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Manhunt launched after Oyo police Inspector killed by bandits
Suspected bandits have killed a police inspector in Oyo State after attacking a police patrol team.
In Oyo, Competence, Not Religion, in High Demand
As political conversations gradually shift towards the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, familiar arguments have once again resurfaced. Chief…
Gov. Makinde speaks on leaving PDP
Explaining why he attended the book launch, he said the author brought together people from different backgrounds, making it a…
16 dead as speeding bus crashes into stationary truck in Oyo
Oyo government special adviser blamed the ghastly incident on overspeeding and careless parking of heavy trucks along the highway.
PDP Convention: Speculation deepens over 2027 as Jonathan–Bala ticket steals spotlight in Ibadan
The atmosphere at the convention was lively, with various interest groups showcasing their preferred candidates as the PDP continues to…
Why Oyo must adopt rotational governorship – Group
He explained that the group, made up of respected personalities from the 22 local governments outside Ibadan, had consistently promoted…
2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Race: Governor Makinde showers dollar rain on victorious Falconets
Ojiyovwi thought she had scored a fourth for Falconets of Nigeria in the 65th minute, but her effort was ruled…
Oyo deploys 2,000 security officers for Ladoja’s historic coronation
The Chairman of the Coronation Planning Committee, Chief Bayo Oyero, made this known during a briefing at the Olubadan Palace
History beckons as Council -in -Chiefs nominates Ladoja as 44th Olubadan
According to Oba Ajibola, all members of the Olubadan-in-Council have endorsed the nomination. The council is now set to forward…
Oyo nurses join nationwide 7-day warning strike
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Oyo State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) will join a…
Makinde congratulates Alaafin on 50th birthday, says his reign will bring a golden era to Oyo
His wisdom, humility, and dedication to the people are qualities that will continue to strengthen the traditional institution and inspire…
Oyo on the brink: Lawmaker warns of armed herdsmen takeover in Ogunmakin
Recalling the swift intervention that resolved the Igangan crisis in 2021, Akande-Sadipe urged the federal government and security agencies to…
Oyo court remands 11 men for armed robbery
Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Sept. 13, at 9.00…
Oyo State collaborates with EIDU, target 2030 SDGs for education
The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment, with collaboration from all stakeholders in the basic education sub-sector to achieve…
Human trafficking: NSCDC nabs 4 suspects, rescues 9 women from hotel in Oyo
Padonu said that the command’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit arrested the suspects and rescued the victims on Tuesday…
Troops bust notorious Oyo kidnapper, Abubakar Shehu, recover 4 AK-47 rifles, others
According to the post four Ak-47 rifles among other weapons were recovered at the hideout of the syndicate in Itesiwaju…
Protest: Soldiers, police, DSS, others in joint show of force in Ibadan
The show of force, which began from the Police Command headquarters, Eleyele, took the security personnel to Mokola roundabout, Oyo…
Federation Cup: How Ilaji FC stunned 3SC to lift trophy in Oyo
Ilaji FC came from behind to take the lead two times and kept 3SC on edge throughout before eventually beating…
Oyo Gov’t intensifies battle against street trading
Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola has noted that despite numerous efforts and dialogues between government officials,…
Illegal mining: EFCC arrest 5 with 3 truckloads of solid minerals
According to the statement, the suspect three truck drivers and two truck boys were conveying solid minerals suspected to be…
Economic Hardship: Makinde joins NLC protest in Ibadan
Governor Makinde said he was aware of the hardship in town and the difficulty the people were going through, promising…
EFCC arrests 41 suspects, impounds 12 trucks for illegal mining in Kwara, Oyo
Nzekwe noted that illegal mining activities are considered acts of economic sabotage capable of causing environmental devastation, socio-economic hardship, insecurity,…
Herdsmen kill pastor in Ogbomoso, farm owner, family flee for their lives
Pastor Oluwasegun Solomon Adegboyega has reportedly been killed by people suspected to be herdsmen on Ajolayo Ezekiel Ogunsiyun Farms owned…
Oyo state declares Monday public holiday for Isese Day
According to the circular, the governor urged traditional worshippers in the state to use the occasion to pray for the…
Structure of my govt. will soon start taking shape – Makinde
He recalled that some people tried to divide the state along religious lines by sowing seeds of discord during the…
Oyo govt. launches malaria chemo-prevention campaign
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention will be provided in six local governments, including Irepo, Olorunsogo, and Ogbomoso North. Other local government areas…
Auxillary: Police raid hotel, kill one, arrest 78, recover deadly weapons
Arms and ammunition, charms and N3.4 million cash were recovered from the hotel of Auxiliary, who is now on the…
Gov. Makinde signs Chieftaincy Amendment Bill into law
According to the governor, the development would help the traditional council to function well and forestall constant litigation.
Heavy security in Ibadan as voters troop to polling centres
Officials of INEC, corps members and unarmed policemen were also seen moving in various chartered buses to various polling units…
Pandemonium, riot in Ibadan over new naira notes crisis (Videos, photos)
Hundreds of angry mob took to the streets in the morning protesting the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) currency redesign…