…Denies rift with Makinde The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has confirmed that three High Chiefs, including Chief Sharafadeen Alli, will not be present at their coronation ceremony originally scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026. According to a statement issued on Thursday night by Adeola Oloko, Media Aide to the Olubadan, “The three concerned High Chiefs due to be coronated have formally informed the Olubadan that they would be unavailable and have, therefore, asked for postponement.“ “This information has been duly communicated to the State Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.” The Palace also addressed…
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The Oyo State Government has formally announced the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to newly elevated crown-wearing Obas in Ibadanland, in a ceremony that underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions and preserving cultural heritage. The event, which is scheduled to hold on Friday, 3rd April 2026, at the historic Mapo Hall Grounds, Ibadan, will commence at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will witness the official coronation of three distinguished traditional rulers. They are His Royal Majesty, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin, the Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland; His Royal Majesty, Oba Oyekola Babalola, SAN, the Ekarun Olubadan of Ibadanland;…
As political conversations around the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, stakeholders across Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency are shifting the narrative from zoning and sentiment to competence, capacity and electability, rallying strong support for Tosin Alabi as a credible contender. At a series of consultations and engagements within the constituency, party leaders, community influencers and grassroots mobilisers emphasised that the forthcoming election must prioritise effective representation over sectional considerations. According to them, the future of Egbeda/Ona-Ara lies not in where a candidate comes from, but in what they can deliver. “This is not about Egbeda or Ona-Ara. It is about…
The Oyo State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, under the leadership of Commissioner Seun Ashamu, has initiated a significant reform aimed at establishing a comprehensive Social Protection Law in the state. The reform, conceived by the Ministry, seeks to strengthen and restructure the existing social security framework by harmonising various social intervention programmes into a unified legal system. This move is designed to ensure sustainability, continuity, and long-term impact of government welfare initiatives across Oyo State. To advance the process, the Ministry organised a high-level stakeholders’ retreat in collaboration with UNICEF and the European Union Support to Sustainable Social…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, on Monday led the management team of the Ministry, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Babalola, on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services, Hon. (Dr.) Salami Oladeji Ibraheem (Dikko). Olatubosun appreciated the consistent support of the transport company towards the activities of the Ministry, particularly its contributions to the successful hosting of the second edition of the World Egungun Festival,last year. The Commissioner also commended the support of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for providing a platform to showcase the richness of Yoruba…
As the 2027 general elections loom, one name from the heart of Ibadan is commanding attention — Hon. Ibrahim Ajiboye, popularly known as Omo Iya Eleja. With deep roots in the local community, he has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives, seeking to represent Ibadan Northeast/Southeast Federal Constituency. Ajiboye’s campaign is built on a simple but powerful premise: effective federal representation must translate into tangible development on the ground. He contends that leadership at the national level should go beyond speeches and policy statements; it must deliver visible improvements in education, infrastructure, youth empowerment, and…
Ibadan is set to witness a historic milestone on 7 April, 2026, as Dr. Debo Akande, Director-General of OYSADA and Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, leads the foundation and groundbreaking ceremony of the Ibadan Historical Library & Hall of Fame, an initiative he personally conceived to celebrate and preserve the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage. The event will be hosted at Bode Amoo Hall, Ibadan House, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, and promises to bring together a distinguished gathering of dignitaries, traditional rulers, and community leaders. Okanlomo Odua, Chief Engr. Dr. Jubril Dotun Sanusi Mogaji Agbaoye Kola Kareem will serve…
In a continued demonstration of her commitment to grassroots development and community welfare, the Oyo State lawmaker, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has once again impacted lives through the provision of essential infrastructure in Alagbagba Community, Ashi-Bodija, Ibadan. As part of her intervention projects, Hon. Comforter facilitated the presentation of a generator at Bodija, precisely in front of Ogundele House, to ensure a steady power supply for community use. This gesture complements her earlier efforts on the same axis, including the refurbishment of a borehole before the 2023 general elections, aimed at improving access to clean and safe water for residents.…
…Declare Senate Bid a Collective Mission Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo Central Senatorial District have rallied support for the senatorial ambition of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olaleye Olasunkanmi, as the party held its first senatorial meeting following the 2025 congress. The meeting, presided over by the Senatorial Chairman, Hon. Oludayo Opatokun, brought together party leaders, executives and stakeholders across the district. In his address, Opatokun said the newly constituted senatorial executive committee comprises individuals of impeccable character with deep knowledge of party discipline and experience. He urged members to remain committed to…
Oyo State government has stepped up efforts to overhaul its electricity sector, unveiling plans to raise power supply to 300 megawatts by 2027 as part of a broader strategy to stimulate economic growth, improve service delivery and attract private investment into the state’s energy market. The Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, Professor Dahud Kehinde Sangodoyin, disclosed this on Wednesday, during a press conference held at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. He said the state currently generates between 151 and 182 megawatts of electricity, far below the estimated minimum requirement of 520 megawatts needed to support a modern economy. “Our…