The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the immediate strengthening of security across public and private educational schools and institutions in the state, following the recent abduction of students and teachers at Community High School, Esiele, and L.A. Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area. The resolution followed a motion moved … Read more
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has addressed the controversy surrounding his visit to Ibadan late last year, following criticism and allegations from some quarters that he was attempting to promote Islamic influence and certain Northern beliefs in Oyo State. Gumi stressed that nobody can stop him from visiting anywhere in the country, while … Read more
Talks between Chelsea and Manchester City regarding the possible appointment of Enzo Maresca as a replacement for Pep Guardiola have hit a deadlock due to disagreements over compensation. Guardiola confirmed on May 22 that he would step down from his role at City after a highly successful decade in charge, prompting the club to … Read more
IBADAN —- THE Nigeria Police Force has rescued Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, alive during a late-night rescue operation at carried out around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. According to a source in the Force, two suspected kidnappers were neutralised in a gun duel … Read more
IBADAN — THE Oyo State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles and motorcycles with improper identification, as part of efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities across the state. The command said the operation is aimed at enforcing compliance with vehicle identification regulations while enhancing crime prevention and public … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 aimed at enhancing security, ensuring compliance with vehicle registration laws, and improving traffic management across the state. The order, signed on Friday, also imposes restrictions on the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as okadariders, amid growing security concerns … Read more
The National Democratic Congress flagbearer, Peter Obi, has warned Nigerian youths against ethnic and religious divisions, urging them not to be used to promote narratives that undermine national unity. Obi stated this in a post on his X account on Thursday, amid a wave of social media attacks targeting the General Overseer of the … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has reiterated its resolve to ensure the rescue of abducted students and teachers nationwide, expressing support for the advocacy campaign led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to secure their safe release. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, stated this in a … Read more
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to expose politicians he claims are responsible for the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The activist said this while speaking to the new executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students led by Akinteye Bàbàtunde … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which left more than 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others injured. The trial judge, Justice … Read more