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Alaafin: Only Oyo Throne Can Confer Yorubaland Titles

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, states that only the Oyo throne has the historical and legal authority to install chieftaincy titles bearing the name 'Yorubaland'. Read the full details.

Man arrested for dumping refuse on Lagos road

Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.

YOWICAN Hails Seyi Tinubu's Yorubaland Title

YOWICAN congratulates Seyi Tinubu on his installation as Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, calling it a major cultural honour and a call to youth service.

Seyi Tinubu Becomes Okanlomo of Yorubaland

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, installs Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland. Senator Yari also receives title. Read full details and see who attended.

Seyi Tinubu Becomes Okanlomo of Yorubaland

Reno Omokri congratulates Seyi Tinubu on his chieftaincy title, 'Okanlomo of Yorubaland,' explaining its meaning as 'child of destiny.' Read about the installation and reactions.

Makinde Signs ₦892bn 2026 Oyo Budget Monday

Governor Seyi Makinde will sign Oyo State's ₦892 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday, December 22. The 'Budget of Economic Expansion' aims to drive growth and infrastructure. Read details.

KWAM 1 Meets Alaafin, Video Sparks Reactions

A video of Fuji star KWAM 1 meeting the Alaafin of Oyo at a wedding has gone viral, sparking mixed reactions amid his legal bid for the Awujale throne. Read details and netizens' comments.

Makinde, Ooni Address Poly Ibadan's 40th Convocation

At The Polytechnic Ibadan's 40th convocation, Governor Seyi Makinde and Ooni Ogunwusi charged 4,393 graduands on hard work and innovation. The Ooni donated N5m for best students. Read the full report.

INEC Mediates PDP Crisis Between Wike, Makinde Camps

INEC intervenes in PDP's deepening crisis, holding talks with rival factions led by Wike and Makinde-backed groups. The meeting aims to resolve parallel leadership threatening the party's legal standing.

Oyo Assembly Passes N892bn 2026 Budget

Oyo State House of Assembly approves N892 billion 2026 budget, with capital expenditure exceeding recurrent spending. Infrastructure gets top priority. Read more.

Oyo 2027: Ajadi Meets 33 LG Leaders For PDP Support

PDP governorship hopeful Olufemi Ajadi intensifies grassroots consultations, meeting all 33 LG Vice Chairmen and Chiefs of Staff in Ibadan to seek support for his 2027 ambition. Read his continuity agenda.

Makinde: I am not APC, I remain in PDP

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed rumours of defecting to the APC. He reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP and called for unity beyond party lines. Read his full statement.

Seyi Tinubu Gets Okanlomo Title from Alaafin of Oyo

The Alaafin of Oyo will install Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland on December 21, 2025. This move reignites a royal dispute with the Ooni of Ife over title authority. Read the full story.

Lagos Governor Gifts 177 Workers Cars, N165.5m

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has honoured 177 outstanding Lagos State public servants with five brand new cars and N165.5 million in cash to reward dedication and quiet service. Discover the full details of the 2025 awards.

University VC Urges FG to Build Bridge for Student Safety

Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan calls for urgent construction of a pedestrian bridge on the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway to protect thousands of students crossing daily. The university also announces a historic convocation for 47,623 graduates.

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