by Tutu Akinlabi A woman in Oyo has had her 8-year marriage dissolved by a court after she accused her husband of starving her of sex. Nike Omodiminiyi said her husband, David only spent time making love with his first wife and had no time for her. Their marriage, which produced two children, was thus... Read More

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#DivorceDrama: ‘My wife tore my underwear and squeezed my testicles’ – Pastor laments in court

by S’ola Filani Matthew Olumide, a Nigerian pastor who resides in Ibadan, Oyo state, is set to dissolve his marriage with, Oluyemisi over her alleged attempt to damage his manhood. “Oluyemisi exposed me to public ridicule when she tore my clothes, including my underwear and compressed my testicles. I spent several weeks in the... Read More

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May 31, 2014

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My husband begged me to allow him use my womb for money rituals – Wife tells court

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Oyo has urged a court to end his marriage of 11 years due to his wife’s troublesome nature. Ademola Adelanwa told the customary court sitting in the Idi-Ose, Ibadan area that his wife, Opeyemi was always nagging. The wife on the other hand said that she had suspected her... Read More

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May 25, 2014

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Tragic news: NYSC member crushed to death by fuel tanker in Kwara

by S’ola Filani A vehicle conveying petrol on Saturday evening crushed to death, a member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Muibi Abdulrasak, in Ilesha-Baruba town of Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara. An eyewitness account revealed that the deceased and his colleague were riding on a commercial motorcycle when the incident occurred.... Read More

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May 24, 2014

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From Ibadan with love: Oyo governor’s daughter is a guest at Kim Kardashian’s Paris wedding (See Photos)

by Tutu Akinlabi As Nigerians like to say, when you’re big, you’re big. This is the case with one of the daughters of the Governor of Oyo. Abisola Kola Daisi, nee Abiola-Ajimobi, who runs a boutique in Victoria Island, is currently in Paris, France for the wedding of American reality star, Kim Kardashian. Kim K... Read More

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May 18, 2014

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‘Alhaja Ilorin controls our operation’ – Armed robbery gang confesses (PHOTO)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two men suspected of being armed robbers have spoken out about their female leader after they were arrested in Oyo. The duo were arrested while passing through the state with a Toyota Avalon car said to have been stolen from Ilorin, the capital of Kwara. The suspects have been identified as 52-year-old... Read More

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April 26, 2014

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Opinion: Understanding Oyo politics and Ajimobi’s fate in 2015

by Abass Adetunji Ethnicity plays a part in the state’s politics as well as the country’s, especially considering the alleged lopsidedness of the Akala regime in favour of the Ogbomosho people, and most parties may therefore want to pick their candidates from Ibadan. That is where Teslim and Lanlehin may have some edge in the... Read More

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February 23, 2014

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Our guardian always rapes us at midnight – Victims open up (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A middle aged man in Oyo, who was arrested but denied raping his 13-year-old ward, has been re-indicted after another girl who was under his care confirmed the allegations. Owolabi Fola was arrested for sexually assaulting the teenage girl but he claimed that he had only fondled her and even that was... Read More

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February 15, 2014

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Salihu Yakassai: APC and the South-West factor (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Yakassai But despite this advancement and exposure, History has proving that the South-West region has always voted on the lines of sentiments and not principles By this time next year, February 14th, 2015 to be precise, Nigerians would have started the political rituals of ‘s’electing their next set of leaders. This will start from the... Read More

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February 12, 2014

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SSS director drags his wife to court for damaging his girlfriend’s car

by ‘Jola Sotubo A deputy director with the State Security Service (SSS) in Oyo is said to have taken his wife to court. Edward Magaji filed the complaint against his wife in a Magistrate court sitting in Yola, the capital of Adamawa. Mr. Magaji accused his wife and mother of his four children of damaging... Read More

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February 11, 2014

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Caught in the act: 2 youth corpers arrested for performing ‘homosexual acts’ on a student

by Adeola Balogun Two members of the National Youth Service Corps in Oyo have been arrested for allegedly performing homosexual acts on a student. O’tega Daniel, 27, and Sulaimon Abari, 26, were said to have forcefully indulged in sexual acts with a minor. The duo have been arraigned before a Magistrate court sitting in the... Read More

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February 9, 2014

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2 women caught with fresh human heads in Oyo

by Zara Mustapha Two women and four men all suspected members of a gang were arrested by officials of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State, on Saturday afternoon at Iware in Afjio Local Government area of Oyo State with a fresh human head with blood still dripping from it. The suspects name were given as Adebayo Afeez,... Read More

