Health

Second Round of Polio Vaccination Kicks Off in Oyo

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By Rotimi Famakin As part of sustained measures towards boosting the immune system of children for healthy growth, a second round of polio vaccination exercise tagged: “Outbreak Response Two” has been flagged off in Oyo State. The Outbreak Response Two targeting children from zero Continue Reading

Education

Parents Defy JAMB Directive, Besiege CBT Centres

Web News 19 April 2024 132 0

By Blessing Okareh Despite the directive of JAMB for Parents to stay away from CBT centers, many parents still throng the Examination venues in support of their children and wards sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME which commenced Nationwide today. Radio Nigeria correspondents who monitored the exercise in Ibadan Oyo State, report that […]Continue Reading

Governance

Makinde Signs Executive Bill Establishing Rule of Law Enforcement Authority

Web News 13 April 2024 95 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has signed into law an Executive Bill for the establishment of the rule of law enforcement authority for speedy justice dispensation in the state. Signing the bill into law in the board room of the Governor’s office, the governor explained that the agency was necessary to […]Continue Reading

Culture

No Issues with Olubadan Traditional Stool Ascension, Says Makinde

Web News 10 April 2024 326 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo says there are no issues with the Olubadan traditional stool ascension as against the controversy trailing the revered seat of the Olubadan following the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun.  He stated this while speaking with newsmen after hosting the delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal […]Continue Reading

Religion

Absence of fear of God bane of national growth- Alhaji Muhammad

Web News 10 April 2024 302 0

By Rotimi Famakin The Hausa community in Ibadan the Oyo State capital joined other Muslim faithful in the world to celebrate Eid el Fitri marking the end of the Ramadan fast. At Agodi Government Arcade where the prayer was held today, the Chief Imam of Ibadan Hausa Community, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad led the worshippers in the two raqat […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Assembly Felicitates Muslims

Web News 10 April 2024 102 0

By Mosope Kehinde As Muslims in Oyo State join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s EidEl-Fitri, the Oyo State House of Assembly has felicitated with Muslims in the state, while enjoining them to internalise the lessons learnt during the Holy month of Ramadan to have a better society. In a statement issued by […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Third Phase of Distribution of Agric Inputs Begins in Oyo

Web News 4 April 2024 184 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has begun the third phase of the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers in the state with the distribution of two bags of 50kg feeds and two bottles of disinfectant to 1,000 pig farmers. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said this in Ajaawa, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Gears Up for Maiden International Tourism Summit April

Web News 28 March 2024 174 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government will host the first International Tourism Summit 2024 (#ITSOyoState2024) in Ibadan between April 17 and 18, 2024. This event, organized by the newly established Ministry of Culture and Tourism, aims to attract local and international stakeholders to explore tourism opportunities and potential investments in the state. While Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Appoints Dr. Taiwo Lasisi as Ibadan Poly Acting Rector

Web News 23 March 2024 1469 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi as Acting Rector of the Ibadan Polytechnic.  This is contained in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Salihu Adelabu.  The statement states that Dr. Taiwo Lasisi is to serve in […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt. Allocates Free Stalls to 700 Traders

Web News 22 March 2024 151 0

By Iyabo Adebisi In a bid to stop street trading in the state, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced the decision of the state government to allocate free stalls to about 700 street traders at the Agodi-Gate junction in Ibadan.  He made the announcement during the inauguration of  the Agodi-Gate , Civic Center […]Continue Reading

Politics

LG Election: Oyo CP Assures Residents of Adequate Security 

Web News 22 March 2024 211 0

-says Citizens should Abide by the Law  By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP, Adebola Hamzat, On Thursday, said necessary measures will be put in place by the command to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents of the state during and after the Local Government Council election, scheduled for 27th […]Continue Reading

Culture

OYHA Makes Case for Oba Balogun’s Immortalisation

Web News 22 March 2024 235 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has stressed the need for the Executive arm to immortalize the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun The House during a special Yoruba plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said Oba Balogun was a respected politician, scholar and custodian of culture who had […]Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Assures Traditional Rulers of Inclusiveness in Affairs

Web News 9 March 2024 315 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed its readiness to involve the traditional rulers in the administrative affairs of the state. He said this during an interactive session with the traditional leaders held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. Governor Makinde represented the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal noted that failure of […]Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Presents Twenty-Eight 18-seater Buses to Tertiary Institutions

