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Day: July 16, 2019

Makinde lambastes SERAP for demanding probe into his declared over N48b worth of assets

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has lambasted the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for demanding probe into his declared #48b assets. The governor rubbished SERAP who on Monday called for investigation into his declared assets for purpose of transparency. The governor remarked that, SERAP statement shows that neither the organisation nor its…

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Pregnant woman burnt to death in Ibadan motor accident

A pregnant woman was burnt to death in a fatal motor accident that occured along Omi Adio, Ibadan- Abeokuta expressway today Tuesday July 16th. According to reports, the deceased was traveling in a commercial vehicle that developed a mechanical fault when the shaft pulled off, causing the driver to lose control and run into a…

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Oyo Government Recovers Another 5 ‘Vehicles’ From Ajimobi’s Aides At Olodo

The administration of Governor Seyi Makinde today recovered additional 5 missing vehicles belonging to government. This is in addition to the 14 already recovered, making it 19 in total. The government had last week announced the recovery of 14 vehicles allegedly taken away by aides of former governor Abiola Ajimobi. Makinde’s executive assistant on security,…

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Taiye Currency Son, Hon. Adebisi calls for deployment of more security operatives over rampaging violence in own constituency

Yusuf Adebisi, the Son of popular Ibadan Fuji Music Star, Taiwo Adebisi also known as Taiye Currency has called for deployment of more security operatives in Ibadan South West Constituency 1, over a recent rampaging violence in the area. The 25 year old lawmaker and member, Oyo State House of Assembly from the constituency made…

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Fasoranti’s Daughter’s Killing May Force Each Ethnic Group To Adopt Self-Protection, Says Alaafin

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has warned the Federal Government that the killing of the daughter of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Mrs Funke Olakunrin, may force each ethnic group in Nigeria to result to self-help security which may not be in the interest of the country. Oba Adeyemi made this…

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5 persons escaped death in Ibadan as they severely injured when Micra, motorcyclist ran into Toyota Camry

Not fewer thant five people escaped death on Tuesday morning when a Micra car driver and commercial motorcyclist ran into a Toyota Camry car in Ibadan and the people severely injured. This incident took place in front of the Premier university, Ibadan some minutes before 7am as gathered by eyewitnesses. It was reliably gathered that…

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Asset Declaration: You Should Feel Ashamed — Makinde’s Aide Replies Oyo APC Chairman

Following the call by the All Progressives Congress, APC, chairman in the state that Governor Makinde should disclose the source of his wealth, Mr Taiwo Adisa has asked Oke to cover his face in shame. It will be recalled that Makinde had publicly declared assets worth over N48 billion. According to Adisa, who is Makinde’s…

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Ajimobi calls for reconciliation among warring parties in Oyo APC, says committee’ll be set up to end crises

The immediate past Governor of Oyo State and the Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has called on warring parties to reconcile with one another in the State. According to him, this is important in order to reposition the party and put it in good stead for the challenges…

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Seven Policemen Allegedly Gang-Raped Woman

A 35-year-old woman was tortured while being held illegally at a police station in India, a man who claimed to be her brother-in-law has said. According to Metro, he said the woman was gang-raped by several police officers and had her nails ripped out after witnessing her brother being killed by Police. Six police officers…

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‘Activate Waste To Wealth Project’ – CCII, Stakeholders Charge Makinde

….. As Oyo Kicks off Environmental Mobile Courts Oyo State government has been urged to start work on the Waste To Wealth project which was part of cardinal programs of the Seyi Makinde-led administration to bring to a bearest minimum, the problem of indiscriminate refuse dumping in the State. The call was made by the…

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