The Oyo State Government has cautioned against the circulation of some old videos about kidnappers’ dens in Ibadan, the state capital, by mischief makers as recent ones. In a statement signed by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor, the state government said that “these videos are…
The Oyo State Government has revealed plans to establish a business district in Ibadan, the state capital, to make way for a commercial corridor that would be a beehive of economic activities. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams A. Funmilayo made this disclosure in Akinyele during a…
A 33-year-old nursing mum, Comfort Olalere Tinubu, has been arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Olusegun Tinubu, 39. The Nation reports that the unfortunate incident occurred at about 10 PM on Wednesday, October 30, at their home in Adegbayi area of Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has mourned the deaths of victims of a building collapse in Jegede Olunloyo, Ona Ara Local Government, part of Ibadan, Oyo state capital. Governor Seyi Makinde expressed condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the families of PDP chieftains,…
Thirty-two suspects arrested for committing various crimes and offences have been paraded by the Oyo state command of the Nigeria police. The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi during a press briefing disclosed that the suspects’ offences range from kidnapping, armed robbery and murders.…
The Oyo State Government has reopened 23 schools after 10 years they were shut over boundary crisis in Ibadan. The schools were located in the Atiba, Afijio, Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The schools were reopened after a meeting between Oyo state’s Deputy Governor, Barr.…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde is set to establish the Oyo State Flood Management Agency as part of his administration’s efforts to address cases of flooding across the State. This became necessary as the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) reaches its close. To this end, the Governor has…
No fewer than 10 persons have reportedly lost their lives while seven other victims were rescued in a building collapse incident at Jegede Olorunsogo in Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Tribune gathered that the incident occured at 2 am on Thursday. Confirming the incident, the…
The Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural scene have been thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, who died at the remarkable age of 101. Tribune Online gathered that the veteran actor was said to have died early Thursday morning after…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, will in November break the ground for a 3,000-hectare agribusiness industrial hub in Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of the State. The Director General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Dr. Debo Akande, disclosed this in an exclusive chat with…