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  • PHOTOS: EFCC Apprehend 32 Persons, 3 Corps Members Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Oyo

    . PHOTOS: EFCC Apprehend 32 Persons, 3 Corps Members Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Oyo

     The Ibadan Zonal Office of The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has effected the arrest of 32 persons, including 3 corps members over their alleged involvement in cyber crime.The suspects were apprehended during a raid on their hideout in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Officers of the EFCC swept on the location,  after diligent analysis o
  • Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Marries A New Bride (PHOTOS)

    . Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Marries A New Bride (PHOTOS)

     The monarch of the Oyo empire, and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has reportedly gotten himself another beautiful young lady as a wife.According to reports, the traditional ruler of Oyo who is popularly known for his awesome fleet of young and beautiful wives added a younger wife to his bosom.It was gathered that the new wife is
  • Monarch Blames "Bad Boys" For Looting Vehicle Containing N60m Stolen By Robbers From Oyo Bank

    . Monarch Blames "Bad Boys" For Looting Vehicle Containing N60m Stolen By Robbers From Oyo Bank

     Oba Rafiu Mustapha, the Onjo of Okeho, a town in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State has blamed “bad boys” for the looting of a vehicle containing sacks of money stolen by armed robbers from a bank in the town.The traditional ruler spoke in reaction to the looting of the bullet-ridden get-away car used by the robbers that laid siege to a
  • VP, Yemi Osinbajo & Wife Pay Condolence Visit To Late Ajimobi's Widow In Oyo State (Photos)

    . VP, Yemi Osinbajo & Wife Pay Condolence Visit To Late Ajimobi's Widow In Oyo State (Photos)

     Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo today paid a visit to the widow of late Ajimobi, at the Oluyole estate, Ibadan residence of the late Governor.Recall his 40th day prayers was recently held. Photos from their visit below...
  • NURTW Member Shot By Customs officer Over Bag Of Rice In Oyo

    . NURTW Member Shot By Customs officer Over Bag Of Rice In Oyo

     A yet to be idetified officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Oyo/Osun command has allegedly shot a member of the proscribed National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State.It was gathered on Saturday that the incident occurred at Moniya park in Iseyin town, one of the towns in Oyo State, Friday evening.It was learnt that the of
  • Check Out Photos From The 40th Day Fidau Prayers For Former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi

    . Check Out Photos From The 40th Day Fidau Prayers For Former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi

     The 40th-day Fidau prayers for former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi, took place in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital today August 6.The former governor died on June 25 following complications from COVID-19.His Fidau prayer was attended by Kano state governor and wife, Umar Ganduje who are his in-laws. Governor Ganduje's daughter, Fatima, is
  • PHOTO: Alaafin Of Oyo Celebrates Salah Holiday With All His Seven Wives

    . PHOTO: Alaafin Of Oyo Celebrates Salah Holiday With All His Seven Wives

     Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, is pictured with his wives as they celebrate salah today July 31st. He is not just the Alaafin of Oyo, but a holder of several honorary degrees and husband to several women. Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who love to show off his beautiful wives became even more popular with his swag while flaunting his women.See more p
  • Oyo State Gov. Makinde Reopens Praying Grounds For Eid-el-Kabir Prayers

    . Oyo State Gov. Makinde Reopens Praying Grounds For Eid-el-Kabir Prayers

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday ordered reopening of praying grounds for Muslims in the state for the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers.Makinde in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, however, warned that Muslim faithful must ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the state.Makinde said that it has
  • Bloodbath In Oyo As Officer, Three Others Dead After Heavy Clash Between Hunter And Police

    . Bloodbath In Oyo As Officer, Three Others Dead After Heavy Clash Between Hunter And Police

     No less than three residents of Okeho town in Kajola Local Government Area, Oyo State, and a policeman have been reportedly killed in a clash between the police, hunters, and members of a vigilante group on Thursday, The PUNCH reports.It was gathered that the fight started following the insistence of the residents to kill the robbery suspect arres
  • End Of The Road! 3 Armed Robbers Set Ablaze After Failed Bank Robbery In Oyo

    . End Of The Road! 3 Armed Robbers Set Ablaze After Failed Bank Robbery In Oyo

     Three armed robbers were on Wednesday set ablaze by an angry mob in a failed bank robbery at First Bank, Okeho in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State.The Newsmen gathered that the robbers, who were armed with AK 47 riffles and dynamite, attempted to rob the bank in Okeho but were overpowered by police and local hunters, before being set on g
  • JUST IN: Oyo Commissioner, Asiwaju Fakorede Test Negative After Contracting COVID 19 5th Times

