Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, for the next local government council elections.

Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has flagged off an eight – month intensive training and empowerment programme for PWDs in six key vocations including Tailoring, Catering services, Shoe-making, Hairdressing, ICT and Soap-making that will give the beneficiaries sustainable sources of livelihood.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa 1, on Thursday emerged as the inaugural chairman of the newly reconstituted Oyo State Council of Obas following its inauguration by Governor Seyi Makinde.

Oyo State Government has refuted claims that it demolished a property belonging to a former deputy governor of the State, Engr Rauf Olaniyan.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the armed forces and families of fallen heroes.

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over alleged mismanagement of funds and governance weaknesses in some universities across the country.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 215 deaths were recorded from Lassa fever in 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising to 18.7 per cent, higher than the 16.3 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024.

The Federal Government says it will take over 50 per cent of the contract for rehabilitation and expansion of the Ibadan-Ilesha Expressway if the contractor fails to abide by instructions.