Environment

Oyo Govt Gives Vacation Notice to Traders on Akobo-General Gas Bridge

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The Oyo State Government has given the people that have turned the slip roads of the newly constructed General Gas-Akobo Bridge into business premises 24 hours ultimatum to move away from the areas or face the wrath of the law. The ultimatum was given by the Commissioner, Ministry of Public Continue Reading

Economy

Revenue Generation; Oyo Set to Harness Agric Export Alternative

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The Oyo State government has proclaimed its readiness to harness articulated ideas and recommendations that will reduce dependence on oil as the major source of revenue with the promotion of agricultural products for export The State Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye made this known while delivering his keynote Continue Reading

Religion

Hajj 2022: Last Batch of Oyo Pilgrims Arrives

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The last batch of Oyo State Pilgrims to return from Saudi Arabia has successfully arrived. The batch of Sixty aboard Flynas XY7036 Airline which left Jedda Airport around 1:00am Nigerian time, landed at the Muritala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos State exactly 6:50am. The  Pilgrims were led by the Vice-chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare, […]Continue Reading

News

Breaking: Protests Rock Ogbomoso

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There is confusion in Ogbomoso, Oyo state as residents protest the alleged killing of some people who were reportedly killed by kidnappers while trying to pay ransom. Information has it that one of the people who went to pay ransom for a kidnapped resident was brutally murdered The development is believed to have sparked anger […]Continue Reading

Security

Breaking: Oyo on Red Alert as Amotekun Intercepts Over 140 Travellers

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Concerned about the growing cases of insecurity in the country, the Amotekun corps in Oyo state has intercepted a truck load of over 140 travellers in Ibadan. Radio Nigeria gathered that the travellers, who were intercepted around Bodija-UI axis, were allegedly coming from Zamfara state and heading to Ogere town, Ogun state. Radio Nigeria further […]Continue Reading

Environment

OYSROMA Boss Cautions Residents against Road Damage

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The Oyo State govern­ment has warned resi­dents of the State to desist from dumping their refuse in the waterways, as the action leads to the damage of major roads­.​ The Chairman, Oyo St­ate Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Mr  Ogunlade Soladoye gave the cau­tion on Thursday​ wh­ile on inspection of roads in Ibadan metropolis with a […]Continue Reading

Education News

NAWOJ Holds Summer Programme for Teens

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Teenagers can carve a niche for themselves in any chosen profession if well guided.  Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Oyo State chapter, stated this at a summer programme organised in conjunction with a non-governmental organization, Mrs Ajibola explained that the programme would afford the participants to meet professionals who would Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Parleys Stakeholders on LAUTECH Issues

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has met with critical stakeholders of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, in a bid to address major issues affecting the institution. Those who attended the meeting, which took place at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, include representatives of the Alumni body, the […]Continue Reading

Education

2021/2022 Common Entrance Examination Holds in Oyo

Web News 19 July 2022 279 0

The 2021/2022 Common Entrance Examination into secondary schools in Oyo State commenced in all the 33 local government areas.  In Ibadan, the examination was held in secondary schools in order to acquaint the pupils with the realities of the secondary school system. Our education correspondent, who monitored the situation at Immanuel High School, University of […]Continue Reading

Crime

Two Convicted for Cybercrime, another Remanded in Oyo

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The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, July 14, 2022, secured the conviction and sentencing of the duo of Ogunlana Charles Tolulope and Amoo Emmanuel Abiodun on a separate one-count charge before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan, and Justice Bayo Taiwo of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Mourns Lawmaker

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed shock over the death of the member representing Ibadan South-East Constituency II, Ademola Olusegun Popoola. Governor Makinde who described the lawmaker’s death as sad, painful and a huge loss to the state, commiserated with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, on whose platform Popoola was […]Continue Reading

News

Oyo Loses Lawmaker

Web News 13 July 2022 132 0

The lawmaker representing Ibadan Southeast constituency II at Oyo state House of Assembly, Honourable  Ademola Olusegun Popoola is dead. Mr Oyekunle, Special adviser to the Speaker of the House, Rt Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin confirmed the incident to newsmen. Honourable  Popoola died last night at University College Hospital ( UCH ) after suffering from Kidney Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Family Debunks Rumoured Death of Oyo Ex-Gov

