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Nine aspirants from the Peoples Democratic Party are competing for the gubernatorial ticket in Oyo State for the 2027 elections, under the guidance of Governor Seyi Makinde's advisory council.

A Nigerian lawmaker distributed food items and launched a welfare initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in Oyo State.

Residents in Ibadan, Nigeria, were filmed dangerously scooping fuel from an overturned tanker, highlighting a grave and persistent issue that has led to hundreds of deaths in recent years.

A legal dispute has erupted over the estate of former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, involving claims from his daughter regarding the administration of his assets.

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, warns that land grabbing is a serious threat to investment and development in Ibadan, calling for collective action to address the issue.

Coach Lekan Soetan discusses the promising high jump talent of a schoolboy from Oyo State and the need for better training and support for such athletes in Nigeria.

18-year-old Quadri Dauda, a high-jump prodigy from Oyo State, shares his aspirations to compete for Nigeria in international athletics following his rise to fame on social media.

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has pledged to implement safety measures on the Ago-Are/Saki road following protests by local students expressing concerns over road safety.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on Muslims to uphold the values of humility, kindness, and forgiveness as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr and beyond the Ramadan period.

NESREA has closed a Bond Chemicals factory in Oyo State due to environmental violations concerning untreated industrial waste discharge.

The Nigeria Police Force has stationed officers across all local government areas in Oyo State to ensure safety during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Kunle Busari, son of late politician Busari Adelakun, announces his candidacy for the Oyo State governorship race in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, extended their greetings to Muslims in Nigeria as they celebrated Eid-el-Fitr at the end of Ramadan.

Nigerian presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim meets with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to discuss internal cohesion and strategic concerns within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Oyo State Government is set to launch a loan scheme for young farmers to promote agribusiness and economic growth.

Students from Baptist Secondary Grammar School in Oyo State are urging the government to install speed breakers due to safety concerns on a busy road.

The Oyo State Police have rescued two kidnapped cocoa farmers and arrested their abductors in a swift operation following the kidnapping at a cocoa research facility in Ibadan.

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has seized 60 motorcycles for non-compliance with the state's QR code jacket policy as part of a new enforcement initiative.

The Oyo State Police have re-arrested a suspected kidnapper who previously escaped custody, following public protests over the incident.

Four cocoa farmers were kidnapped by armed men in Ibadan, Nigeria, with police confirming that one victim has been rescued.

The Oyo State Police are investigating a man's viral claim of having killed 32 people, following a video statement by the individual known as Shawama.

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State praised the recent peaceful conduct of party congresses and expressed a desire for a review of national zoning arrangements.

The Oyo State Government is urging residents and farmers to follow government advisories to prevent flooding as the rainy season approaches.

The Nigerian Union of Teachers in Oyo State commits to enhancing teacher training and addressing misconduct in schools through legal action.

Appointments of key administrative positions at Ayede Polytechnic have raised concerns regarding adherence to due process among stakeholders.

The Oyo State Police have arrested four individuals implicated in a cattle rustling incident in Iseyin, Nigeria, as part of an ongoing effort to combat rural crime.

The Oyo State Police are asking for assistance in identifying a woman's body discovered in the drainage of Egbeda Local Government Area.

The Oyo State Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a woman whose body was found in a drainage channel in the Egbeda Local Government Area.

Four suspects were arrested by the Oyo State Police in connection to a cattle rustling incident.

Oyo State Police arrested Giwa Sodiq for allegedly killing Kehinde during a community altercation in Lalupon.

Oyo State Police have arrested a suspect following a gunfight with highway robbers who had targeted a diesel tanker.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike elected new party executives in multiple states after a court ruling invalidated a previous convention.

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party, backed by Minister Nyesom Wike, has elected Abdulrahman Akinoso as the new chairman for Oyo State during a congress in Ibadan.

The Oyo State Government has launched a public toilet project at Ojoo Market in Ibadan as part of its campaign to eliminate open defecation in the state.

The Oyo APC chair urges local government leaders to promptly inaugurate their executive committees after recent elections.

A medical outreach in Ibadan, Oyo State, provides healthcare services to over 3,000 residents, including eye checks and prescriptions.

The Oyo APC chairman emphasized the importance of loyalty and fairness among newly inaugurated local government chairmen in Oyo State.

A political group within Nigeria's APC cautions against selecting weak candidates for upcoming elections, emphasizing the risk to the party's success in key states.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed new members to oversee the state's electricity regulatory board, promoting local market development.

Three bodies have been recovered, and five people rescued after a bus plunged into the Ariyo River in Oyo State, Nigeria.

The Oyo State Commissioner for Finance emphasized the importance of asset declaration among public officers during a training session aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public service.

Three people died and five were rescued after a passenger bus plunged into the Ariyo River in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The political landscape of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party is becoming increasingly divisive as Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde endorses a reconciliation deal, which is rejected by party leader Senator Bala from Bauchi State.

The Oyo State government has trained 116 extension agents and monitoring officers to enhance agricultural service delivery and transparency in government interventions.

Police in Oyo State have apprehended three individuals suspected of armed robbery and recovered stolen items during operations in the area.

The Oyo State authorities have conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of illegal fuel merchants along a major expressway.

The Oyo State Police Commissioner has taken action against officers following allegations of unprofessional conduct related to recent kidnappings in the area.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has initiated a membership revalidation and mobilization drive in Oyo State to strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of the 2027 elections.

Oyo State has scheduled local government elections for December 29, 2026, in response to a conflict with national election dates.

Protesters in Oyo State disrupted traffic in response to increasing incidents of kidnapping and insecurity in their community.