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The governor disclosed that since 2023, his administration has paid a total of ₦882,752,717.50 in death benefits to 184 beneficiaries across the state public service. He also revealed that under the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, the government had approved and released ₦1,866,719,123.15 to settle outstanding claims involving 563 beneficiaries, covering the period from September 2013 to August 1, 2023. Explaining the importance of the scheme, Adeleke said the Group Life […]

  Despite a heavy downpour, protesters on Monday took to the streets of Ibadan to demand urgent government intervention over rising insecurity and the growing threat posed by kidnappers and other criminal elements across Oyo State. The demonstrators, operating under a civil society platform, gathered in the early hours of the day before embarking on a peaceful march through major parts of the state capital. Undeterred by the persistent rainfall, […]

  Hundreds of concerned residents in Ogun State on Monday staged a peaceful protest against the worsening security situation in the country, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent and decisive action to protect lives and property. The demonstrators, made up of youths, traders, professionals, parents, religious leaders, and nursing mothers, gathered in Abeokuta to express their frustration over the growing cases of kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security and combat criminal activities in vulnerable communities across the state. The approval comes amid ongoing efforts to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted during an attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area. In addition to the recruitment of the forest guards, the President […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring affected families that the Federal Government is committed to securing the safe return of all victims. The President described the incident as heartbreaking, stressing that schools should remain safe spaces for learning and development. He noted that no child should be subjected to fear, violence, […]

  The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media and falsely linked to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State, describing the footage as misleading and unrelated to the incident. According to the police, preliminary findings showed that the video did not originate from Nigeria and was being deliberately shared online to create fear and confusion among members of the public. […]

Excitement is already building in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, as guests and cultural enthusiasts begin arriving for the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural gatherings. The ancient town came alive with colour and elegance as early attendees stepped out in beautifully coordinated traditional outfits, showcasing the richness of Yoruba culture and the unique heritage of the Ijebu people. Men were seen in flowing agbadas made from richly […]

The Defence Headquarters has announced the deployment of special forces and aerial surveillance assets to Oyo State following recent kidnapping incidents recorded in parts of the state. The military said the operation was ordered by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, as part of efforts to rescue victims, track down the kidnappers, and restore security in affected communities. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, disclosed […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir while urging them to remain vigilant and security-conscious throughout the celebration. The monarch gave the advice in a statement issued in Ibadan through his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, on Tuesday. Oba Ladoja noted that witnessing another Eid-el-Kabir celebration is a privilege that should not be taken for granted, urging Nigerians to celebrate with gratitude and […]