Politics

Warring Oyo APC Factions Agree to Truce

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The various blocs within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have agreed to allow the executives of the party at all levels in the state to complete their tenure while reconciliation efforts continues. They took the decision at a reconciliation meeting held in Ibadan. Various party Continue Reading

Crime

NSCDC arrests farmer in Ogbomoso for murder

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command Agro Rangers Squad Ogbomoso Zone has arrested a farmer Abraham Alamu, in Ogbomosho for murder.This is contains in a statement in Ibadan signs by the corps public relations officer Mr, Oluwole Olusegun.The statement notes that ,Suspect Abraham Alamu was arrested on Friday in Ogbomoso town […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ibadan Commerce Chamber Set to Reengineer Trade Fair in Oyo

Web News 20 August 2020 740 0

After many years, Oyo State will experience a trade fair to raise the bar of commerce in the state. President, Ibadan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ICCI, Sir Sola Abodunrin gave the assurance while paying a courtesy visit to the management of FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station. Sir Abodunrin, while noting that the organization was established […]Continue Reading

Politics

Int’l Youth Day: Be drivers of good governance – Peller charges Nigerian Youths

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A member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Honourable Shina Peller, has charged youth to be agents of positive change and good governance in their respective immediate communities. Mr Peller made this call in a statement he personally signed, which was titled “Engaging for the Decade” Continue Reading

Culture

NOA Wants Oyo Government To Boost Tourism

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Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Dolapo Dosunmu has challenged the state government through the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism to intensify effort at promoting indigenous languages.  Mrs Dosunmu stated this while receiving the Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Culture and Tourism, Mr Ademola Ige, at the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Rise up to the challenge of leadership – Oyo Youth Commissioner

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Youths have been challenged to brace up to take the task of leadership. Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede made the call during a press conference to commemorate the 2020 International Youth Day. Speaking on the theme, “Youth Engagement for Global Action”, Mr Fakorede regretted that most Nigerian youths had been playing […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin n’ípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ tẹpẹlẹ mọ́ mímú ìgbàdẹrùn si fáràlú

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Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ ti sèlérí láti tẹ̀tíwájú nínu sísa ipá rẹ̀ lórí dídábòbò ètò àwọn ọmọbíbí ìpínlẹ̀ yí nípasẹ̀ gbígbé òfin tí yo mú kígbàdẹrùn fáràlú kalẹ. Alága ìgbìmọ̀ tón rírí ọ̀rọ̀ ilẹ̀ òkèrè nílé asòfin, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Seyi Adisa ló sèlérí yi lásìkò tón kópa lórí ètò ilésẹ́ Premier FM tí wọ́n pè […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ijoba Apapo Ti Gba Oro Awon Ti Won Ni Ipenija Ara Ro Fun Eto Igbanisise Akanse

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Alaga igbimo to n risi akanse eto igbanise ijoba Apapo nipinle Oyo, Ogbeni Ope Salami ti so di mimo pe won ogba oro awon akanda eda roo lotun, ninu eto tgbigba awon osise egberun kan nijoba ibile kookan jake-jado ile yi. Ogbeni Salami so eyi lori eto ilese wa kan lede geesi, iyen “Straight-Talk” o […]Continue Reading

Economy

Covid-19: Oyo Govt. Offers Tax Relief to Taxpayers

Web News 27 July 2020 754 0

In a bid to cushion the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on companies and businesses in the state, Oyo State government has reeled our tax relief measures for tax stakeholders in the state. The state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinola Ojo disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Ibadan. At a briefing tagged: Implementation of Tax Compliance Relief […]Continue Reading

Health

Facemasks: Oyo to Begin Arrests over Non-Compliance

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Residents of Oyo State who refuse to comply with the COVID-19 protocol of compulsory use of face mask in public places will be arrested and prosecuted from next month. A coordinator of enforcement from the Oyo State COVID-19 Emergency Operation Centre and Risk Communication Pillar, Mrs Kunmi Oladipo said this during an enforcement mission to Bodija […]Continue Reading

Environment

NEMA, NSCDC Takes Disaster Management Campaign to Markets

Web News 14 July 2020 746 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo state command has commenced sensitization campaign on disaster management. The campaign was led by the NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya to various markets in Ibadan which included Bodija, Agbeni, Ogunpa, Idi-ikan, Molete, Oja’ba, Bere and Yemetu areas. The campaign which focused on, COVID-19, road Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Parades Armed Robbery Suspects in Ibadan

Web News 13 July 2020 859 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State command has paraded eight suspects who specialized in motorcycles snatching in Ibadan metropolis. Parading the suspects at NSCDC headquarters, Agodi Ibadan, Commandant Iskilu Akinsanya said they were arrested at Apata area of Ibadan through a tip- off from the public. Alhaji Akinsanya said the command would […]Continue Reading

