I Am The Supreme King And Also Number One King In Yorubaland – Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade Declares
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has declared himself the number one king in Yorubaland, insisting that historical records support his position. The monarch made the statement during an appearance on the State Affairs Podcast yesterday, where he was asked about his position among traditional rulers in Yorubaland. ALSO READ: Alaafin stool: Oyo Mesi […]
NISO Reveals Why Nigerians Face Worsening Blackouts, Blames Gas Shortage, Low Water Levels
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the worsening electricity supply across the country to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants and reduced water levels affecting hydroelectric power stations. The operator disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, amid growing concerns over declining power generation, reduced electricity supply and increased load shedding across […]
Beyond Philanthropy: AIG Zone 11, Oyo CP Honors JDS, Commends his Support for Police, Youth Empowerment and Grassroots Development
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 11, AIG Bassey S. Ewah, psc(++), fcai, mspsp, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, has paid a courtesy visit to the Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief (Engr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, at his residence. The visit provided an […]
‘You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourselves’ – Rufai Oseni Blasts Ajaero, Osifo Over Labour Crisis
‘You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourselves’ – Rufai Oseni Blasts Ajaero, Osifo Over Labour Crisis Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has slammed the presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Festus Osifo over their disagreement on workers’ welfare. Egalitarian Voice reports that Ajaero and Osifo recently […]
How to Apply for the Federal Government’s ₦75,000 HoPE Cash Transfer
Some beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Household Prosperity and Empowerment (HoPE) Cash Transfer Programme have reportedly started receiving N25,000 payment alerts, indicating that disbursement may have commenced for some households. According to SMS alerts obtained by Nigeria Startup News, payment notifications were received through financial institutions including Fortis Microfinance Bank and Teasy Pay. However, […]
Oyo NYC State Leadership & 33 LG Coordinators Felicitate Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen As New Iyaloja-General
Comr. Olagbenro (Legacy) Describes Emergence As Well-Deserved, Prays For Fruitful Tenure The Chairman, Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Oyo State Chapter, Comr. Abdulfatai A. Olagbenro (Legacy), on behalf of the State Executive Council and the entire 33 Local Government Coordinators of the Congress, has congratulated Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo Nurudeen on her emergence as the Iyaloja-General […]
BREAKING: FG Bows To Pressure, Approves ₦70,000 Transport Allowance For Workers
PRESS RELEASE FG, NLC REACH AGREEMENT AT CONCILIATION MEETING The Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached far-reaching resolutions at the conciliation meetings convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The meetings, held on 22nd and 27th October, 2026 at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, […]
EPLF Southwest Fellows Take Anti-Vote-Buying Campaign To Bodija Market Ahead Of 2027 Elections
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (EPLF) Southwest Fellows are taking the message of electoral integrity directly to the people, reminding market traders that their votes are too valuable to be exchanged for money, food, or gifts. On Saturday, 24 October 2026, the EPLF Southwest Team held a market sensitisation […]
Olubadan Inspects Mogajis’ Ile Eke Project, Hails Ibadan Spirit Ahead Of Nov 14 Commissioning
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, ARUSA I, has visited the Association of Mogaji of Ibadanland Multipurpose Hall, popularly known as Ile Eke, to inspect the facility ahead of its official commissioning scheduled for November 14, 2026. The visit forms part of preparations for the commissioning of the […]
Nollywood Mourns Again: Veteran Actor Is Dead
Nollywood Mourns Again: Veteran Actor Is Dead Nollywood actor, producer and director Steven Echendu has died, throwing the Nigerian movie industry into mourning just hours after the death of veteran actor Francis Duru was announced. Echendu’s death became public on Friday, following a Facebook tribute by his colleague, Wisdom Nwankwo, who said he learnt […]