Tag: OYO
VIDEO: Youths Defy Warning, Stage Protests In Oyo, Lagos, Others
Young demonstrators under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement on Monday defied police warning and staged protests in Abuja, Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, among other states. Clad in their signature orange berets, the protesters began their rally in Lagos at the Ikeja Under Bridge, marching through major roads in the state capital while chanting solidarity songs,…
Ladoja’s Show, Prayers For Nigeria: How Eid-el-fitr Celebrations Went Down In Oyo
After 30 days of devotion, perseverance and dedication to the pillars as well as principles of Islam, today, Muslim faithful joined their counterpart around the world to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Oyo Muslim ummahs gathered at various Eid Prayer Grounds across the state to offer prayers of thanksgiving…
Alaafin-Designate Owoade Unveils Official Royal Title
The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Akeem Owoade, has officially announced his royal title, a significant step in his ascension to the revered throne. In a statement from the palace on Tuesday, the monarch-elect declared that he will be formally addressed as His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin…
VIDEO: Ibadan Market Fire Victims Demand Swift Rebuilding Amid Uncertainty
Several traders affected by a the fire recent incident that ravaged Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan Oyo State capital have called on the state government to quicken the rebuilding process of their burnt up shops. Recall that an inferno had last Tuesday destroyed Goods worth millions in a late-night fire outbreak at some parts of the popular…
Oyo Govt Debunks Rumoured Olubadan’s Death
The Oyo State Government has debunked media reports suggesting that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. Some media reports on Monday night claimed that the revered monarch was dead. However, in an interview with Newsmen, Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, refuted the rumours. READ ALSO: Industrialization Tops Agenda…
Industrialization Tops Agenda As Oyo Gov. Hosts Sierra Leone’s President In Ibadan
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will on Monday receive the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. President Bio is billed to, among other activities, pay an inspection visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Oyo. The governor expressed his pleasantries to President Bio and his…