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Oyo @ 50: My team’ll continue where I stop in 2027 – Makinde
.As Peter Obi lauds Gov for uplift of state Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that while his tenure will end in May 2027, members of his team with whom he has delivered good governance, are poised to continue the good works in different capacities. Governor Makinde, who noted that his administration will continue […]
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Taraba Begins Screening, Disbursement of Outstanding Gratuities for 2015 Retirees
The Taraba State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning has announced the commencement of the screening and disbursement of outstanding gratuities and death benefits for eligible retirees from the 2015 cohort. According to an official statement, the exercise will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Jalingo, starting from 9:00 a.m. daily. The screening […]
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Oyo State @ 50: Makinde pledges commitment to securing better future, inclusive development for state
As the Oyo State at 50 Celebrations kicked off with an opening ceremony on Monday, the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has pledged his administration’s commitment to securing a better future built on strong institutions, sustainable growth, empowered young people, inclusive development and lasting stability. The governor stated this at the event held at the International […]
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Makinde appoints Audit Service Commission Chairman, one other aide
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mr David Aderemi Okediji and Mr Olufemi Ebenezer Olanrewaju as Chairman of the Oyo State Audit Service Commission and Special Assistant on Liaison Office (Lagos) respectively.The appointments, announced on Tuesday through a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, quoted the governor […]
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SARSINO @53: Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Celebrates Oluyole LG Counterpart, Engr. Akeem Olatunji on his birthday.*
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended deep heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji on the Auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Chief Media Aide Ogundipe Miracle extolled Engr Olatunji’s commitment to grassroots development and […]
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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates APC Oyo South Chair, Olaoya
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has graciously felicitated with the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Mojeed Olaoya, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Hon. Olaoya as […]
Read More2026 Budget: We’re focusing on production, deemphasising consumption, Makinde says.Signs Appropriation Bill into law
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the state’s 2026 Budget has deemphasised consumption and is focused on increasing production, as that remains the best way to expand the economy of the state. The governor stated this on Monday, shortly after signing the 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, calling on all stakeholders in the […]
Read MoreMakinde inaugurates new OYSIEC members, urges them to strengthen democracy in Oyo
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has charged the newly inaugurated chairman and members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) to ensure that they discharge their mandate independently to further strengthen democracy in the state. Governor Makinde gave the charge on Monday at the swearing-in of the new OYSIEC members, held at the Executive […]
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Makinde to sign N892bn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will sign the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday, December 22, 2025. The budget signing ceremony, which will be held at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office by 10.30 a.m., is coming after the Oyo State House of Assembly passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law last […]
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Senator Alli celebrates Aare Akeem Akogun on birthday, hails commitment to APC
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Aare Hon. Akeem Akogun, on the occasion of his birthday This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described him as a dependable party stalwart and bridge-builder whose contributions continue […]
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Birthday : Senator Alli felicitates Oyo APC Women Leader, Alhaja Adigun
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader, Alhaja Tinu Adigun. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the women leader as a committed party stalwart and an […]
Read MoreNCAA okays return of commercial flights at Ibadan Airport.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given an approval for the commencement of scheduled flights operations at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. The NCAA, in a letter dated December 16, 2025 and addressed to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), said it has given an approval for […]
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We need elite consensus to move Nigeria forward – Makinde
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that there is the need for Nigeria’s elite to reach a consensus on how best to move the country forward. He challenged the ruling class to identify the challenges the country is faced with and design appropriate solutions, which must discourage the winner-takes-all approach. The governor said this […]
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Nigerians now banned from travelling to US as Trump expands travel restriction list
President Donald Trump on Tuesday, December 16, signed a proclamation further restricting entry into the United States for nationals of countries identified as high risk due to what the White House described as persistent and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting and information sharing that threaten national security and public safety. Among the 15 additional countries […]
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Ojo-Lanre Congratulates New Oyo NUJ Chairman, Akeem Abbas
The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development and former two-term Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has congratulated Mr. Akeem Abbas on his election as the new Chairman of the NUJ in Oyo State. In a statement on Wednesday, Ojo-Lanre described Abbas’s emergence as […]
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PEBEC rating: Choose Oyo as your number one investment destination, Internal
Revenue Board chair, Awakan, woos investors Following the rating of Oyo State as the third on the list of Top 10 Performing States in the Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report 2025 by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Chairman of the Oyo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Femi Awakan, has tasked investors […]
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Okanlomo Oodua: Even the universe rewards a man of honourable ways
J.F. Odunjo, the renowned Yoruba literary icon and writer of the popular Yoruba textbooks, Alawiye, died about 45 years ago, but his works continue to retain the importance and allure they had when he first wrote them. No Yoruba child worth his/her onions in the last 50 years would say he or she studied in […]
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US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Accused of Violating Religious Freedom
The United States government has introduced a new set of visa restrictions aimed at Nigerians alleged to have played a role in suppressing or violating religious freedom. In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, December 3, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the policy will apply to individuals who “knowingly direct, authorize, […]
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Senator Alli hails Olubadan on Lead City University honourary doctorate
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the conferment of an honourary doctorate degree by Lead City University, Ibadan. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The Olubadan received the Doctor of Science, […]
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FUNATO mgt meets Oyo Deputy Gov, requests support for new varsity
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), Prof. Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi, has led other members of the university management to engage with the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, to solicit the support of Oyo State Government. The management met with the Deputy Governor in the company […]
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