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The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has intensified its efforts in cracking down open grazing across parts of the state, resulting in the impoundment of six cows during separate enforcement operations in Ibadan. The enforcement actions were carried out on Thursday during a routine monitoring exercise conducted by the agency in the […]
Security arrangements for the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State received a major boost and support on Friday with the arrival of top-ranking police officers deployed to supervise operations across the state. Leading the security team are the Supervising Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG […]
The Federal Government has said it is unveiling a new initiative that will allow journalists and selected media practitioners and organisations to accompany military personnel during operations in conflict zones, a move targeted at enhancing transparency in the country’s security efforts in combating banditry and other criminal activities. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, announced […]
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the plans by the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde to conduct another local government council election in December this year as illegal, ill-conceived and self-serving which would further worsen the current situation of things at the grassroots level in the state. The Oyo State Independent […]
Nigeria’s three tiers of government have received a higher revenue allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), with a total of ₦2.30 trillion shared from revenues generated in May 2026. The latest disbursement, announced after the FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday reflects an increase of ₦43 billion compared to the ₦2.26 trillion […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for workers employed into the state’s civil and public service from January 1, 2025, marking a significant step in the administration’s pension reform agenda. Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Honourable Tunji Rafiu Adekunle (JP), announced the development […]
Following a series of attacks by suspected armed bandits on major roads, the Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the state government to strengthen security operations across the Oke-Ogun region. The Lawmakers made the call during plenary on Wednesday while considering a Matter of Urgent Public Importance jointly sponsored by the Minority Leader and […]
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) and its political partner, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have called for unity among their members following the emergence of Mr Muftau Open-Salawu as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Oyo State Governorship election. The call was made on Wednesday at the official unveiling of Open-Salawu held at the APM […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed profound sympathy to families of kidnap victims across the state, urging the government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward the safe and immediate release of all abductees. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan, Alli described the […]
Barely twenty four hours to the judgement delivered by Justice Peter Lifu which restrained ADC and other four political parties from participating in the forthcoming general elections , the Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution on the judgment of a Federal High Court that directed the deregistration of the five […]
