Politics

Makinde Describes Late Akinremi as Creditable Rep

Web News 11 July 2024 152 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed shock over the death of the member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Olaide Akinremi. The governor, who described the death as shocking and unexpected, said he was a lawmaker one could vouch for as Continue Reading

Religion

Hijrah 1446AH: Oyo Govt. Declares Monday Work-Free Day 

Web News 5 July 2024 188 0

The Oyo State Government has declared Monday 8th July 2024 a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1446AH. In a press release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade revealed that the state government recognizes the importance of the Hijrah in the lives of “our Muslim brothers […]Continue Reading

News

Private Jet Misses Runway in Ibadan

Web News 26 January 2024 367 0

A private jet, with 10 persons on board, including very important personalities, VIPs, has crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, the jet crash landed this morning around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed the runway into the nearby bush. Meanwhile, firefighters and […]Continue Reading

Politics

PDP BoT Condoles with Bodija Explosion Victims, Visit Site

Web News 24 January 2024 330 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victims and families of the explosion in Old Bodija, Ibadan, praying for a quick recovery of those injured.  The PDP Board of Trustees chairman and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who led other members of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Adeleke Calls for Thorough Investigation into Bodija Explosion

Web News 17 January 2024 520 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo The recent explosion in the Bodija Area of Ibadan in Oyo State must be thoroughly investigated. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke who stated this in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the incident as sad and unfortunate. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu Condoles with Makinde on Bodija Explosion

Web News 17 January 2024 349 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has condoled with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the tragic Ibadan explosion. Governor Sanwo-Olu who stated this on his social media platform said his prayers were with the families of the victims describing the incident as disheartening and which calls for unity and support […]Continue Reading

Security

Veteran calls for more recruitment into the Nigerian Army

Web News 15 January 2024 335 0

By Iyabo Adebisi There is a need for the federal government to recruit more personnel into the Nigerian Army to tackle the security challenges facing the nation. The Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Julius Ogunkojo made the case while speaking with journalists during this year’s Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration held at the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

IAWPA Describes Makinde as Peace Ambassador

Web News 25 December 2023 221 0

By Sheriffdeen Nasirudeen The International Association of World Peace Advocates, IAWPA, Oyo State has described Governor Seyi Makinde as a quintessential Peace Ambassador, whose administration has placed the pacesetter state on the path of sustainable development. A statement in Ibadan by Oyo State Director of IAWPA, Ambassador Musa Alongbija felicitating the governor on Continue Reading

Tourism

CPN Appeals to Gov. Makinde Over Relocation of Trans Amusement Park

Web News 20 November 2023 308 0

By Bunmi Agboola Child Protection Network, CPN, Oyo State has appealed to the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to reconsider his decision to convert the Trans Amusement Park, Bodija into a housing estate. The appeal was made during a peace walk to mark this year’s International Children’s Day at the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. The Continue Reading

Security

Makinde Asks Police to Reduce Roadblocks

Web News 11 October 2023 294 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appealed to the Oyo State command of the Nigeria Police to consider reducing the number of roadblocks mounted on highways by its operatives in order not to create apprehension in the minds of prospective Investors willing to do business in the state. He made the appeal […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Earthquake: Makinde Condoles with Moroccan Government

Web News 12 September 2023 404 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has expressed its condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Morocco over Friday’s earthquake, which has claimed about 2,800 lives and left thousands of others injured. Governor ‘Seyi Makinde described the disaster as saddening, expressing the ‘solidarity of the people of Oyo State with the Moroccan Government […]Continue Reading

Education

Ensure adequate welfare of corps members – Oyo NYSC Coordinator

Web News 8 September 2023 638 0

By Dayo Adu Corps employers have been urged to ensure adequate welfare of corps members posted to their establishments to cushion the effect of the current economic realities in their service to the nation. The Oyo State coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Abel Oche made the call at the closing parade of 2023 Batch B, stream […]Continue Reading

News

Tension as Olaoye Family Kicks against Choice of New Soun

Web News 4 September 2023 1429 0

By Mathew Famakinde There appears to be a new twist to the approval of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye by the Oyo State Government as the new Soun of Ogbomoso land. It would be recalled that over the weekend, Governor Seyi Makinde approved the selection of Prince Afolabi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomoso land. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt. Fulfills Promise, Clears Non-statutory Deductions Arrears

