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  • Seyi Makinde Floors APC's Teslim Folarin, Others, Declared Governor-Elect in Oyo

    . Seyi Makinde Floors APC's Teslim Folarin, Others, Declared Governor-Elect in Oyo

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Gov. Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the March 18 Governorship election in Oyo State.The State Returning Officer, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, also the Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, made the declaration on Sunday afternoon a
  • Oyo Gov. Makinde Wins Own Polling Unit, Defeats Adelabu At His Unit

    . Oyo Gov. Makinde Wins Own Polling Unit, Defeats Adelabu At His Unit

     .Makinde, the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) voted at Unit 001, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government Area and scored a total of 174 votes to defeat all other candidates at the polling unit.The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, scored 28, while Accord’s Adebayo Adelabu s
  • Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Teslim Folarin Escapes Assassination Attempt

    . Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Teslim Folarin Escapes Assassination Attempt

     APC governorship candidate, Teslim Folarin, Thursday, escapes an assassination attempt by the whiskers in Ibadan, Oyo state. As recounted by Teslim’s special adviser on media and publicity, Olaniyi, a group of masked gunmen invaded his principal’s ancestral home at Oja’gbo area in Ibadan. He stated that the incident occurred at about 8 pm in
  • 2 Days To Election, Oyo Gov. Makinde Compensates Owners Of Demolished Properties

    . 2 Days To Election, Oyo Gov. Makinde Compensates Owners Of Demolished Properties

     The Oyo State Government on Wednesday released N325 million as compensation to owners of properties demolished in Iwo Road in Ibadan for the construction of bus terminals.Some shops and other business blocks were demolished before Governor Seyi Makinde laid the foundation for the two bus terminals in 2020.Several efforts of the owners to get compe
  • MURIC Kicks As Rebuilt Central Mosque Is Renamed After Oyo Gov. Makinde

    . MURIC Kicks As Rebuilt Central Mosque Is Renamed After Oyo Gov. Makinde

     The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has kicked against the decision of the Oyo state government to rename a popular central mosque in Iwo Road, Ibadan, after Governor Seyi Makinde.The Islamic group has demanded the immediate reversal of the old name of the mosque.MURIC made the demand in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola,
  • EFCC Releases Photos, Names Of 37 Fraudsters Convicted In Ogun, Oyo, Osun

    . EFCC Releases Photos, Names Of 37 Fraudsters Convicted In Ogun, Oyo, Osun

     The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirty-seven (37) internet fraudsters to various terms of imprisonment, fines, and community service.The convicts were prosecuted before Justices Mohammed Owolabi, Ladiran Akintola, and Mojeed Oladimeji Ishola of the Oyo Sta
  • How 10 Passengers Burnt To Death On Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Accident

    . How 10 Passengers Burnt To Death On Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Accident

     10 passengers were burnt to death on Oyo-Ogbomoso Road on Thursday.The passengers, involved in a head-on collision involving a Mazda and a Toyota Hiace passenger bus, were burnt beyond recognition.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan.The FRSC Sector
  • Oyo Accord Splits, Abandons Adelabu As Factions Endorse Makinde And Folarin

    . Oyo Accord Splits, Abandons Adelabu As Factions Endorse Makinde And Folarin

     The Oyo state chapter of Accord has split into three factions.It was reported that confusion is currently running in the minds of hundreds of members of Accord in the state over endorsement of gubernatorial candidates different from the party by some candidates and leaders of the party.The gubernatorial candidate of Accord in the 11th March 2023 e
  • I’m Happy To Sacrifice My Political Career For Doing What Is Right, Just - Oyo Gov Seyi Makinde

    . I’m Happy To Sacrifice My Political Career For Doing What Is Right, Just - Oyo Gov Seyi Makinde

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has said he was glad to sacrifice his political career for the emergence of Bola Tinubu as president-elect of the country.Mr Makinde added that he was not bothered, even, if he had to sacrifice his career for the country to be restructured for fairness and equity. “I am glad to be part of those who have made efforts
  • Oyo Police Parade Two Suspect Ritualists With Nine Human Heads

    . Oyo Police Parade Two Suspect Ritualists With Nine Human Heads

     The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday paraded two suspected ritualists with nine human heads and fresh intestines in the state.The two suspected ritualists, Kunle Oyewole and Morufat Safiu were paraded alongside other suspects at the police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Adewale Osifeso.Osifeso said the
  • Group Warns Oyo Teachers Not To Campaign For Gov Seyi Makinde

