The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the re-arrest of a suspected kidnapper who previously escaped from police custody, an incident that had sparked protests and concern among residents. According to a statement released by the Command, the suspect—identified as Ayomide Kareem, 25—was apprehended on…
In a remarkable display of compassion and community service, the Bethiez Relief and Empowerment Foundation successfully carried out a large-scale charity outreach on Friday, November 8th, 2025, at Agboye Village, in Atiba LGA, Oyo State, impacting the lives of over 300 registered beneficiaries comprising men,…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In…
The Oyo State Police Command has foiled a highway robbery along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway and arrested a suspected armed robber during a joint operation with local vigilantes. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed acting board members for the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OYSERC) as part of efforts to accelerate the opening of the state’s electricity market. The governor named the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, as…
The Oyo State Government has reassured waste management consultants operating across the state that all outstanding payments for waste evacuation services rendered from January 23 to date will be settled within the next 48 hours. The assurance was given as part of efforts by the government to address concerns raised…
The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major operational success with the arrest of armed robbery suspects and the recovery of weapons, stolen items, and cash, demonstrating the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and proactive stop-and-search operations in safeguarding lives and property across…
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC) has announced Tuesday, 29 December 2026 as the new date for the conduct of the local government council elections across the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the OYSIEC Chairman, Dr Babatunde Afees Adeniyi and made available to…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has sworn in newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil/Public Service, charging them to demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the state and to discharge their duties effectively in the interest of the state. At the event, which held on Tuesday at the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre, the third upward adjustment in seven days. The refinery communicated the new ex-depot price to marketers and depot operators on Monday, up ₦180 from the ₦995 per litre announced on Friday, an 18.1 per…