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Gridlock as protesters barricade popular Oyo roundabout.

  Traffic was brought to a standstill on Monday at the busy Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as members of the Take It Back Movement staged a protest over the worsening security situation in the country and the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers. The demonstrators converged on the popular intersection at about 10:00 a.m., carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs as they called on both the federal and Oyo State governments to intensify […]

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Oyo abducted pupils, teachers will regain freedom soon.

  The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has assured Nigerians that security agencies are intensifying efforts to secure the safe release of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, expressing confidence that they would regain their freedom soon. Fayoade gave the assurance on Monday during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, where he met with senior police officers to review ongoing security operations and discuss strategies for strengthening policing […]

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Olubadan Warns Against Violence as Egungun Festival Begins in Ibadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has warned masquerades and their followers against engaging in any form of violence during this year's Egungun Festival, which commenced in Ibadan on Monday. In a statement issued by his Chief Spokesman, Chief Adeola Oloko, the monarch stressed that the annual cultural celebration should not be used as a platform for violence, retaliation, or supremacy battles, warning that anyone found engaging in violent acts would face the full weight of the law. Oba […]

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Fed Govt, UBEC back African teachers festival.

The Federal Government and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have expressed support for the African Teachers Festival (ATF) 2026, reaffirming their commitment to improving the quality of education and empowering teachers across the continent. The commitment was reiterated during the official unveiling of the festival in Abuja, where government officials, education stakeholders, policymakers, development partners and other participants gathered to discuss strategies for strengthening Africa's education sector through innovation, collaboration and leadership. Scheduled to hold from August 17 to […]

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While Seyi Makinde Awaits State Police.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated the need for the establishment of state police, saying the state is awaiting the Federal Government's approval to implement the initiative as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state. The governor's remarks came amid renewed concerns over insecurity following the abduction of teachers and pupils from two schools in Oyo State, an incident that has reignited debate over the effectiveness of existing security arrangements. The latest attack has also drawn attention […]

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Chemical Spill Leaves Oyo Community Battling For Water, Survival.

As evening settled over Adesakin Layout in Awe, Oyo State, the neighbourhood appeared calm at first glance. The quiet street, lined with a mixture of old and newly constructed buildings, gave little indication of the environmental crisis confronting residents every day. A few steps into the community, however, revealed a different reality. A strong chemical odour hung in the air, becoming more noticeable closer to the drainage channel that runs through the area. The smell, residents say, has become a […]

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Ogun court sentences eight to community service.

An Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has convicted and sentenced eight individuals for indiscriminate disposal of waste in parts of the state capital. The offenders were prosecuted by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) on charges related to illegal waste disposal and violations of the state's public health and environmental sanitation laws. According to the prosecution, the offenders were arrested during an enforcement operation after they were caught dumping refuse on public roads in the Isale-Igbein, […]

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OYRLEA Impounds Six Cows for Open Grazing Violations in Ibadan.

The Oyo State Government has stepped up enforcement of its anti-open grazing law with the impoundment of six cows found grazing illegally in different parts of Ibadan. The operation was carried out by the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) during routine monitoring aimed at ensuring compliance with the state's livestock management regulations. According to the Authority, enforcement officers intercepted cattle grazing openly along Old Ife Road, Alakia and Elebu Idi Ahun in Ido Local Government Area. Five […]

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Dangote Refinery partner, MRS reduces fuel pump price.

MRS filling stations supplied by the Dangote Refinery have reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, in Abuja. The new pump price has been adjusted to ₦1,241 per litre, down from ₦1,317 per litre, representing a reduction of ₦76 per litre, or approximately 5.8 percent. The price cut follows the recent decision by the Dangote Refinery to lower its ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol by ₦75 per litre after a decline in global crude […]

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