By Jeffery Ahonmisi The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan has dismissed the petition of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, against the March 18 governorship victory of the Peoples Democratic candidate, Mr Seyi Makinde. Delivering the ruling, Justice Ejiro Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of the immediate past Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Abiodun Oni, as the Director-General of the Mineral Development Agency of Oyo State and Executive Chairman of the Pacesetter Mineral Development Company. This was just as the governor approved the appointments of four more […]Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde The Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Oyo State, Mr Kayode Odedokun has urged citizens to rekindle their hopes for better days ahead and assist the government at all levels in making the national economic revival a reality. In the Eid-el-Kabir message, which he personally signed and made available to the press in […]Continue Reading
A Family Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Monday, ordered the remand of a skit maker, Maruf Abdullahi, popularly known as “Trinity”, in Agodi correctional facility over alleged sexual exploitation of a 10-year-old girl. The court also arraigned Isiaka Ahmed, 40, and his wife, Rofiat, 29, who are parents of the victim on two-count charges of […]Continue Reading
By Fasilat Lawal Synergy between Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, and communities is pivotal to quality healthcare delivery. Programme Officer, Global Fund Covid-19 Response Mechanism Projects, Oyo State, Mr Oluseun Adebiyi advanced this thought during a news briefing held at Yemetu, Ibadan to highlight achievements made in strengthening the health system in some Continue Reading
By Oluwakoyode Banjo Oyo State Government has trained 40 junior staff members on Grade Level 3-6 on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training, emphasizing the need for them to master technological skills. The Permanent Secretary, who oversees activities at Ministry of Establishment and Training, Mr. Paul Oyekunle made this known while declaring open a series Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has decorated one hundred and twenty three newly promoted officers of the corps. The ceremony, which had in attendance friends and family of the newly promoted officers, was held at NSCDC headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan. While decorating and congratulating the promoted officers, Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government wants the residents of the State to disregard fake new salary structure in circulation. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju notes that although the government is working on reviewing the current salary structure, the committee set up for that purpose has […]Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams has been conferred with the title of Ambassador of Peace. The title was conferred on the Police Commissioner by the Seriki Sasa of Oyo State, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin. Alhaji Maiyasin said the title was conferred on Mr Williams based on his contributions to the […]Continue Reading
By Oluwakayode Banjo The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) says it has enrolled over 60% of targeted enrollees into the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) scheme. This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA), Dr. Sola Akande, on Tuesday, in Ibadan. In addition, Dr. Akande said the […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says trade-offs and alignment will be his operating principles to achieve sustainable development in the state. The governor, who stated this in a newsletter dated 15th of June, 2023, said that meaningful development and advancement would be a mirage without unity, especially among political Continue Reading
By Funmi Obagbayegun The rights of every child in the digital environment must be respected, protected and encouraged. The Coordinator, Child Protection Network, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ogedengbe made the declaration at a stakeholders forum held in Ibadan, Oyo State, to mark this year’s Day of the African Child. Mrs Oluwatoyin Ogedengbe said innovation in digital Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde The police in Oyo State have paraded four self-confessed suspected rapists and murderers who have been terrorizing residents in the Akobo area of Ibadan. The suspects were paraded alongside other suspected criminals by the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr Adewale Osifeso at police headquarters Eleyele Ibadan. Mr Osifeso said Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, representing Ibarapa East State constituency has emerged as the New Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly for the second time. Mr Ogundoyin, son of a re-known businessman in the state, Late Adeseun Ogundoyin emerged unopposed as the Speaker shortly after the inauguration of10th Oyo State House Of Assembly. […]Continue Reading
By Oluwakayode Banjo The 10th National Assembly will be committed to the rule of law and legislative activities that will move the nation forward. Member representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal constituency of Oyo State at the House of Representatives, Mr Aderemi Oseni gave the assurance in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. Mr Oseni, expressed […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi As members of the 10th National Assembly elect their leaders, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says fairness, justice and equity will be ensured in the election of the leadership of the Senate and the State Houses of Assembly. He said this during a post inauguration Special Interdenominational thanksgiving service in Ibadan […]Continue Reading
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
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has appointed aides to the Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal. The newly appointed aides as contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, are: 1. Ajagbe Yusuf Olatunji: SA (Political) 2. Sakariyah Kunle Sanni: SA (Administration) 3. Hassan Ajibade: SA (Legal) 4. Omoetan Omolere: SA […]Continue Reading
National drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA has partnered with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for a secure and drug-free society. The new NDLEA Commander in Oyo state, Mr Joe-Fadile Olayinka stated this during a courtesy visit to NSCDC State Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. Mr. Olayinka commended the Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil […]Continue Reading
By Jeffery Ahonmisi Oyo state governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a suit filed by the action alliance and its candidate Mr. Babatunde Ajala against the victory of Governor Seyi Makinde and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the March 18 governorship election. Delivering the judgment, Justice Ejiro Emudainohwo while dismissing the […]Continue Reading
By Rotimi Famakin The Federal and State governments have been told to take urgent step that would put an end to the exploitation perpetrated by fuel marketers in the country. Some motorists in Ibadan stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on their experience in getting premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol. The motorists […]Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde Stakeholders in the medical sector in Oyo State have called for concerted efforts at ensuring that necessary amendments were done on the Blood Transfusion Safety Bill, 2022, before passing it to law. The stakeholders made the call in Ibadan at a public hearing on the bill, which suggested the establishment of the […]Continue Reading
By Fasilat Lawal The government will continue to address factors militating against healthcare delivery in the country. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the affirmation during the inauguration of projects by the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. Professor Osinbajo explained that there were still gaps in the Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government says the proposed business summit billed to hold in the United Kingdom this week is to improve investment capacity and boost the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa said this in an interview with Radio Nigeria following criticisms […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi It was encomium galore as the Oyo State Head of Service, HOS, Mrs Ololade Agboola, retired from active service meritoriously. The valedictory which was held in grand style was organized by Oyo State civil servants at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. In attendance were Family members, friends, associates, and workers from […]Continue Reading