Governance

OYACA remains a reference point for others – Justice Esan

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Chairman of Oyo State Anti Corruption Agency, OYACA, Retired Justice Eni Esan has revealed that over 300 corruption cases have been investigated since the inception of the Agency in 2021. Speaking during a chat with the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Continue Reading

Governance

We did not abandon Bodija Explosion victims – Oyelade

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State government has debunked the insinuation that it has abandoned the welfare of victims of the Bodija explosion in Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government said the rumour is unfair and unnecessary. The commissioner revealed that ever since the January 16 explosion, the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Subsidy Palliatives: Ondo Govt. Assures of Commitment to Residents’ Welfare

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By Bukola Bardi Ondo State government assures residents of its commitment to equitable distribution of fuel subsidy palliatives as it will commence payment of ten thousand naira to the vulnerable and distribution of food items to households by September this year. The Commissioner for Information, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju announced this in a statement, giving updates Continue Reading

News

“There Will Be Better Service Delivery” : Odusile Assures Ogun Residents

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People of Ogun State have been assured of better service delivery and the provision of evenly distributed development projects through the collaborative efforts of the government and relevant organizations. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile gave the assurance when the management team of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, led by Continue Reading

Culture

Oyo Govt., Iseyin Weavers Collaborate to Revive Aso-Ofi Festival

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The Oyo State Government and Iseyin Weavers have collaborated to revive and further promote the Aso-Ofi festival in the state.  This was disclosed in Iseyin during the grand-finale of the Aso-Ofi festival, witnessed by dignitaries in and outside Oyo State.  Speaking at the event, the wife of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Tamunomini […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn Bẹ̀rẹ̀ Ètò Ayẹyẹ Òmìnira Ọdún Kọkàlélọgọ́fà Ilẹ̀ Yí

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Ọkan òjòkan ètò láti sàmì ayẹyẹ ọdún kọkànlélọ́gọ́ta tílẹ̀ yí gba òmìnira ló ti bẹ̀rẹ̀ nípinlẹ̀ Ògùn lóni pẹ̀lú àkànse ìrun Jímọ̀h. Alákoso fọ́rọ̀ Ìròyìn àti Ìlànà, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Abdulwaheed Odusile ló sọ̀rọ̀ yí di mímọ̀ nínú àtẹ̀jáde tí ó fi síta tó ní àkànse ìrun jimọh náà ló ti bẹ̀rẹ̀ ní Mọ́sálásí ńlá kọ̀bìtì, nílu […]Continue Reading

Environment News Security

Oyo Mayhem: Commissioner For Information Assures Peaceful Coexistence

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The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun has assured the people of Oyo State that those behind the mayhem at Iwo Road in Ibadan would soon be fished out and prosecuted.He stated this while featuring on a radio interview programme in Ibadan saying that security agencies have started investigation into […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Govt Approves Renovation, Rehabilitation Of PHCs

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In a bid to boost health care delivery, Oyo State government has approved the renovation and rehabilitation of 299 primary healthcare centres, PHCs across the state with an estimate of 6 billion naira under an alternative project funding approach. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello stated this while briefing newsmen after the executive council […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt Registers More Traders Associations, Makes Access To Loans, Support Easier

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Oyo State government has announced that it has registered more market and traders associations from eight to twelve in number, in order for the groups to access government supports in terms of loan and other inputs. The Commissioner for Trade Investment and Cooperatives, Mr Adeniyi Adebisi stated this while speaking on a radio program in […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Commissioner resolves Ekiti NUJ Crises

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The Commissioner for Information in Ekiti state, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua has finally resolved the crisis rocking the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. At a peace meeting held in his office in Ado Ekiti, Mr Olumilua pleaded with aggrieved members from the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, BSES and the state Ministry […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Delta Government Seeks Increased Media Collaboration on COVID-19

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Delta State Government has called for stronger ties with the media for continuous sensitization of the citizenry in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Information Mr. Charlse Aniagwu stated this during a visit to the Asaba Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. Mr. Aniagwu, noted Delta State so […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Failure to wear facemask to attract 20,000 Naira Fine – Oyo Covid-19 Task Force

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Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has said failure to wear facemasks in the state will soon begin to attract penalty. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated this while leading members of the Media and sensitisation committee of the task force to Oke Ogun zone in continuation of enlightenment drive on COVID-19. Dr Olatunbosun Continue Reading

Crime

NSCDC Intercepts 70 Northerners in Ogbomoso

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Men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has intercepted seventy northerners coming into Oyo state through Ogbomoso end of the state. In an interview with Radio Nigeria, Commissioner for Information, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun said the people were apprehended through intelligence report early this morning pointing out that they were coming from Jigawa […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Govt. Approves Law Enforcing Social Distancing

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Oyo State Executive Council has approved a law to provide a legal framework for the recommendations of the state task force on Coronavirus disease in the state. The regulation tagged “Oyo state Coronavirus Disease Emergency Regulation 2020” would give legal backing to the ban on social activities and enforcement of social distancing to guide Continue Reading

Health

Drug Abuse: Oyo Pledges Support to NDLEA

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In an effort to reduce drug abuse and trafficking, Oyo State government has pledged to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to curb the menace of illicit drug use and peddling. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun gave the pledge when a delegation from NDLEA paid him a courtesy […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

DBS to Begin 24-Hour Service Soon – Delta Commissioner

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Delta State Government says the state broadcasting service in Warri and Asaba, would commence 24 hours service by the end of the second quarter of 2020. Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made this known in Asaba, at a conference with the heads of the state information agencies to establish the agenda for […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Approves 179 Million Naira to Procure Communication Gadgets for Security Personnel

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Oyo state government has approved about One Hundred and Seven Nine million naira for the procurement of radio communication gadget for security personnel in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this while briefing journalists after the weekly Executive Council Meeting. The commissioner explained that the Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Govt. Approves Fund for Infrastructure Development

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Oyo State Government has approved to release its counterpart fund for infrastructure development across public primary and secondary schools in the state to complement its educational policies. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun disclosed while briefing newsmen after the state council meeting. Dr. Olatunbosun noted that Continue Reading

Security

Security: Oyo State to Get 100 Patrol Vehicles

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Oyo State Executive Council has approved the procurement of 100 units patrol vehicles worth Eight Hundred Thirty-Two million Naira ₦832m to beef up security in the state. The council equally ratified the purchase of exercise books to be distributed freely across public schools in the state for the new session.   Briefing newsmen at the end of […]Continue Reading