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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Signs Amotekun Security Bill Into Law

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday, signed the Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill 2020 for the establishment of Amotekun Corps into law.Recall that the Oyo House of Assembly had earlier on March 3, passed the bill to the governor for his assent.Makinde, however, on Tuesday gave his assent to the bill one week after being passed to h

Ex-Oyo Court Registrar, Mutiat Omobola Adio Jailed Five Years For Stealing

Justice Muniru Olagunju of the Oyo State High Court has sentenced a former Deputy Chief Registrar of the state judiciary, Mrs. Mutiat Omobola Adio to five years imprisonment without an option of fine.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office, yesterday secured the conviction.Justice Olagunju found her guilty of a lon
N2m Cash, Live Catridges Recovered From Armed Robbers After Gun Battle in Oyo State (Photos)

Oyo State Police Command has paraded two armed robbery suspects, from whom the sum of N2 million was recovered during a gun duel in the Amama area of Ogbomosho.The suspects, Ismaila Salami, 26, and Femi Ojelola, 33, were arrested in Ogbomoso after a robbery which they carried out on February 29, 2020 at about 11.30pm.While parading the suspects be

Police Recover N2 Million From Robbers After Gun Duel In Oyo

The Oyo Police Command, on Thursday, March 5, 2020, paraded two robbery suspects, from whom the sum of N2 million was recovered from.The suspects, according to Punch, were arrested in connection with a robbery in the Amama area of Ogbomoso, in the late hours of February 29.Parading the robbery suspects before journalists, Oyo Commissioner of Polic
Oyo State Legislators Pass the Amotekun Bill Into Law Wearing Leopard Skin Uniforms

The Amotekun Bill has been passed into law in Oyo as the legislators wear the "Amotekun" Leopard skin uniform the the plenary session of passing the bill into law. The stunt pulled by the lawmakers was quite unnecessary but the Nigerian political game has been known to be one of serious drama and lacking serious organization. The implica

Man Sues Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde Over Intellectual Property Theft, Demands N500m As Damages

A middle-aged man, Olufemi Oniyide has disclosed that he has written an official complaint to Governor Seyi Makinde on the matter of intellectual property theft by the Oyo state government.Oniyide accused the state government and the State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja for substituting his proposal for another comp
Alaafin Of Oyo’s Wife, Queen Ola Dresses In School Uniform To visit Former Secondary School

The last wife of the Alaafin of Oyo is visiting her alma mater and she’s doing so dressed as one of the students in a school uniform.Queen Ola, who recently welcomed twins, said she is going back to the school 11 years after graduating. Her visit is part of her birthday celebrations and she will be giving the girls a talk on s3x education.She wr

Gov., Seyi Makinde Sets To Introduce Identification Card For Motor Cyclists In Oyo State

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday, disclosed his readiness to introduce an identification system for commercial motorcyclists operating within the state.He said that this is necessary in order to check crimes and the influx of bad elements into the state.Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof Raphael Afonja,
PHOTO: Alaafin Of Oyo's Wife, Olori Omoh Celebrates 2nd Birthday Of Her Twin Daughters

The twin daughters of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, are celebrating their 2nd birthday, just a day after his youngest wife was delivered of a baby.Olori Omoh, their mother, took to social media to pen her wishes to the beautiful twins.She wrote: “Happy birthday to two of my favorite twins daughters in the world. I am always proud to ca

81 Years Old Allaafin Of Oyo Welcomes baby Boy With His Youngest Wife, Damilola

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has welcomed a bouncing baby boy with his youngest wife, Olori Damilola Adeyemi.The Queen took to her Instagram page to break the news on Monday as she shared a collage photo of herself and the little prince on her Instagram page.Queen Damilola made a picture collage of the time she was pregnant wit
Seyi Makinde Set To Ban NURTW From Motor Parks In Oyo State

The Oyo State government is forging ahead with the ousting of members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers from the motor parks and garages in the state by inaugurating on Monday state appointed managers in all the 33 local government areas across the state.Prof Raphael Afonja, the state Commissioner for Works and Transport, disclosed t

FRSC Chase Six People In Commercial Bus To Death In Oyo State (Video)

A video circulating online shows men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) chasing a commercial bus and eventually causing an accident which led to the death of six people along Ogbomosho-Ilorin Road in Oyo State.According to reports, the bus driver lost control and crashed while being chased by the FRSC officials.Watch the video below:
Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde Swears In 5 New Permanent Secretary

