Tag: OYO
-
Another Oyo monarch dies, colleagues mourn
The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiy Salawdeen, has joined his ancestors. The traditional ruler was said to have died on Sunday after a protracted illness. Sources within the palace and the town said the town was thrown into mourning following the departure of the monarch. The late Aseyin studied Veterinary Medicine at the University of…
-
Oyo Assembly impeaches deputy gov
Oyo Assembly has impeached the Deputy Governor of the state, Rauf Olaniyan. The decision was reached after the lawmakers presented and considered the recommendation of the seven -man panel by Chief Judge, Munta Abimbola to investigate the Deputy Governor over allegations of gross misconduct. The impeachment, according to the Assembly, takes immediate effect. According to…
-
We were best friends having married you at 19, estranged wife mourns Alaafin
The former wife of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Olori Badirat Olaitan Adeyemi, has mourned the monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died late Friday night, aged 83. In an Instagram post on Monday, Olori Badirat shared an emotional tribute to the late monarch, revealing that they shared a strong bond as she married him when…
-
Gunmen kill late Iyalode of Ibadan’s daughter
Gunmen reportedly invaded the private residence of the daughter of late Iyalode of Ibadan, Fatima, early Wednesday and shot her dead. It was gathered that the gunmen shot the deceased in the head. The incident reportedly caused panic in the area as residents said the reason for killing her was not known. They also ruled…
-
NURTW disassociates self from clash with police
The National Union of Road Transport Workers has disassociated its members from the mayhem that happened at Diamond Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State during which some policemen were injured. Reacting to a report which linked the NURTW with the breakdown of law and order that took place in the hotel, the chairman of the union, Prof.…
-
Choose energetic leaders, Makinde tells Nigerians
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, charged Nigerians to choose wisely in 2023 by electing people that have the required physical and mental capacity to run the affairs of the country. The governor gave the advice at the 65th birthday anniversary and thanksgiving service, as well as launching of a ministry by the President…