    . Group Warns Oyo Teachers Not To Campaign For Gov Seyi Makinde

     Grassroots for Itesiwaju Ipinle Oyo has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to stop coercing school directors to embark on campaigns in schools across Oyo state.The group, which alleged that school directors have been campaigning on behalf of the governor to realise his second-term ambition next Saturday, made the disclosure via a statement made available
  • Oyo Guber: APC PCC Denies Standing Agreement Between Tinubu, Makinde

    . Oyo Guber: APC PCC Denies Standing Agreement Between Tinubu, Makinde

     The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Committee, PCC, has stated that it has no standing agreement with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in respect of the forthcoming governorship election as is being speculated.Revealing this in Ibadan on Wednesday during an interview with journalists, Nike Ajagbe, a member of the committ
  • Late Alaafin Of Oyo’s Son, Akeem Adeyemi Wins Oyo Federal Constituency Seat For Third Time

    . Late Alaafin Of Oyo’s Son, Akeem Adeyemi Wins Oyo Federal Constituency Seat For Third Time

     Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, one of the sons of the immediate past Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi has won the Atiba/ AFIJIO/ Oyo East/ Oyo West federal constituency seat.Adeyemi who is currently representing the federal constituency, contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).We report that Akeem Adeyemi, who i
  • Nigeria Decides: APC Candidate, Tinubu Wins Oyo State Gov Makinde’s Polling Unit

    . Nigeria Decides: APC Candidate, Tinubu Wins Oyo State Gov Makinde’s Polling Unit

     The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, on Saturday won the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s polling unit.According to the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Tinubu gathered 104, and Peter Obi, who came second, received 82 votes while Atiku Abubakar had 27 votes.The
  • Gov Seyi Makinde Declares Friday Half-Working Day For Oyo Workers Over General Election

    . Gov Seyi Makinde Declares Friday Half-Working Day For Oyo Workers Over General Election

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared Friday as half-working day for all the state civil and public servants to prepare for Saturday Presidential and National Assembly elections.The half-working day is to allow public and civil servants who may need to travel to where they would perform their civic responsibilities on Saturday.This is co
  • Folarin Blasts Oyo Gov, Makinde For Using Auxiliary As PMS Boss, Dares Him Over Eleweomo's Death

    . Folarin Blasts Oyo Gov, Makinde For Using Auxiliary As PMS Boss, Dares Him Over Eleweomo's Death

     All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate in Oyo, Teslim Folarin has dared Governor Seyi Makinde regarding the murder of Lateef Salako a.k.a. Eleweomo.The former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Oyo was killed during the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, local government congress in late December 2010.
  • Teacher, Cleaner, Land In Court For Forcefully Cutting Pupil’s Hair In Oyo

    . Teacher, Cleaner, Land In Court For Forcefully Cutting Pupil’s Hair In Oyo

     The police charged Bukola Olajide, 39, a teacher and Dupe Akintewe, 55, cleaner at the Sunshine Group of Schools, Oluyole area, Ibadan with conspiracy, assault and breach of peace.The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Folake Ewe, told the court that Olajide and Akintewe allegedly conspired together to commit the offence.Ewe said, ”the two women alleged
  • Politics Nobody Can Stop Tinubu’s Rally – Oyo APC Blows Hot

    . Politics Nobody Can Stop Tinubu’s Rally – Oyo APC Blows Hot

     The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council in Oyo State said nobody can stop the party from holding its rally in the state.The council made this disclosure on Wednesday, barely 24 hours before its scheduled presidential and governorship mega rally.The APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other chieftains of the party are bil
  • APC Announces Indefinite Postponement Of Campaign Rally In Oyo

    . APC Announces Indefinite Postponement Of Campaign Rally In Oyo

     Due to the protest rocking Oyo state over the scarcity of the new naira notes, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its presidential campaign in the state. The party made this announcement on Monday. Dailypost reports that the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu had been billed to visit Ibadan on Tuesday in continuati
  • Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Suspends Campaigns Over Fuel, Naira Crises

    . Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Suspends Campaigns Over Fuel, Naira Crises

     The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Friday announced the suspension of his campaign activities over the unending fuel and new naira-note crisis across the country.Makinde said this during the unveiling of the Omi-Adio-Ido Road.He said the suspension was in solidarity with the people over the anti-people economy policies of the All Progress
  • Protesters Attack Oyo Governor's Office Over Current Hardship In The Country

