Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Ibadan

July 11, 2026

Makinde visits rescued pupils, teachers, pledges support for full recovery

Mr Makinde said some of the victims appear weak and would need medical care and psychosocial support to address post-traumatic issues.

Makinde at the hospital
July 11, 2026

Obi charges Tinubu, govs to strengthen security, says no child should suffer kidnapping

Mr Obi called for sustained efforts to build a country where children could pursue their education free from threats of violence and abduction.

Peter Obi
July 11, 2026

Obasa, PDP women leader hail rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers

Mr Obasa and Ms Ogunshe lauded the rescue of the 44 pupils and teachers in separate statements on Saturday.

Released Oyo hostages
July 10, 2026

Rehabilitation of Oyo schoolchildren, teachers our priority: Makinde

Mr Makinde commended the security personnel for the rescue of the pupils and teachers, who had been held captive since May 15.

Seyi Makinde
July 10, 2026

Tinubu lauds rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers; vows justice for victims

Mr Tinubu vowed to get justice for the victims, including the mathematics teacher, murdered while in captivity.

President Bola Tinubu
July 10, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Eight suspects arrested, several killed, presidency says

The presidential aide noted that the victims were rescued without any concessions to the perpetrators.

Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity
July 10, 2026

Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity

The release of the victims followed a series of sustained protests over the prolonged captivity of the victims.

Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity
July 7, 2026

Ibadan artisan arraigned for fraud, theft

A 30-year-old artisan, Tunde Olaore, was arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Tuesday on charges of fraud and theft.

Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court,
July 7, 2026

30 politically motivated killings recorded in Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The police have confirmed 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
July 6, 2026

Security agencies working to rescue abducted pupils, teachers, Oyo govt tells families

The state government said in a statement on Monday that it remained fully committed to ensuring the victims’ safe return to their families.