A Muslim advocacy group, the Oyo Muslim Development Forum (OMDF), has alleged that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde is frustrating infrastructure projects linked to areas surrounding Ilaji Hotels and Resorts because of the political position of Ibadan-based businessman and philanthropist, Engr. Dotun Sanusi, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group made the allegation in a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday, claiming that recent developments concerning road projects and infrastructure within the Ona-Ara axis have raised concerns among residents and stakeholders. According to the group, Sanusi, who publicly supported Governor Makinde’s governorship bids in 2019 and 2023, is…
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The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow located in the Lako Community, Aiyegun- Anaye road area of Ibadan, which was allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her children. The demolition exercise was carried out on Monday by officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, who visited the scene as part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. The victims, Mrs. Olaide Busayo…
The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has protested the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to grant the party’s candidate nomination upload code to the PDP leadership backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Jungudo Mohammed, disclosed in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH that INEC had provided the access code for uploading the party’s 2027 candidates to the National Working Committee led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, describing the move as further validation of…
When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its clarity and restraint: he would not make promises he could not keep. In a sector burdened by years of underperformance, weak coordination, liquidity challenges, and declining public confidence, the statement reflected a deliberate shift toward realism, accountability, and disciplined execution. Thirty days after his confirmation as Honourable Minister of Power, the early signals suggest that a new approach is already shaping the sector’s direction. Nigeria’s power sector remains constrained by familiar structural issues; gas…
The lapses experienced by students across various regions during the May/June West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams in 2025 highlighted significant concerns within the examination body. Delays in delivering exam papers to schools and prolonged waiting times for students before they could begin their exams signaled that WAEC was struggling to fulfill its responsibilities. Although that was the first time such widespread issues occurred, parents, guardians, and students chose to forgive WAEC, trusting its assurances that future exams would proceed smoothly. However, this year, the extensive irregularities affecting schools, students, and teachers have revealed that the promises made last year…
Awolowo. Azikiwe. Bello.A Triumvirate of Ancestors Deliver a Timeless Rebuke to a Republic That Has Lost Its Way. (A classified dispatch from a Civic Intelligence Operative) June 7, 2026. I. THE SUMMONS TO THE ANCESTRAL COURT Children of Nigeria, gather close. We speak from the realm where legacy is the only judge, where truth is unfiltered, where excuses evaporate like mist. We — Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello — who crossed oceans in cramped ships, who endured the cold corridors of Westminster, who negotiated your freedom with intellect sharper than steel, speak now because the Nigeria we behold…
Lead City University, Ibadan, has urged students to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance as essential tools for personal development and national growth. The charge was given at the maiden edition of the POISE 2026 event organised by the Institute of Personality Development and Customer Relationship Management (IPD-CRM) at the Adelaide Hall of the institution. The event attracted a large number of students, academic and non-academic staff, community members, alumni and other well-wishers who gathered to celebrate excellence, leadership and entrepreneurship among students. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the programme, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, described…
…As Gov signs Executive Order on regulations, enforcement of vehicle registration, traffic management Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the Executive Order 002 of 2026, on the Regulations and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management, thus restricting the operation of commercial motorcycle, otherwise known as Okada, between the hours of 10:30pm and 5:30am daily. The executive order, Governor Makinde noted, is part of the additional measures being taken by the state to improve security.While signing the Executive Order in his office on Friday, the governor noted that the move became necessary to strengthen the security architecture…
The President of a Multidisciplinary Finance Professionals Group otherwise known as MFP Group Nigeria and MFP Global Services, Dr Prince Oyebade Oyedepo, FCA, JP has extolled the virtues of Mrs Folasade Ayo-Kumuyi, FCA on her recent election as the SWAN Rep of Lagelu & District Society of ICAN. According to a congratulatory letter released to the Press by the Chief Press Secretary of MFP President, Miss Titilayo Ishola on behalf of her boss, Mrs Folasade Ayo-Kumuyi was described as a woman of substance, honesty, integrity and good character. She was further extolled for being hardworking, efficient, effective, upright, dedicated, creative…
.The Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke Ayodele has convened an urgent security stakeholders’ meeting aimed at strengthening the security architecture of the local government and safeguarding the lives and properties of residents across the council area. The strategic meeting, held at the Local Government Secretariat brought together traditional rulers, security agencies, religious leaders, community stakeholders and other critical actors in the security sector to deliberate on proactive measures towards maintaining peace and addressing emerging security concerns within Ibarapa Central. In his address, Hon. Olusola Adeleke emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring a secure…