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Ibadan Mourns as Olubadan Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Passes, Barely a Year on the Throne
The ancient city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State and the political headquarters of the South-West, has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed…
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Breaking News: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, Passes Away
Breaking news has hit Ibadan, Oyo State. Oba Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadan, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, just days after his 90th birthday. Throughout his…
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Senate Sets Conditions for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return After Court Revokes Suspension
The Nigerian Senate has indicated that it will not immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, despite a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja nullifying her six-month suspension from the Red Chamber. The Senate insists…
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Oyo State Government Embarks on Comprehensive Upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres to Strengthen Grassroots Health Delivery
In a major step toward achieving universal health coverage and revitalising the state’s primary healthcare system, the Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across all 33 local…
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NNPP Officially Rejects Kwankwaso’s Bid for 2027 Presidency, Accuses Him of Betrayal
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially ruled out any possibility of its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, contesting under its platform in the 2027 presidential election. In a sharply worded statement issued on…
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Aregbesola Urges ADC Supporters to Focus on Issues and Avoid Attacks on APC Loyalists
In a move that underscores his commitment to the newly-formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola has called on party supporters to avoid engaging in personal attacks or insults against loyalists of…
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FG Sets July 23–24 for High-Level Forum on Petrol Pricing, Supply Amid Widening Industry Tensions
Amid mounting concerns over fluctuating petrol prices, unpredictable supply patterns, and agitation from downstream operators, the Federal Government has fixed July 23 and 24, 2025, for a national stakeholder forum that aims to address the…
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Fire Service Averts Disaster as Petrol Tanker Crashes, Spills Fuel in Oyo
OYO STATE, NIGERIA — What could have been a tragic explosion involving a petrol tanker was swiftly averted on Thursday, July 3, thanks to the prompt intervention of the Oyo State Fire Service Agency. The…
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Oyo Government Warns Students Against Examination Malpractice, Reaffirms Commitment to Academic Excellence
As the National Examination Council (NECO) conducts its nationwide senior school certificate examinations, the Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to students across the state to abstain from all forms of examination malpractice.…
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Oyo Govt Partners Manufacturers Association to Drive Industrial Growth, Reform Haulage Fee System
In a bid to reform its industrial policies and enhance economic development, the Oyo State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to sensitise industry players on the…
