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  • 81 Years Old Allaafin Of Oyo Welcomes baby Boy With His Youngest Wife, Damilola

     Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has welcomed a bouncing baby boy with his youngest wife, Olori Damilola Adeyemi.The Queen took to her Instagram page to break the news on Monday as she shared a collage photo of herself and the little prince on her Instagram page.Queen Damilola made a picture collage of the time she was pregnant wit ...

  • Seyi Makinde Set To Ban NURTW From Motor Parks In Oyo State

     The Oyo State government is forging ahead with the ousting of members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers from the motor parks and garages in the state by inaugurating on Monday state appointed managers in all the 33 local government areas across the state.Prof Raphael Afonja, the state Commissioner for Works and Transport, disclosed t ...

  • FRSC Chase Six People In Commercial Bus To Death In Oyo State (Video)

     A video circulating online shows men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) chasing a commercial bus and eventually causing an accident which led to the death of six people along Ogbomosho-Ilorin Road in Oyo State.According to reports, the bus driver lost control and crashed while being chased by the FRSC officials.Watch the video below:[html]Cha ...

  • Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde Swears In 5 New Permanent Secretary

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday swore-in another set of five Permanent Secretaries in the Civil Service of Oyo State.The Governor while performing the swearing in, called on the new permanent secretaries to see their appointments as a call to service.He maintained that the appointments were based on merit and qualification.The new p ...

  • Oyo State Government Suspends 13 Head Teachers, 3 Others For Allegedly Collecting Illegal Fees From Pupils

     Oyo State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of 13 primary school head teachers, two assistant head teachers and a classroom teacher for alleged extortion and various misconducts.Dr Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board ( OSUBEB), gave the order during an inspection tour of some schools in Ibad ...

  • Oyo Suspends 13 Head Teachers, 2 Assistants, 1 Teacher For Collecting Illegal Fee

     Oyo State Government, on Monday, said it has ordered the suspension of 13 primary school Head Teachers, two Assistant Head Teachers and a classroom Teacher for extortion and various misconducts.Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran issued this directive following an inspection tour of some schools in Ib ...

  • My Life Is In Danger – Oyo PDP Chieftain, Olopoenia Cries Out Over Attempt On His Life

     A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) In Oyo State, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoenia, Sunday raised an alarm over threat to his life.Olopoenia raised the alarm following the arrest of a suspect who came to spy at his Basorun, Ibadan residence on Saturday.Olopoenia alleged that a factional leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers ...

  • Humbly Seek Ajimobi’s Guidance On Matter Of Good Governance, Oyo APC Tells Makinde

     The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has told Governor Seyi Makinde to be humble enough and seek guidance from Senator Abiola Ajimobi in “matter of effective public administration and purposeful governance rather than put the blame of his disappointing show of nine months on the doorstep of his immediate predecessor who did his best and le ...

  • Lagos Okadaban! We Are Ready To Control Massive Exodus Of Okada Operators To Oyo State - Govt

     The Oyo State Government, has pledged to control the influx of Okada’s in the State, following the ban of the commercial motorcycles in Lagos.This was revealed in a statement made available by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr. Akin Fagbemi today in Ibadan.He said; “ We are aware of the massive ...

  • Breaking! Oyo Gov., Makinde Reshuffles Cabinets, Swaps Education, Establishment Commissioners

     Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, which affected two Ministries.The Governor, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, confirmed the swapping of the portfolios of Commissioners for Education and Establishments.The statement confi ...

  • Suspected Visa Fraudsters Swindle 50 Victims Of N15M In Oyo State

     Justice Oladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court on Thursday ordered that Semiu Oluwole Ololade and Adegboyega Adefuye be remanded in Agodi correctional custody till February 4 when the bail applications filed on their behalf in a criminal suit preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, ...

  • Hold Your Peace On Oyo LG Dissolution Matter, It's Pending In Appeal Court - Oyo AG Tells Malami

     The Government of Oyo State has rejected the purported intervention of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) & Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) in the raging controversy over local government dissolution in the state.The Attorney-General of Oyo State, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, in a four-page response to a letter by the AGF, sai ...

  • Oyo Will Take Full Advantage Of Lagos-Ibadan Rail Projects To Boost Economy - Makinde

     Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Monday that the state would take full advantage of the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan Rail project when it becomes fully functional.Governor Makinde, who stated this at the end of an inspection tour of the rail project which he embarked upon alongside the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister ...

  • Sad! Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, aka Oko Oloyun Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Oyo State

     Reports just reaching our news room are indicating that renowned alternative therapist, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, aka Oko Oloyun has been shot and killed by gunmen. The incident is said to have happened on the Eruwa-Igboora Road in the Ibarapa Central area of Oyo State on Thursday.The herbal guru, who has his office along the LASU/Iba Road around Igando ...

  • Photos: Oyo State Gov., Makinde Accompanies Amaechi To Inspect Rail Lines

     Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde today accompanied the Honourable Minister for Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi and other top government officials, on an inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line.The rail line, once completed, will open up more opportunities for trade and investment in Oyo State. More photos below... ...

  • Kings Who Go Clubbing, Drink & Smoke Do Not Deserve Respect - Alaafin of Oyo Blows Hot

     Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, has said that Yoruba Kings and chiefs who indulge in clubbing, smoking, drinking and other vices, do not serve the respect from anyone.The monarch said this at the installation of  Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall KWAM 1, as the Mayegun of Yorubaland on Monday January 13th. While reacting to spe ...

