The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has officially unveiled Hon. Muftau Open Salawu of Ogbomoso as Deputy Governorship Candidate for the forthcoming 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The unveiling ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan,…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured residents that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area will be rescued alive, declaring that Oyo State would never experience a tragedy similar to the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction. Makinde gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared his readiness to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Ogbomoso. The governor made the statement on Tuesday while addressing a group of peaceful…
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, curb kidnapping and ensure safety of lives and properties of all and sundry, Oyo State Government has demolished a residential property used as a hideout for criminal elements and a storehouse for arms and ammunition. The demolished property, comprising a storey…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has sworn in the newly appointed Head of Service, Dr Adenike Fasinna, alongside two new commissioners, Dr Idowu Oyeleke and Barrister Ayobami Ojo, charging them to see their appointments as a call to greater service and responsibility. The swearing-in ceremony, which…
The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has been confirmed dead after being held by kidnappers who demanded ₦21 million, two motorcycles, and a jerrycan of petrol for his release. His d+ath was announced in an emotional…
ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The other political parties the court directed the electoral body to deregister are the Action Peoples Party (APP),…
The Oyo state Government has declared Tuesday 16th of June, 2026 as a public holiday. The state government, in a circular signed by the SSG, Prof. Musibau Babatunde and made available to newsmen on Monday, said the holiday is in honour of Hijirah 1448 across the World. The government urged the citizens,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially named former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement means Amaechi will run alongside former vice president Atiku Abubakar, on…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Sunday, visited Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, at his private residence in Ibadan, to sympathise with the people and government of the state on the abduction of teachers and pupils at Yawota and Esinele communities of Oriire Local Government Area.…