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Alli Set for Oba Coronation as Political Ambitions Stir Debate in Oyo

The Oyo State Government has approved the elevation of Senator Sharafadeen Alli and two other high-ranking chiefs to the status of beaded crown-wearing Obas in Ibadanland, a move that has sparked political conversations ahead of the 2027 governorship race. The announcement also includes High Chiefs Bolaji Adewoyin and Kola Babalola, who have now been promoted […]

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March 27, 2026
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Makinde Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP Ahead of 2027

Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, has dismissed speculations about leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirming his continued loyalty and satisfaction with the party. Speaking on Monday at a meeting with PDP stakeholders from all 33 local government areas held in Ibadan, the governor assured members that the party remains strong despite ongoing challenges. Makinde […]

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March 24, 2026
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Alao-Akala Family Crisis Deepens Over 35 Properties Across Four Countries

A bitter dispute has broken out among members of the family of late former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, over the control and ownership of at least 35 properties spread across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Ghana. Sources close to the matter say the conflict is centered on the sharing of the […]

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March 21, 2026
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Olubadan Warns Politicians Against Using Religion for 2027 Elections

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has cautioned politicians across party lines to avoid using religion as a tool for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Friday at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the monarch stressed the need for national unity and urged […]

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March 20, 2026
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Olubadan to Launch Ibadan Guards, Food Support Initiative

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is set to inaugurate a community-based security outfit known as “Ibadan Guards,” alongside a food support programme tagged “Gaari Ibadan.” The twin initiatives are part of efforts to strengthen security and improve the welfare of residents across Ibadan. According to the event’s organising committee, the Ibadan Guards […]

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March 18, 2026
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Gunmen Kidnap Cocoa Farmers at Ibadan Research Institute, One Rescued

Gunmen on Wednesday abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were reportedly visiting the institute for a familiarisation tour when the attack occurred. According to an eyewitness who managed to escape, the assailants suddenly emerged from a nearby bush and intercepted […]

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March 18, 2026
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NUJ Raises Concern Over Rising Cultism, Violence in Oyo Secondary Schools

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed concern over the growing incidents of cultism, hooliganism and violent clashes among students in secondary schools across Oyo State, calling on relevant authorities to urgently address the situation and strengthen security in schools. The union raised the alarm during its monthly congress held at […]

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March 16, 2026
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Olubadan Distributes Ramadan, Lenten Food Packages to Ibadan Residents

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, on Saturday distributed food packages and cash gifts to more than 5,000 Muslim and Christian residents of Ibadan as part of activities marking the Ramadan and Lenten seasons. Each beneficiary received food items including rice, beans, semovita, garri, maize and noodles, in addition to some cash support. While presenting […]

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March 14, 2026
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Ido Killing: Residents Allege Herdsmen Leader Facilitated Arrest of Vigilante Members

Residents of Ido in Oyo State have raised concerns over what they described as injustice following the reported arrest of three members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) by the police. The development was disclosed on Thursday in a report shared by investigative journalist Seun Aribikola through his reporter, Amosun Bodunrin. According to the […]

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March 13, 2026
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Oyo Fixes December 29, 2026 for Local Government Elections

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has announced December 29, 2026, as the new date for the conduct of local government elections across the state’s 33 local government areas. The commission’s chairman, Babatunde Adeniyi, made the announcement in a statement issued in Ibadan on Tuesday. According to the statement dated March 4, 2026, the adjustment […]

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March 10, 2026
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