The Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso expressway, referred to as Alao Akala Expressway, has been shut to heavy duty trucks and trailers. This decision was taken to protect the newly commissioned road from trailers that divert from the Federal Government Ibadan-Oyo-Ogbomoso road which is…
Severe flooding has engulfed parts of Ogbomoso in northern Oyo State, submerging buildings and causing significant damage. The flood followed heavy rainfall that hit the city between Wednesday and Thursday morning. Reports indicate that the Ora River, which flows through…
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi has installed Habib Ahmed Adekunle Ayilara as the Chief Imam of Soun Palace. Oba Ghandi stated that Muslims and Christians are intruders to the throne, noting that the throne belongs solely to traditionalists.…
Justice K.B. Olawoyin of an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has barred the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye and kingmakers from removing the Chief Imam the town, Sheik Teliat Yunus Ayilara. The Soun and Chief Imam…
As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on June 12th, the Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC), an umbrella body representing civil society groups in Osun State, issued a strongly-worded statement lamenting the country’s deteriorating economic conditions. In a statement signed by its…
