They Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The curfew, which is…
There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may regain their freedom any time soon as security operatives intensify rescue efforts. In fact, troops have blocked all possible…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Hon. Tunji Rafiu Adekunle (JP), has announced that the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, DSC, GSSRS, has approved the immediate commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. Hon. Adekunle disclosed this on Wednesday…
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),…