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Oyo State Christian Association Prohibits Late-Night Church Gatherings Amid Kidnapping Wave
The Oyo State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria has instructed churches to cease late-night gatherings and bolster security measures in light of the state's escalating kidnapping crisis.
Oyo State Governor Requests Teachers End Strike, Commits N8.7 Billion to Educational Resources
Governor Seyi Makinde has called on teachers to end their strike while announcing an N8.7 billion investment in educational materials and a significant increase in the 2026 state budget.
Oyo State Christian Association issues security advisory to churches
The Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has ordered churches to increase security and stop late-night activities following a rise in local kidnappings.
NDLEA Dismantles Secret Meth Laboratory in Oyo Forest; Five Arrested
NDLEA agents raided a hidden, high-tech methamphetamine lab in an Oyo State forest, arresting a Mexican national and four Nigerians.
NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab in Oyo Forest, Five Arrested Including Mexican National
NDLEA officers raided a sophisticated methamphetamine lab in an Oyo State forest, arresting a Mexican specialist and four Nigerian cohorts, marking the second major lab bust in the region in one month.
Oyo State Assembly Flags Insecure Borders Following Kidnappings
Oyo State lawmakers have highlighted security failures at state borders following a school abduction, while the police have officially denied viral rumors that the victims were moved by air.
Isaac Fayose claims responsibility for Seyi Makinde’s gubernatorial victory
Isaac Fayose asserts that his brother Ayo Fayose was instrumental in Seyi Makinde's 2019 gubernatorial win and calls for reconciliation between the two parties.
Isaac Fayose asserts that Ayo Fayose played a key role in Seyi Makinde’s governorship victory
Businessman Isaac Fayose claims his brother, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, was the primary architect behind Seyi Makinde's 2019 rise to the Oyo State governorship.
Governor Makinde Imposes Curfew Across 10 Oyo Local Governments Following Abductions
Governor Seyi Makinde has initiated a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas in Oyo State as authorities work to locate students and teachers recently kidnapped by bandits.
Governor Makinde mandates 16-hour curfew across 10 Oyo LGAs
Governor Seyi Makinde has ordered a 16-hour daily curfew for 10 local government areas in Oyo State for 48 hours to mitigate rising security risks near the Old Oyo National Park.