Oyo State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:03:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Oyo State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 PDP Inaugurates Caretaker Committee in Oyo State https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-inaugurates-caretaker-committee-in-oyo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-inaugurates-caretaker-committee-in-oyo-state/#respond Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474229 The caretaker committee set up to oversee the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State has been inaugurated. InfoStride News reports that the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party had earlier approved the appointment of a 17-man caretaker committee to manage the party’s activities in the state. In a statement, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-inaugurates-caretaker-committee-in-oyo-state/feed/ 0 “We Must Build Back Home And Give Back To Our Roots” – Davido To Fellow Nigerian Artists https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-build-back-home-and-give-back-to-our-roots-davido-to-fellow-nigerian-artists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-build-back-home-and-give-back-to-our-roots-davido-to-fellow-nigerian-artists/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:30:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471422 Popular Afrobeats singer Davido has shared a nostalgic post about his early days as a performer. He recently recalled when he skipped school in 2011 to perform in Ibadan, and fans have been reacting. In a post shared via his X account, Davido reminisced about when his manager and B Red picked him up from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-build-back-home-and-give-back-to-our-roots-davido-to-fellow-nigerian-artists/feed/ 0 I’m Not Competing With Any Monarch – Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:40:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465677 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has said that he is not in any supremacy battle with any monarch. His Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, recently revealed that the king is not in any form of competition with anyone. This is coming after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/feed/ 0 Oyo/Osun Customs Generates N82 Billion Revenue in 2024 https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-osun-customs-generate-n82-billion-revenue-in-2024/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-osun-customs-generate-n82-billion-revenue-in-2024/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402680   The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a revenue collection of N82 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. This marks a significant contribution to the nation’s economy, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to trade facilitation and revenue generation. According to the Area Controller, the revenue was generated through import duties, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-osun-customs-generate-n82-billion-revenue-in-2024/feed/ 0 It Is Time For Me To Reflect – Oriyomi Hamzat https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-time-for-me-to-reflect-oriyomi-hamzat/ https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-time-for-me-to-reflect-oriyomi-hamzat/#respond Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:20:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401033 Popular media personality, Oriyomi Hamzat has regained his freedom after meeting bail conditions. Recall that the Oyo State High Court granted bail to Hamzat, Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Naomi Silekunola, and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan where 35 children died in a stampede during a children funfair organised by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-time-for-me-to-reflect-oriyomi-hamzat/feed/ 0 Prince Abimbola Owoade: The New Alaafin of Oyo and His Vision for a Prosperous Kingdom https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:21:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400211 The long-awaited announcement has finally arrived – Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade is the new Alaafin of Oyo. Following a series of consultations, divinations, and recommendations by the Oyomesi, the revered kingmakers of Oyo, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved the appointment. This marks the end of a period of uncertainty and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/feed/ 0 Naomi Silekunola’s Intentions Were Purely Humanitarian, Please Free Her – Mother https://www.theinfostride.com/naomi-silekunolas-intentions-were-purely-humanitarian-please-free-her-mother/ https://www.theinfostride.com/naomi-silekunolas-intentions-were-purely-humanitarian-please-free-her-mother/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398958 The mother of Naomi Silekunola, Mrs. Funmilayo Ogunseyi has come out to urge President Bola Tinubu and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in her daughter’s legal troubles. She recently had her say via an emotional video that has gone viral, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she can only plead for mercy on her [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/naomi-silekunolas-intentions-were-purely-humanitarian-please-free-her-mother/feed/ 0 NSCDC Oyo Command Arrests Five for Illegal Mining https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-oyo-command-arrests-five-for-illegal-mining/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-oyo-command-arrests-five-for-illegal-mining/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:30:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389078 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State has apprehended five individuals for alleged illegal mining activities. The suspects were arrested in Ibadan on Wednesday, and were found in possession of two trucks loaded with solid minerals suspected to be lithium powder, weighing approximately 60 tonnes. Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, Augustine Padonu, made [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-oyo-command-arrests-five-for-illegal-mining/feed/ 0 LG Autonomy: Oyo Council Chairmen break from ALGON, back Governor Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/lg-autonomy-oyo-council-chairmen-break-from-algon-back-governor-makinde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lg-autonomy-oyo-council-chairmen-break-from-algon-back-governor-makinde/#respond Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:22:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386392 In a significant and controversial shift, the 33 local government chairmen in Oyo State have announced their decision to sever ties with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Instead, they have opted to form a new association that supports Governor Seyi Makinde’s position against local government autonomy. This development has stirred a vigorous [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lg-autonomy-oyo-council-chairmen-break-from-algon-back-governor-makinde/feed/ 0 Akinyemi: Farewell To The Matriarch We Have Lost! https://www.theinfostride.com/akinyemi-farewell-to-the-matriarch-we-have-lost/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akinyemi-farewell-to-the-matriarch-we-have-lost/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:55:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385667 On Saturday, August 3, 2024, the funeral service for the late Mrs. Aderoju Janet Akinyemi will take place at the Cathedral Church of St. James the Great, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State. The ceremony will be followed by the committal of her mortal remains to Mother Earth. We invite friends, family and loved ones to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akinyemi-farewell-to-the-matriarch-we-have-lost/feed/ 0 EFCC nabs 10 Suspected Illegal Miners in Ogbomoso https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-10-suspected-illegal-miners-in-ogbomoso/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-10-suspected-illegal-miners-in-ogbomoso/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:06:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384390 Operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 10 individuals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The suspects were caught with six trucks fully loaded with lithium. The names of the apprehended individuals are Yunusa Adisa, Ganiyu Kazeem, Muideen Babayemi, Sulaiman Usman, Adeleke Waliu, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-10-suspected-illegal-miners-in-ogbomoso/feed/ 0 Activist Sulaiman to Chief Host 10 years Anniversary of VOHRI with launching of N100m Fund https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-to-chief-host-10-years-anniversary-of-vohri-with-launching-of-n100m-fund/ https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-to-chief-host-10-years-anniversary-of-vohri-with-launching-of-n100m-fund/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 20:10:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377487 A human rights activist and Executive Chairman of the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman will be the Chief Host at the Ten (10) years anniversary of a human rights group, The Vocal Point Human Rights Initiative (VOHRI) and the launching of One Hundred Million Naira (N100,000,000) Fundraising for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-to-chief-host-10-years-anniversary-of-vohri-with-launching-of-n100m-fund/feed/ 0 Oyo State Government to invest N691 million in Wema Bank’s rights issuance https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-government-to-invest-n691-million-in-wema-banks-rights-issuance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-government-to-invest-n691-million-in-wema-banks-rights-issuance/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:43:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376661 The Oyo State Government has set aside N691.3 million to invest in any future rights issuances by Wema Bank Plc. The announcement was made in a press statement released after the Oyo State Executive Council meeting on April 23rd, 2024. The statement read, “The sum of N691,307,039.86 to be invested in Wema Bank rights issuance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-government-to-invest-n691-million-in-wema-banks-rights-issuance/feed/ 0 Ibadan Businesswoman Faces Charges of N58m Fraud, Denied Bail https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-businesswoman-faces-charges-of-n58m-fraud-denied-bail/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-businesswoman-faces-charges-of-n58m-fraud-denied-bail/#respond Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:03:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370879 The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently brought Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope before the Oyo State High Court, accusing her of defrauding her victims of N58,458,000 through false pretences. On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Temitope was arraigned before Justice Kamorudeen Babatunde Olawoyin on four counts of obtaining money by false [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-businesswoman-faces-charges-of-n58m-fraud-denied-bail/feed/ 0 Of Monstrous Cathedrals and Hungry Congregants by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/of-monstrous-cathedrals-and-hungry-congregants-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/of-monstrous-cathedrals-and-hungry-congregants-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:39:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367247 Sometime in 1989, a friend told a story of how he was in dire need of sponsorship for his university education. When all things proved difficult, he approached one of the presbyters in a church in Ibadan, Oyo State who eventually advised that his impressive General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O-Level) results be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/of-monstrous-cathedrals-and-hungry-congregants-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Insecurity and the Plight of Kidnap Victims (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-and-the-plight-of-kidnap-victims-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-and-the-plight-of-kidnap-victims-2/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:20:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357114 Perceived callousness in society comes, chiefly, from the responses of the government to public issues as they affect individuals and the collective. As a country and society, we are perhaps the most cold-hearted people on the surface of the earth. Here, a man who fed his children last night and … could still afford something substantial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-and-the-plight-of-kidnap-victims-2/feed/ 0 Awo Obaship: Group urges TMC to stop promoting Illegal Monarch in Osun https://www.theinfostride.com/awo-obaship-group-urges-tmc-to-stop-promoting-illegal-monarch-in-osun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/awo-obaship-group-urges-tmc-to-stop-promoting-illegal-monarch-in-osun/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:21:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355987 A group under the