Tag: Oyo state
President Buhari Condemn Ethnic Attacks
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government will protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether majority or minority in line with its responsibility under ... Read More
1,052 Oyo Indigenes rescued From Trafficking — DG NAPTIP
Mrs Dame Okah-Donli, Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says 1,052 indigenes of Oyo State have been rescued from ... Read More
Alleged Serial Killer Escapes From Police Custody in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the escape from its custody of a 19-year-old alleged serial killer, Sunday Shodipe. The News Agency of ... Read More
Gov. Makinde picks Kano indigene as aide
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed Alhaji Ahmed Murtala, an indigene of Kano State, as his Special Assistant on Community Relations I. He ... Read More
No Muslim in Hijab was Denied Registration During The CVR in Oyo – REC
Mr. Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, said no female Muslim in hijab or purdah was denied registration since the commencement ... Read More
ASUU wants immediate review of LAUTECH tuition fees
ASUU President Professor Biodun Ogunyemi By Gami Tadanyigbe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the immediate downward review of high tuition ... Read More
Rape Incidents Alarming, Under-Reported – Expert
Dr Kemi Ademola-Aremu, a Gender Activist, on Wednesday incidents of rape are alarming and under-reported in the country. She also described as worrisome the non-availability ... Read More
Politics: 7 parties to contest in Oyo constituency by-election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) says seven political parties have been cleared to participate in the Ibarapa State Constituency by-election billed for Saturday. Mr. Mutiu ... Read More
N5.6bn Alleged Scam: EFCC withdraws charges against ex-Oyo Head of Service, 11 others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday withdrew the charges against ex-Oyo State Head of Service, Alhaja Kudirat Adeleke, and 11 others arraigned ... Read More
Under-aged Children Used in Hard Drug Peddling, NDLEA Raises Alarm
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, has raised alarm over the use of under-aged street children in the sale of hard ... Read More
149 MSMEs Benefit from Oyo State, BOI Loan Scheme
One hundred and forty nine companies have benefitted from a N1 billion loan scheme financed by the Oyo State Government and Bank of Industry (BOI) ... Read More
LG Poll: Group urges Oyo APC members to ensure rancour-free primaries
A group, Ajimobi Forum for Good Governance (AFOGG), has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state to support the party leadership ... Read More
N177m Fraud: Ex-IART D-G, Ogubodede, Bags 40 Years Jail Term
Fraudster Bags 7 years for Criminal Conspiracy and Forgery The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 secured the conviction and ... Read More
President Buhari Mourns General Emmanuel Abisoye
General Emmanuel Abisoye FEMI ADESINA, Abuja; President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Major-General Emmanuel Abisoye (Rtd), former General Officer Commanding (GOC) ... Read More
FG Records Progress In Addressing liquidity In Power Sector & Ending Pipeline Vandalism
Progress has been reported on steps being taken by the Federal Government to address the issue of liquidity in the Power Sector just as the ... Read More
Oyo State Government To Slash All Politicians’ Income
Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi Oyo State Government has announced 50 per cent reduction in the salaries of political office holders, their compensation, approval limits ... Read More
USAID Donates 4.5 Million Mosquito Bed Nets to Oyo State
Dr. Rick Niska representative to the Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Nigeria, handed over 4.5 million bed nets at the ... Read More
N8b CBN Currency Fraud: Ex-Banker Offers To Plea Bargain
Headquarter, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. EFCC, Abuja: One of the former commercial bank staff currently standing trial in the N8billion mutilated currency fraud, ... Read More
Niger Delta Ministry Offers Grants To Polytechnic Students
Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has offered grant of a laptop and three hundred thousand Naira start-up capital to each of its skills sponsored graduands. ... Read More
POLL: Most States in Nigeria Now Seeking Alternative Income
Lagos State Nigeria The economic situation appears to be quite dismal, as 27 states out of 36 have been unable to fulfil their basic financial ... Read More