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Politics

Makinde Makes New Appointments

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
Lifestyle

Eid-El Kabir: Help government achieve economic revival – Oyo NOA Charges Nigerians

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
Technology

Oyo Govt. Gives Junior Staff ICT Training

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
Security

NSCDC Decorates 123 Promoted Personnel

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
Labour

Oyo Govt Debunk Creating New Salary Structure

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
Education

Access to quality education via technology vital for children – Protection Network

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
Culture

Police Parade Suspected Rapists, Murderers

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
Politics

Makinde Appoints 9 Aides for Deputy Governor

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
Politics

Tribunal Dismisses Oyo AA Suit

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
Labour

Oyo State HOS Bows Out of Service

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