…received the party's nomination forms without alteration. The same trend played out in Oyo State, where the APC confirmed that all three senatorial candidates and 14 House of Representatives candidates had received their nomination forms after the presentation by National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda. In Edo, a former gov…

…"Re-Align, Re-Energize, Re-Position," held at the Digital Park, University of Ibadan, in Oyo State. Speaking at the event, the Director of IAMRAT, Prof. Ike Ajayi, said the institute had reached a defining moment in its history and must adapt to the changing realities of global medical research. Ajayi called for govern…

By: Soji Ajibola and Ifeoluwa Adeyeye Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has been urged to intervene in the lingering crisis over the Aresaadu stool to forestall a breakdown of law and order in the community. The Aresaadu of Iresaadu, Oba Abraham Adeyeye, who spoke through his representative, Adekunle Raji, at a press c…

…Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Oyo State to strengthen agricultural value chains through science-driven interventions capable of attracting investment, improving productivity, and accelerating economic growth. This was disclosed by the Chief Scientist of CGIAR, Sandr…

…they are not secure. As we speak, over 40 of our children are still in the bush in Oyo State. Some of those children are as young as two years. This is an affront to humanity and an attack on our collective humanity. So insecurity, lack of infrastructure, many roads in Nigeria are impassable, especially in the South-Ea…

The Oyo State Government has lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following heightened security operations to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The government announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared a curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. DAILY POST gathered that the 10 local government areas are those surrounding the Old Oyo National Park. Our correspondent reports that the park has been a source of concern for residents. It was learnt that the park is w…

…State; Iyionu, Enugu State; Iruekpen, Edo State; Ibogo, Cross River State; and Butubutu, Oyo State. Furthermore, an 80kW system anchors operations in Iziogo Inezza Inyimagu, Ebonyi State, while smaller localized systems serve Mbiabet Ikot Esieyere in Akwa Ibom State at 40 kW, Adejori in Ondo State at 30kW, Ayetoro in L…

…from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may regain their freedom any time soon as security operatives intensify rescue efforts. In fact, troops have blocked all possible escape routes to the National Park where the victims are being held Recall that on May 15, 2026…

Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers. The command also disclosed that it recovered firearms and other items from the suspects. The command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY P…

…licence to cause any form of violence in the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital. DAILY POST gathered that the annual Egungun festiva…

…Fulani People of Nigeria, has asked President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to call Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to order over ‘inflammatory remarks’ against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group made the call in a statement by its Convener, Ibrahim…

…the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over what it described as inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The gro…

Newly employed civil servants in Oyo State have rejected the newly introduced contributory pension scheme in the state. The civil servants noted that the arrangement will further increase the level of hardship and problems being faced by workers in the state. The affected civil servants who were employed in January thi…

…with the Dr Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, backed by Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. George has been a fierce critic of Wike and his actions regarding the PDP since the beginning of the leadership crisis in the party. Olalemi, who spoke on the state of the party and preparations for the 2027 general elec…

Oyo State Police Command has revealed that two people who were kidnapped recently in Igbope are still in captivity. It was reported on Sunday that the victims were released by their kidnappers, identified as Fulani herdsmen, after an ultimatum issued by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboh…

…to surround the fate of victims abducted in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, as the council chairman, Jacob Ogundiran, and the Oyo State Police Command have dismissed widespread reports claiming the captives had regained their freedom. The development came amid growing controversy following claims t…

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed claims that Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, played any role in the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, despite widespread reports that the captives regained freedom…

…and arrested several suspects, including a 75-year-old woman, during operations in Oyo State. According to the agency, Obiora was arrested on Friday, June 19, 2026, following credible intelligence that he sold illicit substances, including opioids, from a patent medicine shop located on Club Road, Umuahia. A search of…

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat cultism, violent

By Adeola Badru Residents of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State erupted in celebration following the reported release of a family abducted by suspected kidnappers, hours after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their freedom. The victims, said to include a p…

…Alani, the school principal kidnapped alongside teachers and schoolchildren in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, speaking directly to the public to clarify the demands of her abductors. In the clip which circulated on social media, Mrs. Alani pushed back against reports that their kidnappers asked for a ?1 billion ransom or the int…

…closing in By Adeola Badru 36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security officials described as its most decisive stage. Intelligence reports now suggest th…

Kidnapped pregnant woman, her children and a sibling in Igboho community, Oyo State, have been released hours after Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum. DAILY POST reports that Igboho had on Saturday issued a stern warning to Fulani community leaders in t…

…jump from the 35.5 percent uploaded barely 30 minutes earlier. 2. Residents of Igboho in Oyo State were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly k…