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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refused to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal disputes surrounding the party’s leadership crisis. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by the commission’s Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, INEC stated that it could not grant requests to recognise or upload on its official website the list of national officers said to have emerged from the PDP National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The commission explained that its position was informed…

In its bid to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance road safety before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has deployed 627 personnel to strategic locations across the state.The deployment was part of OYRTMA’s efforts to minimize congestion and prevent accidents, with personnel stationed at key points, including major highways, market areas, and popular tourist spots. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd.), in his office at Secretariat Ibadan. He urged motorists to obey traffic rules, avoid night traveling, and exercise caution…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a dedicated nationwide hotline to enable Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling station selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, above the approved pump price of N739 per litre. The refinery said the initiative is aimed at promoting transparency, affordability and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum sector, while ensuring that Nigerians fully benefit from recent price reductions. In a statement issued on Thursday night, the refinery disclosed that the hotline number, 0800 123 5264, is now active across the country. According to the statement, consumers…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s resolve to conduct local government elections before the end of his tenure, declaring that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nothing to fear from opposition parties in the state. The governor made this known on Tuesday while inaugurating members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Governor Makinde noted that the tenure of the current chairmen across the 33 local government councils in the state is expected to expire in May 2027, stressing that his government remains committed to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm warning to state governors over the implementation of local government autonomy, signaling that he may invoke his executive order if full compliance is not achieved. The President stated that the Federal Government would proceed independently if necessary, stressing that funds would be disbursed directly to local government accounts ahead of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Tinubu emphasized that failure by state governments to fully implement local government autonomy could force the Federal Government to take decisive action to ensure that local councils receive their funds directly. His position, he noted, is…

The University of Ibadan has been thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Abdulganiy Olayinka Raji, a Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering at the institution. Professor Raji, who also served the nation as a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti, Ogun and Osun States, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 19, 2025. He died at his residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Members of his family confirmed that Janazah prayers will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Ogbomoso Central Mosque, Oja’agbo, by 11:00 a.m., after which…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined well-wishers, monarchs’subjects and admirers across Saki land and beyond in celebrating six remarkable years of purposeful, dignified and people-centred traditional leadership of Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III. Amofin Adeoye said since Oba Surv. Khalid mounted the throne of his forebears, his reign has been defined by wisdom, humility and uncommon commitment to unity and development of Saki land. Amofin Adeoye described the paramount traditional leader in Saki land as distinguished monarch who values traditions of his ancestors while promoting progressive ideas to drive social…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a crucial troubleshooting meeting with the two rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in an effort to address the party’s ongoing internal crisis. The meeting, which is holding at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, brings together the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and the group backed by former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, under the leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed. Tanimu Turaki attended the session alongside members of his National Working Committee (NWC), officials of the party secretariat, as well as former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu. On the other side, Abdulrahman…

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Oke-Ogun Branch, is set to celebrate its 2025 ANAN Week with a series of well-structured professional, intellectual, and social programmes aimed at reinforcing ethical accounting practices, institutional development, and community advancement across the Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State. The forthcoming week’s celebration will be held tomorrow at the Surveying and Go-Informatics hall, The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Sakí, now Micheal Adeniyi Koleosho Polytechnic, which is expected to bring together accounting professionals, academics, traditional rulers, public office holders and key stakeholders from within and outside the region. The programme will provide a platform for robust…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on state governors to fully comply with the Supreme Court ruling mandating direct funding for local governments, insisting that effective local government autonomy cannot exist without strict adherence to the law. The President made this known while addressing an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting, where he emphasized that local government autonomy must go beyond rhetoric and be implemented in practical terms. According to Tinubu, there is no autonomy if local governments are not given their funds directly, as provided for by the Supreme Court. He stressed that compliance with the ruling is essential…