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Security: Nigerian government must partner with traditional rulers – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, says that for Nigeria to achieve a peaceful resolution of interpersonal and communal disputes, the Federal Government must partner with traditional institutions.
Oyo governor lists 128.5km road projects, others for commissioning in 2021
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde said at least seven road projects, totalling 128.5 kilometres, which were flagged off by his administration in 2020, will be completed and commissioned this year as he reassured the people that he will continue to put their interest first.
Senator Kalu felicitates Alaafin on 50th coronation anniversary
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has felicitated with Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo on his 50th coronation anniversary.
Oyo Amotekun says member shot policeman by mistake
The Oyo State Security Network Agency known as Amotekun says the recent shooting of a police constable by one of its members was an accident.
Governor Makinde’s poor handling responsible for growing insecurity – APC group
The APC members, under the auspices of The Pacesetters Initiative (TPI), held that the body language of Makinde overtly and covertly encouraged hoodlums, criminal elements to perpetrate criminalities while public disorderliness and indiscipline are allowed to reign.
Oyo: Amotekun operative arrested for shooting police constabulary
An operative of the Oyo State Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a police special constabulary in Oyo town area of the state.
Oyo governor recounts his government’s successes in 2020 despite challenges
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday recounted some of his successes in 2020 despite the myriad of challenges facing the nation, urging residents to maintain a positive outlook for the new year.
Amotekun: The dead student was an ‘armed robber’
Controversy, yesterday, trailed the alleged killing of a suspected armed robber by operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun.
Amotekun denies killing University of Ibadan student
The Commandant of the Southwest Security Network in Oyo State, otherwise known as Amotekun, has denied reports that its operatives killed a student of the University of Ibadan last Sunday.
NANS protests, accuses Amotekun officer of killing student
Youth, mostly from Oyo town, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Thursday, stormed the Oyo State Government Secretariat at Agodi to protest killing of a student.
Nigerians government warns residents not to destroy projects sited in communities
The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (FMWH) has warned Nigerians against destroying the projects sited in their communities by the Federal Government.
Federal lawmaker trains 110 constituents in Oyo
Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe (APC-Oluyole), says she has trained no fewer than 110 constituents on various entrepreneurship skills as part of her constituency empowerment programme.
Oyo governor flags off N781.7 million reconstruction of Akesan market
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday flagged off the reconstruction of the Akesan market in Oyo town which was razed by inferno on Jan. 5.
NUC begins assessment of universities ahead resumption
The National Universities Commission (NUC) said it is collecting data from universities to assess their readiness for resumption of academic activities.
Governor Makinde: I take responsibility for Oyo market fire
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken responsibility for the fire incident that razed Akesan market in Oyo State early Sunday morning.
Oyo speaker commiserates with Akesan market fire victims
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has commiserated with the victims of the fire outbreak that razed Akesan Market in Oyo Town, adding that Oyo government was more prepared to combat fire outbreaks, flood and other disasters in the state.
Fire incidents: Oyo government to buy 10 fire-fighting trucks
The Government of Oyo State said on Sunday that it was set to acquire 10 modern fire-fighting equipment through a competitive bidding process.
Three shot dead as fire razes Oyo market
Pandemonium has broken out in Oyo town after an early morning fire razed larger part of the ancient Akesan market with the men of the nearby fire service unable to curtail the situation.
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