Oyo state

Outrage as Kidnapped Oyo Teacher is Brutally Beheaded

Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers kidnapped from Community High School in Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has been killed....

Makinde Confirms 6 Arrests as Oyo State Cracks Down on School Kidnapping Informants

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed the arrest of suspected informants linked to the recent school attacks in the Oriire Local Government...

Breaking: Makinde Formally Launches 2027 Presidential Bid

Nigeria’s political terrain has witnessed a shifting following Governor Seyi Makinde’s official entry into the 2027 presidential race. Speaking at a “Unity Rally”...

Oyo APC Backs Sen. Alli for Governor, Adelabu Shut Out of 2027 Race

Following the “consensus model” used in Lagos and Ogun, the Oyo State APC leadership has officially endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its governorship...

From National Grid to Grassroots Politics: Adelabu Resigns to Kickstart Oyo Governorship Quest

Amid nationwide power crisis, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially resigned from the Federal Executive Council to focus on his 2027 gubernatorial...

Fuel Price Spike: Gov. Makinde Announces ₦10,000 Monthly Subsidy for Workers

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a monthly transportation allowance of ₦10,000 for civil servants to cushion the impact of rising fuel...

Gambling Turns Deadly: Students Beat Teacher Fatally in Oyo

Ogbomoso community in Oyo State, is still reeling from a tragic incident at Soun High School where a teacher, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, was...

“Create Ibadan State Before 2027,” Newly Coronated Olubadan Tells Tinubu

The newly installed 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has made a strong appeal for the creation of an independent Ibadan...

Govs. Makinde, Abiodun Meet to Tackle Food, Security Challenges

After hours-long meeting, Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun and his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, have resolved to strengthen economic and security collaboration....

Oyo Govt. Drops Charges Against ex-Ooni’s Wife, Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat Over Ibadan Stampede

Barely four months after, the Oyo State Government has officially dropped all charges against Queen Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife,...

Just in: Oyo tanker explosion claims two lives

Nigeria has witnessed yet another devastating tanker explosion, this time in Ibadan, Oyo State, where two lives were tragically lost in the early...

Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Others to Face Murder Charges, Says Oyo Govt

The Oyo State Government has filed murder charges against three people including Naomi Silekunola, the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife in connection...

Just in: Gov. Makinde approves Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin of Oyo

Following recommendations of the Oyomesi after thorough consultations and divinations, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade...

Oyo Rep. Olaide Akinremi dies at 51, Gov. Makinde grieves

Rep. Akinremi Olaide, also known as “Jagaban,” a member representing the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, passed away on Wednesday, plunging the House of...

Shell signs agreement to build gas pipelines in Oyo State

The Oyo State Government has partnered with Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) to develop gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to...

Security operatives repel local agitators’ invasion of Oyo Govt Secretariat, three feared dead

Three people suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators have met their untimely deaths following their invasion of the Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan,...