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A Heritage-Led Vision For Our Industrial Future Oyo State stands at a poignant juncture – the crossroads of progress and memory. As the pulsating heart of Yoruba culture and a cradle of Nigerian heritage, it is thrust toward industrial modernity. Skyscrapers rise, tech firms emerge—but amid this transformation, we must ask: can progress truly endure without memory? The answer lies in Oyo’s monumental architecture—silent sentinels that bear witness to a rich history of governance, culture, resistance, and faith. They form the cultural DNA that lends identity and soul to a people, a powerful defense against a homogenised global narrative. Among…

The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs). The agency is urging residents in these areas to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. In a statement released on Friday afternoon, SEMA’s Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, said the Flood Early Warning System’s latest weather forecast indicates heavy rainfall is expected in the affected LGAs. Mrs. Busari, who noted that the agency works hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Environment and Natural resources, advised that some areas…

The Oyo State Government has ordered about two hundred and two (202) teachers who were not integrated into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) to return to their Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities, (LGUBEAs) without further delay. Speaking during a meeting with Education Secretaries from 33 LGUBEAs, on Friday, the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the teachers, who are currently floating, risk their salaries being withheld if they do not comply. He noted that while some of them did not meet up with the requirements for the transfer, others were…

In a momentous turn of events, Amofin Beulah Adeoye’s gubernatorial ambition received a boost as People’s Democratic Party, PDP stakeholders in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State declared support for the legal icon. The Chairman, PDP in Itesiwaju LG, Hon. Ganiyu Owolabi at the party’s meeting endorsed gubernatorial ambition of Amofin Adeoye. He called for massive mobilization among stakeholders in the LG. Amofin Beulah Adeoye, hails from Ipapo, a significant town in Itesiwaju Local Government has been encouraged by stakeholders from the LG to throw his hat into the ring for highest political office in the State. While briefing…

Liverpool Football Club forward, Diogo Jota, has died in a car crash in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was 28. The fatal accident occurred on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, in Zamora Province, northwestern Spain. Jota’s younger brother, André Silva, 26, also died in the crash. According to Spanish authorities, the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and burst into flames, reportedly due to a suspected tyre blowout while overtaking. Emergency services confirmed both victims died at the scene. The Guardia Civil said forensic tests identified one of the deceased as Diogo Jota,…

In a strategic move that underscores Nigeria’s shifting political landscape, state-level leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have resigned to allow the party to become the official platform of the newly formed opposition coalition targeting the 2027 elections. Outgoing ADC National Chairman Ralph O. Nwosu announced the changes on Wednesday, describing them as part of a broader transition aimed at consolidating opposition forces. Senator David Mark, former Senate President, has been appointed interim National Chairman, while former Governor Rauf Aregbesola takes over as National Secretary. This leadership overhaul coincided with the formal unveiling of the ADC as the coalition’s…

The Oyo State Government through Pacesetter Transport Services, has officially launched a subsidised return transport scheme for Ajayi Crowther University students, traveling from Oyo to major destinations. This was revealed in a statement by the Chairman, Pacesetter Transport Services, Dr. Oladeji Dikko Salami on Wednesday in Ibadan. According to him, the landmark move, which is in collaboration with the Alumni Association of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, will enhance student welfare and mobility. The statement said the subsidised transport program is expected to ease the travel burden on students and reinforce the bridge between town and gown, showcasing how alumni engagement…

The Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency has on Tuesday, distributed funds to thirty communities across the State. The Micro-Projects, which are based on ‘felt-need’ importance from each community are under school construction or renovation, community helath center’s construction or renovation, erosion control as well as provision of portable water. In his keynote address at the Training and Disbursement of Funds to the thirty communities at the House of Chiefs in Ibadan, the Chairman, Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA), Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga eulogized the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for approving the funding of…

Concerned leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have raised alarm over the party’s worsening internal crisis and Nigeria’s deteriorating governance under the All Progressives Congress (APC), following a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the PDP stalwarts lamented what they described as a breakdown in party discipline, leadership vacuum, and external threats from the APC-led federal government. They blamed the current state of the PDP on both internal mismanagement and alleged misuse of state institutions by the ruling APC to weaken…

In a notable shift, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cutting it from N880 to N840 per litre. The new pricing took effect on Monday, June 30, 2025. The announcement was made public on Tuesday via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, just days after the refinery had increased the ex-depot price to N880 per litre. The reduction marks a swift policy adjustment, reflecting developments in the international oil market. According to industry analysts, the price cut follows a significant drop in global crude oil prices, which have seen…