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The Action Alliance (AA) Governorship Candidate and former labour leader in Oyo state, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, has promised to greatly improve teachers’ welfare through full implementation of minimum wage for workers, regular payment of running cost to public secondary schools for procurement of instructional materials and some other organized programs. He described teachers as important builders of the nation, saying their contribution to the development of Nigeria cannot be overemphasised. Titilola-Sodo, in a statement on Monday through his Media Team, to mark this year’s Teachers’ Day, said teachers occupy a spectular place in society due to roles being played in…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has commended teachers for their sacrifices in shaping the future of society, describing them as critical pillars of national development. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, to commemorate the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. The NUJ, in the statement issued on Monday, said no nation could achieve sustainable development without adequately motivated, well-trained and professionally respected teachers. The union expressed concern over the challenges confronting teachers, including inadequate remuneration, poor working conditions, insufficient teaching facilities, excessive workload and limited opportunities for…

The race toward the 2027 elections, particularly the governorship contest in Oyo State, has already begun generating significant ripples across the media landscape. This is unsurprising, given the three major dynamics shaping the contest.First is Governor ’Seyi Makinde’s determination to ensure continuity in governance. Second is his ambition to make history as the first sitting governor in Oyo State to successfully produce and swear in his successor. Third is the opposition’s struggle to wrest power from an incumbent who will complete his two-term tenure on 29 May 2027. Unfortunately, the media war surrounding the 2027 governorship election has taken a…

Residents of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, were thrown into panic on Monday following reports of a helicopter crash in the coastal community, with several people feared dead. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026, sparking anxiety among residents as details surrounding the crash remained unclear at the time of filing this report. The number of people aboard the helicopter was not immediately known, while it was also unclear whether any of the occupants survived the crash. Efforts were reportedly ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to the incident and assess the…

In the past few days, certain;All Progressives Congress (APC) apologists in Oyo State – individuals who have recently received vehicular and financial inducement – have gone into overdrive, pushing the narrative that Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi is being positioned as Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s surrogate. Eager to justify their largesse, they have deliberately amplified this rumour in selected circles, claiming that Makinde, now approaching the end of his constitutionally permitted tenure, is quietly preparing to continue governing the state from the shadows. It is a simple, seductive, and politically convenient allegation. But like most political rumours, it thrives on falsehood rather than…

The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, described teachers as the true builders of the nation as the world celebrates the 2026 Teachers’ Day.He praised teachers for their unwavering dedication to nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders, noting that no nation can rise above the quality of its teachers. Adekanmbi pledged to sustain the development and advancement of teachers, building on the solid foundation laid by Governor Seyi Makinde. “As the world marks the 2026 Teachers’ Day, I salute the men and women of honour who have devoted their time and lives to…

The APC Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, has pledged to place teachers at the centre of his administration’s education reform agenda if elected governor in 2027. Alli made the pledge in a goodwill message to teachers in Oyo State ahead of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration. He said his administration would introduce an enhanced teachers’ welfare package within its first 100 days in office, including improved car and housing loans, special rural hardship allowances and a dedicated teachers’ housing and mortgage scheme prioritising hard-to-staff areas. The candidate also promised immediate clearance of backlogs relating to promotions,…

The Oyo State Government has commenced stakeholder engagement and consultative meetings across the State’s seven geographical zones to gather citizens’ input into the preparation of the 2027 Budget. The exercise, being organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, is aimed at providing an avenue for residents, traditional rulers, community leaders, organised groups and other stakeholders to present their priority needs and development concerns for consideration in the 2027 Budget. The consultative meetings are being held across the seven geographical zones of the State, namely Oke-Ogun Zone I, Oke-Ogun Zone II, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibarapa, Ibadan Main City and Ibadan…

The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers across the state in commemoration of this year’s Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Day. The declaration was contained in a circular issued by Professor Musibau Babatunde, the Secretary to the Oyo State Government. According to the state government, the gesture underscores the administration’s commitment to the welfare, dignity and professional development of teachers, who play a central role in the state’s education system and human capital development. The work-free day is also intended to enable teachers to participate fully in activities organised to mark the…

The Campaign Organisation of Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has warned the public against individuals impersonating the candidate and his campaign team to obtain sensitive personal information. In a statement by its director of media and publicity Bisi Oladele on Saturday, the organisation described the scheme as an attempt to deceive unsuspecting members of the public and compromise their personal as well as financial information. It said suspected fraudsters had contacted individuals by telephone, claiming to represent Alli and requesting National Identification Numbers (NIN), bank account details and other personal information. The…