Dino Melaye Faults Tinubu’s Democracy Day Broadcast
June 12, 2026 5:04 pm Gilbert Ekugbe Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, […]
Fire destroys 20 Shops, goods worth millions in Ibadan market
Oyo State Fire Services Agency (OYSFA) A midnight fire has gutted at least 20 shops at the NIPOST Shopping Complex in the Dugbe area of Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying goods estimated to be worth over ₦100 million. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday after a Lexus sedan, driven by a suspected […]
Oyo Police debunk rumour of abducted schoolchild’s death
Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Amid growing concerns over the fate of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State, the Police Command on Friday debunked a viral report alleging the death of one of the victims, describing the publication as a fabrication aimed at creating panic and undermining ongoing rescue efforts. The Command, in a statement issued by […]
S’west PDP condemns Fayose for politicizing Oyo State abduction
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose The Southwest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns in the strongest terms the reckless, insensitive and politically dangerous comments credited to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, wherein he alleged that the recent bandit attack in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may have been orchestrated by Governor Seyi […]
Fire destroys eight shops in oyo community
Oyo State Fire Services Agency (OYSFA) A fire outbreak has destroyed eight shops in the Oju-Odo Academy area of Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving traders counting their losses. The incident occurred at No. 2, Mobolorunduro, Balaro Street, in the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of the state. According to the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, firefighters responded […]
School Abductions: Tinubu Dispatches Delegation to Oyo
A high-powered presidential delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area. The delegation is led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and includes the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, […]
Oriyomi Hamzat: “We’re Oyo’s New Hope” After Accord Victory
Popular Oyo State-based broadcaster and philanthropist, Oriyomi Hamzat, has expressed appreciation to supporters across Oyo State following his emergence as the Accord Consensus Candidate for the 2027 governorship election, declaring that the “journey to a greater Oyo has begun.” Hamzat had declared his intention earlier in January. In a Tuesday statement released after his emergence, […]