Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a statewide restriction on the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. The directive, which takes immediate effect, is part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen security, reduce criminal activities, and enhance public safety across Oyo State. According to the…
Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as Kwam 1, has urged key Yoruba leaders to step up efforts in addressing the worsening security situation across South-West Nigeria. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, the veteran singer expressed concern over the increasing cases of kidnapping and violent attacks in different…
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation after two men were arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Forest Security Service in the Atiba area of Ijebu-Ode on Thursday. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended during a routine security operation and later handed over to the command for further investigation. Authorities said…
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that ongoing security operations are focused on securing the safe return of schoolchildren and teachers abducted during recent attacks in different parts of the country. Speaking at a special national security briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the government remains…
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro, Esiele, and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area have been released. According to the police, the reports are false and misleading, stressing that no such development has been recorded. The Command warned that spreading…
Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has vowed to expose politicians he claims are sponsoring criminal activities and kidnappings in Oyo State if they fail to stop their alleged involvement. Igboho made the declaration while receiving newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by President Akinteye…
The World Bank has supported the Oyo government with N3.5 billion grant for the renovation of 105 public primary schools across the state. According to NAN, Seyi Makinde, the Oyo governor, presented the cheques to representatives of some of the beneficiary schools at a symposium on Friday. Makinde, who was represented by Bayo Lawal, his deputy, said…
