Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Saturday, kidnapped no fewer than two people in Otu town in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that Otu is one of the towns in Itesiwaju Local Government Area in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of the state. Our correspondent gathered that the two people kidnapped included Mr Dayo Olayanju […]
Ondo gov, Aiyedatiwa condoles Oyo people over Ibadan explosion
Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of Ondo State on Thursday condoled with the people and government of Oyo State following the explosion that rocked a part of Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday. The governor emphasised the need for a thorough investigation into the explosion, stressing that all those involved in the tragic incident must not go […]
Ondo gov, Aiyedatiwa condoles Oyo people over Ibadan explosion
Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of Ondo State on Thursday condoled with the people and government of Oyo State following the explosion that rocked a part of Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday. The governor emphasised the need for a thorough investigation into the explosion, stressing that all those involved in the tragic incident must not go […]
Ibadan Explosion: Oyo govt gives fresh update on death toll
The death toll from the recent explosion that rocked Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has risen to five. Fatai Owoseni, the state’s special adviser on security matters to Governor Seyi Makinde, gave the update during a press briefing on Thursday. According to Owoseni, two more bodies were recovered. He said: “Rescue operation is still ongoing. […]
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Ibadan explosion: People working for Malian illegal miners have explosives in apartments – Ex-Oyo lawmaker [DOCUMENTS]
A former member of Oyo State House of Assembly, Barrister Muideen Olalekan Olagunju, has warned that there is a possibility that people working for illegal miners in Ibadan have explosives in their rented apartments. Olagunju spoke in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Thursday. DAILY POST recalls that explosive devices exploded in a […]
Oyo: INEC fixes date for Saki rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, 3rd February, 2024, as the date for the conduct of a rerun election in two polling units in Saki West State Constituency, Oyo State House of Assembly. INEC made this declaration via a statement issued by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr. Rahman Adeniran […]
Rising insecurity: Oyo federal lawmaker, Olajide optimistic on state police
Member representing Ibadan North West/South in the House of Representatives, Hon. Stanley Olajide has expressed optimism that creation of state police would solve challenges across the country. He said the spate of security challenges over time has presented the need for creation of state police, assuring that the upper and lower legislative Chambers would pass […]
Ibadan explosion: Adeleke commiserates with Makinde, Oyo govt
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, over the Ibadan explosion. Adeleke described the incident as sad and unfortunate in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement read, “I commiserate with my Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, Oyo State Government and the entire […]
Ibadan explosion: I have been rendered homeless – Ex- Oyo Deputy gov cries out
A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun, has cried out that he and his family has been rendered homeless after the explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday night. Oladokun spoke in an interview with DAILY POST on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that the explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Estate […]
Ibadan explosion: Provide immediate humanitarian support to victims – Oyo Senator Alli tells NEMA, others
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has urged the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and other relevant agencies to provide immediate humanitarian support to victims of the Ibadan explosion. The lawmaker said this on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that an explosion occurred at a residence in Dejo Oyelese close, Bodija […]