Environment

Several flood mitigation projects to be completed in the next 18 months – Makinde

Web News 1 July 2020 674 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to complete several ongoing flood management projects across the state within the next eighteen months to reduce challenges of flooding. He gave the pledge during an on-the-spot assessment of communities affected by the heavy rainfall which caused flooding in some part of Ibadan, destroyed properties worth Continue Reading

Economy

Communities in Irepodun-Ifelodun Seeks Govt. Support

Web News 30 June 2020 1086 0

Four Communities in Irepodun/ Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti state have appealed to government to reconstruct roads linking the towns and establish police posts in the areas. Traditional rulers of some of the towns including Esure, Awo, Eyio and Ilomu Ekiti, made the request during their visit to the office of the Ekiti State Deputy governor, […]Continue Reading

Technology

IBEDC: Customers Decry Erratic Power Supply

Web News 30 June 2020 886 0

Constant power supply is important for the economic growth of any developing Nation. In recent times, power supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has been erratic and this has generated concerns from residents of the metropolis. Residents of Ibadan, who expressed displeasure at the incessant disruption in electricity supply, Continue Reading

Security

Akinyele Killings: Police Arrests Suspect, Pledges to Fish out Perpetrators, Restore Normalcy

Web News 30 June 2020 1050 0

The Oyo State Police command says the spate of killings in Akinyele local government area of the state will soon be a thing of the past, as the command is doing everything possible to fish out the perpetrators and restore normalcy to the areas. The Police Public Relations Officer, Eleyele headquarters, Ibadan, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Restoration of Igbeti Marble Industry Underway -OSSMDA

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The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni has stated that the marble industry in Igbeti would spring back to life within the next few months as investors have already begun to show interest in developing the industry. He stated this after a board meeting of the Nigeria Marble Mining Company. A statement signed Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Prominent Nigerians Eulogize late Bode Akindele

Web News 30 June 2020 776 0

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele as a great loss to Oyo state and indeed, Nigeria. Governor Makinde who described the late Parakoyi of Ibadanland and chairman of Modandola Group, as a worthy elder statesman and someone who is genuinely interested in […]Continue Reading

Education

Public School Teachers Resume in Oyo

Web News 29 June 2020 2075 0

Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo state have resumed as directed by the state government. Our correspondent who monitored the situation of the schools said premises were cleaned, including seminars on precautionary measures against Covid-19 were held in various schools. At Ibadan Boys High School, Oke-Ado, the Principal, Alhaji Olasupo Adeyemi, said Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ibadan Business Mogul Chief Bode Akindele is Dead

Web News 29 June 2020 1097 0

Chief Bode Akindele, a popular Ibadan business mogul, has reportedly died this morning. According to report Chief Akindele, the Parakoyi of Ibadan, passed on at his Marine road Apapa résidence Monday morning . The Illustrious Ibadan businessman, Chief Bode Akindele, was a philanthropist and a man committed to the development of his community and the […]Continue Reading

Health

Another Oyo EXCO Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

Web News 27 June 2020 759 0

A cabinet member in Oyo State has tested positive for COVID-19, as the state records 76 new cases. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State made this known via a Facebook post on Friday, June 26. Oyo State has confirmed that 169 cases of COVID-19 have tested negative twice and have now been discharged. This brings […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Tributes to Former Governor of Oyo State, Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi

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The news of the death of former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi which filtered in on Thursday afternoon, leaving the people with shock was the climax of rumours about his health status that had been trending for some days. Many had been praying that Senator Ajimobi would survive the hospitalisation on account of […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ile Asofin Gba Ijoba Nimoran Lori Sisi Ileewe Pada N’ipinle Oyo

Web News 26 June 2020 1246 0

Ile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Oyo ti gba Igbimo alase nimoran pe ki won wo bi oju ojo se ri nipa ajakale arun Covid-19 ki won to si awon ile-iwe pada gege bi won se ngbero re. Eyi lo waye nipa bi oro naa se nile igbese kiakia wipe aba ti omo ile Asofin naa ti […]Continue Reading

Politics

Speak Out Against Gender-Based Violence, Rape – Oyo Gov. Wife

Web News 26 June 2020 1060 0

Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde has charged all female political appointees and wives of the local government caretaker chairmen in the state to speak out on how to end the incessant killing of innocent women, gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the state. Mrs. Makinde made this known, during a […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ibadan Residents Mourn the Passing of Ajimobi

Web News 26 June 2020 666 0

A cross section of residents of Ibadan have described the death of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi as a rude shock to the state. The respondents who spoke with radio Nigeria said Ajimobi was an icon whose political history would never be forgotten in Oyo State. One of them, Mr Adedayo […]Continue Reading