Crime

NSCDC Parades Man for Defiling His Granddaughter

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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, Continue Reading

Religion

Sultan Inaugurates Iseyin Central Mosque, Advocates Unity among Nigerians 

Web News 23 February 2024 292 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 187 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

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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 417 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 222 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

Labour

Makinde Extends Wage Award by Six Months

Web News 17 February 2024 181 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced a six-month extension of the payment of N25,000 and N15,000 wage award to civil servants and pensioners in the state. The governor, who made the announcement at the inauguration of the 12.5 kilometres Challenge-Odo Ona Elewe-Apata Road, said the extension became important to allow […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oyo Assembly Felicitates Ogundoyin

Web News 17 February 2024 204 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has described the Speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin as a leader with the Midas touch for excellence in all spheres, especially on Legislative matters. The Assembly remarked in a statement signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media and ICT, Mr Waheed Akintayo to […]Continue Reading

Energy

Makinde Signs Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill into Law

Web News 10 February 2024 202 0

By Simeon Ugbodovon Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has signed into law Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill. Governor Seyi Makinde made this known on his verified X handle @seyiamakinde. According to Governor Makinde, the law will facilitate the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity within Oyo State. The State’s helmsman said his action was Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Assembly Calls for Ban of Styrofoam

Web News 8 February 2024 289 0

By Mosoe Kehinde  Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the state government to ban the use of Styrofoam for food purposes in the state. The appeal followed a motion on the need to ban the usage of Styrofoams for food service, storage and other related usage in Oyo State Co-sponsored by the Majority Leader […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

N340 Million Set for Disbursement to Eligible Farmers in Oyo

Web News 8 February 2024 159 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government says it will commence the disbursement of over N 340 million to eligible crop farmers across the seven zones of the state as of Friday, February 9, 2024. The disbursement is under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery ( SAfER) initiative of the state government  This is in addition to […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

NOA DG Visits Ibadan Explosion Scene

Web News 1 February 2024 256 0

By Olawale Asake The Director General, the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu has visited the Ibadan Explosion scene and commiserated with the Oyo State Government and Victims of the Explosion which rocked some parts of the ancient city a few weeks ago. The Director General who was in Ibadan on a Working Visit […]Continue Reading

Sport

Screening Commences for Female Footballers in Oyo

Web News 1 February 2024 342 0

By Olumide Ogunbiyi Oyo State Government says it plans to commence the screening of female footballers across the state. Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke stated this at a meeting with newsmen in Ibadan. Adegoke explained that trials will take place in 6 different zones across the state with the Oyo zone and Ogbomosho […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Bodija Explosion: Most Victims Discharged from Hospitals – Makinde

Web News 22 January 2024 192 0

*Death Toll Stands at Five By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde says 90 per cent of victims of last Tuesday’s explosion have been discharged from various hospitals. He noted that the Medical Team of the Emergency Operations Centre and the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, were at two of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Identify Residences Stored with IED, OYHA Appeals to Security Agencies

Web News 19 January 2024 246 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to security agencies to embark on intelligence gathering to identify residences of illegal miners or expatriates who may be storing Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in other areas in the State. The appeal followed a matter of urgent public importance raised on the floor by the […]Continue Reading

Security

Armed Forces Day: Support for Security Agencies Remains Solid – Makinde

Web News 14 January 2024 237 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said the state would continue to provide more support to the security agencies and strengthen the security architecture to keep residents of the state safe and secure and maintain peace and order. The governor stated this at The Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, during a service […]Continue Reading

Education

Big Stick Awaits Errant Staff, OYOSUBEB Boss Warns

Web News 3 January 2024 336 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB has warned its staff to avoid being complicit in financial impropriety.  The Executive Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran issued the warning to management and staff of the Board in Ibadan on Tuesday during its interfaith prayer held to usher in the New Year. The […]Continue Reading

Governance

Oyo Moving Forward under My Watch, Makinde Declares

Web News 27 December 2023 153 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has maintained that Oyo State has been moving forward at a great pace under his watch.  The governor who stated this in Oyo town said his administration has engineered a modern Oyo State and has attracted accelerated development in major corridors of the state. He said […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Omi Adio-Ido Road, Potential Economic Hub – Makinde

Web News 25 December 2023 307 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured residents of the state that his administration would continue to embark on building infrastructure that impact on the economy of the state.  The governor stated this in Ido while inaugurating the 10 kilometres Omi-Adio to Ido Junction Road constructed by Ido Local Government. […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYSIEC to Release List of Final Candidates

Web News 20 December 2023 247 0

By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, on Tuesday, announced that the commission will release the final list of candidates contesting for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the next local government council’s election in the state by 15th January, 2024. The Chairman of the Commission, Aare Isiaka Olagunju, SAN, made Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Aseyin

Web News 15 December 2023 403 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Against the backdrop of his administration’s determination to expand the economy of Oyo State through solid mineral development, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on traditional rulers in Oke-Ogun to collaborate with the government in its effort to protect the mining communities. The governor stated this during the coronation Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Xmas: UCH Physiotherapy Dept Fetes Physically Challenged Children

Web News 15 December 2023 294 0

By Mosope Kehinde In an effort to make physically challenged children in Oyo State feel the mood of the festive season, the Physiotherapy Department of the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan has organized a Christmas party for over four hundred beneficiaries. Our correspondent reports that the event, which was held at UCH Ibadan, was an annual […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Oyo Govt. Begins Distribution of 1bn Agric Loan

Web News 13 December 2023 233 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has commenced distribution of I billion naira agric loan to farmers as part of its sustainable Action Plan for Economic Recovery to cushion the effect of subsidy removal.  The symbolic presentation of the cheques was done at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Agriculture, Secretariat, Ibadan. Presenting the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Lawmakers Embark on Budget Defence for Oyo MDAs

Web News 13 December 2023 235 0

By Mosope  Kehinde  Following the presentation of the 2023 Budget Proposal of N434, 221, 765, 938.79 by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to the State legislature, the lawmakers have commenced the Budget defence exercise for the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies.  Speaking during the exercise, the Standing Committee Continue Reading

Transportation

Expedite Work on Ido-Eruwa Road, Ogundoyin Tells Contractor

Web News 13 December 2023 264 0

By Mosope Kehinde  The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has urged the contractor handling the Ido-Eruwa road rehabilitation project to expedite work on the road and ensure that a quality job is done. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin stated this when he inspected the 48km road project which was awarded by Governor Seyi […]Continue Reading