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  • I Built Church & Mosque With Ransom I Collect -Taofeek Lawal, The Notorious Kidnapper in Oyo

    . I Built Church & Mosque With Ransom I Collect -Taofeek Lawal, The Notorious Kidnapper in Oyo

     A suspected kidnapper, identified as Taofeek Lawal, ha been arrested in Ibadan, Oyo StateAccording to DailyTrust, Lawal confessed he had been engaged in the kidnapping business to sponsor his wife’s education in a higher institution in Ile-Ife, Osun State.The suspect, who confessed that his targets were children between the ages of four and six
  • Water Tanker Driver, Taofeek Oyeweso On The Run After Crushing An Engineer, Afees Tijani In Oyo

    . Water Tanker Driver, Taofeek Oyeweso On The Run After Crushing An Engineer, Afees Tijani In Oyo

     The Oyo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a water tanker driver, Taofeek Oyeweso, who has gone into hiding after he allegedly crushed an engineer, Afees Tijani, while on the way to deliver water to a company in the state.According to report, it was gathered that Tijani was riding his power bike to Ibadan when Oyeweso, who was driving
  • Clash Of Titans - Oyo Farmers, Fulani Disagree Over Anti-Grazing Bill

    . Clash Of Titans - Oyo Farmers, Fulani Disagree Over Anti-Grazing Bill

     Hundreds of farmers and the Fulani in Oyo State, on Wednesday disagreed over the proposed anti-grazing bill in the state.The two camps came in their large number at the Oyo State House of Assembly, venue of the public hearing on a bill for a law to prohibit open grazing in the state.The Farmers’ Ambassador, Chief Azeez Maboreje in his address, l
  • Stop Collecting Illegal Levies - Oyo State Govt Issues Stern Warning To Banned Transport Unions

    . Stop Collecting Illegal Levies - Oyo State Govt Issues Stern Warning To Banned Transport Unions

     The Oyo State Government has told commercial vehicle drivers not to pay any money to any transport unions before picking up and dropping off passengers at motor parks in the state..The state government said it had yet to lift the ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and other transport unions in the state..The stat
  • 'All Revenue-Earning Businesses Including Churches And mosques Will Pay Tax’ – Oyo Government

    .. 'All Revenue-Earning Businesses Including Churches And mosques Will Pay Tax’ – Oyo Government

     The Oyo state government says churches and mosques with revenue-generating ventures and businesses will not be exempted from paying taxes and applicable levies.John Adeleke, executive chairman of the Oyo state internal revenue service, made this known while addressing journalists in Ibadan, the state capital, on Sunday.He said the government is w
  • It Is Time For Me To Keep Silent And Allow Makinde To Work - Ex- Oyo Gov., Ajimobi Declares

    . It Is Time For Me To Keep Silent And Allow Makinde To Work - Ex- Oyo Gov., Ajimobi Declares

     The immediate past Governor of Oyo, Senator, Abiola Ajimobi on Sunday declared that he will henceforth keep silence on issues around the state and allow the incumbent Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde to do his job.Ajimobi who maintained that Makinde was elected for a period of four years insisted that it is too early for him to access the incumbent Gove
  • ‘I Was Impeached Because I Opposed Obasanjo’s 3rd Term Bid’ – Former Oyo State Governor, Ladoja

    . ‘I Was Impeached Because I Opposed Obasanjo’s 3rd Term Bid’ – Former Oyo State Governor, Ladoja

     Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo state, says he was impeached in 2006 because he told former President Olusegun Obasanjo that he was not qualified for a third term in office.Elected in 2003 under the platform of the People Democratic Party (PDP), the former governor was impeached in January 2006, reinstated in December 2006 and his term ende
  • Court Orders Permanent Forfeiture Of Assets Linked To Ex-HoS, Oyo-Ita

    . Court Orders Permanent Forfeiture Of Assets Linked To Ex-HoS, Oyo-Ita

     The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the permanent forfeiture of some assets returned by a suspect linked to the suspended Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita.Details of the case were not read out in the open court when Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo-Giwa made the order of final forfeiture of the monetary assets to
  • Police Rescue 3-Year-Old Girl, Nimotallah Sulaimon From Suspected Kidnapper In Oyo

    . Police Rescue 3-Year-Old Girl, Nimotallah Sulaimon From Suspected Kidnapper In Oyo

     The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old girl, Nimotallah Sulaimon, from a 39-year-old female suspected kidnapper.The suspect was paraded on Thursday in Ibadan at the police headquarters, Eleyele.The police also arrested five suspected kidnappers, who allegedly abducted the 17-year-old son of a herdsman, Shakiru Weti.The Commissio
  • Abducted Oyo ASUP Leaders Regain Freedom From Fulani Kidnappers, Pays N5m Ransom

