Oyo state
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Politics
“If you like vote for those people lapping each other” — Makinde throws jab at APC’s Sharafadeen Alli
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, while…
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Politics
“Makinde is only out to make some noise and distract the global community” — Oyo APC knocks governor over 2027 ambition
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has taken a swipe at Governor Seyi Makinde over his reported 2027…
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Politics
Peter Obi criticises federal response to Oyo security crisis
Presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s response to the security situation in Oyo State, arguing that the…
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Viral Gist
“I prayed to God that my grave shouldn’t be in the forest” – Abducted Oyo principal recounts harrowing ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Mrs Alamu, the principal of the school abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has emotionally…
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News
Oyo attack: Court sentences three men linked to Oriire school abduction to life imprisonment
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men linked to the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire…
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News
BREAKING: FG arraigns three men over kidnapping of Oyo school pupils, teachers
The Federal Government has filed a 10-count charge against three men over the kidnapping of pupils and teachers from a…
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News
Makinde under fire for seeking UN probe into Oriire abduction
Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for the United Nations (UN) and other international bodies to investigate the abduction and rescue of…
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General
Bandits kidnap Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom
Suspected bandits have abducted a 60-year-old school headmaster in Oyo State and are demanding ₦30 million for his release. The…
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Viral Gist
Tributes pour in for 28-year-old Army lieutenant killed during rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren
The Nigerian military has confirmed that Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac lost his life during the operation that successfully rescued 44…
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Viral Gist
Family of slain Oyo teacher appeals for recovery of his body
The family of Michael Olugbade Oyedokun, the teacher who was killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire…
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Entertainment News
“There’s no image to protect if kids are being kidnapped” – Davido explains World Cup tribute to Oyo kidnap victims
Afrobeat singer Davido has explained why he chose to honour victims of the Oyo school kidnapping during his performance at…
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Entertainment News
Verydarkman alleges Oyo government paid ransom, says abducted victims still held
Social media commentator Verydarkman has claimed that he received information alleging that the Oyo State Government paid a ransom for…
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Viral Gist
Pastor Adeboye shares prophecy on abducted Oyo schoolchildren, says release will be ‘dramatic’
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stirred conversations online after sharing what…
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Viral Gist
Oyo residents jubilate as abducted pregnant woman, children regain freedom following Igboho’s ultimatum
Residents of Igboho in Oyo State have erupted in celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children…
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News
“I can sacrifice myself for the release of abducted children” — Governor Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said he is willing to put his own life on the line if it…
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Entertainment News
“We’re ready to enter the bush” – VeryDarkMan tells Governor Makinde over rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren
Social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to take immediate…