  • 8 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Nabbed By EFCC In Ibadan, Oyo State (Photos)

     The Ibadan Zonal Office of the EFCC, over the weekend, arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The suspects, whose ages range between 17 and 30 were apprehended at different locations across the ancient city. They are Abdulrahman Qozeem, Umoru Ibrahim, Umoru Abdulahi Gregory, Famous Ose Itahma, Umoru Shaibu Pedro ...

  • JUST NOW: Community In Fear As Fire Razes Akesan Market In Oyo (VIDEO)

     Fire razed Akesan Market, main commercial centre of Oyo Town in the early hours of Sunday, January 5, 2020.According to reports obtained, only few shops and a filling station are not affected as of the time of filing in this report.According to eyewitness of the fire outbreak,  the Fire Service based in Oyo, just less than 20 metres to the Ma ...

  • Sacked Oyo Chairmen Deserved Treatment They Got - Makinde Defends Swearing in Caretaker Chairmen

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has defended his recent inauguration of Caretaker Committees in the 33 Local Governments and 35 Local Council Development Areas.Makinde defended his action in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, on Friday in Ibadan.The governor’s reaction followed an allegation by the former council ...

  • Oyo Governor, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde Celebrates His 52nd Birthday Today

     Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde (born 25 December 1967) is a Nigerian businessman, politician and philanthropist. He is the governor of Oyo State.Makinde established his first oil and gas private business called Makon Engineering and Technical Services, (METS) at the age of 29 in the year 1997, after earning years of work experience with international oil ...

  • Alaafin Of Oyo’s First Wife, Olori Agba, Abibat Nihinlola Adeyemi Marks 81st Birthday

     His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III marked the 81st birthday of his first wife, Olori Agba, Abibat Nihinlola AdeyemiEven though she's not always in the news unlike the younger wives, the Alaafin ensured to make her happy with an intimate celebration.We wish her a happy birthday!Check out this throw back photo of the Queen a ...

  • Police Arrest Okada Rider For Allegedly Abducting A Woman, [email protected] Her & Beheading Her Son In Oyo State

     The Oyo state police command have arrested an Okada rider, Gbenga Oduola, who allegedly abducted a woman, Bosede Jimoh (34) with her five-year-old son, Fadeyi Opeyemi Ramadan, raped the woman and then severed the head of the boy at his house in Igbo-Ora community in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of the state on December 9th. .Parading the ...

  • 37-Years Old, Gbenga Oduola Arrested For Beheading 5-Yrs Old Boy, Molest His Mother In Oyo

     Men of the Oyo State Police Command has reportedly arrested a 37 year old Gbenga Oduola for allegedly beheading a five-year-old boy, Opeyemi Fadeyi, and molesting his mother, Bosede Jimoh, 34, serially.According to reports, the hideous incident occurred on December 9, 2019 at a house at Imeleke Road, Lawal Estate Area of Igboora, the headquarters ...

  • "Thank You Good People Of Oyo For Your Strong Support" - Gov. Makinde Reacts To Court Victory

     The Governor of Oy State, Seyi Makinde has shown gratitude to everyone who stood by him during the judicial processes.Recall that Gistmania had reported that the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Makinde’s election as governor of Oyo State.The appeal was filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adebayo Adelabu. ...

  • JUST IN!! Supreme Court Uphold Seyi Makinde Election As Governor of Oyo State.

     The Supreme Court upheld Seyi Makinde’s election as Governor of Oyo State on WednesdayThe appeal was filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adebayo Adelabu.Adelabu lost to Makinde during the March 9, 2019 elections.Adelabu had approached the Supreme Court to challenge the appeal court ruling.The appellate cou ...

  • Crisis Looms In Oyo Over Threat By Sacked Council Chairmen To Resume Office

     Crisis is currently looming in some parts of Oyo State over the order by the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Oyo State chapter that the sacked council bosses should resume their offices tomorrow (Wednesday).DAILY POST recalls that all the elected council chairmen who were elected during the administration of the immediate past ...

  • Some Photos Of Alaafin Of Oyo's Youngest Wife, Queen Nola

     Olori Badirat Olaitan Adeyemi, youngest wife of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is one of the newest corpers in town as she has enrolled to serve Nigeria in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Queen Ola completed her Bachelor's Degree program from the University of Ibadan in 2018.Olori Badirat Adeyemi, the beautiful and youngest wife ...

  • "Alaafin Is More Than Husband To Me" - Alaafin Of Oyo Youngest Wife, Badirat

    The youngest wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Ayaba Badirat Adeyemi, just clocked 30 and recently bagged a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Ibadan. In this interview by TUNDE BUSARI, the delectable mother of twins goes down memory lane on her voyage to the palace. Excerpts : His Majesty, the Alaafin often says you don’t tell lies. Ho ...

  • You Are An Empty Barrel That Makes Noise, Makinde Has Oyo Support – PDP Replies Sacked Chairmen

     The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the sacked Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) members in the state as mere noisemakers who want to keep benefiting from illegal conducts.Publicity Secretary of the party, Akeem Olatunji, made this declaration while reacting to a statement issued by ALGON Chai ...

  • Just In: Supreme Court Dethroned Oyo Monarch, Eleruwa of Eruwa

     first-class monarch in Oyo State, the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola was Impeaches by The Supreme court on FridayThe Eruwa is governed by a Monarch whoseknown traditional title is Eleruwa which means the owner/ruler of Eruwa.In aagreed judgment, the apex court affirmed the decision of the Ibadan division of the Court of Appeal and dismissed ...

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