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NUJ NEC Converges on Ibadan, Lauds Makinde
By Olawale Asake Members of the National Executive Council, NEC, of Nigeria Union of Journalists have converged on Ibadan, Oyo State for their Quarterly Meeting to deliberate on the progress of the profession and national development. The NEC Meeting which is being hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council was declared…
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Proactive policing, key to curtailing criminals – DIG Alabi
By Rasheeda Makinde Nigeria Police Force, NPF, says proactive policing will optimally work as an early warning signal at preventing crime and criminality before it escalates into crises. Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Southwest Zone, Mr Abiodun Alabi stated this during a courtesy visit to the Oyo State Police Command, Eleyele Ibadan.…
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Oyo Seeks Reinforcement of Police 72 Squadron, Ago-Are
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has urged the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen police mobile force 72 Squadron, Ago-Are to rid the state of illegal miners, banditry, kidnapping and other criminality. Governor Makinde, who stated this while receiving the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South -West, Sylvester Alabi at the Agodi Secretariat…
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Makinde Swears in Newly Elected LG Chairmen
By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State Makinde has sworn- in the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the thirty three local government areas of the state declaring that there is no room for excuses for them to fail as enshrined in the constitution of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the…
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Pollution: SOFPON Advocates Nylon, Plastics Recycling
By Fasilat Lawal In order to avoid non- biodegradable pollution in the environment, there is the need to encourage recycling of some wastes such as sachet of nylon and plastic bottles. Chairman, Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, SOFPON, Oyo State Chapter, Dr Oluwafemi Okedare stated this at a news briefing to mark this year…
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Unknown Gunmen in Army Uniform Storm Agodi Secretariat
By Iyabo Adebisi, Mosope Kehinde Some invaders in military uniform stormed the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Radio Nigeria gathered that the men masked and in army camouflage were armed with rifles. They were stationed at strategic points in the Secretariat, also gaining entry to the House of Assembly Complex Informed sources said…
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NIS Personnel’s Brutal Act: There must not be a recurrence – Makinde
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has condemned the brutalisation of two officials of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) by Nigeria Immigration Service personnel in Ibadan. The governor decried the inhumane treatment meted out to the OYRTMA officials for apprehending an officer of the Immigration Service for violation of…
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Ensure Adequate Maintenance, Oyo Govt. Tells Free Stalls Beneficiaries
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government has called on the 700 traders allocated stalls at Agodi Gate area Ibadan to maintain the facility for an improved state development. Governor Seyi Makinde spoke through the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Demola Ojo during the allocation of the stalls to the traders. He said his administration would…
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Biennial Police Games Start 24th February in Ibadan
By Olumide Ogunbiyi More than 4000 athletes are expected to participate at the 14th biennial Police Games tagged ‘Oluyole 2024’ with the opening ceremony slated for 24th February in Ibadan. The eight-day sports fiesta will be rounded off on March 2 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The Games will feature football, basketball, boxing,…
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State legislatures will enact efficient law – Ogundoyin
By Mosope Kehinde The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has joined other Speakers in the Southwest for an interactive session with representatives of the United States of America in Nigeria. The interactive session which was attended by the US Consul General, Will…
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Makinde, Mba Inaugurate Challenge-Elewe-Elebu-Apata Road
By Iyabo Adebisi/Olaolu Fawole Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mba have officially inaugurated a 12.5km Challenge- Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu-Apata dualized road project. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Owode Housing Estate Junction along Ibadan-Abeokuta Road, Ibadan Governor Makinde reiterated the commitment of his administration towards improving the well-being…
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Oyo to Repair Armoured Personnel Carriers with 184m Naira
By Iyabo Adebisi In a bid to further secure the state, the Oyo Government has disclosed its readiness to repair seven armoured personnel carriers to equip security agencies. The state’s Commissioner for Justice, Abiodun Aikomo disclosed this while briefing journalists after the executive council meeting at the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Mr Aikomo said the present…
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Flags at Half-Mast for Akeredolu in Oyo
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared three days of state mourning for the deceased Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The governor, who gave this directive on Thursday, equally ordered that all flags at public offices…
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Arakunrin Akeredolu’s death a sad loss to Yorubaland – Makinde
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has expressed sadness over the death of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. In a statement, Governor Malinde stated that the death of the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is a sad loss to Yorubaland and Nigeria. He expressed his heartfelt condolences…
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Viral Video: NPF Axes Constabularies Soliciting Money from Dutch Tourist
By Rasheedah Makinde The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has dismissed two special constabularies for misconduct in Oyo State. Dismissing the two special constabularies, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adebola Hamzat said the duo; Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukmon were captured in a viral video in September soliciting money from a Tourist from…
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Makinde Promises Renovation of Govt. House at Christmas Carol Service
By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde has promised to renovate the entire Oyo State Government House building including its Church and Mosque and other structures on the premises in the coming year. This is just as the governor promised to pay civil servants in the state a 13th-month salary before the new year. The governor gave these assurances…
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Oyo Approves Construction of FRSC’s Two Units Command
By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Government has approved the construction of two unit commands of the Federal Road Safety Corps, as part of its efforts to ensure safety on the roads. The Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Sangodoyin disclosed this when he received the management team of FRSC and Staff College…
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Lawmaker Calls for Implementation of Teachers Retirement Age
By Mosope Kehinde Lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Gbenga Oyekola has called for the adoption and implementation of the recently enacted Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022. In a motion titled; Need For Adoption And Implementation Of The New Sixty Five (65) Years Retirement…
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Oyo Recommends Operating Procedure for Poultry Farmers
Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State government has recommended standard operating procedure (SOP) for Poultry Processing Farmers to avert zoonotic diseases. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Oladunkanmi Olaleye, said the move was to sanitize poultry business in the state and ensure the safety of lives and properties of the citizenry. The Commissioner added that…
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Ogundoyin Wants Partnership of Ministry for Urban Development
By Mosope Kehinde Chairman, the Conference of Speakers of States Legislatures, Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has stressed the need for a partnership between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Conference of Speakers of State Legislature in order to help in formulating and improving legislation that will enhance housing and urban development in…
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Makinde Inaugurates Projects at GCI, Pledges Support
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his government will continue to support Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association to lift the standard of education and equally restore the old glory of the school. The governor said this while inaugurating several projects facilitated by the old students of different sets of the…
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Doctors Decry LGBTQ as Abnormal Behaviour
By Lilian Ibomor Speakers at a symposium held in Ibadan have described sexual disorders such as Lesbianism, Gay, Bisexuality and Transgender as abnormal behaviour which must be checked. The symposium, which had the theme “LGBTQ: Perspectives” is an annual event by the doctor’s arm of the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter…
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Makinde Approves Aseyin Appointment, Opens Oyo-Iseyin Road
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Sefiu Olawale Oyebola as the Aseyin of Iseyin. The governor gave the approval in a memo signed in exercise of the powers conferred on him by subsections 1 and 2 of the Chiefs’ Law, Cap 28, Volume I, Laws of…
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Report any Case of Anthrax, Oyo Govt. Urges Residents
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has called on residents of the state to report any case of anthrax and other animal disease in their domain. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Olasunkanmi Olaleye made the call at a media sensitization program held at Kara Market, Iseyin, Oke-Ogun area of the state. The commissioner, who was represented by Deputy Director…
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Oyo CJ Wants Effective Implementation of Community Service Sentencing Scheme
By Dayo Adu Stakeholders in the judicial sector have been charged to evolve mechanism that would ensure effective implementation of Community Service Sentencing Scheme so as to stamp out cases of absconding and repeated offenders. The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima gave the charge at a workshop organised by Justice Development and…
