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ALOMA Greets Oyo Constituents with a Powerful August Message of Hope and Greater Possibilities

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As we welcome the month of August, I extend my warmest greetings to the good people of Oyo Federal Constituency and all Nigerians. The beginning of a new month offers us another opportunity to renew our hope, strengthen our resolve, and continue working together for a brighter future. August is a reminder that every new season comes with fresh opportunities to make meaningful impact. It is my sincere prayer that this month brings peace to our homes, progress to our communities, prosperity to our businesses, and good health to every family. Our constituency is blessed with hardworking, resilient and visionary people. Together, we can build a society where quality representation, inclusive development, youth empowerment, improved education, better healthcare, economic growth and sustainable infrastructure remain our collective priorities. As we continue this journey, I reaffirm my commitment to listening to the aspirations of our people, promoting unity, and supporting initia...
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INEC: We Won't Allow Fear, Force Determine Osun Poll as Parties Sign Peace Accord

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Osun residents of a credible and peaceful governorship election on August 15, warning that anyone involved in vote buying, electoral violence or attempts to disrupt the poll will face the full weight of the law. The event, organised by the National Peace Committee, brought together political party leaders, security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to reinforce their commitment to peaceful, free and credible elections in the state. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance on Thursday at the signing of the Osun State Peace Accord in Osogbo, where political parties contesting the election pledged to conduct peaceful campaigns and abide by the outcome of the poll According to him, seven out of the nine scheduled electoral activities had already been completed, while the remaining milestones include the conclusion of campaigns on August 13 and the governorship election on Aug...
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Head of Service Denies Giving Office Space to Fake PFIPC as Evidence of Signage and Arrest at Federal Secretariat Surfaces

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The Head of Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has strongly denied allocating office space or deploying any staff to the fraudulent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, even as mounting evidence confirms that the fake agency not only occupied a physical office at the Federal Secretariat but also mounted its signage and received a whopping ₦1.32 billion in the 2026 budget. Appearing before the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the scandal, Walson-Jack insisted that her office never approved any physical space for the PFIPC, clarifying that the approvals she granted were strictly limited to establishment and provisional recruitment waivers, which she now admits were based on fake documents presented by the agency's representatives. She conceded that her office failed to carry out proper due diligence, allowing the fraudulent entity to obtain key authorisations, but she maintained that the office space in question actual...
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Police Reveal Why Oyo Kidnap Rescue Mission Was Kept Secret for Weeks

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According to Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, security forces postponed the rescue effort of kidnapped teachers and students in Oyo State in order to protect the victims from harm. According to Disu, the decision was made in spite of growing pressure from Nigerians who criticized the operation's speed and contrasted Nigeria's security reaction with that of other nations. Reader discretion is advised. The Inspector-General of Police has given an account of how security agencies handled the rescue operation for pupils and teachers kidn@pped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying details were deliberately kept secret to prevent collateral damage. The IG, while speaking on the abd uction during a press briefing on Thursday, said security agencies held several meetings late into the night and kept details of their plans secret to prevent collateral damage. The victims were abd ucted in May 2026 when suspected t3rrorists att@cked schools in the ar...
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US Suspends Routine Visa Services in Abuja From August 1

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The United States has declared that, as of August 1, 2026, it will no longer provide visa services in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic cities in Africa. Realignment to regional hubs was a component of initiatives to improve national security, reduce government waste, and guarantee more consistent screening, vetting, and adjudication standards, according to a statement from the US Department of State. The United States has announced the realignment of routine visa services across several African diplomatic posts as part of what it described as efforts to advance American priorities more efficiently. The statement said the administration of President Donald Trump is putting America and Americans first by realigning overseas operations to advance US priorities efficiently and effectively. It explained that the Department of State constantly evaluates its overseas operations to advance America's priorities as efficiently and effectively as possible, adding that this includes m...
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We Will Return to 30 Pupils Per Classroom in Public School - Oyo APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State for the 2027 election, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has said efforts to reconcile aggrieved members of the party are already yielding results, expressing confidence that the APC will approach the next general election as a united political force. Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, made the remarks during a Nigerian Union Of Journalists programme tagged “A Day with BSA,” where he also unveiled policy priorities that would shape his administration’s first 100 days in office if elected governor. The APC standard-bearer said restoring unity within the party had become one of his immediate priorities following his emergence as the party’s governorship candidate, adding that consultations with stakeholders across the state were ongoing. On education, Sharafadeen Abiodun ALLI promised to restore quality public education by reducing class sizes to a maximum of 30 pupils i...
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Reps Order IG to Produce Fake Agency DG Within 48 Hours

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The House of Representatives has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of a controversial agency before the lawmakers on Wednesday. The directive was handed down on Monday during the resumed investigative hearing of the House Ad-hoc Committee probing the operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The committee chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, declared that the appearance of Adeniyi Adeyemi had become imperative given the gravity of the allegations and the institutions implicated. Representing the Inspector-General at the hearing, Assistant Commissioner of Police Bashir Abdullahi was instructed to ensure Adeyemi’s appearance by noon on Wednesday. Gagdi subsequently directed the committee clerk to formally communicate the resolution to the police authorities. “The committee hereby resolves that the Inspector-General of Police...
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