aegis of Yoruba for Socio-Cultural Development (YSCD) has called on the Islamic organization, The Muslim Congress (TMC) to stop promoting illegal monarchs in Osun State, stating that few Obas invited to grace their annual lecture, had been dethroned by the Court of Records and competent jurisdiction. The group reacted to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/awo-obaship-group-urges-tmc-to-stop-promoting-illegal-monarch-in-osun/feed/ 0 Obasanjo and The Face of Insolence by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-and-the-face-of-insolence-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-and-the-face-of-insolence-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:34:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355632 Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent discourteous behaviour against some of the traditional rulers in Iseyin, Oyo State, has drawn an angry tirade from the public. Not unexpectedly, these comments have come as a mix of both printable and unprintable words. For yours sincerely, the former president’s comments could only be viewed from two main perspectives. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-and-the-face-of-insolence-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 EFCC arrests Ex-Convict and 54 Others in Oyo Town for Internet Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-ex-convict-and-54-others-in-oyo-town-for-internet-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-ex-convict-and-54-others-in-oyo-town-for-internet-fraud/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:02:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351080 The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Adeniran Ayobami Tijesunimi, an ex-cybercrime convict, along with fifty-four individuals for their alleged involvement in internet fraud and other related criminal activities. Adeniran Ayobami Tijesunimi had previously been convicted and sentenced to seven months imprisonment by Justice Uche Agomoh of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-ex-convict-and-54-others-in-oyo-town-for-internet-fraud/feed/ 0 EFCC Raises Awareness Among Students Ahead of Integrity Club Launch in Ibadan https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-raises-awareness-among-students-ahead-of-integrity-club-launch-in-ibadan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-raises-awareness-among-students-ahead-of-integrity-club-launch-in-ibadan/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:05:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350255 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called upon secondary school students in Oyo State to reject involvement in cybercrime and to report any criminal activities they witness in their schools and communities. ACE I Halima Mustafa Rufa’u, the Acting Commander of the Ibadan Zonal Command, made this appeal during a pre-Integrity Club inauguration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-raises-awareness-among-students-ahead-of-integrity-club-launch-in-ibadan/feed/ 0 Trio of Mayowa, Chibuzor, and Ayomide convicted for Internet Fraud, forfeits N7m, Car In Ibadan https://www.theinfostride.com/trio-of-mayowa-chibuzor-and-ayomide-convicted-for-internet-fraud-forfeits-n7m-car-in-ibadan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trio-of-mayowa-chibuzor-and-ayomide-convicted-for-internet-fraud-forfeits-n7m-car-in-ibadan/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:02:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349882 Three individuals involved in internet fraud, namely Yusuf Nurudeen Mayowa, Alloy Wisdom Chibuzor, and Muheez Adeshina Ayomide, have been convicted and handed prison sentences by the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan. Yusuf faced charges related to aiding the commission of a felony, specifically obtaining property through false pretences, as stipulated in Sections 7(b) and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trio-of-mayowa-chibuzor-and-ayomide-convicted-for-internet-fraud-forfeits-n7m-car-in-ibadan/feed/ 0 CHRSJ raises Alarm over detained Nursing Mother, 8-month old Daughter for reporting Domestic Violence to Oyo Police https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-raises-alarm-over-detained-nursing-mother-8-month-old-daughter-for-reporting-domestic-violence-to-oyo-police/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-raises-alarm-over-detained-nursing-mother-8-month-old-daughter-for-reporting-domestic-violence-to-oyo-police/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:30:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349430 The men of Oyo State of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) attached to Agugu Divisional Police Station, have detained a nursing mother, Mrs Mubo A. Sulaiman and her eight (8) month old daughter, Ashabi, for reporting the case of domestic violence attack against them by their co-tenant husband, one Oyewumi Adekola, popularly known as “Sinbomky” in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-raises-alarm-over-detained-nursing-mother-8-month-old-daughter-for-reporting-domestic-violence-to-oyo-police/feed/ 0 VP Osinbajo, Tinubu to celebrate new Olubadan on Sunday https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osinbajo-tinubu-to-celebrate-new-olubadan-on-sunday/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osinbajo-tinubu-to-celebrate-new-olubadan-on-sunday/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:49:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326535 The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will be the Keynote Speaker. At the same time, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC Presidential Candidate, is expected as the Special Guest of Honour at the exclusive Yoruba leaders gathering to celebrate the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun on Sunday, 19 June 2022. This event, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osinbajo-tinubu-to-celebrate-new-olubadan-on-sunday/feed/ 0 Governor Makinde to host Yoruba World Centre’s Celebration of Olubadan https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-to-host-yoruba-world-centres-celebration-of-olubadan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-to-host-yoruba-world-centres-celebration-of-olubadan/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:41:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326533 The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, shall host business, political and traditional leaders from all parts of Yorubaland as the Yoruba World Centre celebrates the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator Mohood Olalekan Balogun on 19 June 2022. This special programme, organised by the Centre, in