Makinde worries as #EndSARS protests intensify
Following the reports of bloody protest and brutality inflicted on protesters in some parts of Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde has deployed men of the joint security task force to go … Read More
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#EndSARS: Two feared dead as policemen, hoodlums clash in Edo
Two unidentified persons were shot dead on Tuesday at the Santana Market along Sapele Road in Benin as hoodlums engaged policemen enforcing a 24-hour curfew imposed by the Edo State … Read More
Oyo schools close as #ENDSARS protests intensify
Most private and public schools in Oyo state did not open for academic activities on Tuesday morning. Although the State Government has not made any official announcement for their closure, … Read More
FG begins N75bn support funds disbursement this week
Beginning from this week, the Federal Government will start paying grants to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that are successful to partake in the N75bn COVID-19 support schemes. On September … Read More
#EndSARS: Motorists groan as protesters block Ogbomoso, Ibadan major roads
The EndSARS agitators on Monday stormed Ogbomoso and Ibadan with a fresh peaceful protest that left major roads being blocked, caused gridlock and halted legitimate conduct of day to day … Read More
Oyo PDP State Excos Pays Makinde Condolence Visit, Eulogises Mama Makinde
The Oyo state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) executives have paid the executive governor of the state, Engr Seyi Makinde, a condolence visit over the demise of mama Abigail … Read More
More COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ibadan, Residents panic over new cases
A firm in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has recorded 57 COVID-19 cases. This is among 72 cases confirmed in the state on Saturday. Oyo State’s Task Force on COVID-19 … Read More
Senate President sponsors 100 mass weddings
Senate President Ahmad Lawan at the weekend sponsored a mass wedding for 100 couples in his constituency, at the Central Mosque, Nguru in Yobe State. This is even as some … Read More
PHOTONEWS: LAUTECH alumni commiserate with Makinde over mum’s death
The leadership of LAUTECH Alumni Association led by the Global President- Com. Onilede Solomon JP, on Saturday, paid a condolence visit to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi … Read More
Heritage Bank to engage 129 of 774 LGAs in Special Public Works Programme
Heritage Bank Plc is set to commence the account opening with Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) for the earmarked 774,000 participants of the SPW Programme in their branches, throughout the 774 … Read More
I was attacked by hoodlums not #EndSARS protesters, says Oyetola
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Sunday said the #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, the state capital was hijacked by suspected political thugs. The state police command confirmed the death of … Read More
We will go to war if southerners wants to use this #Endsars protest to remove Buhari- Shettima
The leader of arewa consultative forum has Stated that the North will not hold their hand and watch southerners remove Buhari from power because of their thirsty desire to restructure … Read More
Aisha tweets song urging Buhari to tackle insecurity
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday tweeted a song from an indigenous Hausa musician sending a plea to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to rescue the northern … Read More
ASUU plans to re-negotiate 2009 agreement with FG
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), has expressed its willingness to re- enter into fresh negotiations on the 2009 agreement with the Federal Government considering that implementing the agreement might … Read More
Akeredolu’s victory: Lanlehin cautions Makinde against overrating himself
Following the declaration of the Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, for a second term, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin (Solan), has cautioned the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde against … Read More
#EndSARS: Anonymous hacks EFCC, INEC websites
Anonymous, an online network known for launching cyber attacks against government institutions, has hacked the websites of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent National Electoral Commission. A … Read More
#EndSARS: We’re sorry for being silent, Osinbajo begs youths
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday apologised to the youths for keeping silent and having not done enough to stop police brutality in the country. This is as #EndSARS protesters held … Read More
Death of Governor Makinde’s mother: An exit at a time glorious- HC for Education.
Oyo State Commissioner for Education Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye has commiserate with Governor Seyi Makinde on the death of his mother. Olaleye described mama as a success in all ways, going … Read More
Mama Abigail Makinde lived a fulfilled Life – Aderemi Jimoh, Babaloja General, Oyo State
The Babaloja of Oyo State, Alhaji Aderemi Jimoh has described the late mother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo, as one of the privileged mothers favoured by God to live … Read More
Despite talks, FG compels lecturers’ IPPIS capturing — ASUU
Indications emerged on Friday that the faceoff between the Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities may not end soon. Despite the ongoing discussions … Read More