Oyo
DSS arrests wanted former Oyo Park Chairman, Auxiliary
The Department of State Services (DSS), has apprehended Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, the former chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS). The arrest took place at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital, around 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Although the exact reasons for his arrest remain unclear, a […]
Olubadan-designate’s visit to predecessor’s family first in Ibadan history – Senator
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, visited the Aliiwo family compound of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, where he paid glowing tributes to the late monarch. Senator Kola Balogun, a member of the 9th National Assembly representing Oyo South Senatorial District, lauded the Olubadan-designate for the historic visit, stressing that it […]
Shell signs agreement to build gas pipelines in Oyo
Shell Nigeria Gas and the Oyo State Government have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state. A statement released on Friday by Shell Nigeria’s Media Relations Manager, Abimbola Essien-Nelson, disclosed that SNG will build and operate the gas distribution […]
Oyo Nurses, Midwives Issue Ultimatum, Threaten Indefinite Strike
The Oyo State council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has given the state government a 14-working-day ultimatum, warning of an indefinite strike if their demands are not met. In a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde on May 2, 2024, the council outlined concerns regarding the welfare and career progression of […]
Doctor Assaulted by Patient’s Relative Accepts Public Apology
Dr. Nelson Udeme, a medical practitioner, has acknowledged a public apology from a relative of a deceased patient after being assaulted and threatened with death. The apology, issued by Oludaisi Tajudeen and published in a national daily, surfaced online, expressing remorse for Tajudeen’s emotional outburst following the loss of his mother at the University Teaching […]
Ibadan Mogajis pledge allegiance to Olubadan-designate
FAMILY heads in Ibadan, also known as Ibadan Mogajis, on Thursday, visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and pledged their allegiance to him. The exercise was in fulfilment of the Ibadan tradition upon the nomination of Olakulehin as the Olubadan-designate. The Mogajis were led by the Aare Egbe Mogaji, Asimiyu Ariori, to the private residence […]
Police shooting victim not LAUTECH student – Management
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Tuesday night, declared that a resident who was allegedly killed by a policeman was not a student of the institution. PUNCH Metro reports that a police officer allegedly shot a member of the National Youth Service Corps, identified as Iyanda Damilola, to death […]
Oyo monarch appeals court ruling setting aside his appointment
The Onifiditi of Fiditi in Oyo State, Oba Oyeleye Sakirudeen, on Wednesday, appealed against the ruling of an Oyo State High Court that nullified his appointment as the Onifiditi of Fiditi. PUNCH Online reports that Justice K. B. Olawoyin of the state High Court had, while ruling over a suit, marked IHOY/59/2013, filed by two […]
OYSIEC commences distribution of sensitive materials for LGAs election on Thursday
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) began a two-day training for ad-hoc staff ahead of this Saturday’s local government election in the state on Monday. The commission also announced that the distribution of sensitive materials will commence on Thursday, April 25. Local government areas in the Oke Ogun axis will receive materials first, while […]
Olubadan-designate attends church service
THE Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Sunday, joined other congregants to worship at St. Peter’s Cathedral Church, Aremo, in the Ibadan North East Local Government Area of the state. It was his first church service attendance after he was nominated as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland following the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun on March […]