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The Oyo State Government has issued an urgent Environmental health advisory following a severe heat stress alert from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), warning residents to take immediate precautions as temperatures soar to dangerous levels. According to the Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, the ongoing heatwave is not isolated to Oyo State but is part of a nationwide surge in temperatures affecting several states across Nigeria.He added that with daytime temperatures reaching as high as 41°C, there is a heightened risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke, particularly during this peak dry season.…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has expressed readiness to collaborate with journalists in Oyo State to strengthen advocacy on cybersecurity. Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, made this known on Sunday evening while hosting a delegation of journalists led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Comrade Akeem Abas. The federal lawmaker, who represents Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, said strategic partnerships with the media were critical to raising public awareness about the growing threats in the digital…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, a leading gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has appeared before the party’s gubernatorial Screening Committee ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship race. The Screening Committee was chaired by Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, who also served as Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council. Members of the Screening Committee were drawn from both the PDP Elders Council and the Governor’s Advisory Council. The composition of the panel was commended by party stakeholders and described as a signal of seriousness, balance and a consultative approach to the party’s internal process. During the screening, which…

The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to explore international collaboration opportunities with the German Government as part of its drive to advance environmental sustainability and innovation. Speaking during the West African Clean Energy and Environment Exhibition (WACEE) 2026 held in Lagos, the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, stated that the state is actively engaging development partners to strengthen its environmental initiatives and attract investment into key sectors. He noted that discussions with the German Consul General, Mr Daniel Krull, focused on potential areas of cooperation, including clean energy, waste management, and climate resilience strategies…

Senator (Dr.) Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to sustain the virtues of sacrifice, discipline and compassion imbibed during the holy month. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Eid-el-Fitri as a significant spiritual milestone that symbolises renewal, gratitude and unwavering faith in Almighty Allah. Ths lawmaker said that the period offered opportunity for deep reflection and commitment to righteous living. He called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious or…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated muslims on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid el-Fitr, marking the end of a period devoted to fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas and the Secretary Temidayo Adu, the leadership of the council described the Eid celebration as a time of renewed faith, unity and compassion among adherents of Islam, urging them to sustain the virtues imbibed during Ramadan. The union acknowledged the sacrifices, discipline and perseverance of members who observed…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation and a leading gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of People’s Democratic Party, Oyo State has extended his warmest greetings and heartfelt congratulations to all Muslim faithful in Oyo State and across the world on the joyous occasion of Eid-il-Fitr. Amofin Adeoye described Eid as a sacred celebration that crowns a period of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. He said Eid is a time that reminds everyone of the boundless mercy of Almighty Allah and importance of living a life rooted in faith, humility, compassion and generosity. The legal icon said that,…

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) on Tuesday tightened enforcement of regulations against street and roadside trading along major markets in Ibadan. The joint operation, led by OYRLEA in collaboration with the Oyo State Environmental Task Force, the Nigeria Police Force, and Amotekun, targeted indiscriminate roadside trading. The team moved through Challenge, Oja’ba, Oje Market, and Mokola, clearing goods displayed on road corridors, setbacks, and walkways. Obstructive items were removed, improving traffic flow and easing pedestrian movement. Six traders were apprehended for violating roadside trading regulations and assaulting officials on duty. Speaking through her Chief of Staff,…

The emergence of Mr. Akeem Abas as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, following the election held on December 9, 2025, marked the beginning of a new era of purposeful and people-oriented leadership. The election, widely adjudged to be free, fair, and transparent, saw him defeat his opponents convincingly, thereby earning the mandate to lead the Council. From the outset, he alongside the executive members, wasted no time in setting the tone for impactful governance. Despite assuming office with virtually no financial backing, the administration successfully organized its maiden Christmas Carol Service and distributed bags…

It was a sweltering Saturday, the 14th of March, and the air in Ibadan was thick with more than just the impending rain. An estimated 8.5 million residents across the state could have sat huddled around transistor radios or clutched smartphones, their lives momentarily paused as a prominent commentator’s voice crackled through the airwaves. Analysing the gubernatorial hopeful from Oke-Ogun, the pundit infamously declared the man had “come at the wrong time.” He was profoundly wrong, missing the heartbeat of a city that had outgrown its own legends. The demographic architecture of Ibadan in 2026 has reached a point of…