collaboration with the Oyo State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-to-host-yoruba-world-centres-celebration-of-olubadan/feed/ 0 Yoruba World Centre mourns Alaafin of Oyo, shifts Programme https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-world-centre-mourns-alaafin-of-oyo-shifts-programme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-world-centre-mourns-alaafin-of-oyo-shifts-programme/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:24:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323868 The Yoruba World Centre has shifted the launching of its Language Millionaire Contest from May to July this year in honour of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. The respected paramount ruler was the Chairman at the launching of the Centre late last year. In a release personally signed by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-world-centre-mourns-alaafin-of-oyo-shifts-programme/feed/ 0 BREAKING: Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi dies at 83 https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-alaafin-of-oyo-oba-lamidi-adeyemi-dies-at-83/ https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-alaafin-of-oyo-oba-lamidi-adeyemi-dies-at-83/#respond Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:15:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323468 A top Yoruba monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has passed on. Alaafin Adeyemi was 83 years old and the longest-reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years. He was the third Alaafin from the Alowodu Ruling House. Accordingly to the report, Alaafin Adeyemi died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-alaafin-of-oyo-oba-lamidi-adeyemi-dies-at-83/feed/ 0 Oyo to construct N1.2 billion aviation fuel facility at Ibadan airport https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-to-construct-n1-2-billion-aviation-fuel-facility-at-ibadan-airport/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-to-construct-n1-2-billion-aviation-fuel-facility-at-ibadan-airport/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:49:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299216 Oyo State Government has approved the construction of an aviation fuel facility at the Ibadan airport, at the cost of N1.2 billion. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday in Ibadan. The statement said that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-to-construct-n1-2-billion-aviation-fuel-facility-at-ibadan-airport/feed/ 0 Shocking: Invasion of Igangan Community in Ibarapa Area by Unknown Herdsmen [Pictures & Video] https://www.theinfostride.com/shocking-invasion-of-igangan-in-ibarapa-area-by-unknown-herdsmen-pictures-video/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shocking-invasion-of-igangan-in-ibarapa-area-by-unknown-herdsmen-pictures-video/#respond Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:06:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296222 In the early hours of today, Sunday, June 6th, 2021, we received some shocking images and videos resulted from the invasion of the Igangan community of Ibarapa area, located in the Southwestern corner of Oyo State, Nigeria. According to the eyewitness report, the community was allegedly attacked in the early hour today by some bloodthirsty [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shocking-invasion-of-igangan-in-ibarapa-area-by-unknown-herdsmen-pictures-video/feed/ 0 ADP Tells Buhari To Stop Playing Politics With Insecurity In Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/adp-tells-buhari-to-stop-playing-politics-with-insecurity-in-oyo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adp-tells-buhari-to-stop-playing-politics-with-insecurity-in-oyo/#respond Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:35:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=281363 The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to desist from playing politics with insecurity in Oyo State, reminding him of his primary responsibility of securing lives and properties of all citizens. This the party said, Buhari should be committed to, irrespective of ethnic, religion or region the citizens come from, noting that, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adp-tells-buhari-to-stop-playing-politics-with-insecurity-in-oyo/feed/ 0 How We Are Reducing Oyo State Infrastructure Deficit, Despite COVID-19 — Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/how-we-are-reducing-oyo-state-infrastructure-deficit-despite-covid-19-seyi-makinde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-we-are-reducing-oyo-state-infrastructure-deficit-despite-covid-19-seyi-makinde/#respond Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:53:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280261 I am reminded of the words of the very popular 1897 hymn by Johnson Oatman Jr, “Count your Blessings.” This song encourages us to take stock of the good things that happened in our lives. When we do this, we often find that we have overlooked many positives. Many would describe 2020 as a tough [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-we-are-reducing-oyo-state-infrastructure-deficit-despite-covid-19-seyi-makinde/feed/ 0 Mob Justice:Man Gets Burnt After Allegedly Stealing Motorcycle In Oyo State https://www.theinfostride.com/mob-justiceman-gets-burnt-after-allegedly-stealing-motorcycle/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mob-justiceman-gets-burnt-after-allegedly-stealing-motorcycle/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:56:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276592 A suspected robber has been beaten up and set ablaze by an angry crowd in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The police authorities confirmed that the incident occurred at about 7:30 on Friday morning at the 110 Roundabout area of Odo-Ona in Ibadan. They noted that the suspect and his accomplice, both said to be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mob-justiceman-gets-burnt-after-allegedly-stealing-motorcycle/feed/ 0 Activist gives14-day Ultimatum, urges IGP to Direct Oyo State CP to produce escaped Serial Killer https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-gives14-day-ultimatum-urges-igp-to-direct-oyo-state-cp-to-produce-escaped-serial-killer/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:50:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=261934 A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Adamu Muhammed to direct the Oyo State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Joe Nwachuku Enwonwu, to produce the prime suspected escapee serial killer within 14-days. He also called on the authority of the Police Service Commission (PSC) to set [...]

