Residents of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State may soon heave a sigh of relief as work has commenced on the rehabilitation of the Eruwa-Idere electricity line, in a move aimed at ending the prolonged power outage in the area. The Executive Chairman of the local government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke, had, on October 10, announced the council’s readiness to restore electricity supply to the area. He made the announcement while delivering his welcome address at the grand finale of the 2026 Igboora World Twins Festival. “Efforts are underway to address the longstanding electricity challenges,” he said. Adeleke’s pledge…
Author: Saheed Olaosun
Reactions have continued to trail the pledge of the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Sola Adeleke, on the lack of electricity supply in the council areas, vowing to make blackout a thing of the past. Corefront News reports that Adeleke announced the council’s plans to end the prolonged blackout in the local government areas, disclosing that the council under his watch has secured approval to rehabilitate the electricity line from Eruwa to Idere. He made the announcement while delivering his welcome address at the grand finale of the 2026 Igboora World Twins Festival held last Saturday, saying…
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff. Makinde also approved the appointment of Mrs Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Due Process Office. The appointments, according to a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Monday, were announced in letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Musibau Babatunde. The statement said, “Akinwole, a grassroots politician, previously served as the state Chairman of Local Government Service Commission, while Mrs Adedayo, who currently serves as Special Adviser on…
The Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, has resigned from the government, effective Monday, October 12, 2026. Ogunwuyi announced his resignation in a letter dated October 12, expressing gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve the state under his administration. He described his time in government as an honour and said he was proud of the administration’s achievements. The resignation letter read: “I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, with effect from today, 12th October, 2026. “Serving the Government and the…
The House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency, Hon. Sarafa Olaoniye (Bibiire), has urged eligible constituents to collect their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced its nationwide distribution of the newly printed cards on Friday, October 9, 2026. Olaoniye made the call in a statement issued on Friday, urging constituents who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise to visit INEC offices in the constituency to collect their cards. Bibiire emphasized the importance of possessing the PVC. “Your PVC is your power,” he said. “I urge…
The Oyo State Police Command has assured the members of the public of a thorough investigation into the recent political violence at Agbaje Market in Ibadan, following an engagement with representatives of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recall that Corefront News reported that Hon. Aderemi Oseni, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, alerted security agencies to an attack by unknown gunmen on his campaign convoy at Agbaje Market in Ibadan North-West Local Government Area of Oyo State, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. The Command’s meeting with the…
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State has received a massive boost as prominent leaders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ayete Community decamped to the state’s ruling party alongside their supporters. The defectors were received by the party’s Oyo South Senatorial candidate, Hon. Stanley Olajide (Odidiomo); the House of Representatives candidate for Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency, Hon. Adebayo Adepoju (Ibarapakan); and the House of Assembly candidate for Ibarapa Central/North State Constituency, Hon. Lateef Lawal (Akorede). The political leaders who led their supporters into the party are Mr. Saubana (Muhamada), Mr. Akinyode…
The Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union (FOSSU) has endorsed the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for the 2027 presidential election. The FOSSU President, Ahmed Mufutau, made this known on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Oyo State Ministry of Education building in Ibadan. Mufutau described the presidential candidate of Allied Peoples Movement (APM) as the “number one indigenous student” in the state, saying the students’ body would mobilise support for the governor ahead of the forthcoming election. “As the number one indigenous student in the state, and on behalf of all indigenous bodies in Oyo State, we…
Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Ibarapa has announced to hold her 2nd Annual Diocesan Harvest programme on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Rev. Longley Memorial Methodist Cathedral, Oke-Agogo, Igboora. All ministers and members from all local churches in the Diocese will gather at the Cathedral for the joint service, moments of fellowship and thanksgiving of the Harvest. The Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev’d. Dr. Sunday Johnson Funminiyi, JP will be the Chief Host and Chief Officiant of the service. According to the Chairman of the Harvest Committee, Brother Muyiwa Mathew Ojo, the 2nd Annual Diocesan Harvest is themed “Harvest of Fruitfulness…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder and robbery of a family at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects, identified as siblings Akinbami Ahmed and Akinbami Ojo, alongside Padonu Edward, all residents of Oloba Village, were arrested following intelligence received by the Police on October 2, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on October 6, 2026, the attack was said to have occurred on September 22, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. The Command said preliminary…