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‘Fake Doctor’ Adegoke Olaoluwa Remanded For Alleged Murder Of Patient In Oyo
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, remanded a 45-year-old ‘fake doctor,’ Adegoke Olaoluwa, for the alleged murder of his patient, 45-year-old Adekunle BadmusOlaoluwa, from the Idi-Aro area of Ibadan, is facing one count of murder.The Magistrate, A.T. Oyediji, who did not take the defendant’s plea, ordered that -
Oyo Gov. Makinde Counsels Muslims To Remember The Needy In Their Neighborhood During Ramadan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has enjoined Muslims especially the rich ones, to remember the needy in their respective neighborhood especially during the month of Ramadan.The governor made this declaration on Sunday via a statement issued to felicitate with Muslims on the beginning of the month of Ramadan.It was reported that the crescent of -
Court Hands Down Sentences To Fourteen Internet Fraudsters In Oyo State
In a decisive move against cybercrime, the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, together with visiting Justice E.O. Osinuga from the Ogun State High Court in Abeokuta, has successfully prosecuted and sentenced fourteen individuals involved in internet fraud.According to a statement shared on the EFCC's official X handle on Friday, March 8, the con -
CAC Pastor, Moses Ayantoye Re-Arraigned Over Alleged Impersonation, Forgery In Oyo
A pastor with the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Moses Ayantoye, was on Wednesday re-arraigned before an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over allegations of impersonation, forgery and defamation.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayantoye was initially arraigned on Feb. 8, 2022 on a 23-count charge bordering on forgery and impersonation -
Economic Hardship: One Person Died, 5 Hospitalised After Eating ‘Amala’ In Oyo
As Nigerians groan due to hardship and hunger in the country, a family of six who reportedly ate flour prepared from cassava peels have been rushed to Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso.The incident which happened in Ogbomoso South/Ogo Oluwa Local Government area of Oyo State left one of the family members dead.It was gathered that a di -
Three Suspects Docked By EFCC Over Alleged Hoarding Of Foreign Currencies In Oyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges against three individuals accused of hoarding foreign currencies and selling them at exorbitant prices without lawful authority. The suspects—Thomas Olatokunbo, Dauda Ismail, and Bello Muhammed—appeared at the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, facing a five-count -
Things Are Not Going As Planned – Oyo State Gov, Makinde Laments About Economic Hardship
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that Nigerians are currently passing through a tough period.The governor, who spoke on Monday, insisted that things are not going the way it was planned.Makinde made these declarations while speaking during the opening of Oyo State International Trade Fair known as “EXPOYO 2024”.The governor whil -
Suspected Bandits Invade Oyo Community, Kill One
The Oyo State community of Ago Are, situated in the Oke Ogun area, was reportedly invaded by armed men suspected to be bandits over the weekend. During the attack, one person was tragically killed.Confirming the incident, Adeagbo Fasasi Ademola, the Chairman of Atisbo Local Government, stated that he received prompt information about the attack. H -
Governor Seyi Makinde Shuts Down Illegal Mining Factory In Oyo State; Four Suspects Arrested
In a decisive move to curb illegal mining activities, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered the immediate closure of a factory suspected to be engaged in unlawful mining operations within the state.The governor issued the directive during his inspection visit to the facility located in Idi Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area of the stat -
HARDSHIP; ‘Your Policies Are Against The People’ – Oyo Residents Tell Tinubu As They Protest
Residents of Oyo State have declared that the policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration are against the people.The residents made this declaration during a peaceful protest staged against the current economic hardship in the country.Our correspondent reports that the peaceful protest was organised by youths in the state.One of the prote -
I Want Asylum, I Don’t Want This Country Again' -Man Protesting Over Economic Hardship In Oyo
A Nigerian man has asked the United Nation to grant him asylum as he doesn't want to be a Nigerian again. The man stated this while joining the protest of economic hardship in Ibadan, Oyo state this morning February 19. ‘’I want asylum. I don't want this country again. UN I want Asylum'' Watch a video of him making the appe -
Subsidy Removal: Oyo State Gov. Makinde Extends Monthly Wage Award To Civil Servants, Pensioners
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a six-month extension of the payment of N25,000 and N15,000 wage awards to civil servants and pensioners in the state.Makinde announced this on Friday during the commissioning of the 12.5-kilometre Challenge-Odo Ona Elewe-Apata Road in Ibadan.The event was attended by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu St -
Oyo Govt Seals 6 Health Facilities Over Alleged Quackery
No fewer than six health facilities have been sealed across Oyo State capital by the state government over quackery.The six health facilities shut, according to the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, committed different offences, including recruitment of unqualified personnel to provide medical services and engage -
Man, Sikuru Morufu Arraigned For Allegedly Stealing N3k From Commercial Sex Worker In Oyo
A 28-year-old man, Sikuru Morufu was on Thursday arraigned before a Mapo Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, Oyo State for allegedly stealing N3,000 from a commercial sex worker.The Presiding Chief Magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji had admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100,000 with two reliable sureties in like sum after Morufu had pleaded no -
Police Arrest Suspected Killers Of Retired Oyo Permanent Secretary
Four suspects, Bello Olalekan, 30, Bisiriyu Olalekan, 32, Simeon Ojei, 38, and Femi Omisore,43, have been arrested by the police in connection with the murder of a retired Permanent Secretary in the Oyo State Civil Service, Elizabeth Olaniyan Gbenle.The 68-year-old woman was murdered in her residence in the Apata area of Ibadan in November l -
