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  • Kidnappers Reportedly Release Abducted Lecturer, Toddler In Oyo

    . Kidnappers Reportedly Release Abducted Lecturer, Toddler In Oyo

     A lecturer at the Federal College of Education (FCE), Special, Oyo, Oyo State, Mr. Amidu Sarafadeen, and a three year- old child, who were abducted last Friday in Oyo town, have regained their freedom.The duo, who are neighbours, were abducted around 12.30 am on Friday, at 2nd Low Cost, Offa Meta, Atiba Local Government Area, along Ogbomoso Road.A
  • 13 Suspected Yahoo Yahoo Boys Arrested By EFCC In Oyo

    . 13 Suspected Yahoo Yahoo Boys Arrested By EFCC In Oyo

     Thirteen suspected Yahoo Yahoo boys have been arrested by Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday.This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren and made available to newsmen on Friday.The statement said the suspects were nabbe
  • 23-Yr-Old Mother in Oyo Absconds With Another Lady's 3 Months Old Baby a Week After Losing Baby

    . 23-Yr-Old Mother in Oyo Absconds With Another Lady's 3 Months Old Baby a Week After Losing Baby

     The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 23-year-old Itunu Adepoju of Badore Area, Ajah, Lagos State for allegedly absconding with a three(3)day old female baby from her mother.Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adewale Osifeso, said preliminary investigation by the police disclosed that the mother of the stol
  • Another Oyo State First Class Monarch, Aseyin Of Iseyin,Oba Adekunle Salawudeen Joins His Ancestors At 62

    . Another Oyo State First Class Monarch, Aseyin Of Iseyin,Oba Adekunle Salawudeen Joins His Ancestors At 62

     The Aseyin of Iseyin in Oyo State, Oba Adekunle Salawudeen, has joined his ancestors at age of 62, family sources told Vanguard, on Sunday.The monarch’s death which occured, on Sunday, was the fourth such occurrence among prominent traditional rulers in the state in the last eight months.Aseyin, who ascended the throne in 2007, was said to have
  • Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Folarin Faults Olaniyan’s Impeachment, Says Removal Is Illegal

    . Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Folarin Faults Olaniyan’s Impeachment, Says Removal Is Illegal

     Gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, has described the impeachment of the Deputy Governor of the state, Engineer Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan as illegal.Folarin, who represents Oyo Central Senatorial District also said that the removal showed lack of respect for the rule of law.The APC
  • BREAKING: Ex Attorney, Bayo Lawal Sworn In As Oyo Deputy Governor

    . BREAKING: Ex Attorney, Bayo Lawal Sworn In As Oyo Deputy Governor

     A former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General in Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Adebayo Lawal, has been sworn in as the new deputy governor in Oyo State.Lawal, a native of Kishi in Oke Ogun geo-political zone, took the oath of office administered by the Chief Judge in the state, Justice Munta Abimbola.The ceremony took place in Ibadan o
  • BREAKING: Oyo Assembly Approves Nomination of Bayo Lawal As New Deputy Governor

    .BREAKING: Oyo Assembly Approves Nomination of Bayo Lawal As New Deputy Governor

     Barrister Bayo Lawal's nomination as Deputy Governor of Oyo state has been approved by the Oyo State House of Assembly. The approval is coming few hours after the Assembly removed Rauf Olaniyan. The House had on Monday removed Olaniyan, a native of Igboho from office, following the recommendation of the panel of inquiry set up to investigate
  • BREAKING: Oyo Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan Impeached

    . BREAKING: Oyo Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan Impeached

     The Oyo state house of Assembly impeached the deputy state governor, Engineer Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan on Monday, July 18. The deputy governor was impeached around 11:30 am by the lawmakers. The House of Assembly is dominated by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The lawmakers during the plenary on Monday announced that they impeached the
  • Police Arrest 3 Suspects, 2 Bank Staff Over Attempt To Hack Into Account, Steal N3.4bn In Oyo

    . Police Arrest 3 Suspects, 2 Bank Staff Over Attempt To Hack Into Account, Steal N3.4bn In Oyo

     The Police Intelligence Response Team and Oyo State police command have arrested five suspects, including two bank staff, who attempted to hack into accounts of  individuals and corporate bodies to steall N3.4 billion.They also arrested 6 members of a notorious bank robbery gang which had concluded plans to execute a bloody bank robbery of a
  • One Of Many Alaafin Of Oyo';s Wives, Olori Kafayat Passes On

    . One Of Many Alaafin Of Oyo';s Wives, Olori Kafayat Passes On

     Two months after the death Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, one of his wives, Olori Kafayat, has also passed away.It was gathered that she died on Friday night, July 1, although details of her death are still sketchy.Olori Kafayat Adeyemi, who was the fourth Olori of the late Oba Adeyemi III, was the mother of Prince Adebayo Adeye
  • Self-styled PA To Oyo State Governor Nabbed, Arraigned For Internet Fraud In Ibadan

