Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed a former House of Representatives member, Mr Busari Olayemi, as the Director-General (DG), Abuja/Lagos Liaison Office. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju. According to the …
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Suspected gunmen who abducted 39 students and seven teachers in Ahoro Esinele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are now said to be in touch with the state government for a ransom of an undisclosed amount. The incident has left teacher Michael Oyedokun reportedly beheaded. The continued delay in …
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commenced nationwide screening of aspirants for the 2027 general elections on Tuesday. Newsextra24 reports that the screening includes those aspiring to fly the party’s tickets for legislative, governorship and presidential positions. A statement from the PDP confirmed that the screening of senatorial, federal, and state legislative hopefuls is …
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One of the kidnapped teachers of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Michael Oyedokun, has been killed by his abductors. According to Punch, Oyedokun was reportedly killed in a video allegedly released by the kidnappers on Sunday. The development has thrown the community into mourning and …
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in the Oriire area of the state, while the exact number of missing pupils is still being determined. The governor disclosed this on Sunday while addressing journalists on the security situation following …
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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has reportedly concluded plans to declare his 2027 presidential ambition. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain is also set to unveil a political alliance between the party and the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM). Newsextra24 understands that both events are set to be unveiled during …
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The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Abimbola Olugbenga has said that the newly established Violent Crimes Response Unit would further ensure adequate protection of citizens’ rights. Olugbenga stated this at the beginning of training of 75 selected personnel for the newly established unit, on Monday at the command’s …
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In response to growing economic pressures affecting vulnerable households, The Esther Arokun Foundation (TESAR) has carried out a targeted relief outreach in Ibadan, providing essential food and hygiene items to women, teenagers, and children within underserved communities. The outreach, themed “One Gift, Many Smiles” was designed to cushion the impact …
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THE Federal Government on Thursday formally inaugurated the Governing Councils and Principal Officers of four newly established federal universities, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to quality higher education in Nigeria. The universities include: Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, Oyo State, and Federal University of Health Sciences and …
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Federal Government was resolved to transform the country’s agriculture sector to stimulate economic growth and be a national pride. Shettima said this on Saturday at Ijaiye in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State during the groundbreaking of the Oyo State Agribusiness …
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