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The Ibadan Circular Road has done far more than reshape the physical landscape of Oyo State; it has detonated a political crisis inside the All Progressives Congress (APC), exposing a party locked in open warfare with itself over a project it neither conceived nor funded. As the APC led Federal Government rushes to smuggle the Circular Road into its list of achievements, the party’s own gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, is simultaneously tearing the same project to shreds – calling it inflated, defective, and politically tainted. In one monumental road, the APC has managed both to celebrate…

The Imo State Police Command has rescued 10 people abducted by gunmen who attacked two buses conveying prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers from Ibadan, Oyo State, to different orientation camps in the South-East. The victims were rescued during a joint search-and-rescue operation launched following the attack, which occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. The police, however, said efforts were ongoing to rescue other victims still in the custody of the suspected kidnappers and apprehend those responsible for the attack. The Imo State…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Ikeoye Oyetoro, an Information Officer with Ibadan North-East Local Government, Iwo Road. Oyetoro’s death was announced in the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026. In a condolence statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the union described her death as a painful loss to her immediate family, colleagues, friends and the journalism profession. According to the council, Oyetoro was a professional journalist and competent information officer who demonstrated a deep understanding of the journalism…

The Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, has made passionate appeal for unconditional release of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Oyo State who were abducted in Imo State on Thursday while travelling to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Abia State. Alli, in a statement on Thursday, described the incident as deeply disturbing, noting that the young graduates were only embarking on their national service and posed no threat to anyone. “I appeal to those holding these young Nigerians to release them unconditionally. They are innocent graduates, sons and daughters of…

The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has declared a three-day warning strike, directing public servants across the federal, state and local government levels to participate in the industrial action, which is scheduled to commence at midnight on Friday, October 2, and end on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The declaration was contained in a notice signed by the National Secretary of the council, Comrade O. Olowoyo Gbenga, MILR, FCIA, FEMPO, JP, and addressed to the national presidents and general secretaries, as well as state chairmen and secretaries of the council. According to the notice, the decision to embark on…

The Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has felicitated renowned legal luminary, Alhaji Ahmed Adeniyi Raji, SAN, on the occasion of his birthday. Alli, in a congratulatory message issued on Thursday in Ibadan, described Raji as an outstanding legal practitioner, accomplished statesman and distinguished son of Oke-Ogun whose contributions to law and community development had earned him widespread respect. He said that Raji had distinguished himself through professionalism, intellectual depth and unwavering commitment to the advancement of justice and the rule of law. Alli said the celebrant’s impact extended beyond the courtroom,…

The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, calling for unity, national renewal and renewed commitment to the country’s development. Adekanmbi, in an Independence Day message issued on Thursday, October 1, 2026, commended Nigerians for their resilience, determination and unwavering belief in the unity of the country despite the numerous challenges confronting the nation. He noted that Nigeria had recorded significant achievements in the 66 years since independence, stressing the need to protect and preserve the country’s accomplishments despite prevailing economic and…

Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Saki West State Constituency, has felicitated with Nigerians on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for greater success, sustainable development, economic growth and improved welfare for citizens. Adebayo, in his Independence Day message, described the anniversary as a significant occasion for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey since independence, celebrate its achievements and renew their commitment to building a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive nation. The APM candidate extended his warm felicitations to Nigerians, particularly residents of Saki West and the people of Oyo State, expressing optimism that…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has set the stage for what it described as the ‘Mother of All Debates’ ahead of the 2027 general elections. This came to the fore with a formal inauguration of a five-member committee to organise debates for candidates contesting elective positions in the state. The initiative, which is aimed at providing voters with direct access to candidates and their programmes, took off on Monday with the formal inauguration of the Political Debate Committee at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The committee is headed by Ambassador Olayinka Agboola as Chairman, with…

The Onigbeti of Igbeti Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Bashir Olalekan Siyanbola the Fort, has congratulated a renowned legal practitioner, Barrister Ahmed Raji, SAN, on the occasion of his birthday. The paramount ruler of Olorunsogo Local Government Area of Oyo State, in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen, described Raji as a leading Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the founder of Ahmed Raji & Co. and a committed philanthropist whose contributions to humanity are worthy of commendation. Oba Siyanbola, while celebrating the legal luminary, acknowledged his dedication to selfless service to humanity and urged him to sustain his generosity…