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10 Candidates Shortlisted For The Vacant Alaafin of Oyo Throne

No fewer than ten contestants for the throne of the Alaafin of Oyo have been shortlisted by the Oyomesi.The Oyomesi is the traditional council in the ancient town.The position of the Alaafin became vacant as a result of the transition of the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.Oba Adeyemi died in April this year at the age of 83.About 119 prin

VIDEO: One of Late Alaafin of Oyo's Wives Getting Married to Her Younger Lover?

BADIRAT Adeyemi, one of the estranged wives of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, known on social media as Queen Ola seems to be done mourning her late husband.In a video circulating social media the light skinned ex queen could be seen with her boo in matching outfit as they reportedly prepare to officially tie the knot.Netizens reactin
Ayu’s Resignation Achievable, Atiku Assures Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde

Following the unrelenting calls for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyiorcha Ayu, by stakeholders of the party, its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the national chairman’s resignation is also possible.Atiku said he had no problem with the call as long as it came in accordance with t

PDP National Chairman, Ayu Must Resign - Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde Tells Atiku

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has called on the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu to resign. Makinde who is also a member of PDP, said Ayu should resign for the people of the South to feel a sense of belonging in the party. Makinde made this call at the South-West PDP stakeholders meeting with the presidential
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Hosts LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi (Photos)

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has welcomed, Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) to the state. Obi paid a courtesy visit to the state on Tuesday. The former Governor of Anambra State who is the Pro-Chancellor of Dominican University led other team members of the University on a courtesy visit to Governor Makinde. O

"Why I Can’t Accept Chairmanship Of PDP Governors Forum" – Oyo State Gov., Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said that he would not accept the chairmanship of the PDP Governors Forum because he is fighting for issues that are fundamental to the peace and unity of Nigeria.Makinde, who stated this in Aba, Abia State while commissioning the Nwaobasi ring and the Osaa Okea – Umuakatawom roads, explained that the
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Okiki Oshin Burst Into Tears After Surviving Fatal Accident On Oyo-Ibadan Expressway (Vid)

Actor Okiki Oshin bursts into tears after escaping death in a freak accident along the Oyo-Ibadan expressway.The veteran actor has been overwhelmed with emotions as he bursts into tears, while displaying the bus which he boarded on a journey in flames after he escaped unhurt.He captured himself in a video as he expressed words of gratitude for sur

BLACK FRIDAY: 20 Persons Reportedly Burnt To Death In An Accident In Oyo

At least, 20 passengers were burnt to death on Friday in an accident that occurred at Maya/Lanlate Junction in Ibarapa East Local Government area of Oyo State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the accident involved a commercial bus and a Sienna car.It was gathered that the two vehicles were travelling in opposite direction when they h
Shock As Landlord’s Skeleton Is Found On His Bed 4 Years After He Was Last Seen In Oyo

The Adeosun/Idi Orogbo Community in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State was thrown into shock on Sunday when they found of one of their landlords, Mr John Aderemi Abiola, in his room, almost four years after he was last seen in December 2018. The discovery was made after the community decided, with the approval of the police authorities,

Alaafin of Oyo’s Daughter, Princess Taibat Adeyemi Marks Birthday in Her Late Dad's Outfit

Princess Taibat Adeyemi, a former commissioner of Oyo state and daughter of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamide Adeyemi, has honored her late father by marking her birthday today in his outfit.The princess revealed she wore his outfits to show how much she misses him.“ The saying goes “you never know what you have until you lose it” not in
Oyo Attack: Prince Akeem Adeyemi 'Skimeh' Narrowly Escapes Death

Prince Akeem Adeyemi popularly known as Skimeh escaped what could have been a doom of death in Ibadan.The attack on the peace living people of Oyo Alaafin in Ibadan remains a thing that have continued to baffle the people of Oyo because there was no justification for the unprovoked attack on the convoy. This many political pundits are saying are b

Land Grabbers Risk 15 Year Jail Term in Oyo – Lawal Warns As Oyo Sets To End Land Grabber's Act

Anyone who grabs lands unlawfully in any part of Oyo State and found guilty in the court of law would be jailed for 15 years.The acting Governor of the state, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, made this disclosure on Sunday.Lawal, who spoke after inaugurating the Task Force Unit of the real properties law of Oyo State at the weekend, declared that
Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Debunks Report Of Attending LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi's Rally

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has refuted reports of attending a Labour Party, LP, presidential rally in Ibadan, the State capital.Makinde described the report as false and misleading.Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, the governor said he was not in the State when the event happened.Adisa said Makinde would not accept f

