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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.
Oyo Police refute reports of abducted students and teachers being moved to Kaduna
The Oyo State Police Command has officially denied social media claims that students and teachers kidnapped in the Orire Local Government Area were moved to Kaduna by helicopter.
Poor Candidate Attendance Stalls Nigerian Army Recruitment Drive in Oyo State
Low attendance and poor documentation by candidates have hampered the Nigerian Army's recruitment screening in Oyo State, prompting concern from the Federal Character Commission.
Oyo State Mandates Claim of Unclaimed Bodies Within One Week Before Mass Burial
The Oyo State Government has given families seven days to claim unidentified bodies from public mortuaries, warning that uncollected remains will be buried in a mass ceremony to relieve severe overcrowding.
Police Deny Knowledge of Ransom Demands in Oyo School Abduction
Deputy Inspector-General Adegoke Fayoade stated the police are not involved in any ransom discussions regarding the recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State, emphasizing that rescue efforts are the primary focus.
DIG Fayoade Confirms Ongoing Rescue Operations for Kidnapped Oyo Pupils and Educators
DIG Adegoke Fayoade states that security agencies are prioritizing the rescue of kidnapped students and teachers in Oyo State while modernizing police operations through technology and better welfare.
Ibadan Traffic Stalls as Protesters Demand Rescue of Kidnapped Students
Protesters in Ibadan have blocked Iwo Road to demand the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State.
Fulani Organization Demands Tinubu and Makinde Restrain Sunday Igboho
A Fulani group has called on President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to restrain activist Sunday Igboho, citing inflammatory rhetoric that threatens to stoke ethnic tension following his ultimatum regarding recent kidnappings.
Oyo State new hires urge Governor Makinde to scrap contributory pension mandate
New Oyo State civil servants are petitioning Governor Seyi Makinde to exempt them from the newly launched contributory pension scheme, citing concerns over financial hardship and the need for parity with current staff.
Abducted Pregnant Woman and Family Freed Following Sunday Igboho’s Ultimatum
A pregnant woman and her relatives were released in Oyo State after Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho demanded their freedom within a two-hour window.