Thursday, July 9, 2026

Oriire Local Government Area

June 5, 2026

Security: Makinde signs executive order restricting Okada operations

The order bans commercial motorcyclists from operating between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.

Okada ban
June 5, 2026
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
June 4, 2026

Mararaba schools close early, parents rush to pick children over false abduction

Police dismissed the claim, urging residents to go about their lawful activities.

Shutdown in Mararaba, Nasarawa State
June 4, 2026

Protesters converge on Abuja, seek Oyo pupils, teachers’ safe return amid heavy security around Aso Villa

Mr Sowore said, “If he cannot free those kids as commander-in-chief, he should just pack his bag and return to his village in Osun State.”

Protesters
June 3, 2026

Senate seeks FG’s swift deployment of resources to rescue Oyo teachers, pupils

Mr Barau stated, “We are proud of our men and women in uniform who continue to make sacrifices in the line of duty.”

Senate in a session and Oyo hostages.
June 2, 2026

Protester rains curses on Tinubu, says Seyi gallivanting at Ojude Oba while terrorists hold schoolchildren hostage

The protester said, “You are wicked people. We will talk and you will not take action. We are tired.”

President's son, Seyi Tinubu, at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu, Ogun State,
June 2, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Educationists back NUT protest, demand urgent security action 

Mr Elijah appealed to governments at all levels to take decisive measures to restore public confidence and guarantee the safety of schoolchildren.

Oyo State Government logo
June 2, 2026

Trust our efforts to secure release of Oyo teachers, pupils, Makinde tells protesters 

Mr Makinde also called for ideas on long-term security reforms from the public after the rescue.