The Senator representing Oyo Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli has condemned Friday attack on some schools and communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Alli, in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, described the incident as painful, disturbing and unfortunate. According to the police, armed hoodlums riding motorcycles simultaneously attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, as well as Community Grammar School and L.A Primary School, Esiele. “The attackers reportedly abducted several pupils, students and staff members, including the Vice Principal, Mrs. Alamu Folawe.” The lawmaker expressed deep sympathy with the affected families, praying Almighty God to comfort…
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The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, expresses profound sorrow and deep concern over the unfortunate attack on LA School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGUBEA, which resulted in the killing of a teacher and the kidnapping of some pupils. This is a dark and painful moment for our education family in Oyo State, and our hearts are with the affected parents, teachers, and the entire community. As we speak, the accurate number of pupils kidnapped is yet to be ascertained, as security agencies continue to comb the affected areas and establish full details of the incident.…
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has expressed concern over disturbing developments surrounding the establishment of “Ibadan Security Guard” by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. CCII said the “Ibadan Security Guard” has been collaborating effectively with federal security agencies to reduce insecurity across Ibadanland and Oyo State to the barest minimum. A statement by CCII President General, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole acknowledge and commended the unwavering efforts of the Olubadan toward strengthening peace, security, and stability in Ibadanland. According to him, instead of commendation and support, some individuals are allegedly working with bad elements to frustrate the…
The Candidate for Akinyele Constituency II ahead of the 2027 general election, Hon. Olalere Ajibola Solomon ERE, has openly declared his unwavering support for the presidential ambition of Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, describing the declaration as a courageous step capable of repositioning Nigeria for purposeful leadership, sustainable development and national unity. Hon. ERE made this known during the PDP/APM Unity Mega Rally and Grand Alliance held at the historic Mapo Hall, Oja’ba, Ibadan, an event which officially marked the launch and strengthening of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State.The frontline Akinyele Constituency II candidate, who mobilized massively and rigorously…
The 2nd Anniversary of the TAPPINA Readers’ Club of Ibadan GRAMMAR School, themed “On the Green Grass,” was held yesterday, Thursday 14th May, 2026 amidst impressive scholarly presentations by students of the school. The event attracted many eminent personalities, including literary icons, top professionals, librarians, old students, principals, teachers, students, and other distinguished dignitaries from various walks of life. Several invited guests delivered inspiring speeches and showered encomiums on the initiator of the Club, Professor Simiat Olanike Elias, and other stakeholders for sustaining the laudable initiative. Goodwill messages were delivered by the Zonal Coordinator of the National Library of Nigeria,…
…Says Tinubu has no Rival in Southwest Traditional title holders in Ibadan, under the aegis of the Noble Chiefs Forum, have declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid, insisting that the President should be allowed to complete an eight-year tenure in office. In a statement issued by the group in Ibadan on Friday, the chiefs said it would be unfair for President Tinubu not to complete two terms in office, recalling that former President Muhammadu Buhari was allowed to serve out his constitutionally recognised eight years. The Forum maintained that Tinubu, being a Yoruba man, deserves the…
The political atmosphere in Nigeria has continued to witness intense reactions following the historic declaration of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to contest for the presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2027. Governor Makinde made the bold declaration at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan during the widely attended PDP/APM Unity Mega Rally held on Thursday, a development that has since sent strong signals across the nation’s political landscape. Reacting to the declaration, the federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Folajimi Oyekunle, described the moment as a turning point for Nigerians yearning for purposeful…
The Executive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and Chairman of all Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State, Hon. Sanda Sikiru Lajue, has applauded the strategic alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in Oyo State and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), describing it as a bold and progressive step toward strengthening democratic stability, inclusive governance, and sustainable development. Speaking at the Unity Mega Rally held at Mapo, Hon. Sanda Sikiru noted that the alliance reflects the visionary leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, whose administration continues to attract widespread support across political divides through its commitment to good governance, infrastructural…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode, today joined thousands of party faithful and supporters at the Unity Mega Rally organized by the Grand Alliance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to demonstrate unwavering support and loyalty to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Hon. Alawode stormed the rally venue alongside his numerous supporters from across the local government, reaffirming his strong commitment to the progressive leadership and developmental strides of Governor Makinde. Speaking at the rally, Governor Seyi Makinde officially declared his intention to contest…
The Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the Oyo State House of Assembly and PDP-APM Candidate for Ibadan North Constituency I ahead of the 2027 general election, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, JP, has hailed the declaration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to contest the 2027 Presidential Election, describing it as a bold and defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement made available to newsmen by her media team, Hon. Comforter gave the commendation during the PDP/APM Unity Mega Rally and Grand Alliance held at the historic Mapo Hall, Oja’ba, Ibadan, an event which officially signalled…