The Accord Party has reaffirmed Chief Adebayo Busari (Gudugudu) as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Oyo State election, dismissing speculations suggesting that popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat could emerge as the party’s flagbearer. The reaffirmation was made during the party’s Strategic Meeting, which brought together the leadership of the Accord Party in Oyo State and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals into the boards and management of 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across critical sectors. Among the appointments, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, was named Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), […]
The United Kingdom has entered a new political era following the appointment of Andy Burnham as the country’s new Prime Minister after an audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Burnham’s appointment followed constitutional procedures in which the monarch formally invited him to form a new government after the outcome of the latest political […]
The United States Government has reportedly identified 124 Nigerian nationals for deportation as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement efforts targeting individuals found to have violated U.S. immigration laws. According to reports, the affected individuals are expected to be repatriated to Nigeria after the completion of necessary legal and administrative procedures by U.S. immigration authorities. […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise while unveiling a new self-service portal aimed at making voter registration and data updates more convenient for Nigerians. The electoral body said the decision to extend the registration period followed growing public interest and the need to […]
A newly released list of members representing the 32 constituencies in the Oyo State House of Assembly has revealed a significant gender imbalance, with only three women occupying seats in the legislature. The list shows that the Assembly is overwhelmingly dominated by male lawmakers, who account for 29 of the 32 members, while women make […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to introduce a fully digital voter registration process and make Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) downloadable, marking a significant step toward modernising Nigeria’s electoral system. The initiative is part of the commission’s broader electoral reform agenda aimed at simplifying voter registration, improving accessibility, and reducing the challenges […]
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has suspended its industrial action and directed all public primary and secondary school teachers across the state to resume work on Thursday. The decision followed a meeting of the union’s leadership after reviewing developments surrounding the concerns that prompted the strike, particularly the government’s response to […]
The Federal Government has announced a major reform of Nigeria’s education sector, unveiling plans to phase out the current Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) structure as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s educational system. The proposed reform seeks to replace the long-standing 6-3-3-4 system with a new framework designed […]
Hon. Oladiran Alabi has paid glowing tribute to the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Isiak Ajimobi, on the sixth anniversary of his passing, describing him as the modern architect of the new Oyo State whose visionary leadership transformed the state’s political and developmental landscape. In a statement issued to commemorate the anniversary, […]
