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REVEALED! Fulani Bandits Attacked Oyo Prison To Free Fulani Warlord, Iskilu Wakili

Fulani bandits have been accused of being responsible for the attack on Abolongo correctional facility, Oyo town in Oyo State.GISTMANIA had earlier reported how gunmen attacked Oyo prison with explosives on Friday night and set an unspecific number of inmates free. According to Sahara Reporters, the gunmen are believed to be bandits whose s

OYO JAIL BREAK! "262 Inmates Recaptured, 575 Still At Large" – Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS)

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) has said that no fewer than 262 out of the inmates that escaped during an attack of its facility in Oyo town have been recaptured.The NCS made this disclosure in a statement issued by Olanrewaju Anjorin, Public Relations Officer of NCS in the state.DAILY POST had earlier reported how some suspected gunmen att
"Don’t Die Because Of Any Politician" – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Warns Nigerians

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned Nigerians against carrying arms in defence of any politician.Makinde, who spoke in Lagos State on Saturday, noted that no politician is worth dying for.He warned Nigerians, especially the youths that no one should lose his life supporting politicians.Makinde, who spoke during the wedding ceremony of on

You'll Kill Your Second Term If You Impeach Your Deputy– Primate Ayodele Warns Oyo Gov. Makinde

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State against impeaching his deputy, Rauf Olaniyan.Primate Ayodele warned that impeaching Olaniyan would affect Makinde’s second term ambition.He spoke amid reported cold-war between Makinde and Olaniyan.Reports had it that there were
GOOD NEWS: Oyo Govt Reportedly Promotes 16,500 Primary School Teachers

The Oyo State Government has promoted 16,500 public primary school teachers who were successful in their recent promotion examinations.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nureni Adeniran, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), supervised the symbolic presentation of the promotion letters to two teachers from e

Oyo Group Calls Out FG, Alleged That Ex Ogun Gov, Ibikunle Amosun Fuel Crisis In The State Party

The United Front (TUF), a group within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday alleged that a former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun is fuelling crisis in the Oyo State chapter of the party.The group alleged that Amosun is working hard to hijack the party's structure in Oyo.TUF, therefore, called
Oyo Govt Revokes 22 Contracts From Contractors Over Inability To Meet Deadline

Oyo state government on Thursday said that it has commenced the revocation of about twenty-two contracts from 22 contractors handling some projects in the state.The government noted that it will not hesitate to revoke more projects.The state government maintained that the revocation became necessary due to failure of the contractors to meet expect

TakeItBack Movement Fires Back At Oyo Police Says No Going Back On #EndSARS Memorial Protest

The TakeItBack Movement, a popular pro-democracy Nigerian group, has issued a warning to the police.The group warned the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ngozi Onadeko to make sure that policemen under her command do not threaten, harass or kill youths that will flood streets on October 10 for the #EndSARS remembrance protest.The group said th
Tree Crushes Four Oyo Traders to Death During Heavy Downpour

No fewer than four people have been confirmed dead after a downpour at the Idi Odan, Sabo, in the Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State.It was gathered that the victims, who were mostly traders at the Sabo Market, had taken cover under a tree when the rain started around 4pm on Monday.Punch Metro learnt that the tree suddenly fell and trapped t

PHOTOS: Three Suspected Human Parts Dealers Paraded by Amotekun in Oyo State

No fewer than three suspected human parts dealers have been arrested by the operatives of Amotekun corps in Oyo State.It was gathered that the suspects were arrested for allegedly killing a 73-year-old man.It was gathered that the three suspects connived to kill Adeniyi Adebisi Samuel in Ibadan.The suspects include Olalekan Akande, Ismail Muraina
Kwara University Lecturer Appointed Oyo High Court Judge

Dr Abdulkareem Adedokun, the Head of Department, Business and Private Law, Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has been appointed as a High Court judge in Oyo State.This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammed Akanbi, on Thursday in Ilorin.The vice-chancellor congratulated Adedokun on his deserved

"Distance Yourself From Fake 2023 Presidential Advert" - Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Warns

Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said the advertisement in circulation linking his boss to 2023 presidential ambition is fake.Adisa who disclaimed the advertisement in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, described it as one of the antics of fake news promoters.He added that the advert which had the
Security Agents Allegedly Prevented Alaafin Of Oyo From Attending State Event

Bode Durojaiye, the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111 has confirmed that the monarch was prevented from entering the Salami stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan on Wednesday.It was learnt that Alaafin and other monarchs in the state were invited to grace the commissioning of the remodeled stadium on Wed

Oyo Assembly Order Surveyor General, Perm Sec To Appear Over Alleged Land Grabbing

The Oyo State House of Assembly has summoned the Surveyor-General and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands and Urban Development in the state.The Assembly on Monday urged the duo to appear before it over alleged land grabbing in some parts of Ibadan.Our correspondent learnt that residents of Akinyele Local Government Area had alleged that so
Photos of 37 Alleged "Yahoo Boys" Arrested In Oyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has shared more photos of suspected internet fraudsters it arrested on Friday, August 20, 2021 in Oyo state. The suspects were arrested at Ibadan and Oyo town, Oyo State following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects include Kehinde Emmanuel Ayoola, Adewale Adeparosi

Former Oyo State Military Administrator, Adetunji Olurin Dies At 77

A former Military Administrator of Oyo State, General Tunji Olurin (rtd) is dead.Olurin, a close political ally of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, died at the age of 77.Olurin died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in the early hours of Saturday, Funso Olurin, the deceased’s brother disclosed this to New Telegraph in Abe

