NAF deploys surveillance aircraft to aid Oyo school abduction rescue
NAF deploys surveillance aircraft to help rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Oyo schools on May 15.
Oyo demands WAEC reschedule 2026 WASSCE over late-night exams
Oyo State demands WAEC reschedule 2026 WASSCE exams, citing material delays forcing late-night examination papers.
Coordinated school abductions hit Southwest and Northeast simultaneously
Armed terrorists coordinated simultaneous school abductions in Oyo and the Northeast on May 15.
Over 40 abducted from Oyo schools as insecurity spreads south
Kidnappers took over 40 pupils and teachers from three Oyo schools, using explosives and demanding the release of bomb-makers.
Gunmen abduct former power minister Adelabu’s sister, twin sons
Gunmen kidnap former power minister Adelabu's sister and twin sons in Ibadan.
Senate demands urgent rescue of pupils, teachers abducted in Oyo
Senate urges Federal Government to immediately rescue abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
Oyo teachers begin indefinite strike over abductions, spare WAEC students
Oyo State teachers strike indefinitely over abductions, but exempt WAEC exam candidates from the action.
Oyo teachers halt work over abducted colleagues, students
Teachers in Oyo State will stop work from June 1 to protest abductions.
Abducted Oyo principal pleads with Tinubu, Makinde for rescue
Abducted school principal begs Tinubu and Makinde to negotiate with kidnappers holding her and dozens of students.
Teachers, Students Abducted in Oyo; Ibadan Protests Demand Action
Teachers and students abducted in Oyo spark protests demanding urgent government intervention.
Education ministry condemns fresh school abductions in Oyo, Borno
Nigeria's Education Ministry condemns school abductions in Oyo and Borno states within two weeks.
Voters will decide 2027 Oyo leaders, not me—Olubadan
Olubadan Rashidi Ladoja says voters' choice, not his influence, will decide 2027 Oyo election outcomes.
Resign if you can’t secure Nigerians, SDP’s Adebayo tells Tinubu
SDP's Adebayo demands Tinubu either solve Nigeria's security crisis or resign from office.
Military deploys special forces and drones to Oyo over kidnapping surge
Military sends special forces and drones to Oyo State to tackle kidnapping crisis.
Oyo abduction exposes government’s helplessness against rising terror
Gunmen abduct schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo; video shows beheaded instructor as government promises to negotiate.
No terrorist base in south-west, DHQ tells Nigerians
Defence Headquarters dismisses claims of terrorist base in South-West, pledges to rescue abducted victims.
Makinde dismisses APC taint criticism, says competence matters most
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde rejects criticism over APC associations, prioritising competence over party loyalty.
Adelabu declares 2027 Oyo governorship bid with Rebirth Agenda
Former minister Adebayo Adelabu declares Oyo governorship ambition for 2027.
Makinde names Fagbenro as new security adviser
Governor Makinde names Abayomi Fagbenro as Special Adviser on Security in fresh cabinet appointment.
Oyo police promise tight security for local government election
Oyo police command assures residents of adequate security for the upcoming local government election.