    . Abducted Oyo ASUP Leaders Regain Freedom From Fulani Kidnappers, Pays N5m Ransom

     The five kidnapped leaders of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics in Oyo State have regained freedom on Saturday night.The police Public Relations Officer, Mr Gbenga Fadeyi, told our correspondent that he was yet to be briefed of the development as at the time of filing this report.But sources said they were allegedly released after payment of fi
  • Abductors Of Oyo State College of Agriculture ASUP Chair, Scribe, 3 Others Demand N500m Ransom

    . Abductors Of Oyo State College of Agriculture ASUP Chair, Scribe, 3 Others Demand N500m Ransom

     Abductors of four staff of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igbo Ora and one other person who were kidnapped on Thursday, have demanded the sum of five hundred million naira N500 million as ransom for the release of the abductees.Our correspondent recalls that the four staff of the institution, who were kidnapped included the C
  • Gunmen Abduct Oyo Agric College ASUP Chairman, Opadijo Olujide, 4 Others

    . Gunmen Abduct Oyo Agric College ASUP Chairman, Opadijo Olujide, 4 Others

     Gunmen have abducted the chairman, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology Igbo-ora, Mr. Opadijo Olujide; secretary of the union, Gbenga Alayande and three others staff of the institution.Our correspondent gathered that the five lecturers were kidnapped on Thursday evening between Saki and Igboo
  • Alaafin Of Oyo’s Wife, Olori Ajoke Denies Her Husband Having Any Relationship With Liz Anjorin

    . Alaafin Of Oyo’s Wife, Olori Ajoke Denies Her Husband Having Any Relationship With Liz Anjorin

     Olori Ajoke Adeyemi, one of the wives of the Alaafin of Oyo, has been forced to distance herself and her husband from actress Liz Anjorin amidst her beef with Toyin Abraham.As the fight between Liz Anjorin and Toyin Abraham intensified, Olori Ajoke got messages from Instagram users, asking her to talk to her husband, the Alaafin of Oyo, to call An
  • JUST IN: President Buhari sacks Winnifred Oyo-Ita As HoS, Appoints Yemi-Esan, Extends Tenure Of 7 Perm Secs

    . JUST IN: President Buhari sacks Winnifred Oyo-Ita As HoS, Appoints Yemi-Esan, Extends Tenure Of 7 Perm Secs

     President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan as the Acting Head of Civil Service of the Federation with immediate effect.Yemi-Esan, who is the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, takes over from Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, who has been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow concl
  • Alaafin of Oyo All Smile As He Enjoys Vacation With His Wives In London

    . Alaafin of Oyo All Smile As He Enjoys Vacation With His Wives In London

     82 years old Nigeria king, Alaafin and his four wives are currently on vacation In London and they all look happy and beautiful. How do a old man like this manage to make four women happy but young guys are still having relationship issues even with only one woman! Photo below..
  • Fire Guts NNPC Depot In Ibadan, Oyo State

    . Fire Guts NNPC Depot In Ibadan, Oyo State

     Fire on Wednesday gutted the Apata Ibadan depot of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation.The incident, according to an official of the Corporation who spoke with our correspondent occurred in the loading section of the depot.The development caused traffic gridlock on Apata-Abeokuta Road.There has been no official statement as of the time of f
  • Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde To Refund N28M Tuition Fees Collected By Ajimobi To Parents

    . Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde To Refund N28M Tuition Fees Collected By Ajimobi To Parents

     Governor Makinde To Refund Tuition Fees Collected By Ajimobi To Parents, see Publication below AT TODAY’S EXCO MEETING, WE RECEIVED UPDATES FROM OUR COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, PROF. DAUD SHANGODOYIN ON THE ONGOING RENOVATION OF 100 STATE-OWNED SCHOOLS. 40 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, AND 60 ARE AT ADVANCED STAGES OF RENOVATION A
  • NURTW Activities Still Remain Banned In Oyo – Gov. Seyi Makinde Reveals Amidst Fresh Motor-Park

    . NURTW Activities Still Remain Banned In Oyo – Gov. Seyi Makinde Reveals Amidst Fresh Motor-Park

     Oyo State Government on Sunday evening said the ban on the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers is still effectiveThe government spoke against the backdrop of alleged invasion of the state Secretariat of the NURTW at Agbowo area in Ibadan, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway.They, however, urge the union members not to dare the
  • Oyo & Osun State Governors, Seyi Makinde And Gboyega Oyetola Fight Dirty Over LAUTECH

    .. Oyo & Osun State Governors, Seyi Makinde And Gboyega Oyetola Fight Dirty Over LAUTECH

     Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has faulted Governor Makinde of Oyo State over the payment of staff at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) warning that Makinde’s statement makes Osun State Government looks irresponsible and it’s just a mere cheap political blackmail which the Govenror must stop.Makinde during his firs
  • Gov Seyi Makinde Reveals How Oyo State Ex Gov, Abiola Ajumobi And Others Shares Contract Money

