Oyo state

Ibadan Appeal Court Adjourns PDP Convention Case Indefinitely, Urges Peaceful Settlement

March 11, (THEWILL) — The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, on Wednesday, adjourned indefinitely the case arising from the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Ibadan national convention, urging the warring factions to resolve their differences amicably. Presided over by a...

NRC Accuses Oyo Govt Officials, Amotekun of Vandalising Railway Assets in Ibadan

February 04, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has accused the Oyo State Government of deploying local government officials, operatives of the Amotekun corps, and suspected thugs to vandalise federal railway assets along its right-of-way in Ibadan. In...

Police Intercept Explosives, Foil Kidnap Attempt In Oyo

January 25, (THEWILL) — The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted materials suspected to be explosive devices in Saki, Oke Ogun area of the state, and arrested the driver conveying the items. In a statement issued on Sunday by the...

Gunmen Kill Five In Attack On National Park Service Office In Oyo

January 07, (THEWILL) — Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, killing five personnel and leaving others critically injured. The attack, which occurred at about 9:00...

Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Establishment Of Sharia Court In Oyo

December 16, (THEWILL) — An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has struck out a suit challenging the planned establishment of a Sharia Court in the state for want of diligent prosecution. The suit, instituted by Prof. Awofala Awolola...

Oyo Court Clears PDP To Hold National Convention, Police Assures Adequate Security

November 15, (THEWILL) — An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has reaffirmed its earlier directive permitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its 2025 Elective National Convention scheduled for Saturday, November 15 and Sunday,...

Outrage In Oyo as Students Beat Teacher To Death Inside Classroom

November 10, (THEWILL) — Tension has risen in Oyo State following the death of a school teacher, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, who was allegedly beaten by his students after he cautioned them against gambling during school hours at Soun High...

Ex-Governor Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan Of Ibadanland

September 26, (THEWILL) — Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office to the 81-year-old monarch at a colourful coronation ceremony held on...

OPINION: Urgent Need For Oyo State Government To Stop Annual Textbook Changes In Schools

September 15, (THEWILL) — Each academic session, parents are compelled to buy new sets of textbooks for their children, even when the differences between the new editions and the old ones are negligible. This practice has placed an...

Police Arrest Officer Who Shot, Killed 14-Year-Old Boy In Ibadan

May 21, (THEWILL) – The officer, who accidentally shot and killed a 14-year-old student, Kehinde Alade, during a traffic enforcement operation on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has been arrested. The Spokesperson of the State Police Command, CSP...
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2027: Court Overrules Accord, Declares Olawepo-Hashim Presidential Candidate

Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgement delivered on Monday, held that there was sufficient evidence before the court showing that Olawepo-Hashim emerged as the party’s sole presidential candidate at a primary election conducted on May 30, 2026.
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