Tag: Oyo state
Democracy Day: Makinde Assures Oyo Residents of Ongoing Efforts to Rescue Abducted Pupils, Teachers
Governor Seyi Makinde says efforts to rescue abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State remain ongoing.
Oyo State Takes School to the Market — Literally
The Oyo State Government has come up with one of the more practical education interventions in recent memory — instead of waiting for market children to come to school, it is bringing school to the markets. Free evening classes are launching across major markets in Ibadan from April 27, 2026, running daily from 4 pm…
Court Clears PDP to Hold National Convention in Ibadan, Orders INEC to Monitor
Oyo High Court clears PDP to hold its national convention in Ibadan and orders INEC to monitor for transparency and compliance.
Oyo State Drops Criminal Charges Against Ooni’s Ex-Wife Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat, and School Principal Over Ibadan Stampede
The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, in connection with the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least 35 children during a…
Olubadan Commends Igbo Contribution to Commerce in Oyo
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has commended the Igbo community for their significant contributions to the economic development of Oyo State. The monarch also reiterated his commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence among the various ethnic groups in the ancient city. Speaking during a meeting with community leaders and stakeholders, Oba Olakulehin praised…
Police Raid Criminal Hideout in Taraba, Arrest 20 Suspects; Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims in Oyo State
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in its ongoing efforts to combat crime, with operations leading to the recovery of arms, the arrest of suspects, and the rescue of kidnapped victims in Taraba and Oyo States. In Taraba State, police operatives raided a criminal hideout at Wamunchi dry-season rice farms, recovering an…