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday swore-in another set of five Permanent Secretaries in the Civil Service of Oyo State.The Governor while performing the swearing in, called on the new permanent secretaries to see their appointments as a call to service.He maintained that the appointments were based on merit and qualification.The new p

Oyo State Government Suspends 13 Head Teachers, 3 Others For Allegedly Collecting Illegal Fees From Pupils

Oyo State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of 13 primary school head teachers, two assistant head teachers and a classroom teacher for alleged extortion and various misconducts.Dr Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board ( OSUBEB), gave the order during an inspection tour of some schools in Ibad
Oyo Suspends 13 Head Teachers, 2 Assistants, 1 Teacher For Collecting Illegal Fee

Oyo State Government, on Monday, said it has ordered the suspension of 13 primary school Head Teachers, two Assistant Head Teachers and a classroom Teacher for extortion and various misconducts.Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran issued this directive following an inspection tour of some schools in Ib

My Life Is In Danger – Oyo PDP Chieftain, Olopoenia Cries Out Over Attempt On His Life

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) In Oyo State, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoenia, Sunday raised an alarm over threat to his life.Olopoenia raised the alarm following the arrest of a suspect who came to spy at his Basorun, Ibadan residence on Saturday.Olopoenia alleged that a factional leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers

Humbly Seek Ajimobi’s Guidance On Matter Of Good Governance, Oyo APC Tells Makinde

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has told Governor Seyi Makinde to be humble enough and seek guidance from Senator Abiola Ajimobi in “matter of effective public administration and purposeful governance rather than put the blame of his disappointing show of nine months on the doorstep of his immediate predecessor who did his best and le

Lagos Okadaban! We Are Ready To Control Massive Exodus Of Okada Operators To Oyo State - Govt

The Oyo State Government, has pledged to control the influx of Okada’s in the State, following the ban of the commercial motorcycles in Lagos.This was revealed in a statement made available by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr. Akin Fagbemi today in Ibadan.He said; “ We are aware of the massive
Breaking! Oyo Gov., Makinde Reshuffles Cabinets, Swaps Education, Establishment Commissioners

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, which affected two Ministries.The Governor, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, confirmed the swapping of the portfolios of Commissioners for Education and Establishments.The statement confi

Suspected Visa Fraudsters Swindle 50 Victims Of N15M In Oyo State

Justice Oladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court on Thursday ordered that Semiu Oluwole Ololade and Adegboyega Adefuye be remanded in Agodi correctional custody till February 4 when the bail applications filed on their behalf in a criminal suit preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office,
Hold Your Peace On Oyo LG Dissolution Matter, It's Pending In Appeal Court - Oyo AG Tells Malami

The Government of Oyo State has rejected the purported intervention of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) & Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) in the raging controversy over local government dissolution in the state.The Attorney-General of Oyo State, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, in a four-page response to a letter by the AGF, sai

Oyo Will Take Full Advantage Of Lagos-Ibadan Rail Projects To Boost Economy - Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Monday that the state would take full advantage of the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan Rail project when it becomes fully functional.Governor Makinde, who stated this at the end of an inspection tour of the rail project which he embarked upon alongside the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister
Sad! Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, aka Oko Oloyun Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Oyo State

Reports just reaching our news room are indicating that renowned alternative therapist, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, aka Oko Oloyun has been shot and killed by gunmen. The incident is said to have happened on the Eruwa-Igboora Road in the Ibarapa Central area of Oyo State on Thursday.The herbal guru, who has his office along the LASU/Iba Road around Igando

Photos: Oyo State Gov., Makinde Accompanies Amaechi To Inspect Rail Lines

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde today accompanied the Honourable Minister for Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi and other top government officials, on an inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line.The rail line, once completed, will open up more opportunities for trade and investment in Oyo State. More photos below...
Kings Who Go Clubbing, Drink & Smoke Do Not Deserve Respect - Alaafin of Oyo Blows Hot

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, has said that Yoruba Kings and chiefs who indulge in clubbing, smoking, drinking and other vices, do not serve the respect from anyone.The monarch said this at the installation of Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall KWAM 1, as the Mayegun of Yorubaland on Monday January 13th. While reacting to spe

8 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Nabbed By EFCC In Ibadan, Oyo State (Photos)

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the EFCC, over the weekend, arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The suspects, whose ages range between 17 and 30 were apprehended at different locations across the ancient city. They are Abdulrahman Qozeem, Umoru Ibrahim, Umoru Abdulahi Gregory, Famous Ose Itahma, Umoru Shaibu Pedro