Oyo ALGON Issues Vacation Notice To Immigration Over Alleged Assault On Council Boss

The Oyo State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has issued a quit notice to the Nigeria Immigration Service to vacate all local government secretariats in the state.It was reported that the quit notice is coming about twenty-four hours after one of the local government chairmen in Ibadan was harassed by some immigr

Tragedy As Amotekun Shoots Dead A 15 Year Old Boy In Oyo

According to reports, a 15-year-old boy has been allegedly killed by an operative of the South-West security network codenamed Amotekun in the Mokola area of the Ibadan North Local Government Area in Oyo State.The ugly incident which took place on Wednesday has thrown members of the community into confusion. The victim was said to be preparing to
APC Governors, Ex-Reps Speaker, Allegedly Woo Ex-Oyo Governor, Ladoja Ahead 2023 Election

No fewer than three Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has visited former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja.Ladoja was the governor of Oyo State between 2003 and 2007.The three governors include Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe.The governors

"I Enjoyed Being Called Audio Governor’" - Executive Governor Of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed how he felt being called "audio Governor" by his critics. Makinde in his speech at the swearing in of the seven commissioner nominees who were reappointed into his cabinet on Friday August 6, said he enjoyed being called the “audio governor” by his critics who are now “acknowledging the visuals”
Gov. Makinde Appoints OPC Leader Gani Adams As Amotekun Ambassador in Oyo State

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adam has been nominated by Governor Seyi Makinde as the state’s ambassador for the Western Nigeria Security Network codename Amotekun.The governor also presented a brand new jack Pick-up Van to Adams as a pilot vehicle with three members of the security outfit as part of Adams’ security entourages, accor

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Adeyemi Reportedly Dumps Two of His Queens, Set to Marry New Wives

The Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has allegedly disposed of two of his wives Omoh and Folashade, to marry new wives, but the queens were said to have outsmarted him.This was disclosed by an Instagram blogger, Gislovers, who also alleged that National Union of Road Transport boss MC Oluoma aided the exit of the queens from the palace.The blogge
BREAKING: Oyo High Court Stops AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Blocking Accounts

The Oyo High Court has restrained the Department of State Security (DSS) from arresting Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho. The court presided over by Justice Ladiean Akintola also granted an ex-parte motion restraining the security agency and the Attorney General of the Federation from intimidating, harassing, and blocking bank accounts of Igb

APC Will Take Over From PDP In 2023 In Oyo– Lawan Boasts

The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday, said that it will take over the state from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in 2023.The party made this disclosure on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital.APC Ward Congress committee Chairman, Alhaji Gambo Lawan, who addressed a press conference, noted that the party would have still be in p
Group Tells Oyo Gov, Makinde To Be Fair, Transparent in Appointment Of Judges

Political Awareness Group (PAG), a group of Muslim professionals and technocrats for good governance, has advised Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to be fair and transparent in appointment of new judges in the state judiciary.PAG made this disclosure while addressing a press conference in Ibadan, the state capital on Thursday.Recall that three M

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 News, Photos and Videos

REVEALED! Fulani Bandits Attacked Oyo Prison To Free Fulani Warlord, Iskilu Wakili

OYO JAIL BREAK! "262 Inmates Recaptured, 575 Still At Large" – Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS)

"Don’t Die Because Of Any Politician" – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Warns Nigerians

You'll Kill Your Second Term If You Impeach Your Deputy– Primate Ayodele Warns Oyo Gov. Makinde

GOOD NEWS: Oyo Govt Reportedly Promotes 16,500 Primary School Teachers

Oyo Group Calls Out FG, Alleged That Ex Ogun Gov, Ibikunle Amosun Fuel Crisis In The State Party

Oyo Govt Revokes 22 Contracts From Contractors Over Inability To Meet Deadline

TakeItBack Movement Fires Back At Oyo Police Says No Going Back On #EndSARS Memorial Protest

Tree Crushes Four Oyo Traders to Death During Heavy Downpour

PHOTOS: Three Suspected Human Parts Dealers Paraded by Amotekun in Oyo State

Kwara University Lecturer Appointed Oyo High Court Judge

"Distance Yourself From Fake 2023 Presidential Advert" - Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Warns

Security Agents Allegedly Prevented Alaafin Of Oyo From Attending State Event

Oyo Assembly Order Surveyor General, Perm Sec To Appear Over Alleged Land Grabbing

Photos of 37 Alleged "Yahoo Boys" Arrested In Oyo

Former Oyo State Military Administrator, Adetunji Olurin Dies At 77

Oyo ALGON Issues Vacation Notice To Immigration Over Alleged Assault On Council Boss

Tragedy As Amotekun Shoots Dead A 15 Year Old Boy In Oyo

APC Governors, Ex-Reps Speaker, Allegedly Woo Ex-Oyo Governor, Ladoja Ahead 2023 Election

"I Enjoyed Being Called Audio Governor’" - Executive Governor Of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde

Gov. Makinde Appoints OPC Leader Gani Adams As Amotekun Ambassador in Oyo State

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Adeyemi Reportedly Dumps Two of His Queens, Set to Marry New Wives

BREAKING: Oyo High Court Stops AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Blocking Accounts

APC Will Take Over From PDP In 2023 In Oyo– Lawan Boasts

Group Tells Oyo Gov, Makinde To Be Fair, Transparent in Appointment Of Judges

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

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