50 h. ago 2027: SDP will present trusted candidates to win Oyo — Mulikat Akande

Tribune Online 2027: SDP will present trusted candidates to win Oyo — Mulikat Akande The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the South West, Mulikat Akande, has announced that the party intends to present reliable and proven candidates for elective positions in order to challenge the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State during the 2027 general elections. In an interview with reporters over the weekend, […] 2027: SDP will present trusted candidates to win Oyo — Mulikat Akande Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Oyo: Makinde clarifies position on application of Sharia law

Tribune Online Oyo: Makinde clarifies position on application of Sharia law Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has clarified his position on the application of Sharia law, insisting that his administration would not act contrary to the Constitution regarding its reported implementation in some Southwestern states. Oyo: Makinde clarifies position on application of Sharia law Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Oyo: Reports of farmers, herders clash ‘exaggerated’ – Police

Tribune Online Oyo: Reports of farmers, herders clash ‘exaggerated’ – Police The PPRO disclosed that both individuals are currently receiving medical intervention at a healthcare facility while a thorough investigation is underway at the command's Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Oyo: Reports of farmers, herders clash ‘exaggerated’ – Police Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ibadan funfair tragedy: My heart still grieves, says Ooni’s ex

A former queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, has applauded the dismissal of criminal charges against her and two others over a stampede incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, which led to the death of 35 children. She, however, says her heart still grieves over the tragedy. PUNCH Online reports that the Oyo State Read More

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1 week ago Ibadan Stampede: “My Heart Bleeds For Bereaved Families” – Queen Naomi Speaks After Court Clears Her

Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, has responded to the recent developments regarding the criminal charges against her while expressing her grief over the children who lost their lives in the Oyo stampede. Information Nigeria reported that the government dropped the petition filed against Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, Oriyomi Hamzat, and […] The post Ibadan Stampede: “My Heart Bleeds For Bereaved Families” – Queen Naomi Speaks After Court Clears Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bishops seek pardon for farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Mr. Sunday Jackson, whose death sentence was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, on March 7, 2025, affirmed the death sentence of Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, for killing a Fulani herdsman, Ardo Bawuro, during Read More

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2 w. ago Pregnant Woman, 5 Others Killed In Nasarawa Farmers, Herders Clash

A pregnant woman and five other persons have lost their lives in a feud between herders and farmers in Farin Dutse, Nasarawa local government area of Nasarawa State. The development left scores wounded while houses, motorcycles and other properties were destroyed. A statement by the State’s Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel said […]

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3 w. ago UK Reaffirms Support For Nigeria’s Efforts On Farmer–Herder Conflicts

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed support for Nigeria’s efforts at resolving the longstanding conflicts between farmers and herders which have contributed to insecurity and economic instability across the country. At a strategic workshop organised by the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) in collaboration with the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) programme, UK […]

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3 w. ago Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt

Tribune Online Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt Following reports claiming the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at 89, the Oyo State Government has dismissed it as rumour.  Reacting to the media reports, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, assured the public that the referred monarch is alive and in good health. He said, “Yes, […] Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Makinde receives relief fund committee’s report on Bodija explosion

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, has received the report of the committee on management/disbursement of the Bodija Explosion Relief read more Makinde receives relief fund committee’s report on Bodija explosion

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last month BREAKING: Abducted corps member freed after N1.1m ransom payment

A National Youth Service Corp member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday has regained freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1m. PUNCH Online reports that Lawal was kidnapped while en route to Ibadan, Oyo State from Benin, Edo State to resume at her place of primary assignment. The Read More

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