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ORIIRE ABDUCTION: Security Operatives Seal Escape Routes as Kidnappers Remain Trapped in National Park — Oyelade The Oyo State Government has disclosed that suspected kidnappers involved in the attack on LA School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGUBEA, have been effectively confined within the National Park axis following coordinated security operations aimed at preventing their movement into neighbouring states. The attack, which resulted in the killing of a teacher and the kidnapping of some pupils, also led to the abduction of the principal, two vice principals, and three teachers. In a statement…

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has called for a more comprehensive and coordinated counter-terrorism strategy following the reported killing of a senior Islamic State commander, Abu Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint operation involving the United States and the Nigerian Armed Forces. Hashim, in a statement issued on Saturday, described the development as a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of genuine international cooperation in the fight against global terrorism. According to him, the successful operation validates long-standing concerns about the growing ambitions of terrorist groups operating in Nigeria. “For over five years, we have consistently advocated for this level of…

Fasola Industrial Hub: Fisheries College Students Tour Facility, Laud Gov. Makinde Students from the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, paid an educational and industrial visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Transformation Centre (ATC) Industrial Hub on Monday, 11th May 2026, where they applauded the visionary leadership of Seyi Makinde and the exceptional stewardship of the Director-General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Dr. Debo Akande. The students, accompanied by their lecturers and institutional representatives, expressed admiration for the level of innovation, infrastructure, and industrial transformation taking place at the Fasola Industrial Hub. According to them, the initiative stands…

…Full Military Honours, Benefits restored The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal nullifying the conviction and sentence imposed on former General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Sokoto, Hakeem Otiki, by a General Court Martial. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court dismissed the Nigerian Army’s appeal and upheld the appellate court’s decision discharging and acquitting the senior military officer. The case originated from an incident in July 2019 when Otiki, then serving as GOC of the 8 Division in Sokoto, allegedly directed soldiers to transport N100m by road from…

The political atmosphere in Oyo State was charged with nostalgia and warmth today asHon. Najeem Omirinde, a prominent figure in the state’s legislative history, released a glowing tribute to celebrate the 70th birthday of his longtime ally and brother-in-arms, Hon. Lasun Adebunmi JP. The milestone marks seven decades for Adebunmi, a man whose career has been woven into the fabric of the Pacesetter State’s democratic journey. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Omirinde reflected on their shared history, tracing their partnership back to the Oyo State 3rd Assembly. Serving during the administration of the late Governor Kolapo Ishola, both men were…

The oyo state Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade has reacted to the ambition  of Governor Seyi  Makinde to become the next president of Nigeria next year. ‘If not him, who and if not now, when’ the Commissioner asked. He said Governor Makinde has proved his mettle in oyo state for the past 7 years and even the Federal Government and some states have emulated some of his governance policies like the effective response during  Covid in 2020,  his quick responses to workers’ financial plight ,  his IGR expansion strategy that has raised the bar from…

Former Minister Of Aviation And Chancellor Of The Athena Centre For Policy And Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has charged Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturers to abandon what he described as an “alibi culture” of excuses and embrace a new era of Strategic Quality Excellence in order to achieve global competitiveness and safeguard the nation’s health security. Chidoka delivered the powerful charge while speaking at the 29th Yearly National Conference and Training of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) held in Ilorin, Kwara State, where industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and pharmaceutical stakeholders gathered to deliberate on the future of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical…

‎ ‎As part of its commitment to curtailing rural-urban migration and creating a greater access to farms and agricultural markets across the state, the Oyo State Government has completed 88.02 km of rural roads and modern markets under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The completed projects, which fall under phase one of the project, were inspected in Akinyele, Ido, Oluyole and Ona Ara Local Government Areas by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye and his team. Speaking shortly after the inspection on Wednesday, Barr. Olaleye stated that the programme’s objectives are to enhance…

.Urges Oyo State residents to support continuity in state’s interest Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has explained that his administration has put in place major policies, actions and economic enablers that will make the Pacesetter State the hub of tourism in South-West Nigeria and a major tourism destination in the country. The governor stated this on Wednesday, at the International Tourism Summit Oyo State 2026, noting that with key infrastructure development projects connecting towns and communities in the state, improved security as well as ongoing efforts to revitalise major tourist attractions, the number of tourism activities in Oyo…

Unity Mega Rally: Hon. Stanley Olajide Odidiomo Deploys 90 Buses, Flood Media for PDP/APM Grand Alliance in Ibadan Ahead of the much anticipated Ibadan 2026 unity mega rally and grand alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), frontline politician and member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has commenced a massive grassroots mobilization across Oyo south senatorial district of the state. The rally, scheduled to hold tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan, is expected to…