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Odidiomo Seeks Partnership with Oyo NUJ on Cybersecurity Awareness.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has expressed readiness to collaborate with journalists in Oyo State to strengthen advocacy on cybersecurity. Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, made this known on Sunday evening while hosting a delegation of journalists led by the […]
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Akinleye Urges Residents to Sustain Ramadan Values, Promotes Unity at Eid-el-Fitr
Akinyele Local Government, Chairman Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has called on residents to uphold the virtues of unity, compassion, and discipline imbibed during the holy month of Ramadan. In his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslim faithful and residents of Akinyele, Akinleye congratulated them on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to sustain the lessons […]
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OYRLEA Reinforces Enforcement on Street Trading, Insists Measures Will Be Sustained*
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) on Tuesday tightened enforcement of regulations against street and roadside trading along major markets in Ibadan. The joint operation, led by OYRLEA in collaboration with the Oyo State Environmental Task Force, the Nigeria Police Force, and Amotekun, targeted indiscriminate roadside trading. The team moved through Challenge, […]
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Eid el Fitri: Makinde felicitates Muslims
As the 2026 Ramadan season comes to a close, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Muslims in Oyo State and across Nigeria. Governor Makinde lauded them for their sacrifice, perseverance and commitment during the 30-day fasting period. The governor charged the Muslim faithful to use the opportunity presented by the Eid-el-Fitri to seek God’s […]
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Akeem Abas: 100 Days of Vision, Impact and Reform in Oyo NUJ – By Temidayo Adu*
The emergence of Akeem Babatunde Abas as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, marked the beginning of a new era defined by vision, inclusiveness, and purposeful leadership. Members and stakeholders of the council spoke with one voice during the election, entrusting Abas with the responsibility to pilot the affairs of […]
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Eid-el-Fitri: Senator Alli urges unity, compassion among Nigerians
Senator (Dr.) Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to sustain the virtues of sacrifice, discipline and compassion imbibed during the holy month. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday […]
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Oyo NUJ Disowns ‘Divine Mandate Movement’, Warns Public Against Dealings
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has disassociated itself from a group operating under the name “Divine Mandate Movement,” declaring that it is not recognised by the union. In a disclaimer issued at NUJ Oyo, the council said its attention had been drawn to the activities of certain individuals allegedly led by Raji Adebayo, who […]
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We must work together to ensure safe, sustainable mining sector, Oyo Govt tells miners
The Oyo State Government has advocated stronger collaborations among itself, licenced miners and community leaders as a way to promote safe, responsible and sustainable mining practices in the state.The state government gave this indication recently through the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency (OYSMIDA), noting that the security and environmental concerns surrounding mining activities have made […]
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Senator Alli Felicitates APC Leader, Chief Jolaosho at 91
The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator (Dr.) Sharafadeen Alli has extended warm congratulations to a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lanlate, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Chief Timothy Jolaosho, on the occasion of his new age celebration. Alli conveyed his felicitations in a statement personally signed and […]
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Makinde appoints acting OYSERC board members to accelerate state’s electricity market
In a bid to facilitate the oversight functions of the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OYSERC) and accelerate the opening of the state’s electricity market, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Prof. Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, as the Acting Chairman of the commission. The governor also appointed Mr. […]
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Makinde’s wife flags off health insurance scheme programme for the elderly in Egbeda LG
Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Engr (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde, has flagged off a one-year enrolment package for 250 elderly residents of Egbeda Local Government under the Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme (OYSHIA).The package, which is an empowerment programme emplaced by the chairman of the council, Hon Sikiru Sanda, is aimed at creating greater access […]
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Oyo Govt Sensitises Farmers on Climate Forecast*… flags off 2026 Farming Season
The Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has sensitised the farmers across the state to take advantage of seasonal climate forecasts to guide their farming activities and improve agricultural productivity. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye,while flagging off the 2026 Farming Season at the Local Government […]
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Put Oyo State’s interest first, Makinde tells 17 new Permanent Secretaries
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has sworn-in newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil/Public Service, charging them to demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the state and to discharge their duties effectively in the interest of the state. At the event, which held on Tuesday at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, […]
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Gov Makinde’s Aide, Titilola-Sodo, Hosts Oyo NUJ Members to Iftar*
The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Labour Matters, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, on has hosted the executives and members of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, to the breaking of fast (Iftar) at his residence in Ibadan. The delegation, which comprised members of the union’s executive and other journalists, was led by […]
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IWD: Senator Alli celebrates women, calls for greater gender inclusion
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated women across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of International Women’s Day, acknowledging their immense contributions to national development. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described women as pillars of families, communities […]
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OYO NAWOJ CELEBRATES NIGERIAN WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026; CALLS FOR MEANINGFUL PROGRESS ON GENDER EQUALITY AND LEADERSHIP EQUITY
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, extends its warmest felicitations to the resilient and industrious women of Oyo State and Nigeria at large on the occasion of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD).This year’s global theme,”GIVE TO GAIN” which emphasizes accelerating progress through economic empowerment resonates deeply with the current realities […]
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Senator Alli congratulates Florence Ajimobi on Ambassadorial appointment
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi on her well-deserved appointment and deployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli described the appointment as a recognition of Dr Ajimobi’s […]
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Oyo NUJ Hails Appointment of Babatunde Salaudeen as GM, Radio Nigeria Ogo Ilu FM*
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has applauded the appointment of Mr. Babatunde Salaudeen as the substantive General Manager of Ogo Ilu FM, an indigenous station on the network of Radio Nigeria in Oko. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the union […]
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2027: Declare your intentions, Makinde tells appointees eyeing elective offices
.Says PDP remains strong platform Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked appointees in his administration with political aspiration to go public with their ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election. The governor gave this directive on Thursday, at the Oyo State Government-organised 2026 Iftar programme held at the frontage of the Banquet Hall, […]
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OYRTMA Cracks Down on Illegal Trading in Akobo Ojurin, Begins March 2 Enforcement of QR Code Jacket Policy
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched a major enforcement operation in the Akobo Ojurin area of Ibadan to tackle illegal street trading, unauthorized parking, and traffic violations, while also announcing the commencement of enforcement of its QR Code Jacket policy for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators beginning March 2, 2026. The […]
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