Judiciary

#EndSARS Victim Appears Before Police Brutality Panel

Web News 19 February 2021 514 0

A victim of #EndSARS protest, Chief Tunde Mustapha, has appealed to Oyo state government to come to his aid by renovating his damaged building which was vandalized by unknown hoodlums during the protests in Iseyin.                   Chief Mustapha made the appeal while appearing before the Oyo Continue Reading

Security

Shasa Crisis: 4 Northern Governors hold talks with Makinde

Web News 15 February 2021 590 0

Four governors of the northern zone of Nigeria are in Ibadan to meet governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the crisis which erupted in Sasa market, in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state between an indigene and a settler resulting in destruction of lives and properties. The governors are Abdullahi Ganduje Kano, Bello […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYSIEC Releases Local Government Election Timetable

Web News 15 February 2021 696 0

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, on Monday, said elections into the 33 Local Government Councils of Oyo State will hold on Saturday, 15th May, 2021. The Chairman, State Independent Electoral Commission, Aare Isiaka Olagunju, SAN, disclosed this during a press conference held at the OYSIEC headquarters, Agodi GRA, Ibadan. According to the OYSIEC […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Ex-Oyo Deputy Chief Registrar Completes Hat-Trick Conviction

Web News 15 February 2021 660 0

For the second time in eleven months, An Oyo State High Court has again sentenced the former Deputy Chief Registrar of the state High Court Mutiat Omobola Adio to another three years in prison. Mutiat Adio who is currently serving a five year prison sentence having convicted last year March for Fraud pleading guilty to a fresh charge bordering on Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo LG Polls: Alaafin of Oyo Calls for Credible Exercise

Web News 10 February 2021 906 0

Residents of Oyo State have been urged to elect leaders that would serve and protect their interest in the forth coming Local Government council elections. His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (111), made the call, while receiving members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, who were on a courtesy call […]Continue Reading

Education

UI: FG Suspends Meeting of Governing Council

Web News 10 February 2021 447 0

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has approved the suspension of all meetings of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan. This was conveyed in a letter to the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Education Ministry, Mr. Sonny Echono. The letter which stated that […]Continue Reading

Security

OYSHA Calls on Makinde to Tackle Insecurity

Web News 9 February 2021 528 0

Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the executive arm under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde to put measures in place to curb the growing rate of insecurity in the state. The house at its plenary expressed concern over incessant criminal attacks in some ibadan metropolis and kidnappings in others parts of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Security Stake Holders Meet in Ibadan Over Insecurity

Web News 7 February 2021 559 0

Participants at a one day stakeholders meeting on restoration of enduring peace in Ibadan and other hotspots in Oyo state have called for the recovery of weapons from hoodlums in the state. This was part of resolutions reached at the meeting which was organised by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo state directorate. Participants included […]Continue Reading

Health

World Cancer Day: Oyo Govt. Organises Free Breast, Cervical Screening

Web News 6 February 2021 513 0

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun has called on womenfolk to enrol for breast and cervical screening as early as possible to prevent unforeseen circumstances. She made the call at the free breast and cervical screening organised for women at Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan in commenmoration of the World Cancer day. […]Continue Reading

Environment

Oyo Govt. Arrest Flouters of Environmental Law

Web News 30 January 2021 687 0

Oyo state government on Saturday arrested forty residents including vehicles and motorcycles numbering about one hundred and twenty-five for flouting environmental sanitation laws. The offenders were immediately arraigned before the State Environmental Tribunal for sanctions and fines. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Afbdulateef Idowu Oyeleke Continue Reading

Judiciary

Police Brutality Panel: Oyo Police Denies Receiving Hearing Notices

Web News 27 January 2021 496 0

Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality has ordered the Officer in charge of Legal Department of Nigeria Police in Oyo State, Mrs Funke Fawole to compile all services from the panel and act accordingly. The order is coming in response to the attitude of the command which has been rejecting services of […]Continue Reading

Security

Ibarapaland: Stakeholders Sue for Peace

Web News 24 January 2021 562 0

Stakeholders on security in Oyo state have assured aggrieved parties in Ibarapa land of their readiness to look into all their agitations. The stakeholders including traditional leaders, political office holders, security officers, farmers and community leaders stated this at a town hall meeting held at Igangan in Ibarapa area of Oyo state. They stressed the […]Continue Reading

Security

CP Assures Oyo Residents of Safety of Lives, Property

Web News 24 January 2021 652 0

Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command has assured residents of Oyo State of its preparedness to ensure protection of lives and property. This is contained in a Press Release by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, CSP.  Fadeyi Olugbenga, Anipr on behalf of Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command, Mrs Ngozi Vivian Onadeko.           […]Continue Reading

