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The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite withdrawal of services beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued captivity of teachers and students abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The union also instructed its state chapters across the country to organise solidarity rallies on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to demand the unconditional release of the abducted teachers and learners. The directive was contained in a circular jointly signed by the National President of the union, Audu Titus Amba, and the Secretary-General, Clinton J.…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have formally presented Sen. Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s governorship candidate to President Bola Tinubu, effectively ending months of speculations. The delegation was led by former Deputy Governor and Oyo APC Chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo, alongside former Deputy Governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, and former Senator representing Oyo Central, Sen. Ayoade Adeseun. Also in the delegation also included APC leaders, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle and the APC National Deputy Auditor, Mr Gbenga Olayemi and Mr Soji Adedeji. The APC leaders also introduced the party’s senatorial candidates to the President as part of…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Saturday issued a follow-up statement to express deepening concern over the continued captivity of the pupils and teachers abducted during the tragic attack on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities precisely in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Days after our initial public outcry, the situation has grown even more distressing following the emergence of another disturbing video released by the abductors, showing our colleagues in traumatic conditions soliciting their unconditional release from the den of their abductors. The Union views this development as both heartbreaking, barbaric and unacceptable. No child…

The Irepodun Community Development Forum (ICDF) has congratulated the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Akeem Olatunji, on securing a House of Representatives ticket, while also commending his commitment to the welfare of residents through the proposed construction of a bridge linking key communities in the area. The commendation was made during a courtesy visit to the chairman by the socio-political non-governmental organisation, led by its Chairman, Ayodele Anifowoshe. Anifowoshe described Olatunji’s leadership as exceptional, citing his commitment to welfare, infrastructural development and responsiveness to the needs and aspirations of the people. He particularly praised the proposed bridge project linking…

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Friday distributed 100 operational vehicles equipped with communication gadgets to various security agencies across the state as part of efforts to strengthen security operations. The beneficiaries of the vehicles include the Nigeria Police Force, Operation Burst, Department of State Services, Nigerian Correctional Service, and the Oyo State Amotekun Corps. The governor also presented operational vehicles to the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority to improve traffic control and enhance security-related operations across the state. The distribution of the vehicles is aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies and improving rapid response…

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mrs. Adenike Ayobami Fasina as the new Head of the Oyo State Civil and Public Service following the retirement of Mrs. Olubunmi Olufunke Oni, mni. Fasina, an indigene of Eruwa, takes over the leadership of the state civil service after serving as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. She joined the Oyo State civil service in 2000 and steadily rose through the ranks to attain the position of Permanent Secretary. The newly appointed Head of Service is also a member of the National Institute (mni) and has been recognised twice with…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration, describing his leadership as courageous, visionary and transformative. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday in Ibadan, Senator Alli commended President Tinubu for what he described as giant strides recorded under the Renewed Hope Agenda, saying the administration had continued to reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and national prosperity. The APC governorship candidate noted that despite prevailing economic and security challenges inherited by the administration, President Tinubu had demonstrated uncommon courage and political will in…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections. The result of the party’s presidential primary election was announced on Wednesday night by the returning officer, Tunde Ogbeha, at the ADC national collation centre located at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. According to the results announced, Atiku secured a total of 1,846,370 votes to clinch the party’s presidential ticket. Atiku contested the primary election alongside former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Amaechi polled 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen garnered 177,120 votes in the contest. The…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has called on governments at all levels, parents, traditional institutions, religious leaders and critical stakeholders to unite in safeguarding the future of Nigerian children through deliberate investments in education, security, healthcare and moral upbringing. He made the call in a statement issued by his Media Office to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, which is marked every May 27th. Alli described children as the heartbeat of every nation and the living foundation upon which the future is built. He stressed that the quality of…

The House of Assembly candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Saki West Local Government, Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo, has extended warm Eid Mubarak greetings to Muslim faithful in Saki West, Oyo State, and across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Adha festival. In a Sallah message made available to journalists, Hon. Adebayo described Eid-el-Adha as a significant period that reflects the values of sacrifice, obedience, gratitude, and compassion, which he said remain fundamental to both the Islamic faith and humanity. He stated that the spirit of the season should strengthen unity among the people, deepen mutual love, and inspire…