Oyo National Park Identified As Hideout For Abducted Pupils, Says Makinde
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that the pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area are still being held captive in the Old Oyo National Park, nearly a month after their kidnapping. In a statement issued on Friday, the governor disclosed that the victims have spent 27 […]
Abducted Oyo School Principal Rejects Reports of Ransom, Religious Demands
The abducted principal of Community High School in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has dismissed reports that her captors demanded a ransom or attempted to impose religious conditions on victims. Rachael Alamu made the clarification in a video circulating online on Monday and seen by Truthlive News, saying she was speaking out […]
Oyo Assembly Rejects Calls for Ransom Talks as School Abduction Crisis Deepens
Lawmakers in Oyo State have rejected calls for negotiations with kidnappers following the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state’s Oriire Local Government Area. During a plenary session on Wednesday, the Oyo State House of Assembly urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue those still being held captive and restore security in […]
Makinde Rebukes Fayose Over Kidnapping Claims, Calls for Public Prayers
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has responded strongly to allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose concerning recent kidnapping incidents in Oyo State, urging Nigerians to pray for the former governor rather than engage with what he described as unfounded remarks. The governor’s position was conveyed on Tuesday through the state Commissioner for […]
Davido Joins Calls for Rescue of Kidnapped Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers
Davido was not alone, as several other Nigerian celebrities also voiced outrage over the worsening insecurity, including Nollywood stars Yvonne Jegede, Ruth Kadiri, Toyin Abraham, and Opeyemi Aiyeola, all calling on the government and influential Nigerians to take urgent action.
Makinde Confirms Teacher Killed in Oyo School Abduction, Six Arrested
Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed that one of the teachers abducted in Ahoro-Esinele community, Oyo State, has been killed, while six suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. In a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media on Monday, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju, the governor said security agencies were still working to rescue […]
Makinde Defies Calls for Postponement, Proceeds with Coronation
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to proceed with the coronation of newly elevated traditional rulers in Ibadan despite indications that the affected high chiefs may not attend the ceremony. The event, scheduled to hold at Mapo Hall, will see the formal presentation of staff of office to prominent Ibadan chiefs recently elevated […]
Makinde Approves Monthly Top-Up for All Oyo Workers to Cushion Fuel Price Hike
Makinde made the announcement during a programme held in Ibadan on Monday, stating that the top-up would apply to all workers in Oyo State and local governments starting from April, at least for the first three months, as petrol and transportation support.
Gunmen Abduct Cocoa Farmers in Ibadan, One Rescued
Armed men have abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan, with security operatives confirming that one of the victims has been rescued. The attack occurred on Wednesday when the gunmen reportedly emerged from the bush and intercepted the victims’ vehicle while they were heading within […]
Makinde Swears-in 17 New Permanent Secretaries in Oyo, Urges Merit-Driven Service
Makinde described the appointments as “a call to higher service based on merit,” highlighting his administration’s commitment to a selection process that is both transparent and representative.