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Oyo Local Government Election: APM Candidates Sue Party Over Potential Primary Rerun
APM candidates in Oyo State have taken their party to court to prevent a proposed rerun of primary elections ahead of the December local government polls.
Ibadan High Court Orders Alabi Faction to Appoint Next Oluwo Afobaje
An Oyo State High Court has ruled that the Alabi family branch is entitled to nominate the next Oluwo Afobaje of Ibadanland, ending a long-standing exclusion.
Ogbomoso residents urge Governor Makinde to halt farm settlement redevelopment
Ogbomoso indigenes are petitioning Governor Seyi Makinde to stop the transfer of a historic farm settlement to private developers, arguing that the land is an essential source of livelihood.
Ogbomoso Communities Demand Herdsmen Leave Within 48 Hours Over Security Concerns
Residents of eight communities in Ogbomoso South have ordered unidentified herdsmen to vacate within 48 hours, citing property damage and rising security threats.
Oyo Commission Invites Public Input on 56-Day Kidnapping of 46 People
The Oyo State government is seeking public evidence for its investigation into the 56-day captivity of 46 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire schools earlier this year.
Ibadan Circular Road: Displaced residents urge Governor Makinde to finalize compensation
Residents affected by the Ibadan Circular Road project are calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to distribute approved compensation funds before his administration ends.
Oyo Electoral Commission Recognizes Wike-Aligned PDP Slate for Local Polls
OYSIEC has cleared the list of PDP candidates submitted by the Wike-aligned faction for the upcoming December 2026 council elections, marking a shift in the local political landscape.
Oba Ladoja Holds Ibadan Mogajis Accountable for Local Security Failures
Oba Rasidi Ladoja has mandated that all Mogajis will face consequences for security breaches within their compounds, while also warning the newly appointed leaders against participating in criminal activities.
Governor Makinde Rejects Future Role as Political Godfather Post-2027
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has pledged not to act as a political godfather to his successor, emphasizing that leadership should prioritize public service over control.
Oriyomi Hamzat Claims Responsibility for Governor Seyi Makinde’s Political Rise in Oyo
Accord Party candidate Oriyomi Hamzat demands acknowledgment for Governor Seyi Makinde's political success, asserting his role in introducing him to Oyo politics.