Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Ibadan Domestic Airport, Alakia, to an international airport. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the state’s Government House in Ibadan.In a video circulating on social media, Governor Makinde stated, “The President has graciously approved my request for the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to an International Airport.”This development follows the ninth Senate's re...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State has sanctioned a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church following violent attacks on a Muslim family in Iseyin. Apostle Sunday Ogundairo, CAN chairman in Iseyin Local Government Area, spoke to Daily Trust on Sunday, revealing efforts to mend relations with the Muslim community in the town. "I have gone around pleading with the Islamic scholars in Iseyinland. They should please soft-pedal their annoyance. It is g...

On April 27, 2024, the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission conducted local government elections across the 33 council areas.Despite being chaired by Isiaka Olagunju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the election has sparked mixed reactions.While OYSIEC reported peaceful conduct in all 33 local government areas and 361 wards, our correspondent observed voter apathy and delayed arrival of electoral materials in many polling units.The electoral body's promise...