Oyo
“You are a fantastic gift to us” – Alaafin’s wife remembers him today
One of the wives of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Queen Memunat Omowunmi Adeyemi remembered her late husband, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi two years after his death. Queen Omoh took to social media to pour out her heart and feelings about her husband’s demise. She said life is somehow unfair to her for taking her husband […]
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Oyo’s performance motivation for other S’west states-Adeleke
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said that the Oyo State’s remarkable progress, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and human capital, has become a source of inspiration for other southwest states, describing Governor Seyi Makinde as a motivation for the region’s governors. Governor Adeleke made assertion in Ibadan, while commissioning the 8.2km Agodi-Gate Old […]
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Oyo Central: Senator Akintunde gives lifeline to 215 unemployed youth in Ibadan, Oyo, Ogbomoso
At least, 215 unemployment youth across the 11 local government areas that make up Oyo Central Senatorial District in Ibadan, Oyo, and Ogbomoso, are undergoing a three-day intensive training for them to become successful entrepreneurs. The training, which was facilitated by Dr. Yunus Akintunde, the Senator, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, is […]
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Oyo Christian journalists tasked on higher standards, honest reporting
Christian journalists have been told that their mission is not simply to report the news and events alone but to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through their profession. The admonition was given by a social crusader, entrepreneur, youth and women rights activist, Rev. Dr Adenike Victor-Tade, during a courtesy visit to her office by […]
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Christian Journalists Celebrate Makinde’s Guber Victory In Oyo
…urges gov to dedicate victory to people’s oriented projects The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, NACJ, Oyo State Chapter, has celebrated the emergence of Governor Seyi Makinde on his electoral victory in the March 18, governorship election in the state. A statement issued on behalf of the association’s acting chairman, Com. ‘Lekan Sobowale and signed […]
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Oyo Guber Election: Oyo Accord Excos Form Alliance With Makinde
Some weeks to the gubernatorial election, the entire Oyo State executive members of the Accord party, have agreed to form a working alliance with the incumbent Governor, Seyi Makinde, to actualize his reelection bid. The state chairman of the party, Prince Kolade Ojo, disclosed this with newsmen, during a press briefing held in Ibadan. According to […]
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Oyo, Ogun, Lagos planning to light-up Lagos-Ibadan expressway- Makinde
…says Oyo State residents will see more infrastructure devt if he’s re-elected…tells residents to vote for him, PDP Assembly candidates on March 11 Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, revealed the lofty programmes his administration has in store for residents of the state if he is re-elected for another term of four years. He […]
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Security Agents Allegedly Kill, Injure Protesters In Oyo
Some protesters carrying cutlass and other dangerous weapons, who allegedly attacked a police post in the Owode area of Oyo State have been repelled by police. They were chased down the area where a stray bullet allegedly killed one person.
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Oyo INEC Charge Voters On Free And Fair Election On Poling Unit Status
The Oyo State resident electoral commissioner, Dr. Adeniran Tella affirmed his commitment to ensuring a free and fair election during the forthcoming general elections. He said this while addressing the journalist at the Agodi state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission at Agodi, Ibadan. While advising the people of Oyo State to participate actively […]
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No amount of sponsored protest’ll stop APC Presidential Rally in Oyo on Thursday, Oyo PCC DG vows
All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential Campaign Council in Oyo State, has vowed that no amount of sponsored protest in the state would stop the planned Tinubu/Shettima Campaign rally in Ibadan on Thursday. The APC, PCC Director General in the state, Dr. Isiaka Kolawole made this known today while addressing journalists at a news conference held […]
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Oyo to partner British govt on economic devt
…as Makinde hosts British Deputy High Commissioner Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said that his administration will continue to collaborate with development partners and the private sector to promote economic growth. The governor, who stated this while receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn -Jones, who paid him a courtesy visit at […]
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2022 Oyo NUJ Press Week: Our Members Welfare Remains Paramount To Us – Comrade Babalola
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, says the welfare of its members and veterans remains paramount. Chairman of the council, Comrade Ademola Babalola, stated this during a fitness walk organised by the council as one of its activities to mark the 2022 NUJ Press Week on Tuesday. According to him, the press week […]
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Oyo excited about AfDB’s special agro-processing zone project- Makinde
…as Bank commends Oyo govt Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, maintained that the state government is delighted with the prospects and potential of the African Development Bank’s special agro-processing zone project sited in the state. The governor, who made this statement while receiving a team of the AfDB at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, […]
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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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Bose Akinola Emerges As Oyo State Governorship Candidate
Actress Bose Akinola has emerged as one of the governorship candidates of Oyo state’s Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN). Actress Rukayat Lawal, well known as Iya Ibadan, shared the news online, for her best friend. Sharing a photo of her friend online, Iya Ibadan noted that Bose Akinola is capable […]
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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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May Day: Makinde commends Oyo labour unions for adding value to governance
…says Civil/Public Servants are engine rooms of govt. Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, commended labour unions in the state for adding value to governance and improved social rights of the people.The governor, while speaking at the 2022 May Day Ceremony, held at the Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, said that his administration […]
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2023: Ogun West Leaders Present N50m Cheque to Abiodun
Political leaders and business men from Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State, have donated the sum of N50m to the State governor, Dapo Abiodun to assist in his campaign expenses for the second term in office. The governor had on Thursday declared his intention to run for a second term while hosting the DA […]
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Oyo APC Is Working Hard For The Future – Omodewu Assures
Hon. Isaac Omodewu, the State Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State says the party is repositioning for future successes. Omodewu made the disclosure on Wednesday in Ibadan during the swearing-in of Alhaji Olayide Abas as the State Deputy Chairman of the party. The swearing-in was conducted by a legal practitioner and legal Adviser […]
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Alaafin: Yoruba race, Oyo have lost a great ruler, a worthy father-Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, is a huge loss to the state, Nigeria and the Yoruba race. The governor, who described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, noted that he was an ever-supportive […]
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