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(PHOTOS): Oyo Police Command Parades Suspected Cultists, Recovers Vehicles, Firearms•••As CP Sonubi Promises Adequate Security During Yuletide

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  No fewer than 15 suspected criminals were on Monday paraded at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan for their involvements in various anti-society activities such as cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and other illicit substances. The state Police Commissioner, CP Sonubi Ayodele while addressing journalists at the command over the development maintained … Read more

(Photos): NDLEA Arrests Engineer, Seizes 1,323kg Of Cannabis In Multiple Operations

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  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Egwu Phillip Inya, a building engineer, while attempting to receive illicit drugs concealed in imported pressure machines. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, and shared on the Agency’s website on … Read more

(Photos) Makinde Commissions Oyo’s First Independent Power Project

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  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on investors in the energy sector to partner with the state, noting that there is a huge energy market in the state. He stated this on Friday, while commissioning the first phase of the 11 Megawatts Ibadan Hybrid Power Plant, the state’s first-ever Independent Power Project, at … Read more

Seven Arraigned, As OYRTMA Officers Attacked By Tricycle Riders In Ibadan(Photos)

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  Adeleke Maria   Two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Oyedepo Samuel and Waheed Quadri, were assaulted by tricycle riders and hoodlums while performing their lawful duties. The Officers were recently attacked with iron rods, stones, and sticks at the Water Corporation gate Ibadan which inflicted severe injuries on them. … Read more

Ipetumodu City Library, Symbol Of Educational Revival, Community Effort -IDF(Photos)

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By Adeleke Maria   The Ipetumodu Development Forum(IDF) has described the newly commissioned Ipetumodu City Library as a symbol of education of revival and community efforts. The newly commissioned Ipetumodu City Library project aimed at revitalizing educational access and fostering knowledge among students in the area. In his welcome address presented on behalf of the … Read more

Makinde inaugurates 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers (PHOTOS)

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  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers, promising that his government will continue to give priority attention to the security of residents of the state. He explained that plans are underway to establish airstrips in Igbeti and Otu towns respectively, noting that the state government will also provide aircraft security … Read more

Oyo CSDA Funds Another 132 Micro-Projects In 66 Communities …Reiterates Makinde’s Commitment To Eradicate Out-of-school Children Syndrome(Photos)

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  The Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) has disbursed funds for the implementation of another 132 micro-projects across sixty-six communities in Oyo State. This was disclosed at a training programme organized by the agency on Monday at the House of Chiefs, Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, where focus was directed at project … Read more

Ibadan Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc: 2 Dead, 2 Missing, Properties Worth Millions Destroyed – NEMA [PHOTOS]

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  Following the heavy downpour that led to flash flood in some areas in Ibadan, Oyo state capital especially in Ibadan South-West and Oluyole Local Government areas on Tuesday, 24th September, 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA says two persons were confirmed dead. NEMA Southwest Zonal coordinator, Mr Kadiri Olanrewaju disclosed this while briefing … Read more