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A 33-year-old woman, Comfort Olajumoke Olalere Tinubu, has st@bbed her husband, Olusegun Tinubu, 39, to d3ath in Ibadan, Oyo State. ...
Politician , Peter Obi has knocked calls for a presidential jet to be purchased for the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Last week, the VP Shetima cancelled...
In response to the ongoing critiques of Nigerian banks on social media, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Body of Banks CEOs in...
The Senate has today passed the bill sponsored by Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) on the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Igboora, in concurrence...
The Oyo State Government has banned heavy-duty trucks and trailers from utilizing the newly commissioned Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Expressway. According to Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Hon. Commissioner for...
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, praised the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Working Committee for forming the National Reconciliation Committee, which is led by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Makinde noted that this shows the party is prepared to win future elections. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Barr Bayo Lawal, stated this on Wednesday, when he hosted the committee at the...
Locals of Ifesowapodokan have appealed to the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on the derequisition and revocation of the land situated at Odo Ona...
In Oyo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has attacked Governor Seyi Makinde over reports that he conspired with a few other state governors to obtain...
In an effort to refute unfounded accusations made by unidentified, untrained entities via the media against GTCO and its Executive Management, and in a demonstration of...
The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially released the cut-off marks for admission into its various undergraduate programs for the 2024/2025 academic session. In a statement issued on...
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider Ibadan- the Oyo state capital as...
As part of the activities marking the 2024 Igboora World Twins Festival, Oyo State Government through Ibarapa Central Local Government under the chairmanship of Hon. Olusola...
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has stated that his administration will start paying the N70,000 minimum wage as soon as the matter of the...
As part of its strategic corporate social responsibility targeted at leveraging on the emerging global market in the digital space, a leading Nigerian based Tech Company,...
Concerned Youths of Oke-Ogun have made a strong appeal for honesty in leadership as the region pushes for governorship candidates from Oke-Ogun across all major political parties. According to the youth group in a statement, the slogan “Oke-Ogun...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has announced the recovery of N13 billion diverted public funds in September. ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa...
The recruitment of around 791 officers from various cadres into the mainstream of the Oyo State government’s civil service has been approved. The Chairman, Oyo State...
The conversion of temporary employees working for Oyo State’s 33 local government councils to permanent employees has been approved by Governor Seyi Makinde. The governor said that the decision was taken to bridge the gap in the workforce at the local government level, noting that the due...
The Oyo State Government has made it mandatory for its citizens to vaccinate their dogs and cats against the deadly rabies virus. The mandate was contained in a release issued today, by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, drawing the residents’ attention...
President Bola Tinubu has delivered his broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration. Read the full text below… TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA...
For a total of $1.57 billion, the World Bank has approved three projects to help Nigeria enhance its human capital by promoting improved health for women,...
Over 40% of Nigerians now have access to 20 hours of electricity every day, according to a statement made by Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, on Sunday, September 29. He further explained that the feat was achieved using measures adopted by the government to ensure that Nigerians enjoy more stable and regular electricity...
Ayinla Omowura, a renowned Apala musician who died more than 40 years ago, was mysteriously killed. Popular broadcaster Kasnaty Kolawole Adejojo has now provided fresh insight...
Chief Benedict Akika, the renowned philanthropist and founder of the Omituntun Benedict Foundation, thanked notable figures for their continuous support in his first public appearance following his release. At the monthly meeting of the Omituntun Benedict Forum (OBF) held in Akinyele/Lagelu local government, Chief Akika expressed deep appreciation to Oyo State Governor,...
After participating in a feast known in Yoruba as ipese, which was organized by a white-garment church in Ibadan, Oyo State, five worshippers have been confirmed...
In honor of the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence, the federal government has declared Tuesday, October 1 as a public holiday. The Permanent Secretary in...
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has released data showing that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also referred to as petrol, has decreased to N981 per litre. This marks a decrease of over N140 from the previous cost of around N1,130 per litre recorded in recent weeks. The reduction in...
The Federal Government has approved the increment of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024. The increment was announced on Wednesday...
Following a flood occurrence near the Joyce-B/Mobil neighborhood of Ibadan, the National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the death of one person and the disappearance of...
