Author: Khalid Imran

Oyo Govt Sets to Present Staff of Office to Oba Ashiru Olalere as New Onilua of Ilua Land The Oyo State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, is set to officially present the Staff of Office to His Royal Highness, Oba Ashiru Oyebisi Olalere, as the new Onilua of Ilua Land, Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State. The historic and epoch-making ceremony is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 22nd January, 2026, by 10:00am, at the Central Market Square, Ilua, marking a significant milestone in the traditional and administrative history of the ancient town. The event is…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Segun Oyewole, alongside party chieftains in the council, have extended warm felicitations to the Chief Financial Officer of FGN Power Company Limited, Hon. Kola Olabiyi, and his wife, Dr. Mrs. Bisola Olabiyi, on the occasion of their birthdays. In a congratulatory message jointly signed and made available to acrossnigerianews.com, the APC leaders described the celebrants as notable icons whose lives continue to inspire progress, unity, and good governance within Itesiwaju Local Government and beyond. Those who endorsed the goodwill message include Hon. Segun…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Jacob Akinrinade Adeyemo, has joined family members, associates and well-wishers to celebrate the Chief Financial Officer of FGN Power Company Limited, Hon. Kola Olabiyi, FCA, and his wife, Dr. Mrs. Abisola Olabiyi, on the occasion of their birthdays. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him and made available to acrossnigerianews.com, Hon. Adeyemo described the couple as exemplary leaders whose lives of service, integrity and dedication to humanity continue to inspire many within and beyond Oyo State. Dr. Mrs. Abisola Olabiyi celebrates her…

Oke-Ogun Committee of Friends Honours Three Permanent Secretaries The Oke-Ogun Committee of Friends, led by Hon. Laide Mohammed, Member of the House of Representatives representing Irepo/Oorelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency, has honoured three distinguished indigenes of Oke-Ogun for their recent appointments as Permanent Secretaries in the Oyo State Civil Service. Honorees The recognition ceremony was held at the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Secretariat Main Hall, Ikolaba GRA, Ibadan which drew dignitaries, community leaders and stakeholders across the State. Professor Saliu Adelabu Abdulwaheed, Commissioner for Establishments and Training, praised the honorees as seasoned technocrats whose contributions to Oyo State’s public service remain…

An aspirant for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1, Hon. Faysol Dawud Oluwakemi, has articulated compelling reasons for his aspiration, declaring himself the most suitable candidate to represent the constituency in 2027. Oluwakemi, who hails from SW2/4, Baba Oluwakemi House, Baálè Oniwon Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, made this known in a statement made available to acrossnigerianews.com, where he outlined his vision for people-centred representation anchored on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Assembly hopeful stressed that while national policies provide direction, their real impact must be felt at the grassroots, particularly through responsive…

Former Kajola LG PDP Chairman, Johnson Ojebiyi, Felicitates NBTI DG on First Anniversary in Office A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, Chief Johnson Ojebiyi, has extended warm congratulations to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him and made available to acrossnigerianews.com, Chief Ojebiyi commended Dr. Raji for his outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and visionary approach, which he said have repositioned the…

Ex–Ibadan North LG Chairman, Agba Egbe Defects to APC, Visits Party’s Peace Advocates’ Convener, Niran Adeyoju The recently decamped former Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Sahib Oladayo, popularly known as Agba Egbe, alongside members of his political team, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Convener of the Oyo State APC Peace Advocates, Prince Niran Adeyoju (SDM), reaffirming their commitment to party’s unity and collective success of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During the visit, Hon. Oladayo said his decision to decamp to the APC was driven by the desire to be part of a progressive…

AFCON 2025: Shina Peller Commends Super Eagles” Remarkable Journey, Resilient Performance Despite Semi-Final Loss Hon. Shina Peller, the Ayedero of Yorubaland, has showered encomiums on the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their remarkable journey and resilient performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a statement released on Saturday, January 17, 2026, following Nigeria’s narrow semi-final loss to the host nation, Peller praised the team for restoring national pride and showcasing the “undying spirit” of Nigerian football. The Super Eagles’ campaign ended in a hard-fought 4-2 penalty shootout defeat against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah…

A member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Barrister Michael Lana, has described the inauguration of the state Council of Obas and Chiefs by Governor Seyi Makinde as a bold step at correcting fallacious history. This was just as he said the decision to inaugurate the Council required boldness and fairness, noting that kudos must be given to Governor Makinde for performing the almost impossible task of reviving the forum where traditional Obas and Chiefs can meet and contribute meaningfully to the development of the state. The former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in a statement he issued on Friday,…

Oyo Government Tightens Noose on Gratuity Fraud The attention of the Oyo State government has been drawn to the allegations that some pensioners in the State are being extorted by unscrupulous elements claiming to be government officials. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade , the state is paying due diligence to the payment of the gratuities for its retirees more than the previous administrations The Commissioner revealed that with the new monthly allocation, over 800 retirees will benefit each month, compared to just 250 beneficiaries in previous years. He said that a cartel has…