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February 7, 2014

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Prison wardens beat up vendors for refusing to give them free newspapers

by ‘Jola Sotubo A number of prison officials in Oyo were said to have gone on a rampage and beat up 2 vendors for refusing to give them newspapers free of charge. The wardens were said to have invaded the Forestry Research Institute premises in Ibadan, the state capital and beaten Adewale Moronkeji and Kola... Read More

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February 2, 2014

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Man arrested for stabbing ‘area boy’ to death over N200 (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Adeola Balogun A trader in Oyo has been arrested and arraigned after reports that he killed a popular street urchin aka ‘area boy’. 24-year-old Tunde Azeez, a generator salesman was accused of and charged with the murder of one Kazeem Lawal. The incident occurred in the Ogunpa area of Ibadan, the state capital, after... Read More

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January 26, 2014

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Incredible: Drama as young girl discovers mystery Islamic writing on a tree in Oyo (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A school in Oyo has been besieged with visitors after a student found some inscriptions in Arabic on a tree. The JSS1 student, Abdulsalam Selimot, found the mysterious writings at her school, Community Grammar School, Amuloko in the Ona Ara Local Government Area of Ibadan, the state capital, while waiting for her... Read More

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January 25, 2014

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Stranger than fiction: How 2 brothers died after sleeping with uncles’ wives in Oyo (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two brothers in Oyo are said to have died after sleeping with women who had the traditional Yoruba ‘juju’ called ‘Magun’ placed on them. Kunmi and Adeniyi Adetokun, died within three days of each other after each having sexual relations with the wife of an uncle. One uncle, Segun Oyetade, is said... Read More

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December 31, 2013

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BUSTED: Woman docked for stealing 82 pigs, 42 chickens & N2.2 million cash in Oyo

by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Oyo has been taken before a court in the state over allegations of theft. Naimot Alimi, 45, was charged with the offence before a Magistrate court sitting in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, the state capital after she was accused of stealing 82 pigs valued at N1 million. The... Read More

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December 14, 2013

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Only stupid people will say I’m bleaching – Alao Akala

by Tutu Akinlabi Former Governor of Oyo , Adebayo Alao-Akala has been criticized many times for lightening his skin or ‘bleaching’ as it is popularly called. The former governor has spoken his mind on the issue and denied it in its entirety. In a recent interview, Chief Alao-Akala, is said to have stated that he... Read More

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December 14, 2013

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“But you’re bleaching naa!” – Top 10 reactions to Alao-Akala’s “Anyone who says I bleach is stupid” statement (TWEETS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Former Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala in a recent interview opened up on widespread beliefs that he had been lightening his skin. Chief Alao-Akala is reported to have said that anyone who says he is bleaching is stupid. [READ: Only stupid people will say I’m bleaching – Alao Akala] Nigerians have reacted... Read More

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November 14, 2013

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How Ibadan man ‘kidnapped’ policewoman, drove her away in his car, and then locked her up

by Adeola Balogun A driver in Oyo has been arrested after he was accused of locking a police officer in his car. Sunday Oladele,41, was arraigned before a Magistrate court in Ibadan, the state capital after he was alleged to have locked up the woman in a bid to resist arrest. According to the prosecutor,... Read More

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October 22, 2013

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ASUU takes grievances to the streets with protests in Osun, Oyo and Calabar (PHOTO)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Perhaps perceiving that their previous approach was too lax to convey their agitation at the state of the education sector, striking lecturers have taken to the streets in protest to continue their campaign for reforms. The lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been on... Read More

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September 14, 2013

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Ex-Ondo governor, Olusegun Agagu is dead

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu is dead. Dr. Agagu reportedly slumped on Friday evening in Oyo but could not be revived. The former Governor’s death was confirmed by Ayo Fadaka, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State. He was 65.... Read More

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August 28, 2013

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Busted: Man arrested for stealing noodles in Oyo

by Adeola Balogun A man named Moses Eze has been arrested by the police in Oyo State for allegedly stealing noodles from a shop in the Ojoo area of Ibadan, the state capital. Eze is accused of breaking into a shop belonging to one Grace Bamigbola and stealing two cartons of noodles. According to reports,... Read More

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August 11, 2013

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Death in the family: 9-year-old, parents, grandmother die mysteriously within days of each other

by Oge Okonkwo A family including their 9-year-old son and the boy’s grandmother have died one after another,within five days at the Iluju village via Ikoyi Ile in Oriire Local Government area of Oyo State. According to sources, the deaths of the family of four were said to be sudden and tragic, as it started when... Read More

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August 6, 2013

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HILARIOUS: Orijin in Ibadan features comedian, Seyi Law (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Comedian, Seyi Law has served his fans with another comedy skit doing what he knows how to do best – make people laugh. Watch the video and tell us what you think.

