Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to independently investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawata communities in Oriire Local Government Area. He declared that Nigerians deserve a "full and transparent account" of what transpired, including whether there were institutional failures, negligence or collusion by any individuals or authorities.

"For seven years, we didn't witness anything like this in Oyo State. I declared to run for the presidency of Nigeria at four o'clock, and...

The Oyo abduction of pupils and teachers exposed political tensions between President Tinubu and Governor Makinde, raising questions about the 2027 electio

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to independently investigate the circumstances surrounding the…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday called for a United Nations-backed investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in...

The governor said such an international scrutiny would strengthen, rather than undermine, public confidence in Nigeria's institutions.

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for independent scrutiny of the May 14 abduction of children and teachers from Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities in Oriire Local…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind Governor Seyi Makinde's demand for an independent international investigation by the United Nations (UN) into the…

The Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu and senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of opposing calls for…

The Presidency criticises Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's demand for a UN probe into the Oyo abduction, calling it unnecessary and politically motivated.

"Look at those kids. Some of them are just about four or six years old. Will anyone want to deliberately subject them to the trauma they ...

Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Fifth Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Matters, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged Oyo State…

The Senate has taken a swipe at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of ...

The lawmakers interpreted governor Makinde’s statement as capable of diminishing the federal government’s efforts to address insecurity and also undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Oyo APC condemns Governor Makinde's call for a UN probe into school pupils' rescue, describing it as "shameful" and "unbecoming of a leader."

Oyo State House of Assembly supports Governor Makinde's call for a UN probe into the Oriire school abduction to strengthen security and prevent future atta

The Senate and SGF fault Governor Makinde's call for a UN probe into the Oyo abduction, warning it undermines federal efforts and security agencies.

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Fifth Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Matters, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged Oyo State…

The Allied People's Movement defends Governor Makinde's call for a UN probe into the Oyo abduction, stating it will uncover truth and combat terrorism.

There is no well-meaning Nigerian who is not relieved that the Oyo State kidnap saga ended happily despite the eight fatalities and the 56 agonising days it took to embrace the…