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]]> I Won’t Demolish Properties For Road Construction Without Permission – Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-not-demolish-properties-for-road-construction-without-permission-seyi-makinde/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:08:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244927 Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has said his government will not pull down any property for road construction in the state without reaching out to the owners and compensating them very well. Seyi Makinde revealed this recently during an assessment tour of the abandoned Benbo-Apata road on the Akala Expressway area in Ibadan. He vowed [...]

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]]> I Will Make Oyo State Greater In 2020 – Governor Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-make-oyo-state-greater-in-2020-governor-seyi-makinde/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:01:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244249 Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has begged the people to the state to unite with his administration to make the state greater in 2020. He revealed this in a recent statement issued in Ibadan on Tuesday by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. According to Gov Seyi, his objective in the [...]

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]]> I Will Keep Serving The Ordinary People Of Oyo State – Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-keep-serving-the-ordinary-people-of-oyo-state-seyi-makinde/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:39:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243930 Governor Seyi Makinde has come out to say that he can break some toes if it would help his determination to serve the people of Oyo State. Governor Seyi, who revealed this as he spoke at the thanksgiving service to mark his 52nd birthday, said he would keep fighting for the ordinary people in the [...]

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]]> I Cannot Chase Traders Off The Street Without An Alternative – Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cannot-chase-traders-off-the-street-without-giving-them-an-alternative-gov-seyi-makinde/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 02:48:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243794 Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed the reason for deciding not to chase traders off the streets of the state, without creating an alternative for them. Gov Makinde said this at the Oja Oba Central Mosque, Ibadan, during a special prayer to commemorate his 52nd birthday. According to the governor, he also halked on [...]

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]]> I Am The Best Governor In The History Of Oyo State – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-the-best-governor-in-the-history-of-oyo-state-abiola-ajimobi/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:31:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243133 Ex-Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has come out to say that he did better than past governors in the state in terms of the infrastructural development and service delivery he unveiled during his 8 years in office. Ajimobi, who revealed this during a live radio programme in Ibadan, said his government is still unbeatable [...]

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]]> Fake Native Doctor, Two Others Land in Prison over Juju Scam https://www.theinfostride.com/fake-native-doctor-two-others-land-in-prison-over-juju-scam/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:14:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239678 The Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned a fake native doctor and two others before Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court 1, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice Ajoku has ordered the remand of the fake native doctor, Fatai Olalere Alli (a.k.a. Baba Abore, Baba Oshun), [...]

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]]> I Will Embrace Partnerships That Will Develop Oyo State – Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-embrace-partnerships-that-will-develop-oyo-state-seyi-makinde/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:55:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237770 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said transparency is still the foundation of his government. Seyi Makinde revealed this today as he hosted the management team of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) at the state Secretariat, Ibadan. He said his government is a transparent one and he is ready to go into partnerships that [...]

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]]> I Will Transform Oyo State – Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-transform-oyo-state-seyi-makinde/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:10:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237313 Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has pledged that his government would keep implementing policies that would see to the complete transformation of the state. Seyi made this promise today as he inaugurated a 20-classroom mega school at the Baptist Basic Schools 1&11 in Isokun, Oyo town. Gov Makinde also praised the immediate past government for [...]

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]]> I Am Not Affected By Saheed Osupa Leaving Me – Hajia Bisi Bisimilai https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-not-affected-by-saheed-osupa-leaving-me-hajia-bisi-bisimilai/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 03:33:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236686 Popular Lagosian, Hajia Bisi Bisimilai has opened up on past marriage to famous Fuji star, Saheed Osupa. The daughter of popular Oyo billionaire, Alhaji Bisimilai, in a recent interview, explained her shock at the fact that Saheed denies that they were married. Her words, “It’s quite funny to hear him talk that way. If Saheed [...]

