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  • Update On Burial Plans For Ex-Oyo Governor Late Abiola Ajimobi

    . Update On Burial Plans For Ex-Oyo Governor Late Abiola Ajimobi

     The funeral of former Oyo Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, has been postponed. This was made public by his spokesman, Bolaji Tunji while speaking to reporters athis Oluyole, Ibadan residence on Friday morning. He said the family would soon make an announcement of the burial programme. Tunji said: “The funeral arrangements will be announced soon
  • Oyo State Youngest Commissioner, Seun Fakorede Tests Positive For COVID-19

    . Oyo State Youngest Commissioner, Seun Fakorede Tests Positive For COVID-19

     It has been confirmed that Oyo State youngest commissioner, Mr. Seun Fakorede has tests positive for COVID-1928-year-old Seun Fakorede who is the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, revealed that he had gone into isolation in order not to spread the disease. “I tested positive for COVID-19 and I want you to know that there’s no cause for
  • Panic In Oyo As Three Cabinet Members Test Positive For COVID-19

    . Panic In Oyo As Three Cabinet Members Test Positive For COVID-19

     Three members of the Oyo State Executive Council are have contracted COVID-19.The state Governor, Seyi Makinde, made this known in a series of tweets on Wednesday.The identity of the executive council members was, however, not disclosed.Makinde explained that the three cases had been contacted, adding that contact tracing has started.The governor
  • Oyo State Govt Modifies Resumption Dates For Schools, Students Resume July 6

    . Oyo State Govt Modifies Resumption Dates For Schools, Students Resume July 6

     The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has modified the resumption date for Primary Six, Junior Secondary School 3 and Senior Secondary School 3 students in the state.This follows a meeting of stakeholders which lasted over two hours on Monday.A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, confirmed that the Commiss
  • Former Oyo State Gov., Ajimobi Is On Danger List, Pray For Him - Primate Ayodele Reveals

    . Former Oyo State Gov., Ajimobi Is On Danger List, Pray For Him - Primate Ayodele Reveals

     The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele, has revealed what he described as God’s revelation to him concerning the former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi.Reacting to the death rumours surrounding Ajimobi, Primate Ayodele said he still sees the former Governor “on danger list and he needs serious prayers to come ba
  • Man, Happiness Bassey Arrested In Oyo For Torturing His 7-year Old Daughter, Antonia

    . Man, Happiness Bassey Arrested In Oyo For Torturing His 7-year Old Daughter, Antonia

     The Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion’s Rapid Response Rescue Team on Sexual, Gender-Based Violence and Child Abuse has rescued a 7-year old young girl named Antonia Happiness Bassey who has been a victim of physical abuse, torture and assault by her biological father.The father was arrested in Ibadan following a report ma
  • Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Insists That Ex Oyo Governor, Abiola Ajimobi is Dead

    . Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Insists That Ex Oyo Governor, Abiola Ajimobi is Dead

     Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo states in a tweet that former Oyo State Governor: Senator Abiola Ajimobi is “late”According to him, his sources within told him that the governor is on life support and the only reason he hasn’t been pronounced dead is just because the plugs have not been pulled yet.UPDATE: My source insists the late
  • Governor, Seyi Makinde Recommission Oyo City Watch Facilities And Security Control Room In Ibadan

    . Governor, Seyi Makinde Recommission Oyo City Watch Facilities And Security Control Room In Ibadan

     The entire system on Oyo State Security Control Room and City Watch facilities has been reconfigured so that we no longer need to pay internet access fees of N3.5million/month.  This facility now wholly belongs to Oyo State.According to the people that attend, They have also expanded the facilities so that the security operatives, including t
  • PHOTOS: See The Pedestrian Bridge Commissioned by Hon Wahab Kazeem As Constituent Project in Oyo

    . PHOTOS: See The Pedestrian Bridge Commissioned by Hon Wahab Kazeem As Constituent Project in Oyo

     Akorede LCDA Caretaker Chairman, Hon Wahab Kazeem LASKAZ, has commissioned the newly built pedestrian bridge at Boluwaji-Oke Suna area of the LCDA.Hon Kazeem who spoke at the commissioning of the project executed by Boluwaji-Oke Suna Residents Association in the Akorede LCDA, commended the association for raising funds to execute the project. He p
  • Covid-19! Oyo State Government Partially Reopens Schools In Two Weeks

    . Covid-19! Oyo State Government Partially Reopens Schools In Two Weeks

     The Oyo State Covid-19 Task Force announced on Monday that it has relaxed the curfew imposed on the state following the advent of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic.The Task Force, which made the decision public after a two-and-a-half-hour meeting presided by its chairman, Governor Seyi Makinde, added that the curfew would now run from 10 pm to 4 a
  • BREAKING: Ex Oyo State Gov. Isiaka Ajimobi Reportedly Slips Into Coma

