures in place that will…

By denying El-Rufai bail again today, it’s obvious this government wants to keep him until after the 2027 elections because of fear of his political sagacity. But the law which allows El-Rufai to be kept in indefinite detention while others who have committed worse crimes and have even picked up APC tickets is yet unclear to discerning Nigerians. El-Rufai has refused to compromise on his principles and accept the bail conditions that will deny him his fundamental rights to free speech, association and participation in the politics of 2027 hence, the refusal to release him from unlawful detention like some…

The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging the movement and infiltration of suspected Lukarawa terrorists into forests around Ogbomoso and the Old Oyo National Park, describing the claims as false, misleading and lacking any factual basis. In a statement issued on June 10, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the command had reviewed the video and accompanying voice note currently being circulated and found no intelligence or security report to support the allegations. According to the command, comprehensive intelligence assessments available to it do not indicate the…

Tragedy struck Iluke Bunu community in the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday after heavily armed bandits invaded a local school, disrupted the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and killed three people, including the school’s vice principal and a six-year-old boy. The security crisis was confirmed in separate official statements issued by the Kogi State Police Command and the State Ministry of Information and Communication. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, Saliu Afusat, law enforcement received a distress call at approximately 10:00 a.m. indicating that a…

The legal battles of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, intensified on Wednesday following the refusal of a Kaduna State High Court to grant him a fresh bail application. The presiding judge held that the defence failed to present any new evidence, substantial facts, or fresh information that would justify a review or reversal of the court’s previous ruling on his detention. With this latest judicial decision, the 66-year-old former governor will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) pending the conclusion or further acceleration of his substantive trial. This development…

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has trained its senior officers and staff on intelligence gathering, vigilance, and public safety as part of efforts to strengthen security across Oyo State. The one-day training programme, held during the week at the Oyo State House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, focused on enhancing the capacity of traffic officers to support security agencies through effective observation, surveillance, and timely reporting of suspicious activities. Speaking during the programme, the Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (Rtd), said traffic officers have responsibilities that extend beyond traffic management, road decongestion, and the removal of…

A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Benin, where a woman allegedly threw her five-year-old child into a river after reportedly acting on advice from a self-proclaimed spiritual seer. According to reports, the woman said her ordeal began after the birth of the child, whom she claimed had never been able to walk. She also disclosed that she had been unable to conceive another child since the child’s birth, a situation that pushed her to seek spiritual guidance. The woman reportedly visited a seer in search of answers and was allegedly told that the child was not human but a python…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed disappointment over the failure of Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold to fully redeem his financial obligation to the union, revealing that only ₦2 million has been paid out of the ₦11 million owed despite assurances that the debt would be settled before the end of April 2026. The union, at its monthly congress held on Saturday at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, said Akewugbagold should honour his commitment and immediately pay the outstanding balance to avoid legal action. The resolution formed part of the communiqué issued at the end of…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, and the party’s governorship candidate in Oyo State, Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, have reaffirmed their commitment to the unity and growth of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. This formed the highlight of a strategic meeting held in Abuja when Adegoke paid a courtesy visit to the former Vice President. According to a statement on the meeting, the visit was aimed at congratulating Atiku on his emergence as the ADC presidential candidate and formally wishing him success in the 2027 presidential election. The engagement, it noted, reflected mutual…

The Oyo State Government has alerted residents across the state to the heightened risk of flash floods in June 2026 following the High Impact Based Forecast issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto said that high-intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface runoff could result in temporary road overflows and community flooding, calling on residents to cooperate with government efforts to protect lives and property. Hon. Aderinto stated that while the state government has intensified the clearing of critical drainage channels across the state, residents must also play their part by ensuring…