JUST NOW: Community In Fear As Fire Razes Akesan Market In Oyo (VIDEO)

Fire razed Akesan Market, main commercial centre of Oyo Town in the early hours of Sunday, January 5, 2020.According to reports obtained, only few shops and a filling station are not affected as of the time of filing in this report.According to eyewitness of the fire outbreak, the Fire Service based in Oyo, just less than 20 metres to the Ma
Sacked Oyo Chairmen Deserved Treatment They Got - Makinde Defends Swearing in Caretaker Chairmen

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has defended his recent inauguration of Caretaker Committees in the 33 Local Governments and 35 Local Council Development Areas.Makinde defended his action in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, on Friday in Ibadan.The governor’s reaction followed an allegation by the former council
Oyo Governor, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde Celebrates His 52nd Birthday Today

Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde (born 25 December 1967) is a Nigerian businessman, politician and philanthropist. He is the governor of Oyo State.Makinde established his first oil and gas private business called Makon Engineering and Technical Services, (METS) at the age of 29 in the year 1997, after earning years of work experience with international oil
Alaafin Of Oyo’s First Wife, Olori Agba, Abibat Nihinlola Adeyemi Marks 81st Birthday

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III marked the 81st birthday of his first wife, Olori Agba, Abibat Nihinlola AdeyemiEven though she's not always in the news unlike the younger wives, the Alaafin ensured to make her happy with an intimate celebration.We wish her a happy birthday!Check out this throw back photo of the Queen a

Oyo News, Photos and Videos

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Signs Amotekun Security Bill Into Law

Ex-Oyo Court Registrar, Mutiat Omobola Adio Jailed Five Years For Stealing

N2m Cash, Live Catridges Recovered From Armed Robbers After Gun Battle in Oyo State (Photos)

Police Recover N2 Million From Robbers After Gun Duel In Oyo

Oyo State Legislators Pass the Amotekun Bill Into Law Wearing Leopard Skin Uniforms

Man Sues Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde Over Intellectual Property Theft, Demands N500m As Damages

Alaafin Of Oyo’s Wife, Queen Ola Dresses In School Uniform To visit Former Secondary School

Gov., Seyi Makinde Sets To Introduce Identification Card For Motor Cyclists In Oyo State

PHOTO: Alaafin Of Oyo's Wife, Olori Omoh Celebrates 2nd Birthday Of Her Twin Daughters

81 Years Old Allaafin Of Oyo Welcomes baby Boy With His Youngest Wife, Damilola

Seyi Makinde Set To Ban NURTW From Motor Parks In Oyo State

FRSC Chase Six People In Commercial Bus To Death In Oyo State (Video)

Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde Swears In 5 New Permanent Secretary

Oyo State Government Suspends 13 Head Teachers, 3 Others For Allegedly Collecting Illegal Fees From Pupils

Oyo Suspends 13 Head Teachers, 2 Assistants, 1 Teacher For Collecting Illegal Fee

My Life Is In Danger – Oyo PDP Chieftain, Olopoenia Cries Out Over Attempt On His Life

Humbly Seek Ajimobi’s Guidance On Matter Of Good Governance, Oyo APC Tells Makinde

Lagos Okadaban! We Are Ready To Control Massive Exodus Of Okada Operators To Oyo State - Govt

Breaking! Oyo Gov., Makinde Reshuffles Cabinets, Swaps Education, Establishment Commissioners

Suspected Visa Fraudsters Swindle 50 Victims Of N15M In Oyo State

Hold Your Peace On Oyo LG Dissolution Matter, It's Pending In Appeal Court - Oyo AG Tells Malami

Oyo Will Take Full Advantage Of Lagos-Ibadan Rail Projects To Boost Economy - Makinde

Sad! Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, aka Oko Oloyun Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Oyo State

Photos: Oyo State Gov., Makinde Accompanies Amaechi To Inspect Rail Lines

Kings Who Go Clubbing, Drink & Smoke Do Not Deserve Respect - Alaafin of Oyo Blows Hot

8 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Nabbed By EFCC In Ibadan, Oyo State (Photos)

JUST NOW: Community In Fear As Fire Razes Akesan Market In Oyo (VIDEO)

Sacked Oyo Chairmen Deserved Treatment They Got - Makinde Defends Swearing in Caretaker Chairmen

Oyo Governor, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde Celebrates His 52nd Birthday Today

Alaafin Of Oyo’s First Wife, Olori Agba, Abibat Nihinlola Adeyemi Marks 81st Birthday

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