Tag: Oyo
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JUST IN: Ex-Military Gov, Administrator of Oyo, Ekiti States, Gen Adetunji Olurin is dead
The former military governor and administrator of Oyo and Ekiti States, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin is reportedly dead at 76. The septuagenarian, born on December 3, 1944, was an indigene of Ilaro, in Ogun State. A family source who does not want his name mentioned said Olurin died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)…
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Protests rock Ibadan over alleged killing of 14-year-old apprentice
Following alleged incessant killings of youths in Ibadan area of Oyo State, by the Operatives of the State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, hundreds of aggrieved youths took to the streets of the state capital on Wednesday protesting the killings. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they were protesting against alleged killing of a…
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Oyo reports index Delta COVID-19 variant
The Oyo State Coronavirus Task Force says it has uncovered the Delta variant of the virus in the state. A statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, issued on behalf of the taskforce on Sunday in Ibadan, said the general public should be informed of the Delta variant of…
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Police arrest three men for killing cows while dispersing herders in Oyo forest
Authorities of the Oyo State Police Command, on Monday, disclosed that three men have been arrested for shooting six cows dead and injuring 13 others cows at Eruwa, in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were apprehended, on Sunday, inside the bush at Sunbare area, along old Ibadan-Eruwa road while attempting…
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Human stump discovered under bridge in Oyo
A human stump was discovered on Saturday under Alapo Bridge, around Alalubosa area of Oyo Town in Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that essential parts of the body, like the head, private part, arms and legs had been harvested by unknown persons. A bit that’s left beyond a healthy joint is…
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Igangan killings: North has declared war on South-West, Yorubas won’t remain silent – Gani Adams
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams on Sunday said with the killing of over 50 people in Igangan town, Ibarapa, Oke Ogun area of Oyo State, it is evident that war is imminent in the country. Adams, while condemning the gruesome murder of innocent residents of the town, warned Fulani herdsmen and bandits to…
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Oyo LG Poll: Makinde declares Friday public holiday
The Governor Makinde led Oyo State Government has declared Friday, May 21, 2021, a public holiday. A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, confirmed that the governor approved the holiday to enable the state to conduct a hitch-free local government election holding on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The statement…
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Kidnappings: Makinde pitches tent with Man O’ War to secure Oyo schools
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo says his administration has concluded arrangements to engage the Man O’ War Nigeria to provide security and surveillance in primary and secondary schools in the state. The governor made this known on Thursday in Ibadan when he received the National Executives of the Man O’ War Nigeria who paid him…
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Gunmen storm hotel in Oyo, kidnap several persons
Some people have been kidnapped by gunmen in a hotel in Ajaawa, Ogbomoso, the headquarters of Ogo-Oluwa Local Government of Oyo State. The incident occurred 10:30 pm on Saturday, throwing residents of the sleepy community into panic. There were still conflicting figures of victims as at press time. Oyo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Adewale…
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Sodomy: Oyo teacher caught molesting schoolboys pushes blame to devil [Photo]
The Oyo State police command on Thursday paraded a primary school teacher, Ebenezer Olawuyi for defiling two of his male pupils. The 30-year-old, Olawuyi said he lured the pupils to his house to mark examination scripts for him and sodomised them. The state command also paraded 33 others for armed robbery, kidnapping and carjacking in…