    . BREAKING: Ex Oyo State Gov. Isiaka Ajimobi Reportedly Slips Into Coma

     Immediate past Oyo State governor, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, is in coma, Global Excellence authoritatively reports.Senator Ajimobi, who was moved to a Lagos based highbrow hospital, First Cardiologist, after he was diagnosed of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic about 17 days ago, sources said, slipped into unconsciousness on June 8 while doctors have
  • PHOTOS: Two Boys & 4 Girls Caught With Loaded Guns at Their Hideouts in Oyo State

    . PHOTOS: Two Boys & 4 Girls Caught With Loaded Guns at Their Hideouts in Oyo State

     Okaka Youths alerted the Police and showed them hideouts of the notorious boys and girls in the community..The Police invaded their popular hideout called "getto", earlier today at about 12:35pm, which left some of the community boys running for their lives..The Police successfully apprehended two boys and four girls with a locally made
  • Oyo Speaker’s Mother, Justina Ogundoyin Becomes Iya’loja General Of Ibarapaland

    . Oyo Speaker’s Mother, Justina Ogundoyin Becomes Iya’loja General Of Ibarapaland

     Mother of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, Mrs. Justina Ogundoyin, has been installed as the Iya-Oloja-General of Ibarapaland.Justina Ogundoyin is the wife to the late philanthropist, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin.The Speaker has congratulated his mother on her installation as the Iya-Oloja-General of Ibarapaland.Ogundoyi
  • Oyo Amotekun Commences Operations - Commandant, Rtd. Col. Olayinka Olayanju Reveals

    . Oyo Amotekun Commences Operations - Commandant, Rtd. Col. Olayinka Olayanju Reveals

     Retired Col. Olayinka Olayanju, Oyo State Commandant of Amotekun Security Outfit, says operations have commenced and that they will soon be rolling out the much-expected face of Amotekun.Olayanju told newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan after Amotekun Stakeholders Forum with the theme: ‘Employing Technology For Adequate Crime Protection in Oyo State�
  • Oyo Police PRO Olugbenga Fadeyi Confirm Arrest Of 2 Persons Over Death Of Three In The State

    . Oyo Police PRO Olugbenga Fadeyi Confirm Arrest Of 2 Persons Over Death Of Three In The State

     The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, who confirmed the incident in Ibadan on Monday, said that eight unknown gunmen invaded the communities on Sunday. “The police operatives immediately swung into action when they got the information.“We combed the bushes in the areas and two persons were arrested in co
  • New Oyo CP, Chuks Enwonwu Gives Policemen Sound Warning Not To Tamper With Citizens’ Rights

    . New Oyo CP, Chuks Enwonwu Gives Policemen Sound Warning Not To Tamper With Citizens’ Rights

     The newly posted Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Chuks Enwonwu has urged police officers in the state not to tamper with fundamental human rights of residents of the state.Enwonwu made this declaration while addressing officers of the state Police Command at Eleyele headquarters of the state police command.Enwonwu who took over the baton of l
  • Wife Of Alaafin Of Oyo, Olori Anu Shares Mouth-Watering Photos To Celebrate Her Birthday

    .. Wife Of Alaafin Of Oyo, Olori Anu Shares Mouth-Watering Photos To Celebrate Her Birthday

     One of the wives of the revered Nigerian monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, has stunned in new photos. Olori Anu, one of the wives of 81-year-old Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, turns a year older today.The mum of two shared some new photos on her Instragram page to celebrate her birthday. See photos below:
  • “We Need A Nigerian Who Is Slightly Insane To Lead Us” – Ex-Oyo State Gov., Adebayo Alao-Akala

    . “We Need A Nigerian Who Is Slightly Insane To Lead Us” – Ex-Oyo State Gov., Adebayo Alao-Akala

     A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, has said that a leader must have a measure of insanity to successfully lead in Nigeria.According to him, the nation needs such a leader that will act right no matter the disposition of those around him.He disclosed this in an interview published by Saturday Punch while highlighting the qual
  • Crisis Hits Oyo APC As Ajimobi Loyalists Plan To Expel Buhari’s Ex-Minister, Adebayo Shittu

    . Crisis Hits Oyo APC As Ajimobi Loyalists Plan To Expel Buhari’s Ex-Minister, Adebayo Shittu

     Another crisis is currently brewing within the fold of the Oyo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following a clandestine move to expel former Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, from the party.Our correspondent recalls that Shittu served as Minister under President Muhammadu Buhari in his first term.It
  • Doctors In Oyo State Demand 24 Month Salary Arrears For Improved Working Condition

    . Doctors In Oyo State Demand 24 Month Salary Arrears For Improved Working Condition

     Doctors under the aegis of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, on Tuesday, demanded for the payment of their 24 months’ salary arrears owed its members by the Oyo State Government under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde.The doctors in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr.
  • COVID-19: Oyo State Govt Relaxes Curfew, Now 8pm To 5am