New Alaafin Loading: 86 Contestants Vie For Alaafin Of Oyo Stool

The Head of Oyo Princes, popularly known as Baba Iyaji, Chief Mukaila Afonja, has submitted the names of 86 contestants for the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo to the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola, who doubles as the regent of the town.Recall that the throne became vacant following the death of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who reigned for 52
Oyo Court Sentence 200L NANS Officer, Abiodun To Jail Over Internet Fraud

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has sentenced an officer of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to one year imprisonment for Internet fraud.Adeyemi Abiodun, Director of Logistics, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Chapter, was among 40 persons jailed by four judges of Oyo State High Court on related charge, according a statement by

50-Year-Old Teacher Arrested For Impersonating Assistant Superintendent Of Police in Oyo

A level 14 school teacher has been apprehended for impersonating Assistant Superintendent of Police in Oyo State.Adebisi Ayodele, who is an assistant headmaster in a school in Ogun State, was paraded today, August 22, for impersonating an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP for years.The suspect was arrested by the Special Oyo Police Operation

One Of Late Alaafin Of Oyo's Wife, Olori Abbey Remembers Him After 4 Months

Olori Abbey, one of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s wives and the Late Alaafin of Oyo, is mourning the late ruler.Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, passed away in April at the Ado Ekiti Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital.Early on Saturday morning, the body of the senior Yoruba traditional leader was carried to Oyo, where traditional ceremonies got

Suspected Notorious Armed Robbers Apprehended in Oyo

The police in Oyo state has arrested some members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate who have been terrorizing members of the public in Oyo town.The robbers were arrested on July 23 after they invaded the shop of one Abass Taiwo where he operates Mobile Banking Services and other business activities. The notorious hoodlums who were armed to th
BREAKING: Oyo Court Ban Annual Celebration Of Oro Festival In The State

An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has prohibited curfew for the annual celebration of Oro festival in Iseyin Local Government Area of the state by adherents of the faith.Sunday Vanguard recalls that crisis brewed on the Oro festival celebration in 2019, when the adherents and the Oro masquerade followers attacked some people in Iseyin and

Shocking Story Of How A POS Operator Was Murdered By Unknown Gunmen In Oyo

A Point of Sale (POS) operator has been shot and killed in Oyo State, according to Daily Post.Some gunmen on Friday attacked a shop belonging to the POS operator in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.It was gathered that gunmen after dispossessing the POS operator of some items, shot him at a close range in Apata area of Ibadan.The POS has died a
Gunmen Kill Popular Ibadan-Based Cleric, Pastor Shuaib Peter After Robbing Him In Oyo

Pastor Busari Shuaib Peter, an Ibadan-based cleric, has been murdered.He was killed by gunmen suspected to be robbers. A source told SaharaReporters that the cleric was shot dead as he resumed work on his business premises in the Oyo State capital on Friday. He was said to have been robbed before being shot dead. The source said, "Pastor Bu

I Will Deal With Enemies Of Oyo State - Gov, Makinde Vows To Never Allow Enemies Succeed

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that he will not allow the enemies of the state to succeed.Makinde made this disclosure on Wednesday in Ibadan.Makinde, who stated that the enemies of the state were the criminal elements, insisted that he will deal with the enemies of the state.He spoke during the Hijrah 1444 luncheon, held at the Gover
Major Boost For Adelabu As Oyo APC, PDP Chieftains Defect To Accord Party Ahead 2023 Governorship

On Monday, the governorship ambition of Adebayo Adelabu of the Accord Party received a major boost as Adegboyega Adegoke, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Fatai Adesina of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joined forces with him.Mr Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro, said in a statement in Ibadan that the two political b

Oyo State's Security Will Be in Shamble If Makinde Is Re-elected – APC Hammered

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has said security in the state will be in a total mess if Governor Seyi Makinde is re-elected for a second term in office in 2023.The party said this in a statement issued by the State Secretary, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Monday.The opposition party accused th
Tears Flow Bitterly As LAUTECH Student Killed By Kidnappers Is Buried In Oyo

Tears flowed bitterly on Friday when family members and friends gathered to inter the remains of Rachael Opadele in Oyo State.Rachael Opadele, a final student of the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Rachael Opadele, was buried at the Baptist Conference Cemetery, Aroje, Ogbomoso.Opadele was abducted by gunmen last week alongside Mr

FGGC, Oyo Teacher, Timothy Alayoteti Arrested For Sexually Abusing A Student For 2 Years

