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Ibadan

June 15, 2026

Governor Adeleke warns corps members ahead of Osun governorship election

“I implore you to shun all forms of undue influence and uphold the ideals and regulations of both the NYSC scheme and the Independent National Electoral Commission,” he said.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
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 9, 2026

Kidnap victim freed, four suspects nabbed in Ondo: Police

The police command in Ondo says it rescued a 26-year-old woman kidnap victim and arrested four suspects linked to the abduction in Owo.

Armed policemen in Benue State.
June 5, 2026

Oyo assembly confirms two commissioner nominees

The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Lateef Oyeleke and Ayobami Ojo as commissioners.

Oyo State House of Assembly
June 4, 2026

We won’t give terrorists ransom, weapons, change laws for release of kidnapped schoolchildren: Oyo Speaker

“If it were up to you, would you negotiate with terrorists? If they asked for weapons, money, or concessions of future laws of this land as part of their ransom,” said the speaker.

Terrorists, Oyo speaker
June 4, 2026

Boko Haram terrorists now spreading to South-West, Ahmad Lawan warns

“Boko Haram terrorists are gradually achieving their target. It started in the North-East and is now spreading to the South-West,” said Mr Lawan.

Boko haram
June 3, 2026

Officers investigating Ibadan kidnap of Adelabu’s sister, nephews: Police

The police announced on Wednesday that operatives have begun an investigation into the kidnapping of former power minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and nephews.

Adelabu's sister, nephews
June 3, 2026

Gunmen kidnap ex-power minister Adelabu’s sister, nephews

The family respectfully appeals to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation.

Adebayo Adelabu
June 3, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Soun of Ogbomoso warns of collateral damage, urges God to pacify Oriire terrorists

“Only God can prevent unfortunate circumstances from befalling those children…. So we would all be praying that God will pacify the hearts of the abductors,” Soun of Ogbomoso said.

Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye (Orumogege III)
June 2, 2026

Government offering money, food to parents wailing for return of their kidnapped children: Community Head

“When government officials came, they brought rice and money, but the parents rejected it, insisting all they wanted was the safe rescue of their children,” said the village chief.