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]]> I Have One Regret As Oyo State Governor – Abiola Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-one-regret-as-oyo-state-governor-abiola-ajimobi/ Sun, 26 May 2019 09:56:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233387 Outgoing Governor of Oyo State, Mr Abiola Ajimobi has said his one regret after 8 years in the state is not being allowed to do all he planned to do. He disclosed that the people of the state lacked patience and understanding, and that affected his service to them majorly. His words, “I think I [...]

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]]> I Thank Abiola Ajimobi For His Immense Contribution To Oyo State – Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-abiola-ajimobi-for-his-immense-contribution-to-oyo-state-alaafin-of-oyo/ Fri, 17 May 2019 12:31:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232929 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has praised Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State for the things he has achieved during his 8 years in power. The monarch spoke today at the inauguration of some projects in Oyo. His words, “Your Excellency, you will be leaving in few days from now. We thank you [...]

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]]> Abiola Ajimobi Has Done Us Proud – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/abiola-ajimobi-has-done-us-proud-apc/ Fri, 17 May 2019 11:24:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232890 The All Progressives Congress(APC), Oyo State Chapter, has praised Gov. Abiola Ajimobi for naming a few roads and institutions after late former governor, Lam Adesina and other important indigenes. Chief Akin Oke, the State Chairman of the party, hailed Ajimobi as he addressed newsmen at the parry’s secretariat in Ibadan on Thursday. He saw the [...]

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]]> APC Will Take Over Oyo State In 2021 – Florence Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-will-take-over-oyo-state-in-2021-florence-ajimobi/ Wed, 08 May 2019 11:31:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232323 Wife of Oyo State governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, has said that APC will rise again in the state, four years from now. Mrs Florence shared this while presenting food stuff to Muslim women in the state to celebrate Ramadan. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had a clear victory over the ruling APC in the 2019 general [...]

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]]> Abiola Ajimobi’s Appointees Have Been Reckless – Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/abiola-ajimobis-appointees-have-been-reckless-seyi-makinde/ Wed, 01 May 2019 13:06:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231850 Oyo State governor-elect, Mr Seyi Makinde has written to outgoing Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, urging him to control some of his political appointees that are presently involving themselves in activities that can hinder a smooth beginning of his government on the 29th of May. He accused Oyo state’s Pilgrims Board (Muslim wing) of disclosing plans for [...]

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]]> Adebayo Adelabu Seeks Justice Over Seyi Makinde’s Victory In Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/adebayo-adelabu-seeks-justice-over-seyi-makindes-victory-in-oyo/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:51:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230395 Governorship candidate of the APC, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has filed a suit at the state election petitions tribunal, requesting it to cancel the victory of the PDP candidate, Mr Seyi Makinde. He filed the suit alongside his party, which was listed as the second petitioner. Independent National Electoral Commission are first respondent, while Makinde and [...]

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]]> APC Might Take PDP To Court Over Oyo Results – Akin Oke https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-might-take-pdp-to-court-over-oyo-results-akin-oke/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:57:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228897 APC chairman in Oyo State, Chief Akin Oke, has said the ruling party might challenge PDP’s victory in the Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Mr Akin wants a peaceful battle though as he also begged party members to stay calm and supportive before the party decides on its next step. [...]

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]]> PDP’s Seyi Makinde Set To Win Oyo State Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/pdps-seyi-makinde-set-to-win-oyo-state-governorship-election/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 20:39:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228683 PDP Governorship candidate, Seyi Makinde is set to win the Oyo State governorship election as things stand. Even though he is yet to be declared winner, its one local government, Ibadan South West that is still awaiting final collation of results, and the PDP man has already emerged victorious with 27 out of the 32 [...]

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]]> Ballot Snatchers Operated Freely In Oyo State – Adewolu Ladoja https://www.theinfostride.com/ballot-snatchers-operated-freely-in-oyo-state-adewolu-ladoja/ Sat, 09 Mar 2019 22:53:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228589 Ex governor of Oyo State, Senator Adewolu Ladoja has disclosed that ballot snatchers were allowed to do as they please in some polling units in the state. He said he got reports of ballot-snatching at some polling stations on Iwo Road, Aperin, and Oja Igbo, pinning the disgraceful incident on poor security. His words, “Compared [...]

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