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Aduwo Ayodele

May 27, 2026

Oyo: Oriyomi Hamzat emerges as Accord Party’s consensus governorship candidate

Popular radio broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has emerged as the Accord Party’s consensus governorship candidate in Oyo state.

Radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat
May 26, 2026

Ex-CP Fatai Owoseni dumps governorship ambition, quits Accord Party 

Mr Owoseni said the decision followed the infiltration and manipulation of the party structure.

Fatai Owoseni,
May 26, 2026

Oyo: Three alleged kidnappers killed in Otu, police say

The police command in Oyo state says it killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued a hostage.

Armed cops
May 25, 2026

Obi, Jonathan, Makinde part of gang-up to divide Tinubu’s votes in South in 2027: Osoba

“As we approach the next election, there is a strong gang-up against us. They are plotting to field several candidates from our region in the South,” said Mr Osoba.

Peter Obi, President BOla Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde
May 21, 2026

Xenophobia: Nigerian envoy says assistance to stranded Nigerians underway 

The consulate warned Nigerian residents in South Africa against physically engaging with demonstrators.

South Africans protesting
May 20, 2026

Police comb forest as gunmen abduct two CRIN employees in Ibadan

The police spokesman said preliminary findings showed that about six armed men invaded the facility and whisked the victims away to an unknown location.

Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN)
May 20, 2026

AAC to protest against abduction of Oyo pupils, teachers

The party chairman accused Mr Makinde-led administration of issuing mere statements.

African Action Congress AAC
May 19, 2026

Viral video shows residents deserting Oyo communities after mass abduction

A woman, identified as Habibat Azeez, said many residents had deserted the town.

Oriire LGA
May 19, 2026

OAU students resume today after three-week mid-semester break

OAU has directed that academic activities should resume, following the expiration of a three-week mid-semester break the institution earlier declared.

OAU students protest against new transportation policy
May 18, 2026

Oyo Abductions: We are ready to address kidnappers’ demands, says Makinde 

He described the killing of one of the abducted teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as brutal and unfortunate.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State