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The Nigerian government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her public claims of an assassination plot against her on national television, News360 Nigeria reports. The full details of the charges remain unclear, but one charge relates to statements she made during a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on April 3, 2025. In the interview, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of planning to have her killed. According to a charge sheet obtained by SaharaReporters, the Federal Republic of Nigeria is listed as the complainant in a case filed before…

Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, says the Nigerian government gets 52 kobo revenue from every N1 generated from the production and sale of Dangote Cement. Dangote spoke on Wednesday at the 2025 Taraba International Investment Summit on May 21. “I’m sure it might be shocking to you to know that the federal government of Nigeria, not even the state, makes more money from, for example, our cement business. For every N1 we turn around, 52 kobo goes to the federal government of Nigeria,” the entrepreneur said. He said governments benefit from investments, whether private or public, when they…

Presidential campaign posters of Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, took over major parts of Kano on Thursday.The posters, which featured a bold image of Makinde, carried the inscription: “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027.” They were credited to a political pressure group known as Nigeria Youths Awareness Group Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027). The posters, bearing the message “His Excellency, Engr Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde for President, Federal Republic of Nigeria,” were placed in strategic locations across the city.They were spotted along Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), around the roundabout leading to the airport, and at Wappa area, near the former…

Tension is mounting in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State as constituents begin moves to recall their representative in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Deji Oparinde. The embattled lawmaker is facing a growing wave of dissent over allegations ranging from abuse of power and undue interference in traditional institutions to poor performance and lack of constituency engagement.
 At the heart of the controversy is a claim that Hon. Oparinde is attempting to manipulate the traditional leadership structure by lobbying for his father, the Akibio of Ilora, to be appointed as a permanent member of the Oyo State Council…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, led a delegation of twelve PDP State legislstors to Oyo South Senatorial District meeting of the party held today at Igboora Community Hall, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area. The lawmakers are Hon Peter Gbadegesin Ojedokun (Ibarapa North/Central), Hon Oluwafemi Fowokanmi (Ibadan South West II), Hon Mabaje Razak (Ido), Hon. Yusuf Adebisi (Ibadan South West 1), Hon. Comforter Olajide (Ibadan North I), Hon. Dauda Olalere (Ibadan North West), Hon. Babalola Abiodun Oluwaseun (Ibadan North East 1), Hon Olusola Adewale Owolabi (Ibadan North East II), Olayinka Ayobami Omikunle (Ibadan…

Oyo State House Chairman committee on local government, Chieftaincy matter and State Honors, Hon Olajide Akintunde politically known as AKT has showered praises on his counterpart Hon. Olasunkanmi Babalola, the Deputy Majority Leader and representative of Egbeda State Constituency, as he marks his birthday today. In a statement issued through his media team, Hon AKT commended him for his steadfast contributions to lawmaking and development, highlighting his role in advancing impactful policies that benefit residents of Egbeda and beyond. Hon AKT described Hon. Babalola as a committed legislator, a strong voice for his people, and a leader dedicated to the…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has showered praises on Hon. Olasunkanmi Babalola, the Deputy Majority Leader and representative of Egbeda State Constituency, as he marks his birthday today. In a heartfelt message, the Speaker described Hon. Babalola as a committed legislator, a strong voice for his people, and a leader dedicated to the progress of Oyo State. He commended him for his steadfast contributions to lawmaking, governance, and community development, highlighting his role in advancing impactful policies that benefit residents of Egbeda and beyond. “Hon. Olasunkanmi Babalola has proven himself to be…

PRESS RELEASE OYO STATE POLICE COMMANDPublic Relations OfficeTelegraphic Address: THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICEPolice State HeadquartersIbadan, Oyo StateEmail: oyostatepolicecommand@live.comDate: May 20th, 2025 Reference: AZ:5250/OY/PPRO/VOL.6/293 PRESS RELEASERE: FATAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT INCIDENT INVOLVING OYTMA AND POLICE PERSONNEL. The Oyo State Police Command regrets to inform the general public of a tragic incident that occurred during a joint traffic enforcement operation with the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA), which led to the unfortunate death of a 14-year-old male, Kehinde Alade.2.At approximately 0745 hours on May 20th, 2025, along the Airport Roundabout, Alakia-Adelubi/Airport Road, Egbeda Local Government Area, an enforcement team comprising OYTMA officers…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, following its third reading and review by the Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and State Honours. The Bill was passed on Tuesday during plenary session following the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours by its Vice Chairman, Hon. Bamidele Adeola. The newly amended bill retains the rotational chairmanship clause and expands the council’s membership, reflecting a more inclusive leadership structure within the state’s traditional institutions. The House affirmed…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken a strong stance on the recent incident where a secondary school student was fatally struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer in Ibadan. The House described the incident as “painful and unwarranted” and resolved to take several steps to ensure justice is served. The incident was brought to the House by Hon. Olasunkanmi Babalola, the Deputy Leader of the House, under a Matter of Urgent Public Importance. According to him, the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, when a police officer pursuing a suspect along Gbagi Market…