Oyo

How rat-killer seller and his 3 kids kidnapped, killed 8-year-old in Oyo

The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo Command, has paraded a father – a rat killer seller – and his three children for allegedly kidnapping and killing an eight-year-old boy, Abdulraheem Bamimore. Parading the suspects in Ibadan at the headquarters of the police command Wednesday, in Eleyele, the police commissioner, Ngozi Onadeko, said that the suspects committed... Read More

Orlu

January 26, 2021

What we know about the military killings of Orlu natives in Imo

Yesterday, videos surfaced on the internet showing the Nigerian military in Orlu, Imo releasing live rounds into streets where indigenes are going about with their business caused a public uproar from Nigerians. Properties were set ablaze, some natives had died (reportedly more than five) and others left injured. Orlu is the operational base of the... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

civilians, curfew, Fulani herdsmen, Hope Uzodinma, Imo, Military, Nigerian Army, Orlu, Oyo

October 20, 2020

36 states and only 7 governors think the #EndSARS protests are genuine

It is Day 14 of the #EndSARS protests. Nine days since the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the deadly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), eight days since the #5for5 demands submitted by the protesting youth, eight days since President Muhammadu Buhari last thought protesting youth are tired of police brutality. Three... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

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September 19, 2019

43 percent of Nigerians make smartphone purchase decisions based on social media campaigns, RED | For Africa study shows

A new study by the Research and Intelligence Unit of the omni-media group, RED | For Africa, indicates that about 43 percent of Nigerians with active social media accounts have been influenced to buy smartphones based on brand focused online marketing campaigns. The research study was undertaken by RED | For Africa to analyze and... Read More

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The Big 5: Northern Elders Forum says ‘June 12 declaration’ not enough, W.H.O warns of possible cholera spread and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed reservations on President Buhari’s declaration of June 12 as Democracy day and award of posthumous national honour on Chief M.K.O Abiola Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, who spoke in an interview with Punch Newspapers, said Buhari was taking Nigerians... Read More

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December 17, 2017

No more opposition parties in Oyo – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has said there is no more opposition party in Oyo State. Tinubu made the declaration during a mega rally at Mapo Hall while receiving former governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, former senate leader, Teslim Folarin and hosts of others into the APC. “Today is very important because... Read More

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December 13, 2017

It is laughable that obas would recommend me for removal – Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, yesterday said the threat of 21 Ibadan kings to recommend him for removal is an affront to indigenes. Reference: The governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi installed 21 Kings which sparked a fight between him and the Olubadan, who said he was not consulted before... Read More

Abiola Ajiomobi, Olubadan, Oyo

November 14, 2017

About 3,000 Oyo pensioners march to protest 56 months unpaid arrears

No less than 3,000 retired Primary School teachers in Oyo yesterday staged a protest over their unpaid pension arrears running to 56 months. The old men and women started the protest from the secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and proceeded to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Agodi Ibadan and later to the government secretariat.... Read More

3000 retired Primary School teachers, Alhaji Olalekan Alli, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, Oyo

October 7, 2017

Fayose is eminently qualified to lead Nigeria out of the woods – Ladoja

A former Governor of Oyo, Senator Rashid Ladoja has said the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose should not be stopped by anyone in the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) from contesting for Presidency in 2019, as it is the governor’s fundamental human rights to contest for any seat. Ladoja, who visited Governor Fayose at the governor’s... Read More

2019 presidency, Abiola Ajimobi, Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti, Oyo, Senator Rashid Ladoja

September 21, 2017

Olubadan sues Gov Ajimobi, 23 others

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sued the governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi and 23 others, for their involvement in the crowning of 21 kings in Ibadan on August 27, 2017. Joined in the suit are the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, the... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oyo, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin

LAUTECH governing council pledges to restore peace

The newly constituted Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has reportedly pledged to restore normalcy in the institution. The Chairman of the council, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi, made the pledge at an inaugural meeting held on Saturday at the institution’s main campus in Ogbomoso, NAN reports. The institution co-owned by Oyo... Read More

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Take over LAUTECH | SUG President pleads with FG

Student Union President of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Debo Balogun has urged the Federal Government to take over the institution. In an interview with the NAN, Balogun pleaded with the Federal Government to wade into the crisis rocking the institution. He narrated how the crisis started in 2016 and has continued to affect the... Read More

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LAUTECH

Thought Experiment: What would American students do if they had to live the hell of LAUTECH students?

We all know one of the most tender pressure points in the land of the free (a.k.a America) is Race. In politics, welfare, opportunities, life, everything; even in academia. That’s why, as a Nigerian (where absolutely nothing works in our favour, not even our sameness of race) what I’m about to describe seems like a... Read More

Thinking Through

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Adeboye, an inspiration to me – Ajimobi

by Dolapo Adelana Oyo Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has felicitated with the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The governor, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, described Pastor Adeboye... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, Faith, Oyo, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Religion

January 30, 2017

Nasir el-Rufai drops 5 points to 28 in the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors

We are back with the latest governors effectiveness ranking. This week Gov. Nasir el-Rufai made the lowest drop from number 23 in last week’s ranking to 28 this week. The Kaduna governor has been in the eye of the storm over his effectiveness (or otherwise) in quelling the unrest caused by Fulani herdsmen in Southern... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 21, 2017

‘Oyo, Osun pay LAUTECH N500m to end prolonged strike’

