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Shettima, AfDB president, Makinde break ground for Ijaiye Agribusiness Devt Hub
.As VP, others commend Oyo Govt’s agribusiness policyVice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, turned the sod for the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Ijaiye, under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone. Shettima, […]
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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates Oyo APC Spokesman, Wasiu Sadare
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Alhaji Wasiu Olawale Sadare, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli described Sadare as a dedicated […]
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Makinde to NYSC Members: Your Conduct Reflects Your Commitment to Nation-Building
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged members of the 2025 Batch B Stream 1 of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to uphold values of integrity, hard work, and cultural tolerance, stressing that their conduct during the service year will reflect their dedication to nation-building. The governor gave the […]
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Oyo School Alumnus Donates N1 Million in Prizes to Top Students, Teachers to Challenge ‘Education is a Scam’ Notion
In a powerful effort to promote academic excellence and dispel the growing notion that “education is a scam,” an alumnus of Abiodun Atiba Memorial Institute, Oyo, Mr. Babatunde Tijani (popularly known as TJ), has awarded N1 million to outstanding graduating students and dedicated staff of the school. The donation was announced during the school’s 44th […]
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Governor Adeleke Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has debunked reports claiming he plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described the rumours of his alleged alliance with ADC leaders as […]
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Nigerian Nurses and Midwives Suspend Nationwide Strike After Government Intervention
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide strike, which began on July 29, 2025. The Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, announced the suspension on Friday after a closed-door meeting with union leaders in Abuja. According to him, the strike was halted following agreements reached between the government and […]
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Popular Yoruba Nollywood Actress Omotola Is De@d
The demise of the actress, who featured in Lisabi alongside actor Lateef Adedimeji, was announced by her colleague, Bakare Zainab. However, Zainab did not reveal the cause of the death. She wrote, “Goodnight. Omotola rest well.” Similarly, Ashabi, the babymama to controversial singer, Portable, in a post via Instagram, recounted the last moment with Omotola, […]
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Senator Alli felicitates Adeseun, Aderibigbe on birthday
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Sen. Ayoade Adeseun and Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe, describing them as illustrious sons of Oyo State and pillars of progressive politics. This is contained in a congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Alli lauded their immense contributions […]
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Emerge from 2Baba and Natasha Osawaru’s Secret Traditional Wedding
Images have surfaced confirming the traditional wedding between music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and politician Natasha Osawaru, putting widespread speculation to rest. The couple reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony held on Friday, away from public attention. The low-key event remained undisclosed until now, when exclusive photos from the ceremony began circulating online, […]
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EFCC Nabs 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, has arrested 12 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Lekki, Lagos State. According to a statement released by the Commission, the suspects were apprehended on Thursday, July 31, 2025, during a sting operation conducted along Spar Road, Salem Bus Stop in Lekki, […]
Read MoreOluyole Golf Tournament: Sports tourism top of Makinde’s agenda to develop Oyo
Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, has said that sports tourism occupies a prime place in Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s agenda to expand the state’s economy through tourism and hospitality. Olatubosun, who stated this on Wednesday, at a press briefing organised ahead of the Oluyole Golf Tournament 2025 billed to hold in […]
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Ijaiye Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone, Wholesale Market’ll transform your businesses, Oyo assures farmers
The Oyo State Government has declared that the planned Ijaiye Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone and the Rungis-styled Food Wholesale Market will transform agriculture and business in Ijaiye, its environs and across Oyo State. It explained that 3,000 hectares out of the 7,581 hectares at the Ijaiye Farm Settlement have been designated for the twin initiative, […]
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Oyo presents 2025 Budget implementation report
.Says small businesses, artisans, farmers to benefit in N5.4bn SAfER II package The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented the report of the implementation of Quarters 1 & 2 of the 2025 Budget, saying that the state achieved 80 per cent revenue for the half-year budget performance between January and […]
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Nollywood Actor Don Richard Seeks Public Support Amid Battle with Kidney Disease
Veteran Nollywood actor Don Richard has made an emotional plea for help as he battles a life-threatening kidney disease that has drained his finances and left him in a dire health condition. In a candid interview with actress Biola Bayo, the ailing actor shared his heartbreaking journey, revealing that he has exhausted his life savings […]
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EDUCATION: Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye attends ALMA MATA Methodist Grammar School Bodija Prize Giving Day, Showers Best Students with Gifts.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, recently attended the Prize Giving Day ceremony at his alma mater, Methodist Grammar School, Bodija, Ibadan. This visit marked a significant moment for the council boss, as he returned to the hallowed halls of his secondary school education to celebrate the achievements of the current […]
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CAC Moves to Delist Non-Compliant Companies
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has begun a fresh crackdown on companies that have failed to comply with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020. In a public notice issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the Commission announced that it has published the names of affected companies on its official website, marking […]
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Wike Dances with Joy as UNIPORT Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stole the spotlight with energetic dance moves as he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree by the University of Port Harcourt. The lively moment, now trending across social media, took place during the institution’s convocation ceremony held on Saturday at its main campus in Port […]
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Makinde hosts Ogun gov as states seek collaboration on agriculture, security, others
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, received the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, with the two states working to strengthen ties in the economic, agriculture and security sectors. The two governors met behind closed doors.But Prince Abiodun, while addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, said his discussion with his Oyo State counterpart […]
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Court Rules in Favour of Female Corps Members, Orders NYSC to Allow Skirts for Religious Reasons
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) must permit female corps members to wear skirts in accordance with their religious beliefs, ruling that enforcing trousers as the only uniform option is unconstitutional. Justice Hauwa Yilwa delivered the landmark judgement on June 13, 2025, stating that the NYSC’s […]
Read MoreIllegal migration: Makinde allocates 10,000 hectares for youth reintegration project
The Oyo State Government has promised to curb illegal migration and stamp out issues related to the state being a source, destination or transit point for “illegal japa” through the desert. Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Migration and Homeland Security, ACG Segun Adegoke (rtd), stated this in Ibadan while briefing newsmen shortly after […]
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