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Ibadan

June 5, 2026

Oyo assembly confirms two commissioner nominees

The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Lateef Oyeleke and Ayobami Ojo as commissioners.

Oyo State House of Assembly
June 4, 2026

We won’t give terrorists ransom, weapons, change laws for release of kidnapped schoolchildren: Oyo Speaker

“If it were up to you, would you negotiate with terrorists? If they asked for weapons, money, or concessions of future laws of this land as part of their ransom,” said the speaker.

Terrorists, Oyo speaker
June 4, 2026

Boko Haram terrorists now spreading to South-West, Ahmad Lawan warns

“Boko Haram terrorists are gradually achieving their target. It started in the North-East and is now spreading to the South-West,” said Mr Lawan.

Boko haram
June 3, 2026

Officers investigating Ibadan kidnap of Adelabu’s sister, nephews: Police

The police announced on Wednesday that operatives have begun an investigation into the kidnapping of former power minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and nephews.

Adelabu's sister, nephews
June 3, 2026

Gunmen kidnap ex-power minister Adelabu’s sister, nephews

The family respectfully appeals to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation.

Adebayo Adelabu
June 3, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Soun of Ogbomoso warns of collateral damage, urges God to pacify Oriire terrorists

“Only God can prevent unfortunate circumstances from befalling those children…. So we would all be praying that God will pacify the hearts of the abductors,” Soun of Ogbomoso said.

Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye (Orumogege III)
June 2, 2026

Government offering money, food to parents wailing for return of their kidnapped children: Community Head

“When government officials came, they brought rice and money, but the parents rejected it, insisting all they wanted was the safe rescue of their children,” said the village chief.

June 2, 2026

PHOTOS: Ibadan residents protest against government’s failure to rescue kidnapped Oriire schoolchildren

Dozens of Oriire schoolchildren and staffers were abducted by terrorists on May 15.

Ibadan residents protesting
June 2, 2026

Lack of prayers delaying rescue of kidnapped Oyo students, teachers, not Tinubu: Gospel Singer Yinka Alaseyori

“We all need prayers. You can’t blame one man that the lord placed in a position,” said Yinka Alaseyori .

Gospel Singer Yinka Alaseyori
June 1, 2026

Ibadan: Public schools shut down as teachers comply with NUT directive

“Only WAEC candidates and teachers involved in the examination process are expected to be in school,” a teacher in Ibadan said.

Public school