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Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that the state government is working closely with security agencies and relevant stakeholders to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The assurance came on Tuesday when hundreds of teachers, workers and students staged a peaceful protest at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, to demand urgent action over the continued captivity of the victims. The demonstration was led by the Oyo State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Fatai Hassan; the Oyo State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kayode…

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to be prayerful for the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he said Nigerians watched with shock as the former governor disintegrated before the eyes of the world by making a series of false accusations, apparently under certain influences. Prince Oyelade said Governor Seyi Makinde is too preoccupied with finding a solution to the challenges posed by the kidnappers of children and teachers in the state to engage someone whose lifestyle and comportment have been suspect…

The first and second batches of the 2026 Hajj pilgrims from Oyo State are scheduled to depart Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for Nigeria on 5th and 6th June, 2026, respectively, following the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj rites in the Holy Land. The two batches, comprising 630 pilgrims, both male and female, are expected to reunite with their families in Nigeria before the end of the week considering the approved flight schedule. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Sheikh Abdul-Wahab Atere Hashim Olamide, JP, and made available to…

Following a high-powered Federal Government visit to affected Ogbomoso communities on Sunday, May 31, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and deployed a specialized security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to locate the pupils and teachers abducted from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026. The high-level delegation, dispatched directly to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, conveyed the President’s deep personal concern over the mass abduction and his absolute commitment to ensuring the victims’ safe return.…

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…