Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, took the second reading of a bill to upgrade the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, into a full-fledged university. The plenary session was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, in the absence of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, who was reportedly away on an official engagement. The Bill, which was jointly sponsored by the Speaker of the House, and the member representing Ibarapa Central/North State Constituency, Hon. Peter Gbadegesin Ojedokun, seeks to provide the necessary legislative framework for the transformation…
Author: Saheed Olaosun
The organising committee of the One-Day Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government initiative has rescheduled the programme from October 8, 2026 to October 15, 2026, in honour of the late Imam of Igangan-land. The change of date was contained in a statement issued by the organising committee, chaired by the Supervisory Councillor for Education, Hon. Agbeje Simisoluwa, and made available to Corefront News on Tuesday. The initiative was, according to the organizers, put together to celebrate Olanrele Tumininu Dasola, who emerged as the winner of the Essay and Debate Competition organised by the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has disclosed that Nigeria’s National Register of Voters has risen to more than 103 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan disclosed this on Monday, October 5, 2026, during a strategic workshop for media executives held at BON Hotel Octagon, Jahi District, Abuja. The workshop, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Partnership Among Editors, Civil Society and Electoral Institutions,” focused on strengthening collaboration among the electoral management body, the media, and civil society ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the workshop, the INEC Chairman said the Commission’s three-phase Continuous…
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The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for all teachers across the state to commemorate this year’s Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Day. This directive was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde. According to the statement, the declaration reflected the administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and professional development of teachers, describing them as the backbone of the state’s educational system and key drivers of human capital development. It said the work-free day would provide teachers with the opportunity to fully participate in activities…