Tag: Oyo State

Oyo State police rescue five Congolese nationals from suspected human trafficking network

News Omolola Akinyemi -
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued five citizens of the Republic of Congo during a security operation at...

Oyo Health Crisis: Sharafadeen Alli campaign faults Makinde as LAUTECH doctors’ strike hits 35 days

Health Omolola Akinyemi -
Senator Sharafadeen Alli campaign accuses Makinde of neglecting Oyo’s health sector as LAUTECH doctors’ strike enters 35 days and...

₦8.5bn power project failed, Makinde has no excuse for diesel streetlights — Sharafadeen Alli campaign

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
Your N8.5bn power project failed woefully, no justification for spending N400bn on diesel-powered streetlights - Alli campaign tells Seyi...

Oyo 2027: Bimbo Adekanmbi denies link to alleged N30bn missing funds, defends Makinde relationship

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
The 2027 governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has rejected attempts to...

Alaafin, Makinde Rift? David Oluokun demands clarification over alleged withholding of Monarch’s monthly entitlement

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David Oluokun raises questions over alleged withholding of the Alaafin of Oyo’s monthly entitlement, urging Makinde government and palace...

Oyo 2027: Monarchs backed Makinde in 2023 — why is Governor calling for neutrality now?

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Oyo monarchs to remain politically neutral, sparking fresh debate over traditional rulers who supported...

Sharafadeen Alli vision for Oyo: APC candidate unveils prosperous agenda, rejects politics of distraction

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Senator Sharafadeen Alli vision for Oyo State has been outlined by the Guber aspirant promising to pursue stronger institutions,...

Legendary Ijala poet chief Alabi Ogundepo dies at 84

News Emmanuel -
The death of legendary Ijala poet Chief Alabi Ogundepo at 84 has thrown Nigeria’s cultural community into mourning, with...

BREAKING: Araba, Aare Isese give BCOS seven-day ultimatum over queries, suspensions, transfers

Culture Omolola Akinyemi -
Traditional leaders demand reversal of disciplinary actions, alleged religion-driven postings IBADAN, OYO STATE — The Araba Ifalere Odegbemi and the...

Oyo declares August 20 work-free for Isese Day amid BCOS religious discrimination controversy

Religion Omolola Akinyemi -
Oyo State declares August 20 work-free for Isese Day, amid Ifa Religion group’s call for investigation into an alleged...

UPDATE: Onibaasi assures adequate Baasi security after kidnap attack

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Onibaasi gives Baasi security assurance Baasi security has received renewed attention after the Onibaasi of Baasi land, His Highness Oba...

BREAKING:Baasi gunmen attack leaves woman dead, husband injured

Crime Emmanuel -

A Baasi gunmen attack in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State,Nigeria has left a woman dead and her husband seriously injured after suspected kidnappers reportedly invaded their residence late Sunday night. Kaseem Jenrade reports that the incident occurred at about 11:30pm in Baasi, when about three armed men allegedly gained access to the residence […]