Tag: Oyo
Yoruba Festivals in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti That Happened in August and September 2026
Yoruba culture has continued to find fresh expression across the Southwest in 2026, with Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun,…
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day 2026: How Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun Marked the Historic Celebration
For many people watching from a distance, August 20, 2026, may have looked like another public holiday quietly…
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day 2026: Date, Participating States and What Nigerians can expect
Thursday, August 20, 2026, is set to bring a different atmosphere across parts of South West Nigeria, as…
Insecurity: Makinde issues executive order, restricts motorcycle operations
As part of an effort to address the growing insecurity in Oyo state, Governor Seyi Makinde has issued…
Ibadan: Gunmen abduct Wife, children of ex-power minister Adelabu’s brother
According to Awogboro, they were ambushed and seized by the assailants at Elewura as they were trying to…
A beleaguered town, forlorn students, a beheaded teacher, a hapless principal and a promise of rescue — A lowdown of bandits’ onslaught on Oyo schools
Last Friday, the serenity, tranquillity and peace of some communities in Oriire local government area of Oyo State…
A Voice Silenced: Tribute to Oyo-born gospel artist, Taiwo of Adegbodu Twins
Death is incredibly cold, but it hurts like hell. It shows no consideration for anyone. In addition to…
From Oyo streets to Gospel Stardom: 12 Things You Didn’t Know About Late Taiwo Adegbodu
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, a prominent gospel singer named Taiwo Adegbodu passed away. His twin brother, Kehinde,…
End of year bonuses and state finances: A look at 13-month salary approvals
December in Nigeria arrives quietly at first. The air changes before the announcements do. Markets swell earlier than…
Shasha crisis: Northern governors hold closed-door meeting with Makinde in Oyo (PHOTOS)
Governors from four Northern states, on Monday evening, visited Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in Ibadan, over…
IGP deploys 4 riot police squadrons, chopper to address Shasha violence, herdsmen crisis in Oyo
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered immediate deployment of four units of riot policemen to address…
4 Amotekun operatives hospitalized as hoodlums attack them in Ibadan
No fewer than four (4) operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun have…