Sunday, June 28, 2026

Oyo State Governor

June 6, 2026

Oyo surveillance aircraft ready soon, says Makinde

Mr Makinde stated that the surveillance missions carried out by officers of NAF had given his administration tremendous insights into what the ground troops were facing.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde
June 5, 2026

Makinde visits ex-power minister Adelabu over kidnap of sister, nephews 

The ex-minister’s sister and nephews were abducted on Wednesday, June 3.

Makinde visits ex-power minister Adelabu
June 5, 2026
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
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.

May 31, 2026

Forgo protest; pray to God for bandits to release Oyo teachers, pupils: Makinde 

The governor said, “The heart of a king is in the hands of God. The hearts of bandits are in the hands of God.”

Makinde and the Oyo hostages
May 27, 2026

Eid-el-Kabir: Abducted Oyo pupils, teachers will be back home, says Makinde

The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Abdulganiyy Agbotomokekere, called on all Muslims to be tolerant and accommodate one another.

Governor Seyi Makinde and photos of abducted teachers
May 8, 2026

Mass resignation hits Oyo PDP as elected officials join APM

They cited an unresolved crisis at the national level of the PDP as a reason for leaving.

PDP flag
May 3, 2026

Nollywood veteran Sola Sobowale’s daughter weds in Ibadan

Guests were treated to live music performances by gospel singer Yinka Ayefele.

Sola Sobowale and Daughter
April 26, 2026

Accord disowns Ibadan summit, says party fielding own presidential candidate in 2027

The Accord Party described the inclusion of its flag in the coalition as “political impersonation and misrepresentation.”

Accord Party