The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has denied involvement in the alleged leakage of results from the recently concluded Common Entrance Examination. The board also warned against defamatory statements linking its officials to the alleged leak. In a statement issued by its Media Team in Ibadan, OYOSUBEB described the allegation as false and misleading, saying it had no role in the setting, production, conduct or handling of questions for […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has directed lecturers in 20 universities to prepare for industrial action over alleged failure by the Federal and state governments to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. ASUU gave the affected governments and university authorities a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the outstanding issues, warning that its branches would commence strike action if their demands are not met. The decision was reached at the union’s […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he will not act as a political godfather to his successor, stressing that whoever takes over from him will be accountable to the people of the state. Makinde stated this on Monday at the Oyo State Hijrah 1448/2026 luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor said leadership should be based on responsibility and service to the people rather than personal […]

The Department of State Services has released a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, after clearing him of any involvement in the abduction and killing of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State. Marwana was arrested in connection with the May 15 attack on schools in the area. A security source said a DSS panel investigated the allegations against the Katsina-born artisan and found no evidence linking him to Ansaru or any terrorist […]