Residents of Ikoyi-Ile, Oyo State, are on edge after handwritten notes warned of a bandit attack on January 20, 2026. Police have launched a full investigation and deployed security assets. Stay informed and report suspicious activity.
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile in Oyo State live in fear after suspected bandits dropped handwritten notes warning of an impending attack. Police have launched a full-scale investigation.
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile in Oyo State live in fear after suspected bandits issued handwritten notes warning of an attack on January 20, 2026. Police have launched an investigation.
ADC chieftain Chief Niyi Aborisade condemns the deadly bandit attack on Old Oyo National Park, urging Oyo State government and residents to unite against insecurity. Read his full statement.
Oyo State Police detain three teenage girls for allegedly threatening to kidnap a woman and demanding N10m ransom. Suspects claim it was a prank. Full details inside.
Alaafin of Oyo condemns killings at Old Oyo National Park, demands military base at Otefon and a full investigation. Calls for Yoruba Defence Force deployment.
Oyo Police arrest three teenage girls for threatening to kidnap a woman and demanding N10m and human parts. Suspects claim it was a prank. Full story inside.
Oloka village in Oyo State remains deserted after a deadly bandit attack killed five forest guards. Residents flee despite security deployment. Read more on the community's trauma and calls for action.
Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State met on January 6, 2026, to unify and fortify the party's structures ahead of upcoming congresses and elections. Key resolutions focus on membership drive and grassroots mobilization.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde pledges decisive response after a cross-border bandit attack at a National Park office kills five Forest Guard officers. Security agencies are investigating.
Suspected terrorists attacked a National Park Service outpost in Oyo, killing five personnel. Police have deployed tactical teams. Read the latest on the security crisis.
Governor Seyi Makinde calls for calm after a deadly cross-border bandit attack at a National Park office in Oyo State killed five officers. Security forces have deployed. Read the latest details.
Suspected bandits attacked National Park Service personnel in Oyo, leaving five feared dead. Police confirm incident and deploy tactical teams. Get the latest details.
Gunmen stormed a National Park Service post in Oyo, killing five operatives. Community leaders cite security risks from nearby forest settlements. Read the full report.
The Oyo State Government suspends the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, for alleged illegal mining and violating Executive Order 001/2023. Read the full details of the investigation and government action.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, removing the SSG and appointing new officials. Get the full details on the changes and the profile of the new SSG.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announces major cabinet reshuffle, removing the SSG and appointing new officials including Prof. Musibau Babatunde. Get the full details on the changes.
Oyo State Police arrest Olaitan Oloyede for allegedly s3xually assaulting his neighbour's 8-year-old daughter in Oke-Alaro, Ibadan. CP Haruna orders discreet investigation.
Terrorists have launched a fresh attack in Niger State's Agwara LGA, killing over 30 and re-abducting schoolchildren recently freed. Read details of the tragedy and government response.
Oyo APC threatens to expose fresh mismanagement allegations against Governor Seyi Makinde's administration over N50bn Ibadan explosion relief fund and federal allocations. Read the full details.
Armed bandits attacked Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, killing 30 villagers and kidnapping scores. Police confirm joint security rescue efforts are underway.
Oyo State Police arrest Sunday James for severing farmer Benua Bukari's wrist with a cutlass during a fight over a disagreement involving three girls. The Commissioner warns against violence.
A Columbus dentist and his wife were found fatally shot in their home. Their two young children were inside, unharmed. Police are investigating the double homicide.
Suspected gunmen attacked a police station in Ondo State, setting it ablaze and destroying patrol vehicles. Get the full details on the shocking incident.
Governor Seyi Makinde calls for continued cooperation from Oyo State residents to build a productive and peaceful future. He highlights 2025 infrastructure and economic achievements.
Nigerian traditional rulers and a bishop deliver powerful New Year messages for 2026, urging respect for human life, national unity, and collective security. Read their full calls to action.
Prof. Rahman Akinoso, Chairman of Oyo PDP's new Caretaker Committee, urges unity and commitment for 2027 election victory. Committee to start work January 9, 2026. Read more.
The PDP has inaugurated a 30-day caretaker committee for Oyo State, led by Prof. Abdulrahman Akinoso. The move aims to stabilise and rebuild the party's structures ahead of the 2027 elections. Read more.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has described Governor Seyi Makinde as a leader of deep thought and decisive action. Read his full birthday tribute and endorsement here.
Former Oyo Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi has officially declared his ambition to contest the PDP governorship ticket for the 2027 election. He is the first aspirant to signal interest, promising inclusive governance.