Politics

Updated: Oyo Deputy Gov. Impeached

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the impeachment of the State Deputy Governor, Engr Rauf Olaniyan.The announcement was made on Monday following the adoption of the recommendations of the report of the Seven man panel set up to investigate allegations levelled Against the Deputy Continue Reading

Judiciary

Breaking: Court Dismisses Oyo Dep. Gov. Suit to Stop Impeachment Process

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Justice Ladiran Akintola of an Oyo state high court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a suit filed by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan to stop the State House Of Assembly over the procedure to remove him from office. Giving the judgment on Thursday, the court held that the House of Assembly has […]Continue Reading

Politics

Alao-Akala contributed immensely to Oyo State’s development – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has eulogised the former governor of the state, late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala for his contributions to the development of the state. Governor Makinde spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan during the Lying-In-State in honour of the deceased. He […]Continue Reading

Culture

Remains Of Late Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Laid to Rest in Ibadan

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The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan has been laid to rest at his Popoyemoja residence, Ibadan according to Islamic rites.  Prior to this, there was lying-in-state for late Oba Adetunji after Janazah prayer was offered for the soul of the monarch led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Alhaji Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere at […]Continue Reading

Politics

S-West Governors, Oyo Deputy, Visit Tinubu In Lagos

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The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan alongside the five other governors of the South-West converged on Lagos State House Marina, to discuss issues that affect the region. Engineer Olaniyan who represented Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State governor was joined by Governors Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ile Asofin Ipinle Oyo Tako Aheso Oro Yiyo Igbakeji Gomina Nipo

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Ile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Oyo, ti so pe iro to jinna sooto ni oro kan to n tan kaakiri pe, ile asofin naa fe yo igbakeji gomina, Ogbeni Rauf Olaniyan ti won si sapejuwe aheso oro naa gege bi igbese lati si araalu lona. Nigba to n soro lori oro ohun, Alaga igbimo tekoto’le feto ibaraenisoro, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Group Advises Police To Beef Up Security Around Oyo Deputy Governor

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Following a Save My Soul petition filed by Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, Political Awareness Group, PAG has called on police to beef up security around the second citizen of the state. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by the Chairman of the Group, Barrister AbdWaheed Olowonjaye. Barrister Olowonjaye said the Commissioner of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Rumour on plot to impeach Deputy Governor fallacious, condemnable – OYHA

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Against the backdrop of a purported plot by the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, to impeach the State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, the leadership of the House has condemned the rumour and its purveyor. The House described the story as baseless, misleading and absolutely condemnable. Reacting to the rumour, the Chairman House of […]Continue Reading

Economy

We Employed 6,134 Youths in the Past Year- Oyo Govt.

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Oyo State Government has said that it employed 6,134 people into the state workforce in the last budgetary year. The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, made this known during the community and stakeholders’ town hall meeting held at Saki earlier today. He said the Oyo state workforce has 5000 new teachers, 600 education […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Deputy Governor, Others In Attendance As Ibadan Chief Imam Leads Eid Prayer

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Eminent personalities, politicians and political office holders in Ibadan today gathered at the Agodi Eid ground to observe Salat prayer for this year’s celebration.  The Agodi Eid ground which also had different side attractions to depict the mood of the season overflowed with worshippers who dressed in beautiful attires.  Among dignitaries at the praying ground Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19: Oyo Govt Vaccinates 90,000 People

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The Oyo State Government says 90,000 people have so far received Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in the state.  This was revealed during a sensitization programme on COVID-19 vaccine safety for religious leaders organised by the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace in conjunction with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, at the University Continue Reading

Economy

Makinde Flags Off FG’s 774,000 Employment Programme

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Oyo State Government has lauded the Federal Government initiative for the establishment of the Extended Special Public Works, ESPW, programme targeted at addressing the unemployment challenge facing the country. The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde gave the commendation during the flagging off of the programme in the state, held at Akinyele Local Government Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Always be prepared for eternity, no one knows when death will come – Reverend Alo

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A cleric, Reverend John Alo of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan has admonished Nigerians to always showcase God’s love in every position they find themselves. He gave the admonition during a thanksgiving service that ended the burial ceremony of Late Madam Abigail Makinde, the mother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state held […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Economic Devt: Makinde Inaugurates 27-Man Steering Committee

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The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde inaugurated a 27-man steering committee for the state’s 20 year development plan. Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the steering committee for the state’s development plan, said the Pacesetter State needs a homegrown long-term plan to transform its socio-economic development. He added that his administration envisioned a Continue Reading

Health

We are committed to improved maternal, neonatal health care – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and increase health care facility utilization by 60% in the state.  He stated this while inaugurating Oyo State expanded maternal and child health care initiative called “Tomotiya”.  Governor Makinde who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engineer Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Deputy Governor “Bounced” at Ajimobi’s 8th Day Fidau Prayers

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…Ajimobi family clarifies situation A delegation of Oyo State Government led by the deputy governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan were turned back from entering the Oluyole residence of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, venue of the 8th day Fidau prayer for the deceased. Reports say security details attached to the venue resisted efforts of the delegation […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Receives Covid-19 Donation worth 220 Million Naira

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has expressed his readiness to turn around the standard of the 100-bed isolation and treatment Centre in Saki, Oke Ogun part of the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says Governor Makinde gave this assurance while receiving support of medical equipment […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Kehinde Ayoola: Oyo Government Pays Condolence Visit to Family

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Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan has led the state delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Kehinde Ayoola who died on Thursday morning. The Deputy Governor while condoling with the wife of the deceased, Professor Olukemi Ayoola, described the demise of Ayoola as a great […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA Passes Vote of Confidence on Makinde

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Oyo state House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.  This followed a motion by the lawmaker representing Lagelu state constituency, Mr Akintunde Olajide.  The house through the speaker also debunked some media report of a face-off between the Executive […]Continue Reading

Environment

Oyo Government Sensitizes Oke-Ogun Residents on Climate Change

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In a bid to prevent flooding, Oyo State government has taken a sensitization campaign to the Oke-Ogun area of the state as part of its efforts in stemming the effects of global warming in the area. About 75% of charcoal production in Oyo State is from Oke-Ogun area which were for export or domestic use but […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Deputy Governor Get New Aides

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Oyo state government of Oyo has approved the appointment of nine aides for the office of the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says the appointments are conveyed in separate letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun. The […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Our Administration Will Be Fair to All Religions – Engr. Olaniyan

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Oyo State government will declare public holiday to mark Hijrah, the new Islamic year provided the day falls on week days. Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan who stated this in Ibadan at the 1441 Hijrah Grand Rally organised by National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO, Oyo State Chapter, explained that this year’s Hijrah holiday […]Continue Reading