The Oyo State Assembly Speaker urged Eruwa residents to support their new traditional ruler. Adebo Ogundoyin spoke at the coronation ceremony for Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola on Saturday. The event took place at Eleruwa Stadium and marked the end of years of leadership disputes. Community members celebrated the return of stability to their ancient kingdom. The Speaker described the day as historic for the people of Eruwaland.
Legal battles had divided the community since officials cancelled the king's first appointment in 2011. Ogundoyin said the long conflict damaged local traditions and cultural practices. Governor Seyi Makinde helped settle the chieftaincy crisis through fair negotiations. The Speaker praised the governor for showing...
A political leader from Oyo State rejected accusations that link his charity work to future election plans. Chief Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke serves as a top member of the Peoples Democratic Party and holds the traditional title of Aare-Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland. He wants to replace Governor Seyi Makinde when the 2027 race begins. Critics suggest his generous donations aim to win votes for his campaign. Adegoke denied these claims during a recent radio appearance.
The politician spoke on Lagelu FM during their popular political talk show called Tiwa ni Oselu. He explained that charitable giving started many years before he entered politics. His goal as governor would expand opportunities to help more people across the state...
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu rejected reports about President Bola Tinubu picking a favorite candidate for Oyo State governor. The minister spoke to local party officials at his home in Iyaganku. He told All Progressives Congress leaders that fair primary elections will choose their 2027 nominee. Adelabu promised no outside interference will affect the selection process. Party members will decide through proper voting procedures.
The minister wants respectful competition between all candidates who seek the nomination. He believes primary contests should not create lasting enemies among party members. Losing candidates will receive government jobs or other positions after the election. This approach keeps everyone involved and...
An opposition party leader admits his political group cannot beat the current governor. Chief Ismail Akinade Fijabi spoke about Oyo State politics during a Sunday radio program. The All Progressives Congress member praised Governor Seyi Makinde's work on state projects. Fijabi said Makinde's chosen successor would win easily against any opponent. He blamed his party's broken leadership for their weak position.
The APC faces serious internal fights that hurt their chances next election. Fijabi criticized party bosses for treating their 2023 candidate poorly after he lost. Senator Teslim Folarin received no government jobs despite running as their official nominee. President Bola Tinubu and other national leaders ignored Folarin...
Lagos waste officials arrested illegal garbage collectors near Victoria Island and Ikoyi areas on Sunday. The Lagos Waste Management Authority targeted cart pushers who operate without proper permits. Officials confiscated carts and detained workers during the enforcement operation. Managing Director Muyiwa Gbadegesin shared news of the arrests on his social media account. The crackdown continues efforts to stop unauthorized waste collection across the city.
Illegal waste handlers threaten public health and break state environmental rules. These unauthorized collectors damage the city's sanitation system and create safety risks for residents. LAWMA demands that all citizens use approved waste management companies. The authority...
Police officers caught a man who scared someone with a handmade gun near Abeokuta. Oluwatobiloba Kehinde attacked a local person who walked home from playing football. The crime happened at 6 pm on June 27, 2025 in the Agbena area of Ojere. Kehinde wanted the victim to give him money and made scary threats. The victim called police the next day to report what happened.
Gang members rode up on a motorcycle and helped beat up the victim during the robbery attempt. The victim ran away and made it safely back to his house. Kehinde followed the victim to his family home later that evening. He brought the homemade pistol and kept making death threats against the victim. The scared victim contacted authorities about the dangerous situation...
An opposition party leader from Osun State wants politicians to stop talking about future elections. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye spoke to reporters Sunday about early campaigning for 2027 races. He works with the All Progressives Congress and served as a lawmaker before. The party official thinks early political planning hurts the country during tough times. He believes President Bola Tinubu needs support rather than election pressure.
Oyintiloye said politicians should focus on current problems instead of future campaigns. Nigeria faces serious economic and security troubles that need attention right away. Many officials already plan campaigns for vice president and other jobs three years away. The former legislator called this behavior...
Lagos State officials sent traffic control workers to the Ifako Expansion Joint Bridge area. The bridge has shut down part of its roadway for repair work. Transportation adviser Sola Giwa announced the deployment helps prevent traffic jams on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Workers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will direct vehicles around the construction zone. The government wants to keep cars moving smoothly during the bridge project.
Engineers must strengthen the bridge structure to make it safer for drivers. The repair work will help the bridge last longer and handle heavy traffic loads. Traffic management officers have taken positions at important road intersections near the work site. Their job involves...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq celebrated after Kwara United won the 2025 President Federation Cup. The team made history as the first from the state to claim this trophy since officials created it in 1967. AbdulRazaq signed a statement on Saturday from Ilorin praising the achievement. He called the victory historic and proof of the team's strength and determination. The governor thanked players, coaches, management staff, the State Sports Commission and fans for their hard work.
AbdulRazaq expressed gratitude to residents across Kwara State and those living abroad for supporting the team. He said the victory shows what happens when people work together with discipline and determination. The win followed another major...
