Sunday, June 21, 2026

Oyo State

June 18, 2026

Two arraigned for alleged N17.4 million fraud, theft in Ibadan

The prosecutor, Olagoke Adegbenro, said the defendants committed the offences on June 5 at the Agodi Gate area of Ibadan.

Gavel
June 18, 2026

Makinde approves contributory pension scheme for Oyo workers

Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate commencement of the contributory pension scheme in Oyo state.

Makinde
June 17, 2026

ADC governorship aspirant sues party over primary election result in Oyo

Mr Alagbe prayed the court to pronounce him as the authentic winner of the primary election.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
June 17, 2026

Gov Makinde demolishes Ibadan buildings used as ammunition dump, warns landlords about tenants

The Oyo state government on Tuesday demolished a residential property allegedly used by criminals as a hideout and an ammunition storage facility.

Demolished ammunition dumps
June 16, 2026

We’ll rescue abducted Oyo pupils even if I’ve to sacrifice myself, Makinde assures protesters  

The governor urged the protesters to maintain peace as the demonstration continued.

Seyi Makinde
June 15, 2026

Oyo police recover additional firearms, exhibits after arrest of five suspected armed robbers 

He said the interrogation of the suspects led to the recovery of additional exhibits linked to the case.

Police officers
June 15, 2026

30 days after, teacher lies beheaded, Oyo schoolchildren languish as Tinubu, Makinde chase presidential ambition

Thirty days after the kidnapping that left one teacher beheaded, 46 students and staffers are held hostage by terrorists despite political promises from Messrs Tinubu and Makinde.

Tinubu, Makinde and Terrorists
June 14, 2026

Gov. Bala visits Makinde over Oyo abduction, expresses support for his rescue efforts

Mr Bala tasked the citizens to take responsibility for the future of the country by electing credible leaders in the coming general elections.

Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed
June 13, 2026

Oyo APC Justice Forum urges Tinubu to reward loyal members

The forum argued that its contributions at ward level were critical to securing victory for the party in the state.

APC LOGO
June 12, 2026

Tinubu declares security emergency, orders recruitment of 50,000 police officers

“Our 2026 budget commits N5.41 trillion—our largest ever—to defence and security. Our administration is ever ready to do much more to secure our people,” Mr Tinubu stated.

Armed Nigerian Police