DPO, 6 bandits die in attack
The Police Command in Imo has confirmed the death of CSP Fatmann Dooiyor, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in an attack in Oru East Local […]
Oyo
Gridlock: FRSC deploys more officers, synergies with sister agencies
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday said that it had deployed more of its officers to work with other sister security agencies in […]
Auto dealer docked for allegedly stealing car worth N2.5m
A 38-year-old auto dealer, Victor Omoyiade, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry worth N2.5 million. The police […]
France, Oyo Govt. Meet to develop tourism sites
French Embassy is working on a new way to develop tourism in Oyo State, especially as it looks to expand its bilateral relationship with the […]
Police arraign man, 46, over alleged N2.3m fraud
The Lagos Police Command on Friday arraigned a 46-year-old man, Ibrahim Yakubu, for allegedly defrauding one Mr Stephen Akano of N2.3 million. Yakubu, whose address […]
Businesswoman docked for alleged dangerous driving
A businesswoman, Eucharia Nwaogu, on Wednesday appeared in a Wuse Zone Six Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for alleged dangerous driving and causing an accident. The […]
We’ve increased Oyo’s IGR by N15 Billion in two years – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, declared at the weekend that his government has, in its first two years, increased the state’s Internally Generated Revenue by […]
Commuters injured in multiple road accident in Abuja
About seven vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in a road traffic accident on Wednesday morning near Karu bridge, Nyanya, Abuja. The Vehicle Inspection Officer, […]
Why we’re evacuating beggars, street urchins – Oyo govt
The Government of Oyo State, on Monday, clarified the reasons it is evacuating beggars, street-urchins and the destitute to the new facility at Akinyele Resettlement […]
2020 Olympics: public viewing area in Tokyo to become vaccination centre –Governor
Tokyo wants to use a park supposed to host public viewing for the Olympic Games as a coronavirus vaccination centre, governor Yuriko Koike told the […]
Imeh, Quadre win singles titles of CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship
Joseph Imeh and Oyinlomo Quadre on Saturday emerged winners of the men’s and women’s events at the 43rd CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship in Abuja. […]
Auto crash kills 4, injures 4 others in Bauchi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says four persons were killed and four others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred in Wailo village, Darazo […]
NCDC records 48 new COVID-19 infections, 1 recovery
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 48 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 166,146. […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 43 new infections as at May 21, 2021
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 43 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,944. […]
Warri council boss describes late Olu as exemplary traditional ruler
The Chairman, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Michael Tidi has described late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli I, as a seasoned administrator, […]
NGO train girls on reusable sanitary pads in Ekiti
An NGO, Gold Heart Foundation for Teens and Orphans, on Friday, trained young girls on proper use of reusable sanitary pads to maintain healthy living. […]
Police in Delta nab 2 kidnappers, rescue 4 victims
The Police Command in Delta says it has apprehended two suspected kidnappers and rescued four victims in two separate operations. The acting Police Public Relations […]
Ramadan: Christian clerics felicitate Muslims, sue for peace, justice
The Catholic Diocese of Oyo has urged the Muslim faithful in Nigeria to embrace and pray for peace, justice and an end to social vices […]
Makinde mourns late Permanent Secretary
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr Wasiu Gbadegesin, as […]
1 dies in accident on Ota/Idi-Iroko road
One person died while two others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred at Iyana-Iyesi on Ota/Idi-Iroko road in Ogun on Friday. Mr Ajibade Adekunle, […]
MURIC advises against tribal profiling
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to Nigerians to shun tribal profiling, but to continue to expose bad eggs and criminals in their societies. […]
NCDC reports 9 deaths, 187 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported nine coronavirus-related deaths and 187 new infections on Wednesday. NCDC said in its official Twitter handle that […]
Oyo State is conducting sterility test on COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine
Oyo State is conducting sterility test on the 127,740 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines it received from the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHDA). Commissioner […]
Oyo Govt Approves N399m to Boost Water Purification
In a bid to continue the provision of potable water to the people of Oyo State, the state government has approved the procurement of 1,194 […]
Ibarapa crisis: Makinde speaks on arrest of OPC members, Wakili
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will do everything possible to prevent miscarriage of justice on the recent arrests of […]