A teacher at Federal Government Girls College, Oyo, identified as Mr. Timothy Alayoteti, has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his student, a 14-year-old girl.The family of the victim is now demanding Justice and has called on the concerned authorities to prevail over the matter so as to get justice for the student.One of the family mem

ASCSN Officials Detain Over Alleged N10b Fraud In Oyo

The Lagos State Police Command has reportedly detained Comrade Alade Bashir Lawal, the Secretary General of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN).It was gathered that Lawal was arrested over alleged massive fraud in the workers’ union by the police.Our correspondent gathered that the labour leader is currently being investi
Kidnappers Reportedly Release Abducted Lecturer, Toddler In Oyo

A lecturer at the Federal College of Education (FCE), Special, Oyo, Oyo State, Mr. Amidu Sarafadeen, and a three year- old child, who were abducted last Friday in Oyo town, have regained their freedom.The duo, who are neighbours, were abducted around 12.30 am on Friday, at 2nd Low Cost, Offa Meta, Atiba Local Government Area, along Ogbomoso Road.A
13 Suspected Yahoo Yahoo Boys Arrested By EFCC In Oyo

Thirteen suspected Yahoo Yahoo boys have been arrested by Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday.This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren and made available to newsmen on Friday.The statement said the suspects were nabbe
23-Yr-Old Mother in Oyo Absconds With Another Lady's 3 Months Old Baby a Week After Losing Baby

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 23-year-old Itunu Adepoju of Badore Area, Ajah, Lagos State for allegedly absconding with a three(3)day old female baby from her mother.Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adewale Osifeso, said preliminary investigation by the police disclosed that the mother of the stol

Oyo News, Photos and Videos

10 Candidates Shortlisted For The Vacant Alaafin of Oyo Throne

VIDEO: One of Late Alaafin of Oyo's Wives Getting Married to Her Younger Lover?

Ayu’s Resignation Achievable, Atiku Assures Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde

PDP National Chairman, Ayu Must Resign - Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde Tells Atiku

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Hosts LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi (Photos)

"Why I Can’t Accept Chairmanship Of PDP Governors Forum" – Oyo State Gov., Seyi Makinde

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Okiki Oshin Burst Into Tears After Surviving Fatal Accident On Oyo-Ibadan Expressway (Vid)

BLACK FRIDAY: 20 Persons Reportedly Burnt To Death In An Accident In Oyo

Shock As Landlord’s Skeleton Is Found On His Bed 4 Years After He Was Last Seen In Oyo

Alaafin of Oyo’s Daughter, Princess Taibat Adeyemi Marks Birthday in Her Late Dad's Outfit

Oyo Attack: Prince Akeem Adeyemi 'Skimeh' Narrowly Escapes Death

Land Grabbers Risk 15 Year Jail Term in Oyo – Lawal Warns As Oyo Sets To End Land Grabber's Act

Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Debunks Report Of Attending LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi's Rally

New Alaafin Loading: 86 Contestants Vie For Alaafin Of Oyo Stool

Oyo Court Sentence 200L NANS Officer, Abiodun To Jail Over Internet Fraud

50-Year-Old Teacher Arrested For Impersonating Assistant Superintendent Of Police in Oyo

One Of Late Alaafin Of Oyo's Wife, Olori Abbey Remembers Him After 4 Months

Suspected Notorious Armed Robbers Apprehended in Oyo

BREAKING: Oyo Court Ban Annual Celebration Of Oro Festival In The State

Shocking Story Of How A POS Operator Was Murdered By Unknown Gunmen In Oyo

Gunmen Kill Popular Ibadan-Based Cleric, Pastor Shuaib Peter After Robbing Him In Oyo

I Will Deal With Enemies Of Oyo State - Gov, Makinde Vows To Never Allow Enemies Succeed

Major Boost For Adelabu As Oyo APC, PDP Chieftains Defect To Accord Party Ahead 2023 Governorship

Oyo State's Security Will Be in Shamble If Makinde Is Re-elected – APC Hammered

Tears Flow Bitterly As LAUTECH Student Killed By Kidnappers Is Buried In Oyo

FGGC, Oyo Teacher, Timothy Alayoteti Arrested For Sexually Abusing A Student For 2 Years

ASCSN Officials Detain Over Alleged N10b Fraud In Oyo

Kidnappers Reportedly Release Abducted Lecturer, Toddler In Oyo

13 Suspected Yahoo Yahoo Boys Arrested By EFCC In Oyo

23-Yr-Old Mother in Oyo Absconds With Another Lady's 3 Months Old Baby a Week After Losing Baby

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