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Army, police deploy drones to search Kogi forests for kidnap victims along Okene-Auchi Road

The Kogi State Police Command and the Nigerian Army have launched a joint forest search for kidnap victims along the Okene-Auchi Road, deploying drones and tactical teams across suspected hideouts.
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CBN, NDDC, NUPRC snub Senate committee probing NEITI oil and gas audit reports

The Central Bank of Nigeria, NDDC and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission have ignored Senate summons over NEITI oil and gas audit reports covering three years.
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Makinde Signs Executive Order to Regulate Private Security Groups in Oyo State

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde signed an executive order regulating security-related associations and groups...
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WAEC Candidates Relocated to Safer Communities After Terrorist Attacks on Oyo schools

KEY POINTS WAEC candidates were relocated to safer communities after terrorist attacks on schools...
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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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Four Abducted at Cocoa Research Institute in Ibadan

KEY POINTS Four people kidnapped at Cocoa Research Institute, Ibadan; one rescued. Oyo State...
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Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining, Ogun Cracks Down on Farmlands

Oyo suspends Oba Adefabi over illegal mining; Ogun stops mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmland and forests.
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Oyo, UNICEF Push for Tougher FGM Penalties

Oyo and UNICEF call for tougher FGM penalties, pushing accountability and community reform to safeguard girls from harmful practices.
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From Oron to Ogbomosho: Herbal Healing Sees Quiet Revival in Post-COVID Nigeria

KEY POINTS Nigerians are increasingly turning to traditional herbal remedies amid post-pandemic disillusionment and...
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Oyo Court Arraigns Two Men for Possession of Human Head, Body Parts

KEY POINTS Two men, Ridwan Bello (42) and Fatai Adeleke (70), were arraigned in...
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Oyo Governor Highlights $15.6 Million Salary Payments as Key to Stability

Oyo State’s economic stability bolstered by monthly salary payments and private sector investments.
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Oyo Opposes Bail for Ooni’s Ex-Queen, Others in Stampede Case

Court to rule on January 13 as Oyo State opposes bail for stampede suspects.
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NAFDAC Destroys Smuggled, Fake Drugs Worth $6.88 million in Oyo

NAFDAC destroys fake drugs worth N11 billion in Oyo, safeguarding Nigeria's public health and cracking down on counterfeit and unregistered products.
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Oyo State Governor Cracks Down on Illegal Explosives Storage

In a bid to prevent future disasters and protect the lives and properties of...
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Army, police deploy drones to search Kogi forests for kidnap victims along Okene-Auchi Road

The Kogi State Police Command and the Nigerian Army have launched a joint forest search for kidnap victims along the Okene-Auchi Road, deploying drones and tactical teams across suspected hideouts.
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CBN, NDDC, NUPRC snub Senate committee probing NEITI oil and gas audit reports

The Central Bank of Nigeria, NDDC and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission have ignored Senate summons over NEITI oil and gas audit reports covering three years.
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INEC Extends 2027 Nomination Deadline, Suspends Physical PVC Collection in Osun

KEY POINTS INEC moved the 2027 candidate-submission deadline to August 11. Physical PVC collection...
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Sanwo-Olu Inspects Vandalised Bridge on Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Assures Motorists of Safety

KEY POINTS Sanwo-Olu inspected the vandalised bridge at Vin-Niger on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The...