    . Self-styled PA To Oyo State Governor Nabbed, Arraigned For Internet Fraud In Ibadan

     A suspected fraudster identified as Babawale Daniel Olayinka has been arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on June 23, 2022 before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on five count charges borders on cybercrime.A statement released by Wilson Uwujare, th
  • 40Yrs Old Abideen Akinbola Remand In Prison For Allegedly Defiling 13Yrs Old Daughter In Oyo

    . 40Yrs Old Abideen Akinbola Remand In Prison For Allegedly Defiling 13Yrs Old Daughter In Oyo

     A 40-year-old man, Abideen Akinbola, has been remanded in Agodi correctional facility for having carnal knowledge of his 13 year-old daughter.An Iyaganku Family Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, ordered Akinbola’s remand on Monday.The Chief Magistrate, Mr S.H. Adebisi did not take the defendant’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction.Adebisi said
  • Oyo State Gov Makinde Okays Recruitment Of 500 Amotekun Corps Over Incessant Insecurity

    . Oyo State Gov Makinde Okays Recruitment Of 500 Amotekun Corps Over Incessant Insecurity

     Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the recruitment of additional 500 corps into the State Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed Amotekun.This was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, on Sunday in Ibadan.The statement indicated that Makinde anno
  • Eight Lawmakers Reject Move To Impeach Oyo State’s Deputy Governor, Olaniyan

    . Eight Lawmakers Reject Move To Impeach Oyo State’s Deputy Governor, Olaniyan

     No fewer than eight members of Oyo State House of Assembly have refused to partake in the ongoing impeachment process against the state deputy governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.Recall that some members of the state House of Assembly had yesterday begun the impeachment process against the deputy governor.Recall that the impeachment move by the lawma
  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Pens Heartfelt Message To His Wife As She Clocks 50

    .. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Pens Heartfelt Message To His Wife As She Clocks 50

     Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has been trending on Twitter as he celebrates the birthday of his wife, Tamunominni Makinde.To mark his wife’s special day, Seyi Makinde wrote an emotional message on social media, filled with love and prayers.Governor Makinde gushed about his beautiful wife’s golden skin, pleading with God to grant her
  • Just In! 2023: Oyo State Gov. Makinde Announces Bayo Lawal As Running Mate

    . Just In! 2023: Oyo State Gov. Makinde Announces Bayo Lawal As Running Mate

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced Bayo Lawal as his running mate ahead of the 2023 elections.The governor made the announcement during a meeting with some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders from the Oke Ogun zone.Some of the PDP leaders who were at the meeting according to sources are former PDP Chairman in the state, Kunmi Must
  • Oyo PDP Threatens To Remove Decamped Deputy Governor Olaniyan If He Fails To Resign

    . Oyo PDP Threatens To Remove Decamped Deputy Governor Olaniyan If He Fails To Resign

     The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to remove the deputy governor of the state, Engineer Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan, if he fails to resign voluntarily.The party made this disclosure on Monday.Olaniyan had on Sunday announced that he had dumped the ruling PDP.Olaniyan, who was elected along with Governor Seyi Makin
  • BREAKING: Oyo Deputy Governor, Olaniyan Dumps PDP, Joins APC

    . BREAKING: Oyo Deputy Governor, Olaniyan Dumps PDP, Joins APC

     Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, has dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.Olaniyan also said that he has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).He made these announcements on Sunday.It was gathered that the defection of Olaniyan from PDP to APC is coming a few days after the state governor, Mak
  • No Victory With Divided House – Tinubu Advocates Peace Among Oyo APC Stalwarts Ahead 2023

    . No Victory With Divided House – Tinubu Advocates Peace Among Oyo APC Stalwarts Ahead 2023

     One of the presidential aspirants on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked the leadership of the party in Oyo State, to make peace with all the aggrieved members of the party.Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, made the request in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, while addressing thousands of
  • Rep Member, Shina Peller Loses Oyo North APC Senatorial Ticket To Fatai Buhari

    . Rep Member, Shina Peller Loses Oyo North APC Senatorial Ticket To Fatai Buhari

     A member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has lost the Oyo North senatorial primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the incumbent senator, Abdulfatai Buhari.Shina Peller Loses Oyo APC Senatorial Ticket To Fatai Buhari After Getting 5 VotesThe lawmaker, who currently represents lseyin/ltesiwaju/Kajola/lwajowa federal constitu
  • NCDC Confirms 66 Suspected Monkeypox Cases In, Lagos, Oyo, FCT And Others In 5 Months

