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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Fire destroys property worth millions of naira in Ibadan shops


Property worth millions of naira has been destroyed as a result of a fire incident that ravaged some shops in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

The incident occurred at the Tollgate area along the Lagos/ Ibadan expressway. Aaccording to sources, the fire broke out in the early hours of Friday. It was learnt that no fewer than four shops were affected by the inferno.

The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service Mr Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the development to reporters

Akinyinka while reacting said the incident was reported to the agency around 5.50am.

He added that the fire was traced to a naked fire unattended by the woman cooking in one of the four shops affected by the fire.

“Four shops were destroyed by fire and properties worth millions were also destroyed," he said.

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