oyo state news

The Digest: Gunmen have kidnapped no fewer than seven passengers along the Kishi/Igbeti road in Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo State, near the proposed Oyo Empire University. The victims include the driver and passengers of a commercial Volkswagen Gulf and a truck. The incident occurred...

The Digest: A 43-year-old man, Lateef Suleiman, has allegedly killed his 52-year-old elder brother, Mustapha Amidu, in Sepeteri, Oyo State, after accusing him of shooting him in a dream. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement, reporting that one Badmus Yunisa...

The Digest: Former Minister of Communications and Oyo State governorship aspirant, Adebayo Shittu, has declared his willingness to introduce Sharia law in the state if elected and if the populace demands it.Shittu defended the constitutional provision for Sharia, arguing that opposing voices...

The Digest: The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck transporting 42 bags of materials suspected to be explosives in the Sango area of Ibadan. The seizure followed an intelligence tip-off during a stop-and-search operation. The truck driver has been arrested, and the items are now...

The Digest: An inspector of the Nigeria Police Force has been killed in Oyo State after a patrol team was ambushed by suspected bandits. The incident occurred on Saturday at the Budo Masalasi border post, where the attackers waylaid the officers. The police inspector died from injuries...

The Digest: Media personality and Agidigbo FM founder Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat has officially declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027 under the Accord Party. Hamzat announced that he would no longer campaign or mobilize support for other candidates but would...

The Digest: Tension has gripped Ikoyi-Ile community in Oyo State following the discovery of two handwritten threat notes allegedly from bandits, warning of an intended invasion on January 20, 2026. The police have launched a full-scale investigation and placed the area on 24-hour high alert...

The Digest: The Oyo State Police Command has reinforced security operations in the Oke-Ogun area following a late-night attack on the National Forest Rangers’ Office in Oloka village, which left five officers dead. Commissioner of Police Femi Haruna visited the scene, assuring residents of a...

The Digest: Suspected bandits attacked the National Park Service office in Oloka, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Tuesday night, leaving several personnel feared dead. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident and deployed tactical teams to the scene as authorities...

The Digest: The Oyo State Government has revealed that the N30 billion released by the Federal Government as part of a N50 billion intervention fund for the 2024 Bodija explosion remains untouched in a state bank account, nearly two years after the tragedy. Officials cite the withholding of...

The Digest: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a provisional operational permit to Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, authorising the commencement of scheduled commercial flight operations. The approval follows state government efforts to upgrade the facility...

The Digest: Eight lives were lost in a tragic road accident near Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, a sudden moment where routine travel turned to tragedy, revealing how Nigeria's roads continue to claim precious lives in journeys cut short. Key Points: Eight confirmed dead in...

The Digest: In a dramatic and immediate response to a heartfelt public appeal, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has raised the monthly salary of 67 security guards at LAUTECH Hospital from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000. The decision, announced on the spot during a visit to the facility, came after a guard...

The Digest: A fire outbreak at Saki Garage in the Bodija area of Ibadan has destroyed four shops and properties worth millions of naira, though no casualties were reported. Key Points: The fire started in the early hours of Friday due to unattended lit embers Four out of eleven shops were...

The Digest: An LPG tanker carrying 26 tons of gas has somersaulted in Ibadan, Oyo State, following an incident on the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. The event, which could have led to a catastrophic explosion, highlights the constant threat of accidents on Nigerian roads. Key Points: An LPG...

The Digest: The upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, scheduled for August 16, 2025, will test the political strength of the major parties, PDP and APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. With 19 parties contesting, all eyes are on this crucial race. Key Points: The...

The Digest: A petrol tanker with 33,000 litres of fuel caught fire at Celica Junction, Egbeda Local Government Area, Oyo State, after a brake failure caused the vehicle to overturn. The fire led to significant traffic disruptions but no fatalities. Eyewitnesses reported the tanker collided...

Oyo State Police have arrested 15 students and key officials from Mufutau Lanihun College of Education in Ibadan for possessing forged NCE certificates meant for JAMB regularization. This breach unveils a troubling undercurrent of academic dishonesty. Key Points: 15 students arrested for...

In a country where many go to bed hungry, Governor Seyi Makinde paints a different picture of the next election. In 2027, decisions won’t be driven by party alliances or defections but by the empty pots of everyday Nigerians. As political players map power plays, he signals that those bearing...