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Oyo Takes Delivery of ₦7.76bn Surveillance Aircraft to Strengthen Security Operations

July 28, 2026

The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of two Diamond DA42 MNG Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft acquired to enhance security operations and improve aerial monitoring across the state, Prime Business

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Photos: FG Arraigns Three Over Oyo School Abduction, Files 10 Terrorism-Related Charges

July 17, 2026

The Federal Government has arraigned three men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State,

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Oyo ExCo Unveils Multi-Billion Naira Investment Drive for Airport, Healthcare, Agriculture

July 16, 2026

The Oyo State Executive Council (ExCo) has approved a raft of infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, industrial and sports development projects aimed at boosting economic growth, improving public services and creating jobs across the

Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy Not A Silver Bullet To Nigeria's Problems – Makinde

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Why Makinde Wants UN to Probe Oriire School Abduction

July 14, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for a United Nations-backed investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro Esinle, in Oriire Local Government Area, citing chilling

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Nigerian Army Reveals How Joint Security Operation Rescued 44 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

July 11, 2026

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State was the result of a month-long, intelligence-led operation involving multiple

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8 Abductors Arrested as Tinubu Hails Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers After 56-Day Ordeal

July 10, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy over the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from Orire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, praising the coordinated efforts of the nation’s security

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Makinde Expresses Relief as Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After 57 Days

July 10, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed profound relief following the release of the pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area, describing their freedom after 57 days in captivity as

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Oriire: Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After Over 50 Days in Captivity

July 10, 2026

The kidnapped pupils and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Oriire Abduction: Bandits Threatened to Kill 46 Pupils, Teachers If Troops Advanced – Defence Minister

July 9, 2026

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has disclosed that the gunmen who abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State threatened to kill their captives if

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Fayose Blames Makinde for Oriire Schoolchildren Abduction, Cites Security Lapses

June 29, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has blamed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, alleging that the incident resulted from the

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Police Debunk Reports of Pastor’s Arrest Over Orire School Abduction

June 27, 2026

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that a pastor was arrested for supplying arms and ammunition to suspects involved in the abduction of students and teachers in Orire, warning

Makinde Provides Update On Ibadan Explosion’s Victims

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Oyo Appeals to Teachers to End Strike, Approves ₦210bn Supplementary Budget

June 25, 2026

The Oyo State Executive Council (ExCo) has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its ongoing strike and allow pupils to return to classrooms, as concerns mount over the

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Makinde Tightens Road Safety, Security Net as Oyo Unveils New Vehicle Registration Enforcement Order

June 10, 2026

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 on the Regulation and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management in Oyo State, introducing sweeping new compliance measures that tighten

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Alaafin’s Absence, Power Shift Cast Shadow Over Oyo Obas’ Council Revival

January 17, 2026

The revival of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after nearly 15 years of inactivity has reopened a sensitive debate over authority, influence, and consensus among the state’s foremost traditional

Terrorists Strike In Southern Kaduna, Claiming Six Lives After Zamfara Student Rescue

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Bandits’ Threat Letter Sparks Fear in Oyo Community as Police Boost Security

January 10, 2026

Residents of Ikoyi-Ile town in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been thrown into fear following an alleged threat by suspected bandits to attack the community later this month, Prime

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Oyo Govt Attracts N46.6bn Investments In Agribusiness

July 3, 2025

In its quest to develop the agricultural sector, the Oyo State government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency

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Circular Road: Oyo Govt Pays N250m As first Tranche Of Compensation

April 14, 2025

Property owners affected by the construction of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road have commended the Oyo State Government as it began payment of the first tranche of compensation to landowners in

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Oyo Govt To Partner U.S. On Solid Minerals Development, Agribusiness, Others

April 10, 2025

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with the United States of America to explore opportunities in solid minerals development, agribusiness, education and other investment opportunities that

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Oyo Govt Probes Death Of 32 Children In Ibadan Stampede

December 19, 2024

Oyo State Government says it has launched an investigation into a tragic stampede at an event in Ibadan, the state capital, which reportedly led to death of not less than 32 children.

2024 Budget: Gov Makinde Presents N434.4bn As Education Gets Highest With 20.8%

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2024 Budget: Gov Makinde Presents N434.4bn, Education Gets Highest With 20.8%

December 5, 2023

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the 2024 budget of N434.4 billion to the state assembly with Education getting the lion’s share. With a resolute focus on revamping critical sectors,

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Transparency, Accountability Remains Hallmark Of My Administration – Makinde

October 20, 2022

Seyi Makinde says his administration has employed the principles of transparency and integrity to activate good governance in the state.

Igbo-Ora Twins Festival: Oyo Prioritizes Tourism To Expand Economy

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HIJRAH: Makinde Donates N2.5m To Muslim Youth Council In Oyo

July 31, 2022

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Sunday announced the donation of N2.5 million to support the National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO), Oyo State Chapter. READ ALSO: Hijrah Watershed In World History

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Alaafin’s Death Stalls Gbajabiamila’s May 27 Chieftaincy Conferment Ceremony As Yoruba’s Supreme Lawmaker

April 24, 2022

The death of late Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has stalled the chieftaincy conferment ceremony on the Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila as

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Guess Who Makinde Reveals As New Olubadan On Monday!

February 13, 2022

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, promised to name the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Makinde stated this while speaking at the final burial rites for the late Olubadan

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Choose Energetic Leaders In 2023, Makinde Urges Nigerians

January 27, 2022

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has charged Nigerians to choos wisely in 2023 by electing people that have the energy and enthusiasm to serve the country and deliver good governance.

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Governor Makinde Reveals Investors’ Advantage In Partnering State On Agriculture

October 26, 2021

OYO State Governor, Seyi Makinde has called on private investors to come and partner with the state in Agribusiness, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Business Expectation Turns Positive in Oyo

August 28, 2021

Business outlook for Nigeria’s Southwestern state of Oyo has been described as positive. The confidence rating for businesses in the state stands at 72.2 per cent in the first quarter of this

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NSCDC Arrests Two Suspects For Allegedly Diverting 33,000 Litres Of Petrol

July 20, 2021

Two suspects have been arrested by men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, for alleged diversion of 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known

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