Oyo State

19 million children in Nigeria are out of school to avoid kidnappings, with 27% of children nationwide lacking access to education. A recent abduction of 46 children and teachers in Oyo state was resolved on July 10th, but the threat of abductions remains a major barrier to education.

Nigerian lawmaker Philip Agbese has urged President Bola Tinubu to confer national honours on military chiefs following recent operations in Oyo and Borno states. The recognition is intended to boost the morale of security personnel.

The article opposes Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's call for the United Nations to investigate the abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state. It criticizes the involvement of international bodies in what is described as Nigeria's internal affairs.

The Nigerian government has charged three men with terrorism for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The charges follow a military and security forces rescue operation that freed 44 hostages from three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area.

Rescued pupils and teachers from Oyo State in Nigeria have reunited with their families following their handover to the state government by the Nigerian military.

An Army General described the rescue of Oyo teachers and pupils, with survivors handed over to Governor Makinde. Security agencies refused to negotiate with kidnappers despite pressure. A survivor recounted their captivity ordeal.

The Turaki-led PDP faction has welcomed the release of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. It commends security agencies and urges the federal government to strengthen measures against school kidnappings.

Nigerian forces rescued 39 pupils and six teachers held by suspected Ansaru militants in Oyo State after 56 days. The presidency confirmed no ransom was paid for their release.

A headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Oyo State, Nigeria, was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen who demanded a N30m ransom. The victim, Mr. Matthew Kolawale Owoade, is popularly known as 'Onaiye'.

Wives of suspected terrorists involved in the Oriire Local Government Area kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State may face prosecution if investigations confirm their active roles. Calls are growing to rescue pupils in Borno.

Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state. The rescue operation marks a successful recovery of individuals held captive in a security incident.

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria's Oyo state have been rescued, according to the government. Over 40 people were initially taken, one teacher was killed, eight militants were arrested, and the operation ended a 50-day standoff. Dozens of children were also kidnapped in Borno during the same week.

The Nigerian Army secured the unconditional release of 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State through sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of a terrorist network.

Pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been freed, as reported by Premium Times.

President Tinubu announced that security forces successfully rescued abducted pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo State. The operation resulted in the killing of some kidnappers and the arrest of eight individuals.

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria's Oyo state have been rescued, according to the government. Over 40 people were initially abducted, one teacher was killed, and eight militants were arrested. President Bola Tinubu stated the military operation ended a 50-day siege.

Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria’s Oyo state were rescued by the government. Over 40 people were taken during the May 15 abduction, one teacher was killed, and eight militants were arrested. President Bola Tinubu stated the military operation ended a 50-day siege.

The Nigerian government announced that a group of students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Oyo state have been rescued. The rescue was confirmed by the government, though details remain unspecified.

Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, according to the government. Over 40 people were abducted, one teacher was killed, eight militants were arrested, and an unspecified number of militants were killed. President Bola Tinubu stated the operation ended a 50+ day siege.

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for 2027, claimed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not contacted him over 50 days after an abduction of schoolchildren in the state. Obi described this as evidence of a worsening leadership crisis.

Sunday Igboho confirmed that members of his private security group Iru Ekun, who were injured in an ambush by suspected bandits in Old Oyo National Park, Oyo State, have fully recovered.

Oyo State government has appealed to striking teachers to reopen schools, which have been closed for weeks, disrupting academic activities. The government also approved N8.7 billion for learning materials to address the situation.

39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria, may be rescued soon as security forces intensify efforts. Troops are blocking escape routes, and terrorists have reduced their demands.

A Fulani socio-cultural group, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has urged President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde to caution Sunday Adeyemo over inflammatory remarks directed at Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group described the remarks as inciting tensions.

A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde, and South-West regional governors to caution Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) over remarks deemed inflammatory toward Fulani communities in Oyo State.

Tinubu swore in new ministers for power and foreign affairs. Mr. Tegbe replaced Adebayo Adelabu, who resigned to run for APC governorship primary in Oyo State, while Mr. Enikanolaiye took over from Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu after Yusuf Tuggar resigned to contest APC primary in Bauchi State.

The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Two suspects were neutralized during the operation.

The article discusses the escalation of violence in Yorubaland, labeling it as encircled by terrorists. It references the Ahoro-Esinele tragedy in Oriire Local Government of Oyo State on 15 May and highlights the president's birthplace being described as a terrorist enclave.

Governor Makinde of Oyo State hosted a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) delegation and announced the deployment of surveillance aircraft to aid in the rescue of abduction victims. He urged residents in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area to remain patient as efforts to rescue the kidnapped individuals are ongoing.

The Nigerian federal government has pledged to intensify efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno States. The assurance focuses on addressing the recent school attacks in these regions.