Oyo Civil Society Groups reject rotational Council of Obas, demand restoration of Alaafin’s pre-eminence
Two prominent Oyo-based civil society organisations, the Oyo Scholars Congress (OSC) and the Oyo Global Forum (OGF), have rejected the recently inaugurated Oyo State Council
Oyo 2026 budget proposal: Makinde presents N891.99 billion to Assembly, nearly N200bn higher than 2025 budget
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday surprised many observers as he presented a sharply expanded N891.99 billion budget proposal for 2026, almost
Oyo PDP leaders close ranks, accuse defectors of Political opportunism as they reaffirm support for Makinde
Amid a wave of defections ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Oyo North Senatorial District have thrown their
Oyo Lawmakers approve €55 Million French loan for statewide healthcare overhaul
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a €55 million concessional loan aimed at revamping the state’s healthcare system.
Grief in Ibadan as Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin passes on two days after 90th birthday
Ibadanland was thrown into mourning on Monday following the death of its paramount monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. The revered traditional ruler
OGF Opposes bill to share Alaafin’s Permanent Chairmanship Role
The Oyo Global Forum (OGF), a prominent diaspora-based network of Nigerians of Oyo descent, has strongly condemned a proposed amendment bill currently before the Oyo
Gov Makinde presents Staff of Office to 46th Alaafin of Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday officially presented the staff of office and certificate to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, at the
Tensions and Traditions: The Alaafin of Oyo succession drama
In the heart of Yorubaland, the ancient town of Oyo has become a theater for cultural, political, and traditional contestation following the announcement of the
Alaafin Throne: Bloc of Kingmakers reject appointment of Prince Owoade, allege irregularities
Five of the (Oyomesi) Alaafin of Oyo kingmakers declared the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin unlawful, faulting the process endorsed
New Alaafin Of Oyo: What to know about Prince Akeem Owoade
The Oyo Kingdom has ushered in a new era with the official announcement of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. His emergence,