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August 2, 2013

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Most wanted: “I kill policemen because they killed my boys” – Notorious armed robber, Godogodo confesses (WATCH)

Abiodun Ogunjobi described as the most notorious armed robber in the South West of the country has been captured by the police. The armed robber was nabbed in the early hours of yesterday at his residence at Egbeda, near Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. He was arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS),... Read More

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August 1, 2013

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Police HQ thrown into jubilation as notorious armed robber, Godogodo is captured (WATCH)

He is not an ordinary armed robber; he and his gang have been accused of killing several policemen and civilians in the south west for over a decade. His gang members call him ‘Godogodo’ meaning ‘a hefty man’ but the police say he is a notorious armed robber who has visited terror on his victims.... Read More

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July 29, 2013

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#YNaijaFocus: Oyo 2015 – Ajimobi, Ladoja, Alao-Akala and the ‘gods’

by Ayokunle Odekunle Long or short, the ‘gods’ will be demystified in 2015 as one of the three men will rule Oyo State the second time. Taking an in-depth and close perusal at the source and course of history, man has been inundated by myths that just won’t go away. Myths, some implanted by the... Read More

July 5, 2013

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Revenge mission: 3 people arrested as masquerade, residents clash (again) in Ibadan

Barely a year after an attack on the dreaded masquerade in Ibadan, Oloolu at Popoyemoja area, supporters of the masquerade and residents of the area again clashed, Wednesday. Last year, the masquerade was attacked with machete and had his head bandaged but, Wednesday, no fewer than 16 vehicles were vandalised. Already, three persons have been ... Read More

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#DivorceDrama: “My husband turned me into an unused spare tyre” – Sexually starved woman laments

#DivorceDrama: ‘My wife tore my underwear and squeezed my testicles’ – Pastor laments in court

My husband begged me to allow him use my womb for money rituals – Wife tells court

Tragic news: NYSC member crushed to death by fuel tanker in Kwara

From Ibadan with love: Oyo governor’s daughter is a guest at Kim Kardashian’s Paris wedding (See Photos)

‘Alhaja Ilorin controls our operation’ – Armed robbery gang confesses (PHOTO)

Opinion: Understanding Oyo politics and Ajimobi’s fate in 2015

BREAKING: Armed robbers attack church in Oyo, kill policemen (See Photos)

Our guardian always rapes us at midnight – Victims open up (PICTURED)

Salihu Yakassai: APC and the South-West factor (Y! Politico)

SSS director drags his wife to court for damaging his girlfriend’s car

Caught in the act: 2 youth corpers arrested for performing ‘homosexual acts’ on a student

2 women caught with fresh human heads in Oyo

Prison wardens beat up vendors for refusing to give them free newspapers

Man arrested for stabbing ‘area boy’ to death over N200 (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

Incredible: Drama as young girl discovers mystery Islamic writing on a tree in Oyo (PICTURED)

Stranger than fiction: How 2 brothers died after sleeping with uncles’ wives in Oyo (PICTURED)

BUSTED: Woman docked for stealing 82 pigs, 42 chickens & N2.2 million cash in Oyo

Only stupid people will say I’m bleaching – Alao Akala

“But you’re bleaching naa!” – Top 10 reactions to Alao-Akala’s “Anyone who says I bleach is stupid” statement (TWEETS)

How Ibadan man ‘kidnapped’ policewoman, drove her away in his car, and then locked her up

ASUU takes grievances to the streets with protests in Osun, Oyo and Calabar (PHOTO)

Ex-Ondo governor, Olusegun Agagu is dead

Busted: Man arrested for stealing noodles in Oyo

Death in the family: 9-year-old, parents, grandmother die mysteriously within days of each other

HILARIOUS: Orijin in Ibadan features comedian, Seyi Law (WATCH)

Most wanted: “I kill policemen because they killed my boys” – Notorious armed robber, Godogodo confesses (WATCH)

Police HQ thrown into jubilation as notorious armed robber, Godogodo is captured (WATCH)

#YNaijaFocus: Oyo 2015 – Ajimobi, Ladoja, Alao-Akala and the ‘gods’

Revenge mission: 3 people arrested as masquerade, residents clash (again) in Ibadan

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