    . Gov Seyi Makinde Reveals How Oyo State Ex Gov, Abiola Ajumobi And Others Shares Contract Money

     Oyo State State Governor, Seyi Makinde has exposed how former Oyo State Governor shared money meant for contract with others, leaving only 10 percent for the execution of the project.Makinde, in his 100 days chat on Twitter, did not mention the name of the governor, but in the manner he spoke, he was apparently referring to the immediate past Gove
  • Oyo Assembly Slashes 2019 Budget To N182B

    . Oyo Assembly Slashes 2019 Budget To N182B

     Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, reduced the 2019 budget of N282 billion passed into law by the immediate past administration under the leadership of Senator Abiola Ajimobi to N181 billion.The review of the budget which started last week Thursday, was at the instance of the incumbent Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, who described the budget ear
  • OMI-TUNTUN! These Are Positive "Changes" Already Made By Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (GSM)

    .. OMI-TUNTUN! These Are Positive "Changes" Already Made By Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (GSM)

     Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde is a Nigerian Businessman, Politician and Philanthropist. He was elected as the Governor of Oyo State in the general elections held earlier this year.Since assuming office, the "OMI-TUNTUN (New Water)" has been able to perform excellently by embarking on different projects which will make the indigenes of
  • ] Alafin Oyo's Wife, Ajoke Adeyemi Reveals Things Heartbroken Ladies Do Before Social Media Came

    .] Alafin Oyo's Wife, Ajoke Adeyemi Reveals Things Heartbroken Ladies Do Before Social Media Came

     This is very hilarious! Queen Ajoke Adeyemi has revealed things heartbroken women did in the past before social media came. She revealed hers, saying she is a lover girl while are followers also joined in the fun, very hilarious.See it all below,
  • Makinde Names Oni As Executive Chairman Of Oyo Mineral Development Agency

    . Makinde Names Oni As Executive Chairman Of Oyo Mineral Development Agency

     Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has appointed an expert in the oil and gas industry, Mr Abiodun Oni, as the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency.The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, on Thursday.Mr. Oni is expected to bring to bear his
  • Oyo Assembly Reviews 2019 Budget Approved By Ajimobi ,Moves To Slash It

    . Oyo Assembly Reviews 2019 Budget Approved By Ajimobi ,Moves To Slash It

     The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced the review of the over N285 billion budget approved for 2019 fiscal year by the immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.The move to slash the budget followed the second reading of the Oyo State Appropriation and Finance bills 2019 during the plenary presided over by the Spe
  • I'm Paid N650,000, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Reveals His Salary

    . I'm Paid N650,000, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Reveals His Salary

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that his monthly salary as the state governor is N650,000.He, therefore, declared his readiness to tackle poor remuneration in the state’s civil service.Makinde made this declaration while addressing the newly sworn-in Commissioners in the state as he reiterated his commitment towards finding a la
  • Pastor Who Lures Women To His Hideout To Rape Them Finally Arrested In Oyo State

    . Pastor Who Lures Women To His Hideout To Rape Them Finally Arrested In Oyo State

     According to SaharaReporters, a pastor, who lures females to his hideout, rapes them before dispossessing them of valuables, has been arrested by the police in Oyo State.The man was paraded alongside 29 others at the police headquarters in Ibadan, the capital, on Monday, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria.Commissioner of Police in
  • Oyo State Gov. Makinde States Reason Government Revokes Moniya-Iseyin Road Contract

    . Oyo State Gov. Makinde States Reason Government Revokes Moniya-Iseyin Road Contract

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday announced the revocation of the Moniya-Iseyin road contract awarded by the immediate past government led by Senator Abiola Ajimobi for an alleged N7 billion.Noting that the road was central to the government’s resolve to promote agribusiness, Makinde said “the previous government awarded the contrac
  • Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Reveals How His Mum Discouraged Him From Politics

    . Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Reveals How His Mum Discouraged Him From Politics

     The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that his victory in the last governorship election in the state was solely by the support of God.He said his mother did not encourage him to join politics due to her belief that Nigerian politicians were ungodly persons.The governor stated this during his family thanksgiving service at the
  • Oyo State House Of Assembly Confirms 27-Year-Old Seun Fakorede As Commissioner

    . Oyo State House Of Assembly Confirms 27-Year-Old Seun Fakorede As Commissioner

     The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed Seun Fakorede, a 27-year-old, as commissioner for youth and sport.   Governor Seyi Makinde had sent Fakorede’s name to the Assembly alongside that of Professor Raphael Afonja, and Faosat Joke Sunni in a list of his second batch of cabinet nominees.   The three were screened by the House of

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