The governments of Oyo and Osun have reportedly paid Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) N250m each to bring an end to the crisis in the higher institution, The Nation reports. A source privy to the payment said, “Yes, both states have paid the amount as promised and the sum is now in the kitty of the... Read More

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January 18, 2017

Abiola Ajimobi is the worst governor in Nigeria | See the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

We are back with the latest governors effectiveness ranking. This week, Willie Obiano, the Anambra state governor remains the best governor in Nigeria while Abiola Isiaka Ajimobi, the governor of Oyo has moved down from 33 to 36. Obiano’s justification as best governor in 2016 goes thus: “Chief Willie Obiano’s records cover important areas like... Read More

Thinking Through

anambra, Edo, lagos, LAUTECH, nigeria, Osun, Oyo, Politics, The YNaija Ranking, Willie Obiano, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

January 14, 2017

Insiders: “Gov. Ajimobi demonstrated his lack of understanding of his position”

Perhaps it is nothing but blackmail when a sitting governor accuses students protesting the closure of their school for eight months of disrespecting him and telling them to do whatever they want to do. The governor said: “If you want to make trouble, we will wait for you. Whatever will happen, let it happen. You... Read More

Thinking Through

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November 10, 2016

Teacher arrested for raping 10-year-old boy

The Police Command in Oyo on Wednesday said it had arrested a 20-year-old primary school teacher, Collins Obi, for raping a 10-year-old boy in Ibadan, The Punch reports. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the teacher committed sodomy on November 5, 2016. Ajisebutu said, “The 20-year-old primary schoolteacher was arrested for having anal... Read More

Adekunle Ajisebutu, Collins Obi, Ibadan, Iyaganku Police Station, Oyo, Samuel Adegbuyi

November 8, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno | Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery – YNaija Ajimobi reduces salaries of political appointees by half in Oyo – YNaija Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno – YNaija Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime – YNaija $29.96bn loan not a debt trap –... Read More

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November 8, 2016

Gov. Ajimobi slashes political appointees’ by half in Oyo

The Government of Oyo on Monday reduced the salaries of all political appointees in the state by 50 per cent. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Ali, said the decision was taken at the last Executive Council meeting in the state. Ali said the continued drop in revenue in the state was the... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, contract, Oyo, political appointees, salaries

September 16, 2016

PROFILE: Sarah Sanni is on high mural ground

by Emeka Nwankwo Sarah Sanni is doing something no one else is – and there is a whole vista of opportunity ahead. “I never saw myself as a painter. It just came up! I didn’t plan it. I never sat down to think of it,” says Sarah Sanni, the founder and creative director of Cera... Read More

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August 29, 2016

10 die in Oyo road accident

Ten persons lost their lives on Sunday along the Ibadan-Oyo expressway in an accident involving an 18-seater white Toyota Hiace bus ‎with registration number LSD 191 XA. Nine other persons were also injured when the bus overtook another bus. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) spokesperson, Oluwaseun Onijala, the accident occurred around 5:20pm. He... Read More

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Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge announces change in 2016 championship schedule

The organising and administrating council of The Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge have announced a readjustment to the 2016 championship schedule. The maiden state-wide edition of The Spelling Bee Challenge for students aged 8-15, in schools across the 12 states of administration of the championship, commenced with enrolment and registration of schools in May and runs... Read More

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Why Oyo state government shut down public schools

Following the crisis rocking the Oyo state education sector, the State government, on Monday, announced that it has set up a thirty-one member Education Reform Initiative Committee to broaden the scope of the management of the public schools. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of the state, Moses Alake Adeyemo, who represented the state governor, Abiola Ajimobi,... Read More

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Students protest, not begging, forces Ajimobi to reopen schools

The Oyo state government has announced the reopening of schools following protests by students. This was contained in a statement released by the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun. “The people of Oyo State, Nigeria and indeed the whole world will recall the highly condemnable events of Monday 6th June 2016 which... Read More

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‘Utterly irresponsible, libellous and repeatedly painful’ | Kemi Olunloyo’s father describes her ‘erratic’ behavior

Father of controversial blogger, Kemi Olunloyo has publicly denounced her following her numerous unfounded attacks at him and other notable individuals in the society. Kemi’s father, Omololu Olunloyo is a Second Republic governor of old Oyo State and a respected elder statesman. In an emotion laden statement released on Thursday, Omololu revealed that his daughter... Read More

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September 23, 2015

Policeman beaten black and blue for causing accident (PHOTOS)

Pictures of a policeman who was beaten up on Tuesday morning, along Ogbomosho road in Oyo state- have surfaced on the internet. A police van was said to have caused a fatal accident while chasing a taxi along the major road. While most of the policemen reportedly escaped in their van, one wasn’t so lucky... Read More

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September 3, 2015

PDP chieftain says new party will emerge from PDP

It still looks like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might crash any time soon. A PDP stalwart and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, Lekan Balogun, has predicted that a new party would emerge from the PDP ahead of the 2019 general elections. Balogun disclosed this on Thursday during the monthly Guest Forum of Oodua Newspapers held at... Read More

APC, jonathan, new party, Oyo, PDP

This is how you celebrate losing an election

by Chinwe Okafor Celebrities disgraced when they chose to run for seat in this year’s elections. Out of all, just a few got compensated for their guts to even near a rather serious terrain. Like, you’re literally asking to be taken seriously after every image of you in “interesting” attire, being dry humped by a female while... Read More

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