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“Deputy governorship slots should be reserved for women, enough of the boys brigade”- Ondo first lady, Betty Akeredolu

“Deputy governorship slots should be reserved for women, enough of the boys brigade”- Ondo first lady, Betty AkeredoluThe first lady of Ondo state. Betty Akeredolu, has demanded that only women be given the opportunity to serve as deputy governors in Nigeria. Akeredolu took the decision in response to the lack of female politicians who were […]

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Politics

What CAN should expect from our government – Tinubu

I have never, won’t run my administration on religious bias, Tinubu assures CAN …says choice of Shettima has nothing to do with religion Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria that he will not run his administration on the basis of […]

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NEWS

Ogun state government gifts Tobi Amusan N5m and a house

Tobi Amusan made the country proud in the recently concluded sporting event in Birmingham after she set a new world record and won a gold medal. Ogun state government giftsNigerian track and field athlete, Tobi Amusan has been celebrated by the Ogun state government for her prowess in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Tobi Amusan made […]

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General

COLLAPSED BODIJA BUILDING: Oyo govt vows to punish culprits

The Oyo State government on Friday, vowed to punish the culprits of the collapsed story building at Awosika, Bodija, Ibadan, after the completion of its investigation. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola, stated this during the State’s delegates visit to the scene of the collapsed building in Ibadan. He decried the […]

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Politics

Oyo govt to commence immediate rehabilitation of bad roads within Ibadan metropolis

we won’t relent in fixing all bad roads -Ag Gov pledges Oyo State Acting Governor, Bar Bayo Lawal, said on Monday, that the state will commence immediate rehabilitation of bad roads and also fix all portholes within Ibadan metropolis. The Acting Governor, who stated this when he embarked on an inspection of some bad roads […]

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NEWS

Oyo Govt declares Monday August 1, work-free day to mark Hijrah

The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, August 1, 2022 a work-free day to mark the new Islamic calendar, 1st Muharam (Hijrah) 1444 AH. A circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, dated July 29, 2022 and communicated to heads of the legislature, Judiciary and various Ministries, Departments and Agencies […]

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Environment

Waste Management: Oyo State Government Bars PSPs from Door-to-Door/Commercial Waste Evacuation

To begin rehabilitation of feeder roads. The Oyo State Government has barred all former Private Sector Participants (PSPs) from engaging in any form of refuse evacuation in the state. This directive was issued by His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde in his newsletter dated July 28, 2022. Speaking on the new waste management architecture in Oyo […]

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Politics Comedian Entertainment

Na under this government dem kill innocent protesters-Mr Maroni To Gov,Sanwo Olu.

Comedian and activist, Debo Adebayo, who is well known as Mr Macaroni has affirmed that Governor Sanwo Olu’s government is the worst government Lagos State has ever had. Giving reasons, he pointed out how it was under the government’s administration that innocent protesters were killed. It was still under his administration that he and others […]

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Politics Security

We will continue to keep Oyo Safe and secure- Makinde pledges continuous collaboration with security agencies

Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, restated the commitment of his administration to keep Oyo State safe and secured. The governor, while receiving the Association of Retired Officers of the Department of State Services of Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter), led by its Chairman, Alhaji Lateef Akinola, said that he will continue to strengthen the […]

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Health

Oyo Govt Partners Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative On Free Medical Screening

Oyo State Government has partnered with a Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative, based in USA, Royal Wellness International, Mercy SAID NO, Precious Sight Foundation and Optimum Health& Empowerment Foundation on free health medical screening to all and sundry within the Ibadan metropolis. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Taiwo Ladipo, while speaking at the event, held at […]

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Union Politics

Oyo Govt. Shuts Down Illegal Tertiary Institution In Oke-Ogun

The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, has ordered the immediate closure of Oke-Ogun College of Management Sciences and Technology, Iseyin.The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem, said the institution was shut down for non-compliance with registration procedures. Recall that some indigenes of the town, under the auspices of ‘Ebedi Frontliner’, […]

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Union

ASUU’s ‘Valentine’ Strike and ‘Maradona’ Government

Oludayo Tade In the Spirit of the season of Love, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on February 14 commenced a “four-week roll-over, total and comprehensive strike action” over failure of the Federal Government (FG) to fully implement the Memorandum of Action (MoA) it signed with the Union on 23rd December, 2020. The Union […]

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Traditional

Blacklash- As Oluwo Writes Osun State Government To Support His Wedding Financially

Reactions trail a letter written to the executive governor of Osun State, Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, requesting that he support his upcoming wedding financially. According to the letter, the King is set to marry a Princess from Kano Emirate, Ado Bayero dynasty precisely and confidently solicited […]

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General Academic

Oyo Govt Moves To Make LAUTECH Conventional University.

In its effort to change the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, from a technology university to a conventional university, the Oyo State Government has approved a Bill titled 2022 LAUTECH Amendment Bill, to be forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly. The Bill, which proposes to amend the objectives of the university to […]

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Politics Islam Religion

World Hijab Day: Oyo Govt Reiterates Commitment To Freedom of Religion

The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state, especially the female adherents, on the 2022 World Hijab Day with a further assurance that the present administration in the state will not trample on the religious rights of anyone. Governor Makinde stated this in a statement issued by his Special […]

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Health Environment Politics

Oyo govt allays fears over reported case set up surveillance system across LGs in the state

The Oyo State government, on Monday, called on all residents of the state to remain calm over the reported cases of the Lassa Fever in Iwajowa Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bode Ladipo, made this known in a statement issued by the ministry and made available to journalists in […]

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Politics

Oyo Govt vows to deal with insecurity in UI, surrounding communities.

Govt addressing security challenges in UI neighbouring areas, says Makinde’s aideFollowing a recent spate of robberies and criminalities in off-campus communities largely inhabited by students of the University of Ibadan, the Oyo State Government has vowed to leave no stone unturned in putting an end to the menace. Special Assistant to the Governor on Students […]

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