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Inform Oyo Government Before Any Operation In The State - Governor Makinde To Security Agencies
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde said security agencies must notify Oyo government before carrying out any operation in the state.The Governor said this following the invasion of Igangan by men of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS). Makind revealed that he will hold on to the firearm seized during the invasion until the federal government address

House Of Rep Member, Shina Peller Distributes Rams To 500 Families In His Constituency In Oyo
Member of the 9th National Assembly, Shina Peller has donated rams to 500 families in his constituency — Iseyin in Oyo State.Shina who is also celebrating Eid with them was physically present to ensure fair distribution.View photos:
Driver, Adeyemi Morenikeji Sentenced To Death For Killing His Former Employer's Wife In Oyo
A High Court sitting in Oyo town has sentenced a 37-year-old truck driver, Adeyemi Morenikeji, to death for the murder of Mrs. Racheal Ayanwale, his boss' wife and a staff of Federal School of Surveying Oyo. In his confessional statement when paraded at the Oyo State Police Command headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan, on April 11, 2019, Morenikeji,

One-Shot Dead, 3 Injured As Customs Officers Clash With Smugglers In Oyo
At least three Customs officials and a soldier were allegedly injured when they were attacked by smugglers in the Igboora area of Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday.Theophilus Duniya, Customs Public Relations Officer, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalis
Again, Gunmen Invade Ibarapa Communities, Allegedly Kill Amotekum Commandant, Two Others In Oyo
Reports currently reaching from Ibarapa geo-political zone of Oyo State have it that some gunmen have invaded Igangan in Ibarapa North local government and Ibarapa Central local government areas.It was gathered from sources that the gunmen invaded the communities Friday night.The invasion is coming less than two months after about twenty people we

Oyo Court Sentence Truck Driver, Adeyemi Morenikeji To Death Over Killing Of Boss' Wife
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Oyo town, has sentenced a truck driver, Adeyemi Morenikeji, 37, to death over the killing of Mrs. Racheal Ayanwale, wife of his former boss.Following his trial and consideration of the plethora of evidence preferred against him, Justice Adeeyo found Morenikeji guilty of the offence of robbing the deceased of her
Residents Warn Police Against Releasing Suspect Involved In Murder of Oyo Youth Leader
Residents of Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State have urged the State Police command to prosecute the herdsman allegedly arrested in connection with the killing of a youth leader in the Local Government Area.The residents who spoke at the weekend stressed on the need to prosecute the suspect in order to ensure that justice is served.Recall

EFCC Arrests Oyo Assembly Speaker for Spending Over N1.03billion On Refurbished Vehicles
The Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has been quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for spending N1.03 billion to purchase refurbished vehicles for members of the House. He was drilled on Thursday. Ogundoyin and other lawmakers who were involved in the purchase were arrested around 8 am on Thursd
"How Ajimobi Wasted N70bn To Build 32km Road" – Oyo Government
Oyo government says former administration wasted N70bn in building 32km road.The Oyo State Government has accused the administration of former Governor, late Abiola Ajimobi of wasting N70 billion on 32km of expired road.It said the recent award of the construction of 110 kilometres Ibadan Circular Road for N138.2 billion is a better bargain for th

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Sacks All Members Of His Cabinet
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sacked all members of his cabinet.Though, details of the dissolution were not given, Vanguard gathered that he has instructed the commissioners to hand over to their directors.The Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa confirmed the dissolution but did not give further details..More details shortly....
PDP Blames APC, Ajimobi For Making Hoodlums Powerful in Oyo
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo has blamed the administration of late Abiola Ajimobi, a former governor of the state, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for making hoodlums powerful.The party declared that the violent groups threatening peace and stability in the state gained prominence under the last administration.The PDP Publi

Wife of Former Oyo Commissioner, Mrs Olayemi Grace Odetomi Killed By Gunmen
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed Mrs Olayemi Grace Odetomi, wife of Peter Oluremi Odetomi, the former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters under the administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi. It was gathered that Mrs Odetomi was shot dead by the gunmen at their family house around Ashi, Bodija, Ibadan in t
Abducted Oyo Village Head, Chief Tafa Apapan And Wife Regain Freedom After Ransomed Paid
Chief Tafa Apapan, the Baale of Araromi, and his wife who were abducted have been freed from their abductors.The Baale and his wife were kidnapped in his house at Araromi in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday night, June 22, by unknown gunmen.The duo was released on Thursday night, June 24. Unconfirmed sources claim they were releas