    . JUST IN: Oyo Commissioner, Asiwaju Fakorede Test Negative After Contracting COVID 19 5th Times

     Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede has tested negative for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) after his fifth test.Fakorede, who is also the youngest commissioner in Nigeria’s history, had on the 26th of June announced that he tested positive for Coronavirus without any symptoms/breakdown.Special Assistant to the
  • Oyo State Sets To Begin Arrest Of People Without Face Masks

    . Oyo State Sets To Begin Arrest Of People Without Face Masks

     It’s bad news for those moving about without face masks as the Oyo State government will soon begin the arrest and prosecution of defaulters.This was disclosed Wednesday by the State Coordinator, Emergency Operation Centre, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo, during a visit to Bodija Market in Ibadan.Ladipo spoke during the commencement of the persuasive enforcem
  • COVID-19: Oyo State Government Cancels Third Term, Announces School Resumption Date

    . COVID-19: Oyo State Government Cancels Third Term, Announces School Resumption Date

     The Oyo State government has approved the cancellation of the third term for the 2019/2020 session with promotion of students to be based on their academic performance of the first and second terms.This decision by the state executive council was confirmed to Nigerian Tribune by state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olasunka
  • My Husband is Not An Old Man - 81yr Old Alaafin of Oyo's Wife, Olori Anu Replies Trolls

    . My Husband is Not An Old Man - 81yr Old Alaafin of Oyo's Wife, Olori Anu Replies Trolls

     One of the wives of Alaafin of Oyo, Queen Anuoluwapo R. Adeyemi has reacted to claims by many that her husband is an old man.In a lengthy post she made on social media, the beautiful royal mother cried out saying she made her own choice marrying the 81-year-old king.According to her, it is none of people’s business if she decided to become Alaaf
  • So Sad! Three Policemen Chasing Hoodlums Drown In Oyo

    . So Sad! Three Policemen Chasing Hoodlums Drown In Oyo

     The Oyo State Police Command has lost three constables who drowned in a bridge washed away by flood on Balogun Street in Oyo town.The policemen, attached from Oyo Atiba Police Division, trailed some hoodlums to the area when the thugs started running towards the bridge.According to an eyewitness, one of the hoodlums reportedly jumped into the wate
  • 19-Year-Old Suspected Serial Killer Of Barakat Bello, Others Paraded In Oyo

    . 19-Year-Old Suspected Serial Killer Of Barakat Bello, Others Paraded In Oyo

     The Oyo state police command today paraded a 19-year-old man, Sunday Shodipe, suspected to be behind the killing of Barakat Bello and four others in Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State capital.Recall that there have been lots of killings within the local government in recent times. Notable among them is the rape and murder of Bello Baraka
  • So Sad! Former Oyo Commissioner, Fatai Abimbola Dies In Car Accident

    . So Sad! Former Oyo Commissioner, Fatai Abimbola Dies In Car Accident

     A former Commissioner in Oyo State, Honorable Fatal Abimbola is dead.It was gathered on Saturday that Abimbola, a native of Ibadan, the state capital died in a road accident on Friday.Abimbola who is fondly known as Abogun served as a commissioner under the government of the immediate past Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.A source said that Abimbo
  • Oyo Schools Remain Open, Set To Go Ahead With WAEC Exams - State Government Reveals

    . Oyo Schools Remain Open, Set To Go Ahead With WAEC Exams - State Government Reveals

     The Oyo State Government, through the State’s Commissioner for Education, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has announced its decision to go on with the reopening of schools for SS3 students to write the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), despite the directive from the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. The Oyo State Government sai
  • Police Arrest Suspected Ritualists Connected With Serial Killings In Akinyele Community, Oyo State

    . Police Arrest Suspected Ritualists Connected With Serial Killings In Akinyele Community, Oyo State

     The Oyo State Police Command has arrested some suspected ritualists who were linked to serial killings in Akinyele community in Ibadan.Making the disclosure during a town hall meeting organised by JAMZ 100.1 FM, Ibadan, was the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security, Mr Fatai Owoseni.According to him, the suspected serial killers wil
  • EXCLUSIVE! Interiors Of The Controversial Ajimobi Mansion Seized By Oyo State Government (Photos)

    . EXCLUSIVE! Interiors Of The Controversial Ajimobi Mansion Seized By Oyo State Government (Photos)

     This is the Inside images of Ajimobi's mansion seized by Oyo State government because the former governor allegedly built this on government's land. This is the same property that is said to cause the clash between Ajimobi's family and the Oyo State Government.See More photos below:
  • 8 DAY FIDAU! Ajimobi's Family Knew I Was At The Gate - Oyo Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan

