Tag: OYO
Amotekun operative shoots policeman in Oyo
An operative of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a policeman.
The incident occurred over the weekend...
Oyo lifts curfew to allow cross-over services
Oyo State Government has lifted the Federal Government-imposed 12 am to 4 am curfew to allow cross-over services in the state on December 31.
The...
Trafficking victim reunites with family after 14 years
Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday reunited a trafficking victim Khadijat Barugu with her family in Benin Republic after...
NSCDC official who died rescuing Lebanese in Oyo buried
An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Oyo State Command Benjamin Oyewole who was killed by hoodlums on December 12...
Oyo NUJ boycotts Fani-Kayode’s press conference
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State chapter has directed its members not to attend the press conference scheduled for Monday by former...
Serial killer: IG deploys crack detectives to Oyo over Shodipe’s escape
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has deployed additional investigative aids to Oyo State to complement the efforts of the Oyo State Police...
Police flood Ajimobi’s residence ahead of funeral
Police in Oyo State have taken over the Agodi GRA residence of the deceased former governor, Abiola Ajimobi, ahead of his funeral on Sunday.
It...
Oyo’s youngest commissioner, Seun Fakorede, tests positive for coronavirus
Oyo State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Seun Fakorede, has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The 28-year-old, Oyo’s youngest commissioner, said in a LinkedIn...
Seyi Makinde mourns Ajimobi
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed sadness at the death of his predecessor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
The two-term governor died on Thursday in a...
116 iSON Xperiences Ibadan staff confirmed coronavirus positive
A total of 116 staff of customer experience provider, iSON Xperiences, in Ibadan, Oyo State have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Oyo State Governor,...