Oyo State Sets To Offer Sacrifices, Special Prayers To Tackle Insecurity
The Oyo State government has said that it will employ traditional means to address security challenges facing the state.The state government made this disclosure through the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun.Recall that the State had in the last few months witnessed series of security challenges.Our correspond
BLACK WEDNESDAY: 3 Persons Crushed To Death By Trailer In Ibadan, Oyo State
Three people, two male and one female, have been crushed to death by a trailer in Ibadan, Oyo state.The incident occurred in front of Bovas Filling Station at the Total Garden area of Ibadan this morning.The fully-loaded truck was said to have suffered brake failure and rammed into the commercial motorcyclist and his two passengers, killing them w

Oyo State Gov, Makinde Inaugurates Amotekun Board Over Rising Insecurity
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday inaugurated the Board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun.Recall that Amotekun was established by Governors of South-West Nigeria in view of the security challenges facing the region.According to the Governors, the new security outfit was established in order to address the risi

Boastful King of Blind Beggars Demands a Better Accommodation From Oyo Govt, Says He Has 3 Wives And Many Children
The ‘king’ of the blind beggars in Oyo State, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed, who was among hundreds of beggars recently relocated from Sabo area of Ibadan to a newly built resettlement centre by the state government, has disclosed that he has three wives and plenty children.Speaking in an interview with Nigerian Tribune, he said, “We want the gove

Oyo, Ogun Named as FG Shortlists 21 States For Pilot Grazing Reserves Initiative
The federal government's plan for the grazing reserves will kick off after it shortlisted 19 northern states and two others in the South West for the initiative. The two southern states are: Oyo and Ogun. According to Guardian Nigeria, this is in line with FG's National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP). While Ogun is yet to be gazett
SHOCKING: Face Of Young University Graduate Killed During NURTW Clash In Oyo
A young graduate of Lead City University, has been reportedly killed when some members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), otherwise known as Park Management System (PMS) clashed with shop owners in the Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Wednesday evening, June 16.According to Nigerian Tribune, trouble started w

Oyo Gov, Makinde Starts Evacuation Of Beggars From Ibadan Roads
The Oyo State government has begun the evacuation of beggars from shanties in the state’s capital, Ibadan, to the newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre in the state.We gathered that beggars had, over the years, been living around shanties in various parts of Ibadan.The state government on Tuesday, however, said the new site is fitted with soc
Oyo State Government Evacuates Beggars From Sabo Area To Akinyele For Resettlement
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, commenced the evacuation of beggars from the shanties on Jemibewon Road, Sabo area of Ibadan, to the newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre.The evacuation process formally commenced following a tour of the new site by Arewa community leaders and representatives of the beggars on Sa

Unknown Persons Dump Corpse Under Bridge; Head, Private Part, Arms Legs Harvsted In Oyo
A human stump was discovered on Saturday under Alapo Bridge, around Alalubosa area of Oyo Town in Oyo State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that essential parts of the body, like the head, private part, arms and legs had been harvested by unknown persons.A bit that’s left beyond a healthy joint is called a residual limb, or more commonl
Ex-Oyo SSG, Sharafaden Alli Says Residents No Longer Sleepover Fear Of Attack
A former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Barrister Sharafaden Abiodun Alli has declared that many residents of the state cannot sleep and close their eyes due to incessant armed robberies, kidnapping and killings in the state.Alli made this disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday.Ibadan, Igangan, Ogbomoso and other parts

BREAKING! Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Joins Other #June12thprotesters In Ibadan (Video)
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi makinde has joined #June12Protesters in the State capital, Ibadan.The Giovernor who has been tagged,'the best governor" was seen addressing the youths of the State with smiles and waving his hands to them to show that he is in support of their protest,Recall that Seyi Makinde also joined the #EndSars
Police Deploys Officers in Oyo State As Herdsmen Allegedly Target More Local Govts
The Oyo State Police command on Friday said that it has deployed some officers to strategic locations in the state in a bid to avoid attack on innocent citizens.Police said that the officers were deployed due to alleged invasion of some areas by suspected herdsmen.Our correspondent gathered that some residents of Ibadan had been in panic over alle

Oyo State Gov, Makinde Predicts When Nigeria’s Challenges Will End
Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, says fiscal federalism and devolution of powers remained the only ways to take Nigeria out of its problems.Makinde said true federalism is the future of democracy in the country and urged the federal government to allow States have more powers.He said states deserved to control their natural resources and the security a

Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde Increases NYSC Corps Members Allowance From N5,000 To N15,000
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has promised to increase the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from N5,000 to N15,000.Governor Makinde made the promise on Thursday when he visited the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp at Iseyin.Sharing the good news on his Twitter ha
Commotion As 'Juju' Fails Masquerade, Bullets Penetrate His Body During Festival in Oyo - Video
A masquerade is currently fighting for his dear life after his spiritual powers failed him during a festival in Oyo state. It was gathered that during the Masquerades festival in Igbope, Igboho in Oyo state, one of the masquerades was failed by his juju as he was shot and the bullet penetrated. Facebook user, Shitta Olajide Fasasi who shared
Video: Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Slashes LAUTECH’s Tuition Fees By 25% For All Students
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced a 25 percent reduction in the tuition fees payable by students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology {LAUTECH).Makinde made the announcement in Ogbomoso on Tuesday during an unscheduled visit to the university, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa.The
Photo Of Police Officer Who Extorted N100,000 From Man In Oyo For ‘Looking Too Fresh’
A young man has cried out after police officers extorted N100,000 from him because he was looking 'too fresh'. According to reports, the man identified as Oluwaseun said the incident happened at the Oluyole Divisional Headquarters, Ibadan, Oyo state. Oluwaseun told us that the incident occurred last week in front of the station at Ring R

Oyo News, Photos and Videos

Inform Oyo Government Before Any Operation In The State - Governor Makinde To Security Agencies

House Of Rep Member, Shina Peller Distributes Rams To 500 Families In His Constituency In Oyo

Driver, Adeyemi Morenikeji Sentenced To Death For Killing His Former Employer's Wife In Oyo

One-Shot Dead, 3 Injured As Customs Officers Clash With Smugglers In Oyo

Again, Gunmen Invade Ibarapa Communities, Allegedly Kill Amotekum Commandant, Two Others In Oyo

Oyo Court Sentence Truck Driver, Adeyemi Morenikeji To Death Over Killing Of Boss' Wife

Residents Warn Police Against Releasing Suspect Involved In Murder of Oyo Youth Leader

EFCC Arrests Oyo Assembly Speaker for Spending Over N1.03billion On Refurbished Vehicles

"How Ajimobi Wasted N70bn To Build 32km Road" – Oyo Government

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Sacks All Members Of His Cabinet

PDP Blames APC, Ajimobi For Making Hoodlums Powerful in Oyo

Wife of Former Oyo Commissioner, Mrs Olayemi Grace Odetomi Killed By Gunmen

Abducted Oyo Village Head, Chief Tafa Apapan And Wife Regain Freedom After Ransomed Paid

Oyo State Sets To Offer Sacrifices, Special Prayers To Tackle Insecurity

BLACK WEDNESDAY: 3 Persons Crushed To Death By Trailer In Ibadan, Oyo State

Oyo State Gov, Makinde Inaugurates Amotekun Board Over Rising Insecurity

Boastful King of Blind Beggars Demands a Better Accommodation From Oyo Govt, Says He Has 3 Wives And Many Children

Oyo, Ogun Named as FG Shortlists 21 States For Pilot Grazing Reserves Initiative

SHOCKING: Face Of Young University Graduate Killed During NURTW Clash In Oyo

Oyo Gov, Makinde Starts Evacuation Of Beggars From Ibadan Roads

Oyo State Government Evacuates Beggars From Sabo Area To Akinyele For Resettlement

Unknown Persons Dump Corpse Under Bridge; Head, Private Part, Arms Legs Harvsted In Oyo

Ex-Oyo SSG, Sharafaden Alli Says Residents No Longer Sleepover Fear Of Attack

BREAKING! Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Joins Other #June12thprotesters In Ibadan (Video)

Police Deploys Officers in Oyo State As Herdsmen Allegedly Target More Local Govts

Oyo State Gov, Makinde Predicts When Nigeria’s Challenges Will End

Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde Increases NYSC Corps Members Allowance From N5,000 To N15,000

Commotion As 'Juju' Fails Masquerade, Bullets Penetrate His Body During Festival in Oyo - Video

Video: Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Slashes LAUTECH’s Tuition Fees By 25% For All Students

Photo Of Police Officer Who Extorted N100,000 From Man In Oyo For ‘Looking Too Fresh’

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