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PDP aspirant, Popoola declared intention to run against Makinde in tackling security challenges in Oyo

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Engr. Popoola Olukayode-Joshua on Thursday declared his intention to contest against the incumbent governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde in 2023 election. Popoola who said security situation in the state is worsen described it as handmade. He challenged the government of the…

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Super TV CEO’s killer, Chidinma Ojukwu wins beauty contest ‘Miss Cell 2022’ in prison (PHOTOS)

Chidima Ojukwu, the suspected killer of Usifo Ataga, CEO of Super TV, has been crowned “Miss Cell, 2022”. Ojukwu had allegedly stabbed her victim to death after they checked into an apartment in Lekki, Lagos. She had fled until she was arrested by the police. Some suspects were also arrested in connection with the incident….

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Int’l Women’s Day 2022: Oyo SSG urges women to support each other

By Taiwo Oluwadare The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun has called on women across the globe to support each other, saying that challenges facing women in leadership position are enormous. She stated this during a symposium organised by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) to mark the 2022 International Women’s…

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NANS protests over EFCC’s alleged harassment of Makinde in Ibadan

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest in condemnation of alleged harassment and intimidation of Governor Seyi Makinde by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The student’s body led by Comrade Adeleke Abidemi stormed the Ibadan office of EFCC and warned the Agency to leave the governor alone…

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Oyo Internal Revenue Board reveals plans to make payment of taxes easy for residents

Oyo State’s Board of Internal Revenue has announced that plans have almost been concluded to make payment of taxes by residents easier. The most appealing of the moves is the arrangement to ensure that tax payers can pay from the comfort of their homes without having to go to the banks to queue or sit…

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Singer Portable accepts love proposal from random lady in public (VIDEO)

Nigerian singer, portable, appears to be one of the most talked about celebrities in recent times. The controversial singer has made headlines for several reasons. However, he recently began to trend again when a video of him accepting a proposal from a female fan went viral on Instagram. In the video, the lady in question…

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Oyo unveils computerized vehicle inspection to stall road carnage

The Oyo State Government has unveiled a newly computerized vehicle inspection system in its efforts to put a check on the number of accidents on the roads. The Inspection mechanism is located at the Idi-Ape station of the State’s Vehicle Inspection Unit in Ibadan. The State Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Sangodoyin…

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Pastor attempts suicide, hangs self for lack of church members in Port Harcourt (VIDEO)

A yet to be identified pastor has reportedly attempted suicide by hanging himself for lack of church members. The incident happened in Ada George area of Port Harcourt, River State Capital. In the video circulating on social media, the pastor was about to give up ghost through hang noose when concerned persons quickly rushed to…

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Watch video of Oluwabamise Ayanwole’s mother crying at BRT terminal over her death (VIDEO)

This is the video of family members of a 22-year-old lady, Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwola crying at a BRT bus terminal. This comes following the confirmation of the death of the young lady who had boarded a BRT bus before she got missing. One of Ayanwola’s relatives confirmed this to The PUNCH on Monday. “We are…

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Federal Lawmaker, Akande-Sadipe awards scholarship to 15 indigent students

A Member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Representative Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has again awarded scholarships to 15 undergraduates from different parts of her constituency, who are studying various degree programmes within Nigeria. Representative Akande-Sadipe, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora said that her decision to sponsor the students dates back to 2019, when she was…

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