VIDEO: Kidnappers Caught by Ogbomosho Youths in Oyo State After They Killed Their Victim
Two kidnappers were apprehended by Ogbomosho youths after they reportedly k!lled their victimsIn a video which is making round, the youths of the community apprehended the two culprits after they had wasted their victims in the bush.Watch the video below:[html]BREAKING: Igbo kidnappers were apprehended by Ogbomosho youths after they k!lled their v -
Aftermath Ibadan Explosion: Makinde Signs Executive Order On Safe Handling Of Harmful Substances in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has signed Executive Order 001 of 2024 on the safe handling of harmful substances in the state.Makinde signed the executive order on Wednesday.It was reported that the signing of the order is coming two weeks after some explosives exploded in Ibadan.The incident occurred at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Esta -
Gunmen Abduct Oyo PMS Chairman, Akeem Akintola At His Residence
Some unknown gunmen abducted Alhaji Akeem Akintola, the Oyo State Chairman of Tipper, Lorry, and Quarry Park Management System (PMS) on Saturday.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Akintola, popularly known as KUSO, was kidnapped at his residence at Ajiboye area, Omi Apata, Ibadan.A source, who did not want his name published, said the gunmen -
Oyo State Gov, Makinde Presents Ibadan Explosion Report To President Tinubu
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has presented the report of last Tuesday’s explosion at Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan to President Bola Tinubu.Makinde was at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to present the report to the president, at the weekend.The president, had earlier commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State -
Family Of Late National Flag Designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi Blame Oyo Govt For Delaying Burial Plan
Family of the late designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has blamed the Oyo State Government for delaying the burial plans of the elder statesman.The Herald reports that Pa Akinkunmi died on August 26, 2023. He was 84 years old.The Oyo Government reportedly promised to give him a state burial but this is yet to happen.It was gath -
How Hoodlums Attack, Injure 3 Fire Service Men While Responding To Fire Incident In Oyo
No fewer than three personnel of the Oyo State Fire Service were injured when hoodlums’ attacked them in Saki area of the state while responding to a fire incident.The fire service Zonal Officer, Sarafa Akintola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the incident occurred on Tuesday.Akintola, who is among those injured, said they -
Ibadan Explosion: "I Have Been Rendered Homeless" – Ex- Oyo Deputy Gov, Oladokun Cries Cut
A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun, has cried out that he and his family has been rendered homeless after the explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday night.Oladokun spoke in an interviewT on Wednesday.Gistmania reports that the explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Estate in IbadanOur correspondent -
Former Deputy Governor Of Oyo State, Oladokun, Others Displaced As Explosion Rocks Ibadan
A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun and some members of his family have been displaced as a result of an explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday.It was authoritatively gathered that Oladokun and his family members are currently being housed by a friend.It could be recalled that an explosion rocked Ibadan on Tuesday eve -
Many Oyo Residents Escape Death After Truck Rams Into Houses In Iseyin
Many residents escaped death when a truck rammed into houses in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State. It was gathered that the incident happened in the Iserin area of Iseyin on Sunday afternoon, January 7, 2024. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened after the truck carrying bags of cement, lost control, resulting in signifi -
Ghanaian Singer, Stonebwoy Declares Himself A Nigerian, Traces His Lineage To Oyo Kingdom
Livingstone Etse Satekla, well known as Stonebwoy, a Ghanaian Afro Pop, Dancehall musician, has disclosed that he is of Nigerian descent.Stonebwoy disclosed that he is a Nigerian and that his tribe Ewe is from Oyo Kingdom during a recent encounter with Popular Nigerian Influencer, Ola Of Lagos.According to him, his ancestor migrated from the South -
EFCC Secures Conviction & Sentencing Of 37 Internet Fraudsters To Jail In Oyo, Ogun
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirty-seven (37) internet fraudsters before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.A. Olajide, J.O. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo and M.O. Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan; Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting -
Gov Makinde Declares Three Days Mourning In Oyo Over Death Of Akeredolu
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared three days of state mourning for the deceased Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.Makinde made the declaration on Thursday.Our correspondent recalls that Akeredolu’s death was announced on Wednesday.Makinde also ordered that all fla -
Reactions Trail Viral Photo Of Pastor, Adeboye Sitting On The Throne Of Oyo Monarch
A viral picture of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, sitting on the throne of Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, has stirred up reactions from Nigerians online.Mr Adeboye had, on Friday, taken his evangelism programme, ‘Let’s go afishing,’ to Orile-Igbon in Surulere L -
Oyo Community Plunge Into Total Darkness As Fire Razes Shops, Transformer
Maya community in Lanlate town in Ibarapa East Local Government Area in the Ibarapa geo-political zone of Oyo State has been thrown into total darkness, DAILY POST reports.Our correspondent gathered that the community was thrown into total darkness due to a fire incident that destroyed the electric transformer serving the whole community.It was ga -
EFCC Arrests Twin Brothers, 5 Others Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Oyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested twin brothers, Taiwo and kehinde Adio alongside five others over alleged internet fraudulent activities in Ibadan, Oyo State.Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, they were arrested on December 7, at Apete and Apata areas of I
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