The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone XI Command Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Bassey S. Ewah, has warned residents of Osun and Oyo states against scooping fuel from fallen or overturned tankers, cautioning that the practice could lead to fires, explosions and loss of lives. Ewah gave the warning following a petrol tanker fire
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has expressed confidence that the party can defeat the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the 2027 governorship election. Alli said the APC had the political structure and support required to challenge the APM, whose governorship candidate is Abimbola Adekanmbi, a former
The African Action Congress (AAC) in Oyo State has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to monitor the state government’s expenditure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said its request was aimed at ensuring that public funds are not diverted or misused for political purposes as preparations for the elections intensify.
A group has condemned an alleged threat by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against traditional rulers in the state, describing the reported remarks as capable of undermining the independence and dignity of the traditional institution. The group expressed concern over comments attributed to the governor regarding the political neutrality of traditional rulers, urging him to