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UI student’s death: Oyo begins investigation, says family will be duly compensated

…as family demands CCTV footage evidence The Oyo State government has declared that it has commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Richard Gbadebo, a 300-level student of the Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan at a factory in the state capital. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and…

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Eid-El-Kabir: Gbolarumi felicitates with Muslim faithfuls, urges them to stay safe, observe social distancing

The Balogun Adinni of Ibadanland and Former Deputy governor of Oyo State, Chief Hazeem Gbolarumi has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls on occasion of the forthcoming eid-el-kabir celebration. The PDP chieftain in the state also urged the Muslims to stay safe as the COVID-19 pandemic disease disrupt the social activities across the globe. He felicitates with…

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How late Ajimobi got duped of N50 million on his sickbed

The entire nation is still in shock following the death of a vibrant political icon and former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi whose demise was caused by COVID-19 complications. Abiola Ajimobi was reported to have passed on, on Thursday June 25, 2020 Now a report has surfaced online by Sahara Reporters that a certain…

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BREAKING: Oyo Ex-Governor, Ajimobi, is dead? Family reacts

Following the wide spread rumours reporting the death of the former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, his family has reacted, saying he is still alive. The internet went abuzz on Thursday night with unconfirmed news announcing the death of the immediate past governor of the pace setters state after a brief illness. For the very…

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In Ibadan, 30 factory workers tests positive for Corona Virus

Oyo state have confirmed 31 new cases of Covid-19 out of which 30 are workers in a popular factory in Ibadan. The factory, which is located at Ibadan South West Local Government, has subsequently been sealed. This was disclosed by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde while delivering his COVID-19 updates. Although the Governor did…

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Two feared dead in Moniya market fire outbreak in Ibadan (See videos, PHOTOS)

The popular Moniya market in Akinyele Local Government in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital was on fire. The fire incident reportedly started over thirty minutes ago after a petrol tanker fell. Men of the fire service have not arrived the scene of the accident as at the time of this report. Shops and other valuables have…

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PHOTOS: Sen. Buhari distributes 2nd batch palliative in Oyo

The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial district at the upper chamber of National Assembly Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai has distributed second batch of palliative to the people of his constituent in Ogbomoso and Oke Ogun Items distributed includes 2500 bags of semo, 1000 bags of rice 100 cartoons of dettol soap and others worth about N30million…

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Covid-19: Store food as proactive measure against economic downturn Prince Jagaban tasks FG, Oyo Govt

The Federal honourable representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Prince Akinremi Jagaban has tasked the Federal and Oyo State governments to store foods as proactive measure against looming economic recession which maybe occasioned by the present COVID-19 pandemic ravaging world. The honourable member stated this in a statement made available to…

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Ibadan has lost a great son and legal luminary, Gbolarumi pays tribute to Akinjide

Former Deputy governor and PDP Chieftain in Oyo State, His Excellency, Barr. Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, mourns the death of Akinjide, and commiserates with the family. Gbolarumi, in a statement signed on Tuesday, 21st of April,2020 by his Special Assistance on Media, Olaniyi Stephen, described late Chief Osuolale Abimbola Akinjide as a patriotic Nigerian who will…

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Gbolarumi pays tribute to Akinjide says Ibadan has lost a illustrious son and legal luminary

Former Deputy governor and PDP Chieftain in Oyo State, H. E. Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, mourned the death of Akinyele, and commiserate with the family. Gbolarumi, in a statement signed on Tuesday evening by his Special Assistance on Media, Olaniyi Stephen, described late Chief Olusola Abimbola Akinjide as a patriotic Nigerian who will be remembered for…

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