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Insecurity: Oyo Govt. set to hold peace talks with area boys, cult groups

The Oyo State Government has revealed that it is set to engage in talks with all area boys and cult groups in the State, to foster peace. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun said this on Thursday, after a closed door meeting with representatives of the militant groups, including Agbekoya, Odua…

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We ‘ll never forget Alao-Akala’s contributions to the development of Oyo- Makinde

…pledges continuous support for former gov’s family Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, eulogised the late former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala for what he described as his immense contributions to the development of Oyo State. Makinde, spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, during the Lying-in-State Ceremony held in honour of…

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Oyo Govt. rescues victims, after trailers ram into Akinyele resettlement area

The Oyo State Government, yesterday rescued some victims of an accident which occurred at exactly 4:37am involving two trailers that rammed into the Resettlement center, Akinyele Ibadan. According to the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola, the accident was as a result of brake failure which left two persons dead, while…

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I am now ready to join mainstream politics, I’m still hopeful of becoming Oyo Gov one day – Taiwo Otegbeye

Pastor Taiwo Otegbeye, a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation under late Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and former gubernatorial candidate was recently hosted by Olayinka Agboola on his weekly Parrot Xtra Hour Radio Show live on Splash 105.5fm Ibadan. The politician revealed that he is now ready to join the mainstream politics and…

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We’ve asked God to bring Tinubu down, he doesn’t mean well for us – Aregbesola

Former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has attacked his political ally and leader, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, over who becomes the next governor of the state. Aregbesola, who is the current Minister of Interior, spoke in Ijebu Ijesa while addressing the All Progressives Congress, APC, faithful and stakeholders ahead of the party’s governorship primary. Aregbesola,…

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NDLEA releases video evidence after
declaring suspended police officer Abba
Kyari wanted for drug trafficking (Watch)

Narrating what transpired in the video,the NDLEA said; “The saga started on Friday, January 21,2022, when DCP Kyari initiated a call toone of the NDLEA officers in Abuja at2:12 pm. When the officer returned thecall two minutes later, Kyari informedhim he was coming to see him, todiscuss an operational matter after theJumaat service. “He appeared…

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PHOTO: One feared dead, many injured as thugs attack Igboho’s residence in Ibadan

One person was feared killed and many confirmed injured on Saturday when armed thugs attacked the Soka residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that the thugs were suspected members of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS). Igboho’s lead lawyer, Yomi Aliyyu (SAN), confirmed…

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New Olubadan will be announced on Monday – Makinde

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Saturday disclosed that new Olubadan of Ibadanland will be announced on Monday, saying that all the crisis rocking succession to Olubadan stool has been laid to rest. Governor Makinde while speaking at the farewell for the late Oba Saliu Adetunji held at Liberty Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan said…

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Couple arrested with fresh human parts in Ogun

The police command in Ogun has arrested a couple, Kehinde Oladimeji and wife, Adejumoke Raji for being in possession of fresh different human parts. DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday. According to Oyeyemi, the couple who are residents of 72, MKO Abiola…

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International passports: issues with backlog’ll be over soon – NIS

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured Nigerians that the issue of backlog of international passports in the country will be over soon, based on the introduction of enhanced e-Passport with polycarbonate data page and other security features, that has eliminated intermediaries, touts and agents in the application for new or renewal of passports. The…

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