Politics

Arrest Sunday Igboho Now – Miyetti Allah Urges Makinde, FG

Web News 24 January 2021 746 0

Leading cattle rearer group in Nigeria, Miyetti Allah, has appealed to the federal and the Oyo State government to effect the arrest of Chief Sunday Adeyemo for assualt on the Seriki Fulani of Oyo State, Alhaji Saliu Abdulkadir. Oyo State Chairman of Miyetti Allah, Alhaji Ibrahim Jiji who said this while speaking with journalists in […]Continue Reading

Security

We will not tolerate any breach of peace – Makinde

Web News 20 January 2021 925 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has warned against any action that could lead to the forcible removal of anyone from the state. The warning is coming on the heels of a recent clash between herdmen and farmers in Oke-Ogun area of the state. Governor Makinde in a state wide broadcast, said any individual or […]Continue Reading

Education

Tech-U Pro Chancellor, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe Passes On At 71

Web News 4 January 2021 534 0

The Pro-Chancellor of the Technical University, Ibadan, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe is dead. His death was announced on Sunday evening in a statement signed by the institution’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun. “With heavy heart, and submission to the will of God I write to inform Council members of the transition to glory of Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, the […]Continue Reading

Culture

Monarchs Express Commitment To Development of Oke Ogun

Web News 29 December 2020 927 0

Traditional rulers in Oke Ogun are of Oyo State have been commended for their determination in the pursuance of developmental projects in the area specifically towards the approval of Federal University of Agriculture by the federal government. Gegun of Ayetoro Oke, Oba Najeemdeen Afolabi gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen. Oba Afolabi noted that traditional Continue Reading

Sport

GSM Tennis Championship Ends In Grand Style

Web News 24 December 2020 664 0

Ismail Adewale has emerged winner in the men’s single of the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship which came to an end on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.Adewale outplayed Samson Adesina by two to one set, (10-7) in the keenly contested final.In the Ladies’ single Category, Sarah Adegoke, with her […]Continue Reading

Religion

Demonstrate the spirit of brotherliness – Gov. Makinde

Web News 24 December 2020 513 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2020 Christmas, calling on them to use the opportunity of the season to pray for the state and its leadership.In a Christmas message signed by his Chief Press Secretary,Mr Taiwo Adisa, the governor equally urged Christians across the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Avoid driving under alcoholic influence – OYRTMA Boss

Web News 24 December 2020 566 0

Oyo State government has urged motorists and commercial drivers not to drink while driving, obey traffic rules as well as drive safely during this festive period.The chairman, Oyo State Road Management Agency, Dr Akin Fagbemi, made the appeal in an interview with newsmen noting that cases of hit-and-run recorded by the agency in the preparation […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Give Visually Impaired Lawyer Appointment, Promises To Do More For PLWDs

Web News 24 December 2020 555 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appointed a visually impaired lawyer, Mr Babatunde Fadiya as a counsel in the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.He was presented his letter of appointment at the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan by the Executive Assistant on Persons Living with Disabilities to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Ayodele Adekanbi.Mr Fadiya expressed […]Continue Reading

Crime

Former House Of Rep Candidate Shot Dead In Igangan

Web News 12 December 2020 787 0

A former House of Representatives candidate on the platform of Accord Party during the 2015 general election, Dr Fatai Aborode has been reportedly shot dead in Igangan, Ibarapa Local Government of Oyo state. He was allegedly killed near his farm, along Apodun village, Iganagan by suspected herdsmen, on Friday evening. It was gathered that Dr Aborode, […]Continue Reading

Sport

Oyo State to Hold World Super Feather Weight Championship in December

Web News 8 December 2020 757 0

Oyo State is to hold World Super Feather Weight Championship on December 27th this month. The Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, Olawale Okuniyi disclosed this while leading members of LOC to present the belt for the competition to Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. Speaking on the competition, the chairman, LOC, […]Continue Reading

Education

Stakeholder Calls for Media Professionals to Seek Additional Knowledge

Web News 5 December 2020 658 0

Every profession requires training and retraining for effective service delivery. This was the submission of a former Head of Department, Communication and Language Art, University of Ibadan, Professor Ayobami Ojebode, at the first graduation ceremony organised by a training institute, YES media academy, Ibadan. Professor Ojebode maintained that academic qualification was Continue Reading

News

Lai Mohammed Warns Local Broadcaster against Reliance on Foreign Media

Web News 5 December 2020 705 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has challenged local broadcast media to always take the lead in telling the Nigerian story. The Minister made the call at the inauguration of Radio Nigeria Ogo Ilu 89.3 FM in Oko, Surulere local government Area of Oyo state. Radio Nigeria reports that the FM station […]Continue Reading