Tension has gripped Ibadan following the abduction of a woman identified as the sister of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin children while they were on their way to school. According to reports, the victims were intercepted by suspected gunmen in the early hours of the day and subsequently whisked away […]
Sen. Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi (Okanlomo of Ibadanland) has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Oyo State and Nigeria at large on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, urging them to uphold the values of sacrifice, obedience, and compassion which the festival symbolizes. In a statement released to commemorate the celebration, Senator Akanbi described Eid-el-Adha as […]
Okanlomo of Ibadanland, Sen. Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi, has condemned the recent attack on school in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the incident as unfortunate, painful, and a disturbing reflection of the growing insecurity across the country. In a statement made available to journalists, Senator Akanbi expressed deep sympathy with the affected families, praying that Almighty […]
The approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, particularly with respect to the expansion of the Police Academy based in Wudil, Kano State, into multiple campuses across the country. The takeoff fund will be sourced from the TETFund 2026 allocation to finance priority infrastructure, academic facilities, student […]
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has distanced itself from a purported list of consensus candidates for the 2027 general elections linked to Governor Seyi Makinde. The group described the list as misleading, unauthorised […]
Sen. Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi that many know and identify with is a true grassroots politician whose style of engagement sets him apart in Nigeria’s political landscape. His approach has consistently been people-centered, exemplified by his willingness to carry out door-to-door campaigns, an uncommon practice among many politicians. This method reflects not just strategy, but confidence […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed a circulating report alleging the release of a “price list” for its expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 General Elections, describing the claim as entirely false and misleading. In an official statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON, the […]
Senator Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi, fondly known as Okanlomo of Ibadanland, has expressed deep sympathy to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In a statement released to the press, Senator Akanbi described the loss as a painful and irreplaceable one, not only for the El-Rufai family […]
Nigeria’s political landscape—has been thrown into mourning following the passing of the mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The news of her death, which broke in the early hours, has since drawn an outpouring of condolences from political associates, community leaders, and well-wishers across the country. Family sources described the late matriarch as […]
The Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters has directed the immediate coronation of three newly elevated high chiefs in Ibadan, citing the need to preserve tradition and prevent political speculation. In a letter dated March 26, 2026, addressed to the Olubadan, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, […]