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Hijrah 1448AH: Makinde declares Tuesday work-free day, felicitates Muslims
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, as a work-free day in the state in commemoration of the new Islamic Calendar Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The governor has also congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the country on witnessing Hijrah, praying to God Almighty to grant them the opportunity […]
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FG resumes mass trial of terror suspects in Abuja.
The Federal Government has resumed the mass trial of suspected terrorists at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial, which usually takes place in Kainji, Niger, was moved to the Abuja Division of the court today, June 15. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, is leading the prosecution, […]
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NUJ Tasks Journalists on Ethical Reporting Amid Rising Insecurity, Fake News Threat.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, intensified calls for responsible journalism and ethical reporting as it organised an intervention seminar on reporting in the era of insecurity and fake news at the Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The seminar brought together journalists, media executives, legal practitioners, security experts, bloggers […]
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Democracy Day: Senator Alli praises Tinubu, assures Oyo residents ahead 2027
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli has congratulated Nigerians on Democracy Day, describing June 12 as symbolising sacrifice, resilience, freedom and democratic perseverance nationwide. Alli, in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating courageous leadership through policies and reforms aimed at rebuilding […]
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AMBASSADOR OJO-LANRE TO HEAD OYO NUJ @ 60 PLANNING COMMITTEE*
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has set up a Central Planning Committee to coordinate arrangements for the forthcoming 60th anniversary celebration of the council. The statement was made available to newsmen in Ibadan to newsmen on Wednesday,was jointly signed by the Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu. The statement […]
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Akinyele Traders Declare Support for Hon. Wole Akinleye, Rally Behind Makinde’s Presidential Bid.
The Association of Market Men and Women in Akinyele Local Government has reiterated its unwavering support for the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, during a courtesy visit to his office at the Local Government Secretariat, Moniya, Ibadan. The market leaders, led by the Iyaloja of Akinyele Local Government, Alhaja Fausat Adegbite, […]
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Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Adelabu’s Sister and Twin Sons
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons following their abduction in Oyo State.The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old sons, Peter and Paul, were freed during a coordinated rescue operation that also led to […]
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“What have you done with your own voice?” – Dayo Amusa writes to Nigerians for bullying celebrities over the country’s insecurity
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has written an open letter to Nigerian Youths over their bullying tactics. Amid the insecurity in the country, she said bullying others, pointing fingers, cursing or tearing each other down will not bring a single hostage home. According to her, self-blame is not accountability; it decides what we need unity for the […]
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Ibadan APC leaders endorse Alli for Oyo Governorship Race
Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Ibadan have endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli for the 2027 Oyo governorship election. The leaders described Alli as a AAẞÀtested administrator, grassroots poliAAawtician and unifying figure capable of repositioning Oyo State for sustainable development and inclusive governance. They said the endorsement followed extensive consultations across Ibadanland, stressing that Alli […]
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Oriire abduction: Makinde meets NLC, NUT, NANS, calls for joint efforts to surmount insecurity challenge
.Warns against politicisation of incidentOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on government at all levels to work together to confront the present insecurity challenges and rescue the pupils and teachers abducted recently in Yawota and Ahoro Esinele communities of Oriire Local Government Area.Governor Makinde made the call on Tuesday, while receiving leaders and members […]
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Oluremi Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Imminent End to Insecurity.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed confidence that the country will soon overcome its security challenges, assuring citizens that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity across the nation. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Saturday during an engagement with traditional rulers as part of her one-day working visit to Ekiti State, […]
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Eid-el-Adha: Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Senator Alli seeks prayers for abductees.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has felicitated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Adha celebrations. Alli, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan, urged residents to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, love and peaceful coexistence as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He said that Eid-el-Adha remained a season […]
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Oriire Abduction: SWEGOP Demands Urgent Rescue of Kidnapped Teachers, Pupils.
The South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) has called on both the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to intensify efforts towards securing the immediate release of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the group, Bisi Oladele, […]
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Oriire LG abductions: PDP BoT, Turaki-led INWC members visit Makinde, sympathise with Oyo Govt, residents .
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which paid him a visit to sympathise with the Oyo State Government over the abduction of teachers and pupils at Yawota and Esinele communities of Oriire Local GovernmentThe PDP BoT members led by its chairman, […]
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Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primary.
Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he […]
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Makinde signs executive order regulating activities of security-related groups into law
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the Executive Order 001 of 2026 on the Regulation of Associations, Groups and Organisations offering Security and Allied Services in the state. He said that the move was necessary to ensure that all groups and associations involved in security-related activities such as vigilante and other community-based […]
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Anglican Diocese of Ibadan Celebrates Bishop Akinfenwa’s Legacy Ahead of Retirement.
The Anglican Diocese of Ibadan has commenced activities marking the retirement of the Most Rev’d Joseph Olatunji Akinfenwa after over two decades of episcopal leadership that transformed the diocese spiritually, administratively and socially. Bishop Akinfenwa, born on May 24, 1956, was ordained priest in 1988 before becoming Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in 1998. He was […]
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Oyo CP Seeks Media Support for Effective Policing
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ayodeji Abimbola, has solicited the support of journalists in the state to enable the police discharge their duties effectively. Abimbola made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, to the Oyo State Police Command headquarters in Eleyele, […]
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Wike Explains Visit To APC Chairman, Says Politics Should Not Breed Hostility.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, insisting that politics should not create personal enmity. Speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, Wike dismissed speculations surrounding the meeting, describing it as a […]
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Oyo’ll become tourism capital of South-West Nigeria – Makinde
.Urges Oyo State residents to support continuity in state’s interest Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has explained that his administration has put in place major policies, actions and economic enablers that will make the Pacesetter State the hub of tourism in South-West Nigeria and a major tourism destination in the country. The governor stated this […]
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