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Two arrested in Oyo with fresh human skull

4 months ago1234 min

The Oyo State Police Command announced the arrest of two individuals for possessing a fresh human skull belonging to an unidentified woman in the Amuloko area of Ibadan, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, Osifeso Adewale, shared this information with our correspondent through a WhatsApp message on Tuesday. The arrest of the suspects followed a viral video showing some residents of the state apprehending a man known only as Musa, who was found with a...

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Man arrested with fresh human skull in Oyo

4 months ago1553 min

A man simply identified as Musa has bern apprehended in the Amuloko area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, with a fresh human skull of an unidentified woman. Residents, suspicious of his unusual behaviour, confronted him and demanded to see the contents of a sack he was carrying. Upon inspection, they discovered a human skull inside. Sharing the video of the suspect on X.com on Monday, OyoAffairs wrote, “Man caught with a fresh human head earlier...

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NSCDC arrests four suspected human traffickers, rescues nine in Oyo

5 months ago5025 min

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Oyo State Command, has arrested four suspected human traffickers and rescued nine persons used as prostitutes in the state. The command also said it had recovered smuggled fifty-five 30-litre kegs of petrol around Gwagwasu Moore Road, Kishi, in the northern part of the state. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Augustine Padonu, said these while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters on Friday in Ibadan. Padonu said that the...

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BREAKING: Nigerians Continue March In Oyo, Rivers States In Day 7 Of #EndBadGovernance Protests

5 months ago744 min

Thousands of Nigerians gathered on the streets of Ibadan, Oyo State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday morning, continuing the nationwide protests against poor governance and economic hardship that have been sweeping the country. In a series of tweets made by the Take-It-Back Movement, the large crowds of demonstrators were seen in both cities, demanding action from the government to address the country’s pressing issues. The protests, which have been...

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BREAKING: WhatsApp Group Launched To Promote Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde’s Presidential Aspirations In 2027

5 months ago765 min

The group, which currently boasts 467 members, includes prominent individuals such as Olajide Odidiomo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest. A WhatsApp group has been established to promote Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential bid in 2027. The group, which currently boasts 467 members, includes prominent individuals such as Olajide Odidiomo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest. Notably, several of Governor Makinde’s aides are also...

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We Can Deal With Our Own Situation – Oyo Gov Makinde Rejects Supreme Court Ruling On Local Govt Autonomy, Calls Emergency Meeting

5 months ago846 min

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that a lacuna has been created between the Supreme Court judgement granting autonomy to local government councils and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Supreme Court had declared it unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The court further declared that a state government has no power to appoint a caretaker committee and a local government council is...

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‘Yoruba Nation’ Sponsors Promised Us Better Life, Reduction In Costs Of Living — Female Suspect Who Invaded Oyo Government House

8 months ago975 min

Ayanwale Rofiayat, one of the Yoruba Nation agitators suspects, that invaded the Oyo State House of Assembly and Governor’s office has stated that their sponsor promised them that the cost of living would automatically come down. The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command on Monday paraded 21 suspects in connection with the invasion of the Oyo State government secretariat on Saturday, 13th April. SaharaReporters earlier reported how the suspects claimed to be members of the...

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Take It Back Movement Knocks Gov Makinde For Having Oyo Residents Affected By Circular Road Project Kneel Before Him During His Address

9 months ago965 min

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the state government will compensate residents affected by its Circular Road Project. This comes days after the Take It Back Movement held a meeting with the victims of the road project. According to the group, the project “displaced 360 villages and over five million people”. Governor Makinde visited the site on April 10, 2023, after the Take It Back Movement’s advocacy and mobilization efforts, which highlighted...