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EndSARS: Makinde frees 6 suspects arrested at Ogbomoso’s protest

Six suspects arrested in connection with the crisis that visited the protest against police brutality at Ogbomoso recently have been freed by the court as prayed by Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. The suspects include Olaoluwa Busayo, Olagoke David, Olusola Matthew, Amole Adebayo, Adedokun Segun and Ganiyu Saheed. The protest against the Special Anti-Robbery…

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#EndSars: 3 persons killed, 21 others injured in Ogbomoso after Jimoh Isiaq death (PHOTOS, Video)

Youths went on rampage on Sunday as they protested in Ogbomoso on Sunday, after a 20yr old boy, Jimoh Isiaq was killed by police during #EndSARS protest on Saturday. Three people reportedly killed while 21 others were injured by gunshots. It was gathered that among those who were hit by gunshots in the afternoon were…

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Gov. Seyi Makinde confirms death of #EndSARS protester in Ogbomoso (Video)

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has confirmed the death of one Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot dead during #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso in the state. Recalled that the police have earlier denied the news after the death of the young man was earlier announced today. The governor’s condolence message reads… “I have received…

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Oyo evacuates 32 destitute for rehabilitation (PHOTOS)

Thirty two beggars have been evacuated from the street by the Oyo State Government in its continued effort at ridding the State of destitute and providing succour to children used for street begging. The exercise, fourth of its kind, was carried out around the popular Dugbe market and Mokola under bridge axis of Ibadan on…

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Excited Lebanon returnees name babies after Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde (PHOTOS)

Two of the ladies among the July 11 returnees from Lebanon have named their new baby boys after the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Oyo state Governor on Diaspora Matters, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, who was present at the naming ceremony made this and could not contain her…

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Adekunle congratulates Oyo CJ Abimbola on new legal rank attained

Eminent citizen of Oyo State and public intellectual, Prince Adetayo Adekunle has felicitated with the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Hon. Justice M. L. Abimbola, on his appointment as a Life Bencher by the Body of Benchers. In a statement released in Abuja over the weekend, Adekunle described the appointment of Justice Abimbola as “well…

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Covid-19: FG played politics in funding of states – Oyo commissioner

The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun has accused the Federal Government of playing politics with a crucial situation as fighting covid-19. Olatunbosun made this accusation on Monday, while receiving an Award of Excellence on behalf of the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde from the Abuja branch of the…

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PDP is well positioned to win future election- Akinwole

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party  PDP in Oyo state Hon Akinwale Akinwole has  said that the party will be stronger and better positioned to win subsequent elections in the  the state and Nigeria at large. He said this in a chat with journalist after meeting and with party leaders and stakeholders  in Ogbomoso …

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‘I’m pained when I lie down and I see your space is empty beside me’ – Ajimobi’s wife

Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, the wife of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has written a touching message in memory of his late husband during the 40 days Fidau prayer for the deceased. Below is what she wrote: 40 days without my pillar of support Today, Thursday, August 6, 2020 makes it…

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OYRTMA admonishes road users after hit and run driver kills man in Ibadan (PHOTOS)

A hit and run driver has killed a young man who was believed to have crossed the express way at the JAMZ FM Junction, along Lagos-Ibadan road, Challenge, Ibadan without noticing the oncoming vehicle on Friday evening. The Special Rescue Team of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) taken the corpse of the…

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