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The Wike-led faction of the PDP in Nigeria has dismissed a recent Oyo State court ruling regarding the party's convention as inconsequential and unenforceable.

The PDP National Working Committee, led by Tanimu Turaki, has praised the Oyo State High Court's ruling that validates the legitimacy of their National Convention held in November 2025.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde emphasized that competence and loyalty will be crucial in choosing his successor in 2027 during the 12th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture.

Former presidential candidate Kwankwaso and Oyo State Governor Makinde met privately in Ibadan to strengthen ties and discuss party strategies ahead of the 2027 elections.

Senator Musa Kwankwaso inaugurated the New Nigeria People’s Party office in Ibadan, marking the party's expansion in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.

Iyabo Obasanjo expresses confidence in securing the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket for Ogun State in 2027.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde met with Rabiu Kwankwaso in a private meeting in Ibadan, highlighting ongoing political consultations in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election.

The Oyo State Government has allocated ₦900 million for road construction funding, allowing the access of over ₦16 billion from international donors.

Three suspects have been arrested by Oyo State Police following a robbery incident, with over N31 million worth of stolen goods recovered.

The wife of former Oyo State Governor, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, emphasizes the need for ongoing support for visually impaired students during her visit to a local special school.

The Oyo State College of Nursing has clarified that a rumor about a kidnapping incident on its campus is false and aimed at causing panic.

The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned against self-help in land disputes and emphasized the importance of lawful redress instead of resorting to violence.

The Oyo State Police have arrested two suspected robbers in Ibadan, recovering toy pistols and drugs during their operation.

The All Progressives Congress has elected Prince Dotun Oladipupo as the new chairman of its Oluyole Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Two suspects have been arrested by the Oyo State Police in connection with the suspected murder of a 62-year-old woman in Ibadan.

A police officer associated with Nigeria's Western Security Network, Amotekun, has been arrested in Oyo State for illegal arms sales and forgery.

The Oyo State Government has closed down Ar-Rahmon Khabul Herbal Nigeria Limited due to environmental violations and health concerns raised by residents.

Two suspects have been arrested by the Oyo State Police in connection with the murder of a 62-year-old woman found in Ido Local Government Area.

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State praised its members and committees for the peaceful and successful conduct of its ward congresses.

Oyo State leaders have called for unity and religious harmony as Ramadan and Lent commence in 2026.

The Oyo State Police Command has detained officers involved in the alleged extortion of ₦300,000 from a resident.

The Oyo State Government is enhancing preparations for the 2026 World Egungun Festival with significant support from traditional stakeholders.

Three individuals have been remanded in custody for assaulting Oyo State Fire Service officials while they were responding to a fire incident.

The Oyo State government is collaborating with local media organizations to enhance its sanitation initiatives and raise environmental awareness among residents.

The Oyo State Police successfully rescued a 40-year-old kidnapping victim and arrested one suspect following a failed abduction attempt in Oyo town.

The Labour Party in Oyo State has expressed confidence in its prospects for the 2027 elections, dismissing reports of internal factional disputes.

The Alaafin of Oyo has urged the Nigerian government to enhance security measures in response to threats against communities in Kwara State.

Oyo State firefighters were attacked by looters while responding to a fire incident in Ibadan, resulting in an injury to one officer.

Dawood Olalere, a lawmaker from Oyo State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress due to internal divisions within the PDP.

The Alaafin of Oyo has urged the Nigerian government to enhance security measures in response to threats facing several communities in Kwara State.

The Oyo State Government presented its AfCFTA implementation strategy to Botswana, aiming to enhance bilateral trade relations.

The Oyo State Police thwarted a bandit attack in Elebe Village, resulting in the death of two attackers.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State will use a consensus approach to select new executive committee members at the ward and local government levels.

The African Democratic Congress in Oyo State is set to launch a comprehensive membership registration drive shortly, as announced by its state chairman, Yinka Olona, during an event in Iseyin.

Bisi Ilaka, former Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State.

The Oyo State Government has completed 316 micro-projects in 144 communities as part of its development agenda under Governor Seyi Makinde.

The Oyo State Government awarded Justice of the Peace titles to 345 citizens, urging them to fulfill their roles responsibly and warning against potential abuses of the title.

A 12-year-old girl was kidnapped in Ibadan, Oyo State by masked assailants who fired shots to intimidate witnesses.

Several members of the Labour Party and other political parties in Oyo State have defected to the African Democratic Congress, asserting their belief in the ADC’s internal democracy.

Oyo State Government is collaborating with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to discuss the implementation of their 2026 Action Plan.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland has intensified efforts against land grabbing, resulting in the arrest of a suspect who was handed over to the Department of State Services.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Secretary to the State Government Babatunde Osokoya, highlighting his impactful contributions and recent active participation in state affairs.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has condemned open cattle grazing in Ibadan and warned of legal repercussions for those who defy the law.

The Oyo State Police have arrested a man for allegedly attacking a commercial motorcyclist in Ibadan, with the help of local vigilantes.

Yinka Olona, the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Oyo State, stated that Governor Seyi Makinde is welcome to join the ADC if he follows the party's rules and procedures.

The Nigerian Federal Government is set to initiate a one-megawatt solar electrification project at the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Oyo State, aimed at enhancing sustainable energy access in universities.

Ayoade Adeseun, a former National Assembly member, has urged the Nigerian government to establish a military base in Ogbomoso to address rising insecurity in the region.

The Oyo State Police seized a significant amount of illicit drugs, including Canadian loud and Indian hemp, during an operation in Ibadan.

Senator Ayoade Adeseun discussed his role in securing N500 million in federal funding for the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, aimed at enhancing vocational education in Oyo State.

The abandoned estate of late Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola in Ogbomoso is set to be renovated after years of neglect.