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased from 5.0% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 to 5.3% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. In its report released on Tuesday, September 24, the NBS defined unemployment as the share of the labor force actively seeking work but unable...
Oyo State Government has reviewed the promotion of 1,629 State workers including Nurses who were adversely affected by administrative error during the 2017-2020 promotion exercise. The...
At its Plenary Session on Tuesday, the Oyo State House of Assembly urged the State Government to take the required steps to revive the State Government Technical Colleges that are inactive in order to improve Vocational Education in the State. This was part of the resolves on a motion moved by Hon. Modiu Akande, representing Ibadan South East 1 State Contituency during the...
On Wednesday, Oyo State Governor “Seyi Makinde” will unveil the state’s 2040 Agenda. The governor will present the Agenda at the Consultative Engagement Meeting on the 2025 Budget scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre, University...
The founder of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has urged the federal government to end the petrol subsidy, saying the time has come for the nation to stop making these payments. Dangote made this remark during an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday, September 24. “I think it is the right...
In the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday, Oyo State Governor “Seyi Makinde” welcomed protesters from the Ibadan Circular Road and said his administration is a listening...
A soldier identified as Abubakar has allegedly k!lled a Nigerian Civil and Security Defence Corps officer, Olapade Segun in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to information obtained,...
Following its custom of consulting Oyo State citizens for their input on yearly budget preparation, the state government will begin the sixth round of consultations with...
Prince Kolade Ojo, the chairman of the Oyo State Accord party, has been appointed as the secretary to the Saki West Local Government area of Oyo State by the state’s executive governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. In the same vein, Prince Ojo was also appointed as the Sole Head Administrator, Asabari Local Council Development Area of Oyo State. Similarly,...
At today’s Pepsodent School Program in Ejigbo, Lagos, from left to right: Head Teacher of Ejigbo Model Primary School, Mrs. Bosede Oduntan; Research and Development Manager, Personal Care, Unilever West Africa, Mr. Stanley Okeke; Eze Jacinta, Ejigbo Model Primary School; and Brand Manager, Pepsodent, Mary Gbemisola Akindola; Marketing Head, Unilever Oral Care Nigeria, Oiza Gyang; Jesse Jacinta, Ejigbo Model Primary School student. Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has launched a nationwide oral health campaign aimed at reaching 2.1million primary school pupils across...
The Oyo State Government has directed the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development personnel to cease marking and demolishing any properties along the Senator Rashidi Ladoja...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the imprisonment of corrupt politicians, stating that “thieves cannot provide just governance.” The 87-year-old statesman made this demand while...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued new regulations and guidelines for the recall process of elected officials at both the state and federal levels. ...
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday ordered the remand of Tunji Adesina, 35, and Olayinka Akinware, 29, for allegedly setting four dogs on...
With the recent empowerment program he organized, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South in the national assembly, has helped some of his citizens from the nine local governments in his constituency. Special Adviser to the lawmaker on Media, Akeem Abas, disclosed in a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday that the initiative was aimed at...
The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Ibadan Marathon, scheduled to take place on November 2, 2024, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The goal...
On Wednesday, governor Seyi Makinde, conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrading of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Alakia, Ibadan, to an international standard. He mentioned that upon completion,...
Removal of petrol subsidy & decreased revenue from crude oil have raised concerns about the country’s foreign exchange reserve, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). As of September 12, 2024, Nigeria’s external reserves stood at $36.08 billion, according to CBN data. In its newly published ‘Monetary, Credit, Foreign...
Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president, disclosed how Nigeria nearly lost out on a $280 million telecom contract when landlines gave way to mobile phones. Speaking at the launch of a book, the former president recounted a pivotal moment during Nigeria’s telecommunications evolution. Obasanjo disclosed that his predecessor had...
The Oyo State Government has outlawed headteachers’ and teachers’ gatherings of any kind within, surroundings of public schools during learning hours. The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, made this known today while monitoring schools resumption in Ibadan today....
The project to transform Ibadan Airport in Alakia into an international airport will be officially launched on Wednesday by Governor Seyi Makinde. The flag-off comes a few weeks after the governor inaugurated an 11-man committee set up to oversee the delivery of the project. The committee...
Oyo State government has announced the release of the 2024 screening/placement for primary six pupils transiting into Junior Secondary Schools and Schools of Science results. In...
