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Oyo Invasion: "We’ll Wreak More Havoc If…" —Yoruba Nation Agitators Vows In Fresh Details

Yoruba Nation agitators, yesterday, threatened to cause more havoc if security agents refuse to release their members who hoisted their flag at the Oyo State House of Assembly.Recall that 21 suspected agitators and several weapons, berets, soldiers’ boots, caps, charms and other dangerous weapons were paraded by the state Police Command.The agit

'No Regret Invading Oyo Govt House' - Arrested Yoruba Nation Agitators

Arrested Yoruba Nation agitators have said they do not regret their action. Recall that the agitators were arrested after invading the Oyo State Governor’s Office and the state House of Assembly on Monday. A 55-year-old lecturer at the Federal College of Education (Special), in Oyo State, Alabi Ogundeji said he doesn't regret his action. Co
PHOTOS: Police Vows to Go After Sponsors As It Parades Yoruba Nation Agitators in Oyo State

Police in Oyo State are on the trail of sponsors of Yoruba nation agitators who invaded government secretariat in Ibadan on Saturday.The agitators invaded the Oyo State House of Assembly complex located inside the secretariat and hoisted their flag there in an attempt to take over the assembly.The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebola Ha

OYO GOVERNMENT HOUSE INVASION! Late MKO Abiola's Wife, Modupe Onitiri-Abiola Declares Yoruba Secession, Forms “Yoruba Army” (Video)

In a dramatic declaration of secession from Nigeria, Ms. Modupe Onitiri Abiola, who has self-proclaimed herself as the President of the Yoruba Nation, made headlines yesterday, April 12, 2024. Ms. Abiola, the widow of the late M.K.O. Abiola, announced the establishment of the Yoruba Nation during a fervent and heavily attended rally in Lagos.Ms. M
Moment Security Officers Engaged In Gun Duel With Yoruba Nation Agitators At Oyo Govt Secretariat; 20 Suspects Arrested (Videos & Photos)

In a swift response to Saturday's reported invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly complex by a group of individuals allegedly affiliated with the Yoruba Nation agitation movement , the police have apprehended 20 suspects in connection with the incident.According to a statement issued by the police spokesman in Oyo State, Adewale Osi

Alleged Yoruba Nation Supporters Apprehended After Oyo Govt. Secretariat Incursion (Video)

In a dramatic turn of events, security operatives have detained two individuals suspected of affiliations with the Yoruba Nation movement following their alleged involvement in the incursion of the Oyo Government Secretariat on Saturday morning.Earlier reports from TORI detailed how a group of masked individuals forcibly gained entry into the Oyo
Oyo Govt To Punish Teachers Over Illegal Fees Collection

The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, on Thursday, warned teachers in the state against the collection of illegal levies in public schools, saying any errant staff caught would be punishedThis is coming on the heels of reports that some errant teachers compelled pupils to pay for the ongoing second term un

‘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

Oyo News, Photos and Videos

Oyo Invasion: "We’ll Wreak More Havoc If…" —Yoruba Nation Agitators Vows In Fresh Details

'No Regret Invading Oyo Govt House' - Arrested Yoruba Nation Agitators

PHOTOS: Police Vows to Go After Sponsors As It Parades Yoruba Nation Agitators in Oyo State

OYO GOVERNMENT HOUSE INVASION! Late MKO Abiola's Wife, Modupe Onitiri-Abiola Declares Yoruba Secession, Forms “Yoruba Army” (Video)

Moment Security Officers Engaged In Gun Duel With Yoruba Nation Agitators At Oyo Govt Secretariat; 20 Suspects Arrested (Videos & Photos)

Alleged Yoruba Nation Supporters Apprehended After Oyo Govt. Secretariat Incursion (Video)

Oyo Govt To Punish Teachers Over Illegal Fees Collection

‘Fake Doctor’ Adegoke Olaoluwa Remanded For Alleged Murder Of Patient In Oyo

Oyo Gov. Makinde Counsels Muslims To Remember The Needy In Their Neighborhood During Ramadan

Court Hands Down Sentences To Fourteen Internet Fraudsters In Oyo State

CAC Pastor, Moses Ayantoye Re-Arraigned Over Alleged Impersonation, Forgery In Oyo

Economic Hardship: One Person Died, 5 Hospitalised After Eating ‘Amala’ In Oyo

Three Suspects Docked By EFCC Over Alleged Hoarding Of Foreign Currencies In Oyo

Things Are Not Going As Planned – Oyo State Gov, Makinde Laments About Economic Hardship

Suspected Bandits Invade Oyo Community, Kill One

Governor Seyi Makinde Shuts Down Illegal Mining Factory In Oyo State; Four Suspects Arrested

HARDSHIP; ‘Your Policies Are Against The People’ – Oyo Residents Tell Tinubu As They Protest

I Want Asylum, I Don’t Want This Country Again' -Man Protesting Over Economic Hardship In Oyo

Subsidy Removal: Oyo State Gov. Makinde Extends Monthly Wage Award To Civil Servants, Pensioners

Oyo Govt Seals 6 Health Facilities Over Alleged Quackery

Man, Sikuru Morufu Arraigned For Allegedly Stealing N3k From Commercial Sex Worker In Oyo

Police Arrest Suspected Killers Of Retired Oyo Permanent Secretary

VIDEO: Kidnappers Caught by Ogbomosho Youths in Oyo State After They Killed Their Victim

Aftermath Ibadan Explosion: Makinde Signs Executive Order On Safe Handling Of Harmful Substances in Oyo

Gunmen Abduct Oyo PMS Chairman, Akeem Akintola At His Residence

Oyo State Gov, Makinde Presents Ibadan Explosion Report To President Tinubu

Family Of Late National Flag Designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi Blame Oyo Govt For Delaying Burial Plan

How Hoodlums Attack, Injure 3 Fire Service Men While Responding To Fire Incident In Oyo

Ibadan Explosion: "I Have Been Rendered Homeless" – Ex- Oyo Deputy Gov, Oladokun Cries Cut

Former Deputy Governor Of Oyo State, Oladokun, Others Displaced As Explosion Rocks Ibadan

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