…were laid to rest on Sunday at Eternal Homes, Fiditi, in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. The final rites began in Ibadan with a Janazah prayer at his Akobo residence. The atmosphere was solemn as family members, professional colleagues, political associates and admirers gathered to pay their last respects to…

…Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s response to the security situation in Oyo State, arguing that the presidency did not act swiftly enough. Speaking during a public engagement, Obi claimed that the President did not contact the Oyo State governor for 50 days despite the security concerns. He said that, i…

…that fail to uphold constitutional principles. Ladoja VS INEC The impeachment of former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja also produced a major judicial rebuke. In January 2006, members of the Oyo State House of Assembly loyal to the late Chief Lamidi Adedibu purportedly impeached Ladoja. The impeachment proceedings we…

…public service career. He had the rare privilege of serving four former governors of Oyo State with distinction as Press Secretary. “Besides being a veteran journalist and renowned public relations practitioner, he was also a cultural icon. His appearance, conduct and character spoke volumes about his passion for cultu…

…to Akin Akinwale, Alabi served as Chief Press Secretary to three different Oyo State Governors during his distinguished careerAkinwale further explained that as Ibadanland mourns Lekan Alabi, Akin Alabi is set to receive a new and more senior Olubadan chieftaincy titlePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source,…

A veteran journalist and former press secretary to past Oyo State governors, Chief Lekan Alabi, is dead. Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 76. His death was announced in a statement issued by Adeola Oloko, the media aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi L…

A Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the 15-year-old marriage between Gafaru and his wife, Nimota, following allegations of irresponsibility, misconduct, constant fighting and threats to the husband’s life. The post My marriage began to fall apart after my mother-in-law confronted…

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have thwarted an attempt by a truck driver to divert and sell 670 bags of guinea corn valued at about N33 million. The suspects, identified as Monday, 46, and his assistant, Kareem, 40, were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit in the Irepo area of Oyo Town,…

…same security model that secured the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, to rescuing other Nigerians who remain in captivity across Kwara, Borno and other parts of the country. The post Oriire: ACF, opposition ask Tinubu to deploy same strategy to resolve other abduction cases appeared first on…

…B screening for 150 students and staff of Best Legacy College of Education, Ogbomoso, in Oyo State. The outreach, which was organised under the Foundation’s Pause for the Cause Campaign, combined health education with free screening […] The post Foundation screens 150 for Hepatitis B in Ogbomoso appeared first on Tribu…

…Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering education in Nigeria and Africa.Ibadan, Oyo state - The University of Ibadan (UI) has released the results of its 2025/2026 post-UTME screening exercise, Legit.ng can confirm.Two sources separately confirmed the development to Legit.ng on Friday night, July 31, 2026.Univer…

…years of experience covering public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Ibadan, Oyo state - Other things being equal, governors of four southwest states will declare a holiday for all public servants and residents to commemorate the Isese festival.Legit.ng reports that Isese Day is celebrated annually in Niger…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed allegations that his administration had a hand in the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. The governor made the remarks on Friday during the inauguration of a Judicial Commission of…

…by combat support and combat service support units. 2 Division - Ibadan Based in Ibadan, Oyo State, 2 Division was also established during the Civil War. 2 Division | NA It oversees security operations across the South-Western flank of the country and border security within its operational area. It is likewise a mechan…

…between government, private sector, and industry stakeholders to grow entertainment in Oyo State’ appeared first on Tribune Online.

…approved specifications. Community leaders and residents also expressed gratitude to the Oyo State Government for the intervention. Speaking on behalf of the Oke Apo community, the Mufasir of Oke Apo offered prayers for Governor Makinde, asking Allah to grant him continued wisdom, strength and good health to sustain th…

…another Mexican national was arrested during a separate methamphetamine operation in Oyo State. Gas cylinders at the lab site... AFP A resident of nearby Abidagba village, Florence Banjo, said locals were unaware of the true nature of the activities at the forest site. "We heard rumours that they were going to build (a…

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has restated his administration’s commitment to making schools across the state safe, saying the protection of children and teachers is non-negotiable amid rising security concerns nationwide. “The protection of children and teachers is non-negotiable amid rising security concerns…

…years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Ibadan, Oyo State - Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has broken his silence on the July 2021 raid on his home in Ibadan, claiming that Department of State Services (DSS) operatives shot and killed a cat…

The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of the two long-awaited security surveillance aircraft. The two aircraft, which arrived at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, on Tuesday, are expected to support aerial surveillance, intelligence collection and rapid security response across Oyo State and adjoining a…

…nationwide attention after issuing an ultimatum to some Fulani residents in parts of Oyo State, accusing them of involvement in kidnapping and other criminal activities. He later declared that criminal elements among the Fulani would be expelled from Yorubaland and intensified his agitation for an independent Yoruba Na…

…when my wife was abducted – Oyo principal’s husband The husband of Rachael Alamu, the Oyo State school principal who recently regained her freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity, has revealed that he eventually blocked the kidnappers’ phone numbers during negotiations because their repeated threats were…

Economic expert Olatunji Smith Balogun has commended the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, for triggering an infrastructure boom aimed at transforming the state into a prime destination for foreign investors. Balogun, while speaking on the state’s economic evolution, noted that crucial projects such as the constr…

The Oyo State Government has commenced a fresh enforcement exercise against non-compliant billboard operators, sealing more than 18 billboard structures operating without the required approvals across the state. The enforcement, carried out by the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA), is aimed at restorin…

…dragged his wife, Tawakalitu, before Grade A Customary Court, sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking the dissolution of their marriage over allegations of infidelity, physical assault, violence, neglect and destructive behaviour. The plaintiff alleged that his wife had no regard for him and habitually left their h…