The Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency hopeful, Hon. Tosin Alabi, has showered glowing tributes on renowned grassroots leader and political mobiliser, Otunba Seye Famojuro, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a “King of Boys,” a bridge-builder, and a powerful force behind the political rise of many young leaders in Oyo State. In a…
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has elevated 14 high chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas. The affected high chiefs and Baales were presented with their instruments of office by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, on behalf of the governor at a colourful coronation ceremony held at the…
Two members of a CAC church in Ibadan, Oyo State identified as Ezekiel Akinniyi, 63; and Wale Oguntade have been dragged to court over alleged threats to kill two pastors and other church members. Akinniyi and Oguntade were arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by…
The police command in Oyo State has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two firearms consisting of one single-barrel gun and one dane gun. The command’s public relations officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan. Mr Olayinka said the suspects were arrested following intelligence-driven and…
Abubakar Abdullahi, one of the seven suspects arrested by the Oyo State Police Command in connection with the attack on and killing of five forest rangers at the National Park Service office in Oloka Village, has revealed how he was invited by one Mohammed Dangi, whom he described as the second-in-command of the bandit gang,…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, was absent from activities organised by the Seyi Makinde-led government to commemorate the Oyo State 50th anniversary celebration. The week-long celebration featured several events that traditionally involve the participation of royal fathers across the state. However, the Alaafin did not attend any of the programmes. The Alaafin’s…
A 45-year-old man has died while trying to rescue his goat from inside a deep well in Mokola area, Saki community, Oyo State. The man entered the well with aim of rescuing the goat, but was trapped and couldn’t come out, Oyo State Fire Services Agency said while confirming the incident on Wednesday. The Chairman…
The member representing Ibadan North State Constituency I at the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairperson, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has congratulated the government and people of Oyo State on the occasion of the state’s 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a celebration of resilience, visionary…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he is closely following developments within the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that his interest is driven by a desire to see the party survive and succeed. Wike made the remarks on Monday while speaking at the 105th meeting of…
Police have confirmed the arrest of the seven suspects in connection with banditry attacks on the old National Park in Ikoyi Ile, Oyo. The suspects include the alleged mastermind and ring leader of the highly dreaded ten-man armed banditry gang. They were alleged to be responsible for the brutal assault on forest rangers and operatives…