    . Protesters Attack Oyo Governor's Office Over Current Hardship In The Country

     Oyo youths protesting against the hardship in the country have attacked the governor’s office in Agodi area of Ibadan. This is coming barely 22 days before the general elections. The youths and residents in their numbers stormed the streets of Ibadan, on Friday, to protest the current state of the nation. Nigerians have been contending with fuel
  • Oyo Park Chairman,Mukaila Lamidi Known As Auxiliary Gets Bail In APC Billboard Destruction Case

    . Oyo Park Chairman,Mukaila Lamidi Known As Auxiliary Gets Bail In APC Billboard Destruction Case

     The trial of Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, will resume on April 27 at the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan.He was arraigned on November 17, 2022, for alleged destruction of billboards of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates.Auxiliary, 61, faces a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful damage and breach of
  • Three Oyo Guards Paraded For Gang-r3ping Lady For Four Hours

    . Three Oyo Guards Paraded For Gang-r3ping Lady For Four Hours

    Police officers have arrested three security guards who r3ped a lady for four hours. The three suspects were among nine suspects arrested and paraded for crimes ranging from kidnapping and armed robbery to r3pe and illegal possession of firearms by the Oyo State Police Command. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, who parade
  • Oyo Chief Imam, Mashood Ajokidero Reportedly Died

    . Oyo Chief Imam, Mashood Ajokidero Reportedly Died

     The Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mashood Abdul Ganiyy Adebayo Ajokidero III is dead.Gistmania gathered that he died in the early hours of Thursday.A source close to the family said, “As salaam alaykum. InnaLillah wainna Ilaihu raajiun. We Announce The Demise of the Grand Chief Imam Of Oyo. May Almighty Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaos. Amen”.Deta
  • Man Nabbed For Defiling 11-Yrs-Old Daughter, Another For Fondling Minor's Private Part In Oyo

    . Man Nabbed For Defiling 11-Yrs-Old Daughter, Another For Fondling Minor's Private Part In Oyo

     Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 33-year-old man, Tunde Kareem, for allegedly defiling his 11-year-old daughter.The command also apprehended another suspect, Amos Michael, aged 46, who defiled a 10-year-old girl after luring her into a secluded place where he fondled her private part.Parading
  • SDP Guber Candidate Threatens To Sue Oyo Gov. Makinde Over Alleged Land Acquisition

    . SDP Guber Candidate Threatens To Sue Oyo Gov. Makinde Over Alleged Land Acquisition

     The Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections in Oyo State, Barrister Michael Lana has threatened to sue Governor Seyi Makinde of the state over what he described as illegal acquisition of land.Lana, a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state alleged that some lands have been taken
  • How A 65Yr Old Woman, Grandson Who Was Detained For Stealing 2 Fowls Set Free In Oyo

    . How A 65Yr Old Woman, Grandson Who Was Detained For Stealing 2 Fowls Set Free In Oyo

     A 65-year-old grandmother and her 15-year-old grandson jumped for joy on Wednesday as the chief judge of Oyo State set them free from prison where they had been kept over alleged theft of two fowls.Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, released the duo of awaiting-trial grandmother and grandson from the Abolongo Correctional Centre Oyo
  • PICS: How Mentally Unstable Woman, Lara Gives Birth To A Baby Boy In Oyo

    . PICS: How Mentally Unstable Woman, Lara Gives Birth To A Baby Boy In Oyo

     A mentally unstable woman, identified only as Lara, has given birth to a baby boy on Ayileka Street, Odo-Ona, Apata, in the Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.The lady, whose age was said to be between 25 and 30, gave birth to the baby in an uncompleted building around 3pm on Sunday.The incident was reported at the Odo Ona Apata Police Station
  • No Fewer Than Five Persons Lost Their Lives Four Injured As Driver Rams Into Party In Oyo

    . No Fewer Than Five Persons Lost Their Lives Four Injured As Driver Rams Into Party In Oyo

     No fewer than five persons lost their lives in Oyo community when a car rammed into a group of friends at a party, DAILY POST reports.About four other persons also sustained various degrees of injuries during the incident.The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 1st of January this year, in Akinmorin town AFIJIO Local Government Area, O
  • Nigerian Man Collapses And Dies While Purchasing Fuel In Oyo

    . Nigerian Man Collapses And Dies While Purchasing Fuel In Oyo

     A Nigerian man who is yet to be identified, has reportedly slumped and died in Oyo. The man died in Oluyole Estate, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, while queuing to buy fuel at a petrol station in the community.The incident happened on Thursday. PUNCH Metro learnt that nobody was aware that the man, who rested his head on his st

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