    . 8 DAY FIDAU! Ajimobi's Family Knew I Was At The Gate - Oyo Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan

     According to The PUNCH, the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, has said the family of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi was aware of his presence at their Ibadan residence to attend the eighth-day Fidau of their late father. Olaniyan was denied access to the Oluyole Estate residence of the late governor on Sunday. The late governor’s
  • 29-Year-Old Serial Killer Of Children Nabbed By Nigeria Immigration Service In Oyo State

    . 29-Year-Old Serial Killer Of Children Nabbed By Nigeria Immigration Service In Oyo State

     The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, has arrested a 29-year-old, suspect over alleged kidnapping and murder.The suspect was arrested after the police received a tip-off from commercial motorcycle riders around the area.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olufemi Adetunji, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, at the
  • Oyo State Police Paraded & Arrested 24Yrs Old Man After killing Girlfriend For Denying Him S3x

    . Oyo State Police Paraded & Arrested 24Yrs Old Man After killing Girlfriend For Denying Him S3x

     Oyo State Police has paraded one Shagbada Erigga, 24, for killing his 30-year-old girlfriend, Happiness Winfred, at Oritoke Area Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State.Briefing journalists on the matter the State Police Commissioner (CP), Joe Nwachukwu Enwowu, disclosed that Erigga was arrested after one Agu Benson, on 25, June, 2020, lodged a complaint that he
  • REVEALED! Ajimobi’s Govt Also Boycotted The Burial Of Former Oyo Gov, Kolapo Ishola In 2011

    . REVEALED! Ajimobi’s Govt Also Boycotted The Burial Of Former Oyo Gov, Kolapo Ishola In 2011

     Following the tussle and outburst of ex first lady of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi during the funeral of her husband, immediate past governor of Oyo, Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi where she accused the current government of Seyi Makinde and his deputy Rauf Olaniyan of not reaching out to her and the family before and death of Senator Abiola Ajim
  • The Controversial 48 Plots Of Land, Late Ajimobi's Family Is Fighting Oyo State Government For

    . The Controversial 48 Plots Of Land, Late Ajimobi's Family Is Fighting Oyo State Government For

     Fresh fact has emerged on the controversial Quarter 361 with adjoin­ing Plots B and C totalling 23,627sqm (about 48 plots) at Agodi, GRA which was recovered from the immediate former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi by his successor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.According information from the former PA in the office of Oyo State Governor, Seye
  • Florence Ajimobi Slams Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan For Refusing To Text Her

    . Florence Ajimobi Slams Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan For Refusing To Text Her

     Former Oyo State first Lady, Florence Ajimobi is still saddened by the passing on of her husband, Abiola Ajimobi and some might feel she is taking out her anger on the wrong people. The morning widower slammed the current deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan for not texting her to console with her when her husband was critically sick; This is despite th
  • Photos & Video From The Burial Of Ex-Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ishaq Ajimobi

    .. Photos & Video From The Burial Of Ex-Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ishaq Ajimobi

     The body of the late former Governor of Oyo State, his Excellency Senator Abiola Ishaq Ajimobi was finally laid to rest this morning, of Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his Oluyole residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.Contrary to the speculations that he would be buried at the Ajimobi Mosque at Oke Ado in Ibadan , the family after getting the proper go
  • Oyo State Government Shut Down Five Health Facilities For Unethical Purposes & Contravention

    . Oyo State Government Shut Down Five Health Facilities For Unethical Purposes & Contravention

     Oyo State Government has shut five private health facilities in Saki and Ibadan allegedly for contravention and unethical practices.The state task force on private health facilities, headed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Basiru Bello, shut down the facilities for engaging  quacks, using unapproved premises; and failing to adhere to other
  • Gov. Ajimobi's Burial Postponed As Family Fights Oyo State Government Over Burial Site

    . Gov. Ajimobi's Burial Postponed As Family Fights Oyo State Government Over Burial Site

     Facts emerged on Saturday that a lingering cold war between the family of the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the Oyo State Government was largely responsible for the delay in his burial.The late Ajimobi died in a Lagos hospital on Thursday after some complications arising from COVID-19.According to Islamic injunction, the
  • Lagos State Government Reveals The Real Cause Of Ex-Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi's Death

    . Lagos State Government Reveals The Real Cause Of Ex-Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi's Death

     Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has said former Oyo Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, died of multiple organ failure. Professor Akin Abayomi explained, in a tweet, that COVID-19 complications triggered multiple organs failure.Ajimobi died around 4p.m., on Thursday, at First Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Consultants H

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