Tag: Oyo

Oyo Govt denies payment of ransome to kidnappers, dismisses viral claims as false

Crime Emmanuel -
Oyo Govt Denies Payment of Ransome to Kidnappers following reports circulating on social media alleging that the state government...

Heatwave: Oyo residents advised on preventive measures against extreme heat

Nature Omolola Akinyemi -
The Oyo State Government has intensified its public awareness campaign on heatwave safety following an alarming weather forecast from...

Police arrest three robbery suspects, recover weapons in Ibadan

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Security operatives in Ibadan have arrested three suspected armed robbers following a coordinated intelligence-led operation that also led to...

Court targets Oyo Commissioners for ignoring NURTW appellate court orders

News Omolola Akinyemi -
Senior officials of Oyo State are now facing serious legal pressure after the High Court in Ibadan issued a...

2027 elections: Prepare, participate, represent – AAC urges members to join political movement

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
The African Action Congress (AAC) is mobilizing members and progressives across Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections, urging...

Oyo Govt to pay N5m each to families of slain forest guards

News Omolola Akinyemi -
Oyo State announces compensation, scholarships, and security upgrades after Forest Guards were killed at Old Oyo National Park, pledging...

NULGE commends Gov Makinde for HLGA salary consolidation, promotions, workers’ welfare

News Omolola Akinyemi -
NULGE praises Governor Seyi Makinde for approving HLGA salary consolidation, clearing arrears, and promoting workers, reinforcing his worker-friendly leadership. The...

Makinde speaks on Ibadan circular road protests, pledges action

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
Governor Seyi Makinde addresses Ibadan Circular Road protests, vows to engage genuine property owners and advance Oyo State’s infrastructure...

Oyo tops Nigeria in cheapest food prices — Agric Commissioner boasts

Agricultural sector Omolola Akinyemi -
Oyo State leads Nigeria with the cheapest food prices, says Agric Commissioner Olaleye, crediting Makinde’s massive investment in modern...

Ibadan Lover Attack: Police arrest man for setting ex-lover ablaze

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Police confirm arrest in Ibadan lover attack as man sets ex-lover ablaze after breakup in military barracks; victim rescued,...

Eid-el-Mawlid: Oyo Acting Governor urges prayers, support

News Omolola Akinyemi -
Oyo Acting Governor Bayo Lawal congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-Mawlid 2025, urging prayers, unity, vigilance, and support for Oyo State’s...

Two suspected car snatchers arrested in Oyo

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Oyo Police arrest two suspected robbers in Ibadan linked to a syndicate targeting Uber drivers, as investigations continue to...