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Politics
Oyo State and its 33 local government councils will spend ₦4.278 billion on the December 29, 2026 chairmanship and councillorship elections across the state.
News
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged striking workers at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital to suspend their industrial action, citing a sharp rise in the state’s wage bill to ₦18bn. He also outlined plans to settle arrears and improve workers’ welfare.
Politics
Oyo State Police have confirmed an attack on supporters of Accord governorship candidate Oriyomi Hamzat during a procession in Molete, Ibadan, leaving some people injured and vehicles damaged
Metro
Police in Oyo State have arrested an Indian national and two company security operatives following a viral video showing the alleged assault of two truck drivers at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited in Ibadan. The victims are receiving hospital treatment as investigations continue.
News
Segun Ogunwuyi has resigned as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, with his resignation taking effect on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Metro
Oyo State Police have arrested three men over an alleged armed robbery at Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridge, and motorcycle.
News
The Federal Government has trained 700 young people in Oyo State in digital and vocational skills as part of a nationwide strategy targeting five million Nigerians for poverty reduction over four years.
Metro
Twenty prospective NYSC members abducted in Imo State have regained their freedom after seven days in captivity. Security agencies rescued the victims in a coordinated operation, while police continue efforts to apprehend the suspected abductors.
Security
Kidnappers holding 20 prospective NYSC members in Imo State have reduced their ransom demand from N1bn to N100m, while families allege that the captives are being beaten.