    . COVID-19: Oyo State Govt Relaxes Curfew, Now 8pm To 5am

     The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, on Sunday, relaxed the existing curfew imposed on the state to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to between 8.p.m. and 5 a.m.A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, confirmed that the decision was reached at the COVID-19 Task Force meeting presided
  • Gov. Seyi Makinde Announces 27 More Workers In Oyo Company Test Positive For COVID-19

    . Gov. Seyi Makinde Announces 27 More Workers In Oyo Company Test Positive For COVID-19

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said 27 more members of staff of iSON Xperiences located in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state have tested positive for COVID-19.At least 63 members of staff had previously tested positive for the virus and are currently being isolated.Makinde made this announcement on Friday via Twitter
  • JUST IN: Court Arraign LG Official, Badmus & Lawyer Ibukunoluwa Over N167.9m Fraud In Oyo

    . JUST IN: Court Arraign LG Official, Badmus & Lawyer Ibukunoluwa Over N167.9m Fraud In Oyo

     An Igbosere High Court, Lagos, on Tuesday fixed July 28 for the arraignment of a local government official in Oyo State,  Badmus Adesina, and a lawyer, Ibukunoluwa Konu, who allegedly stole N167.9 million from an estate of a dead man.Adesina, 59, and Konu, 44, were charged on four counts bordering on stealing, forgery and making documents wit
  • Oyo Islamic Cleric, Taofeeq Akeubagold Calls Out His Worker Who Mastermind His Twins Kidnap

    .. Oyo Islamic Cleric, Taofeeq Akeubagold Calls Out His Worker Who Mastermind His Twins Kidnap

     Popular Oyo Islamic cleric, Taofeeq Akeubagold has called out one of his workers who allegedly masterminded the kidnap of his twins. Akeubagold shared photos of the suspect, identified his as Opeyemi ibraheem Agbenuso Odo. According to the Islamic cleric, Opeyemi manages the social media aspect of his Ramadan lecture and was picked to attend the 2
  • Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Expresses Shock & Sadness Over Sudden Death Of His Friend, Kehinde Ayoola

    . Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Expresses Shock & Sadness Over Sudden Death Of His Friend, Kehinde Ayoola

     Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of his ‘loyal friend’, Kehinde Ayoola.Until his death, Kehinde Ayoola was the Commissioner for Environment in Oyo State. He passed away on Thursday morning.However, in a statement released on Thursday, Makinde noted that he received with deep sadness t
  • Oyo State Commissioner For Environment, Kehinde Ayoola Dies At 55

    . Oyo State Commissioner For Environment, Kehinde Ayoola Dies At 55

     The commissioner for Environment and Natural Resource of Oyo State, Honourable Kehinde Ayoola is dead.A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the death of the honorable.According to the statement, two weeks ago, the commissioner drove himself to Frontida Critical Care Hospital, Iy
  • Trouble In The Palace As Alaafin Of Oyo’s Queen Ola Attacks Queen Memunat On Her Birthday

    . Trouble In The Palace As Alaafin Of Oyo’s Queen Ola Attacks Queen Memunat On Her Birthday

     It was reported that there is a division among the Queens of the Alaafin of Oyo’s palace.Recall that Queen Ola who turned 30 last year and Queen Memunat who is marking her birthday today, used to be best friends.When the going was sweet, the two Queens who are both Mother of a set of twins, were fond of wearing same clothes and are always at the
  • Coronavirus: Makinde Confirms Five New Cases Of COVID-19 In Oyo

    . Coronavirus: Makinde Confirms Five New Cases Of COVID-19 In Oyo

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday announced that the state has recorded another five (5) new cases of coronavirus also known as COVID-19.Makinde who doubles as Chairman of the COVID-19 task force committee in the state made this declaration via series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle Saturday night.Makinde, while giving update
  • COVID-19! Oyo State Govt, UI Partner With Herbal Practitioners To Find Cure

    . COVID-19! Oyo State Govt, UI Partner With Herbal Practitioners To Find Cure

     Prof Idowu Olayinka says there have been a lot of mistrust over the years as regards traditional herbal medicine.The Oyo State Government and the management of the University of Ibadan on Friday met some herbal practitioners in the state with a view to finding a solution that would have scientific validation for the cure of COVID-19.Speaking with
  • Fire Outbreak Caused By Fuel Laden Tanker Claims Lives Of Two In Ibadan, Oyo State

    .. Fire Outbreak Caused By Fuel Laden Tanker Claims Lives Of Two In Ibadan, Oyo State

     Two persons have died in a fire outbreak caused by a fuel-laden tanker which went up in flames at Moniya area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday.The tanker which was conveying diesel lost control while descending the slope beside a filling station at Moniya, crushing a vehicle traveling to Ogbomoso.It was gathered that several shops, cars

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