Oyo
4 LAS News stories tagged “Oyo”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
APC Campaign in Oyo Threatens Defamation Suit Over Allegations Against APM Candidate
The campaign team of APC governorship hopeful Senator Sharafadeen Alli has warned the Allied Peoples Movement candidate Bimbo Adekanmbi that it will sue for defamation if she does not provide evidence for her corruption claims. The move comes ahead of the 2027 Oyo State election.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 01:46 WAT · 1 source
Fire destroys 15 shops and damages 25 others at Ibadan’s Bodija market
A blaze broke out early Monday at the Bodija foodstuffs market, destroying 15 shops and partially damaging 25 more, with traders losing millions of naira. Firefighters led by Assistant Chief Bamidele contained the fire, attributing the outbreak to a suspected electrical fault.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 3 sources
Oyo police recover one‑month‑old baby after alleged sale for N2 million
Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl in Ibadan after her mother allegedly sold her for N2 million. Two suspects, including the mother and the health facility owner, have been arrested.
LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 17:15 WAT · 8 sources
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Blames NLNG Dividend Delay for State Development Setbacks
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has criticised the Nigerian government for withholding the ₦250 billion share of Nigeria LNG dividends that each state is entitled to, arguing that the delay has stalled infrastructure projects and hindered economic growth across the federation.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 22:46 WAT · 2 sources