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The Oyo State Government has stated that Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (EAUED) has secured full accreditation for all 49 academic programmes it presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) during the accreditation exercise conducted last November. According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the results received by the institution showed that 43 programmes obtained full accreditation, while six programmes secured interim accreditation status. Prince Oyelade described the development as a major achievement for the university which shows the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance and the delivery of standard education. He recalled that on December…

.As govt holds security review, appeals for calm Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said his government has been doing everything possible to rescue the seven teachers and a yet-to-be-ascertained number of pupils kidnapped in Ahoro Esinele Community of Oriire Local Government Area of the state, on Friday. The governor stated this on Sunday, after holding a security review of the situation with his security advisers and service commanders. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the meeting, Governor Makinde expressed his sympathy to the families of victims of the abduction, noting that from reports, seven teachers were abducted while the number…

The Office of the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security Matters has strongly debunked misleading social media reports alleging the presence of suspected gunmen or bandits along the Iseyin-Ogbomoso axis, specifically around the Adebayo Alao Akala Highway. The public is officially advised that these reports are entirely and should be completely disregarded. The convoy erroneously identified in the viral reports actually comprised high-ranking security operatives. The delegation was led by the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, alongside the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Mr. Abayomi Fagbenro-Bibire, and the Inspector General of Police.. The officials…

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…