Web News 1 September 2023 487 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The Oyo State Government has cleared all the non-statutory deductions of civil servants in the state. This is in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise that their deduction arrears will be paid along with their August salaries. In a release issued from the Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation and signed […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Umahi Advocates Concrete Pavement Technology for Road Construction

Web News 1 September 2023 491 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi has advocated the use of newly introduced Concrete Pavement Technology, in road construction projects for its durability and cost effectiveness compared to asphalt roads. He stated this while addressing journalists during an inspection tour of Abeokuta-Ibadan Road project.  The minister is on two-day working visit […]Continue Reading

News

Help establish an Iseese Board – Traditionalists appeal to Makinde

Web News 22 August 2023 293 0

By Mosope Kehinde In order to use the political will to establish and strengthen traditional religion, the Iseese traditionalists in Oyo State have appealed to the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to establish a board for the religious body. They made the appeal during a thank you visit to the Oyo State House of Assembly, […]Continue Reading

Environment

Flood Update: Makinde Pledges Quick Intervention

Web News 25 July 2023 608 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Oyo State Government has  assured residents of the flooded areas affected during Sunday’s heavy rainfall in Ibadan of quick intervention, alternative routes and other palliative measures to ease their movement. The state’s inspection team from the Ministries of Works, Environment, Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project, the National Emergency Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA Receives List of Commissioner-Nominees from Governor

Web News 21 July 2023 450 0

By Mosope Kehinde Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has forwarded a list of 9 commissioner-nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and approval The Deputy Speaker, Mr Muhammed Fadeyi, made this known while reading letter from the Executive requesting the screening of new commissioner nominees during plenary this morning, Friday, 21th July, 2023. […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Reappoints Owoseni, Sodo as Special Advisers

Web News 20 July 2023 422 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the reappointments of retired Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni and former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Bayo Titilola-Sodo, as Special Advisers on Security and Labour Matters. This is as the Governor reappointed a retired Assistant Comptroller of Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Makinde Promises Zero Pothole

Web News 19 July 2023 337 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised residents of immediate rehabilitation of all potholes on most roads in the State to improve vehicle movement and prevent road crashes  He gave the assurance during an assessment visit to the State road maintenance agency (OYSROMA), Ibadan. The governor explained that the recent downpour […]Continue Reading

News

Makinde Unveils Cabinet in 14 Days

Web News 30 June 2023 328 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says he will put his cabinet in place in the next two weeks, saying that names of other commissioner-nominees will be sent to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.  The governor equally maintained that his administration will focus on tourism as one of the […]Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Makinde Flags off Akobo-Olorunda Abaa Road

Web News 9 June 2023 895 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged off the dualization of 8.3km Akobo, Ojurin/Odogbo Barracks Olounda Abaa Junction at the sum of 9.6 billion naira. Governor Makinde  equally named the road from the Idi-Ape axis to Olounda Abaa junction after the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike Flagging- off […]Continue Reading

Politics

Abiodun Reappoints Tokunbo Talabi as SSG, Taiwo as DCS

Web News 9 June 2023 708 0

By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the reappointment of Mr Tokunbo Talabi as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Information, Mr Waheed Adesina indicates that Governor Abiodun also reappointed Dr Toyin Taiwo as Deputy Chief of Staff, DCS.  The statement indicates […]Continue Reading

Politics

Era of thuggery is gone – Makinde

Web News 5 June 2023 520 0

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, vowed to deal decisively with all the bad ones, no matter how highly placed in the society, in his second term. He made this known during the thanksgiving church service held at Saint Peter’s Cathedral Church, Aremo in Ibadan, the state capital, in commemoration of his second-term […]Continue Reading

Politics

Pray for Successful Second Term, Ogundoyin Urges Oyo Residents

Web News 29 May 2023 655 0

By Mosope  Kehinde  The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has asked residents of the State to pray for the success of the second term of Governor Seyi Makinde.  The Speaker in a congratulatory message to the Governor on his inauguration for another term in office, said Oyo residents must seek more […]Continue Reading