NBA tackles Makinde over poor funding of judiciary

Governor Seyi Makinde  The Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan branch, has decried inadequate funding of the judiciary and non-functionality of Rent Tribunals as well as Customary Courts in the state. Chairman of the branch, Mr Ibrahim Lawal, stated this when receiving the executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, […]

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2027: I Sought Tinubu’s Approval Before Stepping Down

The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said contrary to insinuations, he consulted President Bola Tinubu before resigning. Adelabu spoke in a statement made available to Daily Post on Saturday. Recall that Adelabu resigned to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. There were […]

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Police fix April 28–30 for Constable recruitment exam, warn applicants against scams

By John Dike, Osogbo The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has fixed April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of applicants in the ongoing constable recruitment exercise. Applicants seeking enlistment into the Nigeria Police have also been warned to beware of fraudsters attempting to exploit the […]

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Presidency Replies Emir Sanusi, Says Tinubu’s Borrowing Targets Infrastructure

President Bola Tinubu Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the current government has borrowed billions of dollars to invest in Nigeria’s infrastructure. Bwala made the remark in response to a comment by the Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, saying that Nigeria invests between $30 billion and $100 billion […]

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Atiku, Amaechi Lead Opposition Figures to Ibadan for 2027 Summit

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for the National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders. The former presidential candidate who shared the information in a post on his ? account on Saturday expressed excitement, adding that he is ready for meaningful engagements with other leaders. […]

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Tinubu Swears In Dr Muttaqha Darma As Housing Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new minister of housing and urban development from Katsina State, following his Senate clearance. He replaced Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned. President Tinubu, at the short ceremony at the State House, congratulated Dr Darma for coming […]

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Insecurity: Wave of Kidnappings Displaces 30 Traditional Rulers in Kwara

No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara South have reportedly abandoned their palaces following sustained attacks by armed groups, as angry residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest what they described as the “total collapse” of security in the region. The development comes amid fresh alarm from the Kwara South Development Forum, […]

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2027: Calls for strong opposition, institutions and greater state autonomy

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Credit: Oyo State Government By Timi Olagunju At a dialogue hosted by Harvard University, Kennedy School Mossavar-Rahmani Centre for Business and Government on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, spoke on the theme “Industrialisation and Leadership in Africa: Ensuring Continuity in Hard Times”, offering reflections […]

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