Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured families of abducted pupils, students and teachers in Oriire local government that efforts were ongoing to secure the victims’ safe return. Speaking at his private residence in Kolapo Ishola Estate, Ibadan in Monday , Governor Makinde disclosed that the state government was prepared to listen to the […]

President Bola Tinubu has described as barbaric the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during the recent attack on schools in the Esinele community of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The President spoke while security agencies continue efforts to rescue the remaining victims taken away by gunmen who stormed the community […]

Early results filtering in from the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo South Senatorial Primary Election indicate that Kolapo Kola-Daisi (KKD) has taken a strong early lead in several wards across the senatorial district. Results already emerging from parts of Ibadan North West, Ibadan North East, Ibadan South West, and other local governments within Oyo […]

The G5 Governorship Aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State have rejected the conduct of the direct primary election for House of Representatives Aspirants of the party held on Saturday, calling for its review. The Aspirants, who include a Former Deputy Governor of the State, Engr Rauf Olaniyan; Engr […]

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the number of pupils abducted in Ahoro Esinele Community Oriire Local Government is yet to be ascertained,promising to ensure the safe release of all victims. The governor stated this after a security review meeting held with security advisers and service commanders, saying the government was working tirelessly to […]

Worshippers in parts of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State ended church services abruptly on Sunday following reports of suspected bandits sighted around farm settlements in Ipere Ekiti, creating tension across several communities. The development comes barely three weeks after gunmen attacked the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC Number Two, in Eda-Oniyo Ekiti, where a […]