Web News 8 March 2024 216 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented 28 18-seater buses to tertiary institutions in the state Governor Makinde, while presenting the buses at the car park of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan said his administration would continue to give its best to the people of the state despite the challenging times.  Continue Reading

Politics

LG Poll: Come Out Clean on BVAS, APC Tells OYSIEC

Web News 4 March 2024 244 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has threatened to withdraw all its candidates from the forthcoming local government council election if the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) failed to guarantee the usage of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the poll. Most of the registered political parties in the […]Continue Reading

Crime

OYACA Seeks Amendment of Law for Legal Autonomy to Prosecute

Web News 1 March 2024 429 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Chairman, Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency, OYACA, Retired Justice Eni Esan has disclosed that legislative and legal processes are ongoing to enable the agency to prosecute offenders. She said this while responding to questions from journalists after a sensitization and advocacy programme for the 2024 Batch A, Stream One of the National Youths […]Continue Reading

Labour

 Era of total reliance on salary for survival is gone – NAFOHEADS

Web News 1 March 2024 936 0

By Rotimi Famakin As the Federal Government has taken steps to consider the implementation of the Steve Oransanye report by merging some agencies and departments, workers at the Federal level have been assured of the security of their jobs.  The President, the National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishment, Agencies and Departments, NAFOHEADS, Oyo State […]Continue Reading

Politics

Shina Peller Defects to PDP

Web News 1 March 2024 231 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remained strong and united in the state and would win the forthcoming local government elections as a result of his government’s people-oriented programmes. He stated this in Iseyin while welcoming the senatorial candidate of the Accord Party Continue Reading

Crime

Customs Intercepts Fake Pharmaceutical Drugs

Web News 1 March 2024 204 0

By Abisola Oluremi The Oyo-Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted fake pharmaceutical drugs worth one billion seven hundred and thirty-nine million naira at Bakatari area of  Oyo State. The drugs include seven sacks of 625 mg augmentin tablets, twenty-two sacks of ampiclox and twenty-four sacks of 500 mg amoxicillin capsules. The Area […]Continue Reading

Crime

NSCDC Parades Man for Defiling His Granddaughter

Web News 27 February 2024 575 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has paraded a sixty-four-year-old man for allegedly raping his sixteen years old granddaughter.  The suspect was paraded alongside six other suspected criminals arrested for child trafficking at the NSCDC headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. Speaking with journalists, the sixteen-year-old rape victim said he Continue Reading

Religion

Sultan Inaugurates Iseyin Central Mosque, Advocates Unity among Nigerians 

Web News 23 February 2024 268 0

By Nafiu Busari The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar has enjoined all and sundry to close all ranks and allow peace to reign across the country, regardless of religious, tribal and political dichotomies. Alhaji Abubakar made the call in Iseyin during the inauguration of Iseyin Central Mosque which was renovated by Alhaji Ahmed Raji, […]Continue Reading

Education

Return after Study Abroad, Makinde Urges Nigerians

Web News 23 February 2024 179 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government wants Nigerians who studied abroad to return home after acquiring knowledge for the betterment of the country.  Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the maiden International Study Abroad Forum held at the Thomas Oritsejolomi Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Represented by the state’s Commissioner Continue Reading

Transportation

New PMS Executives Emerge in Oyo

Web News 22 February 2024 611 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has officially inaugurated the new executive members of the Park Management System (PMS) eight months after the appointment of the former secretary of the  PMS, Mr Tomiwa Omolewa, as its new Chairman and  Mr Kasali Lawal as secretary in the State. The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy […]Continue Reading

Economy

Protests in Ibadan over Rising Food Prices

Web News 19 February 2024 397 0

By Fasilat Lawal Ibadan was the scene of protests today over the high cost of living in the country. The peaceful protest which took place at Mokola-Roundabout, Sango and UI saw the protesters carrying placards to express their grievances over the harsh economy. Protesters carried placards with inscriptions such as ‘End fuel hike’, People are […]Continue Reading

Economy

Residents Canvass Resuscitation of Moribund Fruit Juice Factory

Web News 19 February 2024 215 0

By Temitope Mosadomi  A cross-section of residents of Oko-Ogbomoso wants the Oyo State Government to revive the moribund fruit juice factory in the ancient community as the new cashew harvesting season approaches. They made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the abandonment of the state-owned fruits factory in Oko, Surulere Local Government Area of […]Continue Reading