Web News 9 July 2022 104 0

The family of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has debunked the rumoured death of the politician. Early reports had announced that the former governor was dead. Refuting the claims, the family also called for prayers amid concerns over his state of health, stating that Olunloyo is currently at the Intensive […]Continue Reading

Environment

Onipepeye Road Under Inspection, Construction – Gov. Makinde

Web News 8 July 2022 107 0

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, says that the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) will within a week  align the differences that have stalled the completion of Onipepeye Bridge Project and other culverts along Iwo Road axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The governor, who inspected the […]Continue Reading

News

Fuel Scarcity: Residents Lament Hardship in Oyo

Web News 8 July 2022 123 0

Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital have continued to witness scarcity of premium motor spirit, PMS, as queues have resurfaced again. Radio Nigeria reporter Olukemi Akintunde who monitored the situation in the metropolis reports that many filling stations were under lock while some Independent marketers that have the product sold between 200 to 250 naira […]Continue Reading

Religion

Reflect on Background of Sallah Celebration, Olubadan Charges Muslims

Web News 8 July 2022 104 0

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has congratulated the Muslims across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration with a charge to them to deeply reflect on the historical and religious background of the annual celebration. Oba Balogun, in a statement signed on his behalf by his Media […]Continue Reading

Religion

Messages Pour in as Muslims Mark Sallah

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Folarin Felicitates Muslims At Eid-El-Kabir As Muslim Ummah in Oyo State joins other Muslims worldwide to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Teslim Folarin has assured people of the state of a better future. The Oyo Central senator made the statement in his felicitation message to Muslims […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Court Stops Oyo DG Impeachment

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An Oyo State high court sitting in Ibadan had on Wednesday restrained the Oyo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor of the state, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan. The court, presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola stopped any removal process the State Assembly may want to initiate. According to the Court, the status-quo must […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Jubilation in Iseyin as Buhari Swears in Acting CJN

Web News 27 June 2022 166 0

The people of Iseyin, in Iseyin local government, the hometown of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola have been jubilating over the elevation of the new CJN. This is coming on the heels of the resignation of the former Chief Justice, Tanko Muhammed on the grounds of ill-health on Monday morning. The Aseyin […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Photos Speak: Gains Beyond Safety

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Economy

NDE Trainees Make Case for Patronage of Locally Made Goods

Web News 17 June 2022 154 0

The National Directorate of Employment, NDE, says it is committed to its mandate of employment generation, wealth creation and poverty alleviation in the country. The Director-General of NDE, Malam Abubakar Nuhu-Fikpo stated this while speaking with journalists at the end of an assessment visit to some NDE beneficiaries in Ibadan, Oyo state. Represented by the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Impeachment: NACOMYO Makes Case for Olaniyan

Web News 16 June 2022 272 0

National Council of Muslim Youths Organisations,  NACOMYO has appealed to lawmakers in Oyo State to avoid plunging the state into another round of political crisis with the planned impeachment of the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan and signed by the Coordinator, NACOMYO, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi. Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Owo Terror Victims: Institutions Ignore Oyo Govt.’s Half-Mast Directive

Web News 13 June 2022 236 0

Following the last week’s terror attack on worshippers at Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared three-day mourning with the national flags in the state flown at half-mast. The directive was sequel to the resolution of southwest Governors at a virtual meeting held on the 10th […]Continue Reading

Religion

2022 Hajj Preparations Kick off in Oyo State

Web News 12 June 2022 265 0

Preparations for this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia by the intending pilgrims from Oyo State continue today at the State Hajj Camp in Olodo Ibadan as the intending pilgrims received traveling bags and other materials needed for the holy trip. The intending pilgrims were also given Ankara textile to be worn […]Continue Reading

Security

Democracy Day: Police Patrol Nooks, Crannies of Oyo

Web News 12 June 2022 160 0

As part of efforts to rid the state of criminals, Police in Oyo State have embarked on a team and convoy patrol in the Ibadan metropolis as well as the entire State. The patrol tagged, “Show of Force” began from the Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan through Aleshinloye, Ring-Road, Challenge,  Idi-Arere, Beere, Oje, Agodi gate, Iwo-Road, and […]Continue Reading