Author: Bolanle Akinwalere

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has formally emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general elections following the completion of the party’s nomination and screening process. The unveiling took place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, during a high-profile ceremony in Ibadan, where the National Chairman of the party, Yusuf Dantali, presented Makinde with his Certificate of Return. The presentation marked the successful conclusion of the party’s internal presidential nomination and vetting exercise, officially positioning the Oyo State governor as the APM standard-bearer for the next presidential election. The event attracted national party…

As Muslims across Nigeria and the world celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Adha festival, Reality News Today has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah, urging citizens to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, love, unity, and peaceful coexistence. In a special Sallah message released on Thursday, the management of Reality News Today congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing another Eid-el-Kabir celebration, describing the occasion as a significant period of spiritual reflection, obedience to Almighty Allah, and commitment to humanity. The media platform noted that Eid-el-Adha symbolizes faith, devotion, and total submission, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, urging Nigerians to use the occasion to…

In a move that has fundamentally reshaped the political landscape of Oyo North, the Ayedero of Yorubaland and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Shina Peller, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The transition was formalized on Thursday at the APM State Secretariat in Ibadan, where Hon. Peller was received by a massive surge of supporters and party executives. The move is widely seen as a calculated effort to safeguard his 2027 Senatorial ambitions from the crippling legal instability currently plaguing his former party. Explaining the rationale behind…

Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, played host to a landmark gathering of labour leaders, government officials, and stakeholders as the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Oyo State chapter, formally inaugurated newly elected executives across its 25 local government branches in a ceremony marked by pomp, policy direction, and renewed commitment to grassroots governance.The event, held at the Local Government Staff Training School within the State Secretariat, Ibadan, brought together key figures in the labour movement from across Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony was not merely symbolic but represented a significant transition in leadership across local government structures in the…

Nigeria’s opposition political parties have taken a significant step toward collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections, adopting a joint communiqué known as the “Ibadan Declaration” at the end of a National Summit held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Ibadan. The declaration signals a major political realignment, with the parties resolving to unite against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and resist what they described as moves toward a one-party state and “state capture.” A key resolution from the summit is the decision to pursue electoral unity by presenting a single, consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The…

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Saki West Local Government chapter, staged a vibrant and well-attended Union Day celebration on Wednesday, marked by the commissioning of a landmark welfare project—the End Well Warehouse—at the Saki West Local Government Secretariat. The event drew dignitaries, labour leaders, government representatives, and union members from across the state, underscoring the growing influence and organisational strength of the union at the grassroots level. In his address, the Chairman of the union, Comrade Ajuwon Ibraheem Ayinde, expressed deep gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve and for the union’s continued progress. He acknowledged…

The political atmosphere in Saki West has shifted notably as Salahudeen Kabiru Adebayo has emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Saki West State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development, which came to light on Thursday, April 16, 2026, has generated widespread enthusiasm among constituents and party supporters, many of whom see his emergence as a refreshing prospect for legislative representation in the area. According to sources within the constituency, Adebayo’s emergence followed extensive consultations and internal party processes designed to identify a candidate with strong grassroots appeal and a demonstrable record…

The Oyo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a 45-member State Executive Committee through a consensus arrangement, dismissing a parallel congress held by a rival faction in the state. The newly constituted executive, led by Hon. Jimoh Afees Adelowo, emerged during the party’s state congress held on Saturday at the Watershed Event Centre, Old Ife Road, Ibadan. The exercise marked the climax of earlier ward and local government congresses conducted across the 33 local government areas of the state. A three-man Congress Committee from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, led by former House of Representatives…

Comrade Babalola Rufus Adeyemi, the Deputy National President General of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has extended warm greetings to Muslim and Christian faithful across Oyo State and Nigeria as they commence the sacred seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In his special message, Comrade Rufus described the period as a unique and spiritually significant moment marked by fasting, prayer, reflection, and renewed devotion to God. “To our Muslim faithful, I bring you greetings of peace and unity — As-Salamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. As you begin the blessed month of Ramadan, may Almighty Allah grant you strength, ease,…

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Oyo State and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, have reaffirmed their commitment to joint action aimed at tackling misinformation, fake news and emerging security threats in the state. The pledge was made when the executives of the NUJ, led by their Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, paid a courtesy visit to the Oyo State headquarters of the DSS in Ibadan. Speaking during the visit, the State Director of the DSS, Mr. Rasheed Adelakun, warned that the spread of misinformation and unverified reports could be exploited by fifth columnists to undermine…