Tag Archives: Oyo

Oyo NSCDC arrests man who raped his 16-year-old stepdaughter for 9 years; parades six others for trafficking, defilement and genital mutilation

Oyo NSCDC arrests man who raped his 16-year-old stepdaughter for 9 years; parades six others for trafficking, defilement and genital mutilation

The Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has arrested seven for defilement of minors, harmful traditional practices, and human trafficking in different locations in the state.   The State Commandant, Augustine Padonu, gave the names of the suspects …

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I have been rendered homeless following Ibadan explosion – Former deputy gov. of Oyo State laments

I have been rendered homeless following Ibadan explosion - Former deputy gov. of Oyo State laments

A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun, has disclosed that he and his family were affected by the explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday night, Jan. 16.   Oladokun said the explosion destroyed his house, rendering him homeless.   Recall that an explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese …

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Update: Ibadan Explosion caused by activities of illegal miners – Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde says as he confirms death of two persons with 77 others injured

The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has said that the explosion recorded in Ibadan, the state capital is not unconnected to activities of illegal miners operating in the state. Speaking to newsmen after visiting the areas affected, the Governor said preliminary investigation revealed that the illegal miners had stored …

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