    . NCDC Confirms 66 Suspected Monkeypox Cases In, Lagos, Oyo, FCT And Others In 5 Months

     The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that Nigeria has had at least 66 suspected cases of monkeypox disease between January 1 to May 29, 2022. The agency said 21 of the cases were confirmed from nine states including Adamawa, Lagos, Rivers and Kano. According to Science News, the disease is endemic in Africa and there have bee
  • NDLEA Apprehend Drug Traffickers In Edo, Kaduna, Kogi, Akwa Ibom And Oyo (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Apprehend Drug Traffickers In Edo, Kaduna, Kogi, Akwa Ibom And Oyo (Photos)

     Suspected drug traffickers across Edo, Kaduna, Kogi, Akwa Ibom and Oyo have been apprehended by Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA.A statement released today May 29th by Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, says in Edo state, a pharmacy along Sapele Road, Benin, was raided on Friday 27th May following intelligence a
  • Oyo 2023: See Full List Of 6 Ibadan Indigenes Jostling For APC Guber Ticket

    . Oyo 2023: See Full List Of 6 Ibadan Indigenes Jostling For APC Guber Ticket

     No fewer than six aspirants have indicated interest to secure the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2023 elections in Oyo state.Our correspondent gathered that all the six aspirants are from Ibadan, the state capital.It was gathered that the primary election where the candidate of the party would emerge has been
  • Governor Makinde Wins Oyo Governorship Primaries

    .Governor Makinde Wins Oyo Governorship Primaries

     Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, has emerged winner of the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party.Makinde polled a total of 1,040 delegates votes to defeat his rival, Mr Hazeem Gbolarunmi who had two votes.The primary was held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Wednesday.Announcing the result, the returning officer,
  • "If Money Ritual Is Real, We Would Be Rich" – Oyo Ifa Priest Debunks Existence Of Money Ritual

    . "If Money Ritual Is Real, We Would Be Rich" – Oyo Ifa Priest Debunks Existence Of Money Ritual

     Chief Ifasayo Ifadamitan Alabi, one of the prominent Ifa leaders and the Oba Edu Worldwide, has said there is nothing like money ritual anywhere but deceit, which many ignorant youths are falling for.Alabi, who bemoaned the bad image that the crime had brought on genuine Ifa priests, said those involved in the deceit of money rituals were not Ifa
  • Late Alaafin of Oyo Was Poisoned To Death – Guru Maharaj Ji

    . Late Alaafin of Oyo Was Poisoned To Death – Guru Maharaj Ji

     It has been alleged that late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III was poisoned. A prominent spiritual leader, Guru Maharaj Ji made the allegation in an interview with BBC News Yoruba, published on Tuesday. Guru Maharaj Ji regretted the death of the monarch, stating that Oba Lamidi must be resurrected. He however did not mention those behind the
  • Ajimobi’s Son Installed As Aare Akogun Musulumi Of Oyo (PHOTOS)

    . Ajimobi’s Son Installed As Aare Akogun Musulumi Of Oyo (PHOTOS)

     Mr Abolaji Ajimobi, son of the late former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has been installed as the Aare Akogun Musulumi of Oyo State. The ceremony, which was held on Sunday at the Ibadan Central Mosque, Oja’ba, Ibadan, had in attendance his father-in-law and Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his mother Florence Ajimobi, Dep
  • Alaafin Stool! 20 Oyo Princes Are Jostling For Vacant Throne

    . Alaafin Stool! 20 Oyo Princes Are Jostling For Vacant Throne

     According to a report by The PUNCH, the race to fill the vacant stool of the Alaafin of Oyo has begun with at least 20 princes from the Owoade Ruling Family signifying their interest to succeed Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.Owoade Ruling Family is one of the two ruling families under the Agunloye Ruling House, according to the Mogaji of the family, Prince Ad
  • Fourth Oba In A Row! Another Traditional Ruler, Onijeru Dies In Oyo State

    . Fourth Oba In A Row! Another Traditional Ruler, Onijeru Dies In Oyo State

     According to a report by Daily Post, a traditional ruler in Oyo State, the Onijeru of Ijeru land in the Ogbomoso South Local government area of the state, Oba Elijah Popoola, has passed on.It was reported that Oba Popoola joined his ancestors on Friday at the age of 85 after a brief illness.It was learnt that the monarch ascended the throne in the
  • Armed Herdsmen Strike Again In Oyo Community, Kill Farmer

    . Armed Herdsmen Strike Again In Oyo Community, Kill Farmer

     According to a report by The PUNCH, hoodlums believed to be armed herdsmen have killed a farmer, Musa Monsuro, in the Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State.Monsuro was reportedly slaughtered on his cashew farm at Araromi village, Igboora, around 5pm on Monday, Punch reports.While the reason he was killed could not be ascertained, ther

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