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Naira Trades at ₦1,364.83/$ as Forex Market Maintains Relative Stability

KEY POINTS Naira traded at ₦1,364.83/$1 on Friday, up from ₦1,357.65/$1 on Thursday. The...

August 14, 2026

News

Osun APC Candidate Freed as Naval Commander Reportedly Redeployed After Arrest

KEY POINTS APC candidate Komolafe reportedly freed. Naval commander allegedly redeployed. Incident occurred ahead...

August 14, 2026

News

Army Lieutenant Killed During Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue Mission

KEY POINTS A Nigerian Army lieutenant was killed during efforts to rescue abducted pupils...

June 17, 2026

News

Makinde Promises Safe Return of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents that the Oyo State Government is...

June 1, 2026

Politics

Makinde Endorses APM Candidate Adekanmbi for Oyo 2027 Governorship

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde openly endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor for the...

May 29, 2026

Politics

Makinde-backed PDP Faction Picks Jonathan as Sole Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A PDP faction backed by Seyi Makinde has adopted former President Goodluck...

May 20, 2026

News

Makinde Opens Door for Talks as Oyo School Kidnappers Hold Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde says Oyo State is ready to listen to kidnappers’...

May 19, 2026

News

Oyo School Attack: Abducted Teacher Killed as Makinde Confirms Seven Educators Taken by Terrorists

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde confirmed that one abducted mathematics teacher was killed in captivity...

May 18, 2026

Politics

PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party...

May 5, 2026

News

APC Criticises Makinde Over ‘Operation Wetie’ Remarks at Ibadan Summit

KEY POINTS APC criticised Governor Seyi Makinde for remarks referencing a violent period in...

April 27, 2026

Politics

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.

April 7, 2026

News

Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas...

February 14, 2026

News

Makinde Clears Air After Tinubu Meeting, Says PDP Is Home

Makinde says he is staying in the PDP after meeting Tinubu, urging parties to work together for Nigeria’s future.

January 23, 2026

News

Oyo Says Agricultural Investments Have Cut Food Prices

Oyo State’s agricultural investment reforms are stabilizing food prices as Governor Makinde credits farm hubs, private partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades.

October 30, 2025