Thieving teenagers escaped being burnt by angry mob in Ibadan

Some traders arrested two teenagers on Friday at the popular Dugbe market in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The two teenagers were arrested after they allegedly broke into a … Read More

We’re not resuming, stay at home – LAUTECH tells students

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso has sent message of advice to the students of the institution to stay at home. It has advised the parents … Read More

20 year old man rapes friend’s neighbour in Ibadan

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan on Monday remanded a 20-year old man, Musa Salimon, at the Agodi Correctional facility for allegedly raping his friend’s neighbour. The police charged … Read More

Gov Mankinde clears air on returning some missionary schools to original owners

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that there is no plan to return some schools to missionaries or individuals. The State’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Abdulrahman Abduraheem, … Read More

We cannot afford ransom payment for our abducted relatives – Family of LAUTECH student lament

The families of two people who were kidnapped last week Friday are still in search of money to pay as ransom. A source very close to the families of the … Read More

Again, Oyo monarch, Onjo of Okeho reportly dies

Oba Rafiu Osuolale, the Onjo of Okeho in Kajola Local Government Area, Oyo State, has reportedly died on Sunday night. Sources in the palace have revealed the death of the … Read More

Alaafin of Oyo: 119 princes ready to succeed Oba Adeyemi

No fewer than one hundred and nineteen (119) princes from Oyo town have declared interest to ascend the Alaafin of Oyo stool. It’s been reported that the Alaafin of Oyo … Read More

Another Oyo traditional ruler, Aseyin of Iseyin reportedly dies

Reports have it that the Aseyin of Iseyin has joined his ancestors. It was gathered that the traditional ruler has been in and out of hospital for some time now. … Read More

I was tortured, tied to tree without food, paid N5m ransom ― Farmer recounts

CHRISTOPHER Bakare, the farm supervisor at late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala’s farm, who was kidnapped, on Saturday evening by suspected Fulani herdsmen and freed after payment of … Read More

Oyo Assembly accepts nomination of Bayo Lawal as new deputy governor

Oyo State House of Assembly has welcomed the nomination of Barrister Bayo Lawal as the new Deputy Governor of the state. MOUTHPIECE NGR had earlier reported that Oyo State House … Read More

Oyo Assembly accepts nomination of Bayo Lawal as new Deputy Governor

Oyo State House of Assembly has welcomed the nomination of Barrister Bayo Lawal as the new Deputy Governor of the state. MOUTHPIECE NGR had earlier reported that Oyo State House … Read More

Oyo Assembly impeaches deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan

Oyo State House of Assembly has impeached Engr Rauf Olaniyan, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State. The embattled Olaniyan was impeached after members of the Oyo House of Assembly tendered … Read More

Pray for return of peace to Nigeria, Gov Makinde tells Christian pilgrims

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday tasked Christians embarking on a holy pilgrimage to Jerusalem to pray for the return of peace to the country. Makinde who … Read More

46 year-old popular Oyo lawmaker, Olusegun Popoola dies at teaching hospital

A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ademola Olusegun Popoola has died. MOUTHPIECE NGR gathered that Popoola died on Wednesday. MOUTHPIECE NGR observes that Ademola Olusegun Popoola is … Read More

Residents lament as Oyo bridge collapses

The only bridge connecting Eruwa with Lanlate town of Oyo State has collapsed. MOUTHPIECE NGR gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday as a result of heavy rainfall. MOUTHPIECE NGR … Read More

Police arrest bankers planning robbery, hackers trying to steal N3.4bn

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has reiterated that his administration will not stop fighting crimes and criminality in the country. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, has via a statement, … Read More

11 burnt beyond recognition on Lagos-Ibadan highway

Nothing less than 11 persons have been burnt beyond identification in a crash along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the … Read More

2023: Over 700,000 PVCs waiting for collection in our office – Oyo REC, Agboke

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Barrister Mutiu Agboke has disclosed that over 700,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) are waiting for collection in the commission’s office. Agboke made … Read More

Meet 24 lawmakers who moved impeachment process against Oyo deputy gov, Olaniyan

The names of the 24 Oyo State House of Assembly members who instituted impeachment process of the Deputy Governor of the State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan have been made public. MOUTHPIECE … Read More

Nine Ibadan traditional chiefs ripe for promotion

Oba Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadan land, has said that no lesser than nine traditional chiefs are ripe for promotion. The monarch made this revelation in a statement by … Read More